Chapter 16: A Gift From Death
Chapter 16
Still, in his overwhelming daze, Megumi suddenly felt a bright ray of light against his eyelids, prompting him to quickly place the palm of his hand over his eyes as he slowly tried to open them.
He still couldn't see anything even after that, as the light only grew stronger, forcing him to close his eyes tightly once again. He could feel the bed he was lying on, but it was a bit too quiet, leaving him confused as to where he could be.
The last time he could remember, he was lying on a bed as well with a young lady sitting right beside him. He still couldn't recall what she looked with the only thing he knew being that she had white hair.
Mustering as much strength as he could, he reached out, gripping the bed and pulling himself forward. He ended up falling to the ground, prompting a loud grunt as he tried to get up from the floor.
" Is someone there?" He mumbled, still trying to protect his eyes from the blinding light.
And even if he were to call out a million more times, he was certain that no one was coming to his aid, given how thin his voice had become. It was almost silent, like a gasping murmur that one would struggle to hear even if it were to be whispered.
If he were to get on his feet, what way could he possibly go after that, if there was even a way from here? He slumped on the floor helplessly, breathing heavily.
" What is happening to me?" He thought, tightly clenching his fist.
Amidst his fleeting, desperate breaths, a voice suddenly whispered gently into his ears.
" Don't worry too much. It'll all be over soon."