Chapter 14: Experiment (2)
No response, no digits appearing.
“It doesn’t seem to work,” he thought, disappointedly lifting his head.
After resting for a moment, he recalled the two people he had seen earlier.
“Threats don’t just come from monsters and spectral figures—they might come from humans as well. Safety must always come first.”
“My physical fitness is poor—worse than even Little Stutterer’s. I haven’t fully adapted to life here either. In the short term, the fastest way to ensure my safety is through equipment.”
But he didn’t have anything suitable at hand. What could he do—strengthen the axe to use against others?
He glanced back at the axe, saw, nails, hammer, and other tools lying around.
Shaking his head, he felt little hope.
Still, he approached the axe, picked it up, and watched the digits appear on its surface, confirming the enhancement process.