Advent of the Three Calamities

Chapter 502: The Puppets [3]



'...This is starting to get a little difficult.'

I could feel the sweat drip down from the side of my face.

It felt strangely cool.

"Kh."

I took a deep and steady breath.

I was slowly starting to tire out. Staring at the numerous puppets ahead of me, I flicked my hand and cut the threads above them before sending them behind me.

'How long have I been doing this for?'

I had lost count by now.

All I knew was that I had been going at this for at least several hours.

I was on the verge of exhaustion, and when I looked to my right, I saw Caius standing calmly.

"You can switch with me when you're done."

"...Yes, I'll switch soon."

I probably could've pushed myself further than this. This wasn't my true limit. If I wanted to,

I could squeeze myself until utter exhaustion, but...

'I don't have to do that.'

Yes, I didn't have to do that.

I wasn't alone.

I didn't need to suffer like I once did.

Therefore,

"I'll hold them back for a minute longer. Get... ready."

"Okay."

This was good.

I felt liberated, but at the same time, it felt strange.

"This is probably the first time I haven't pushed myself to the point of death.'

A part of me wanted to keep pushing, but I also knew I shouldn't.

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