Chapter 48

The hum of the Nexus Crystal had left a residual thrum in Caleb's veins, a synthetic second wind that made sleep feel like a distant necessity rather than an immediate demand. He sat back against the cold stone of the hidden chamber, the air damp and smelling of wet earth, and willed his status screen into existence. The translucent blue panel flickered to life, casting a pale glow over his scarred features. [Name: Caleb Vance] [Class: Executioner (F-Grade)] [Level: 32] [Strength: 164] [Endurance:...