Alex felt it—that flicker.That spark deep inside. It was the same energy that the new realm players used without a second thought. It was clawing its way toward the surface, fighting to break free.
But if he caved now? If he gave in and relied on his skills to make it easier?
He would never awaken that power.Never reach that next level.
So he didn't. He dug in his heels.
The next wave hit.
Not as violently as the first, but still unforgiving. Like a tidal wave crashing against his bones. The pressure built, forcing his body to fight harder.
His muscles screamed.His bones creaked.His skin tingled under the weight, as though something inside him was trying to tear free.
Groans echoed across the coliseum as the other players—the new realm elites—started to shift, their faces twisting in discomfort.
Alex heard them cursing and grumbling.
They hadn't expected this.
Hadn't expected two tutorial players to still be standing.
