Chapter 24
His new clarity of mind was a revelation. It wasn’t just physical.
His intellect felt sharper and his thoughts were more organized.
The world was no longer a confusing rush of events.
It was a series of problems that could be analyzed and solved.
He now understood that his intelligence stat must have also increased significantly.
He could think with a speed and precision that was previously unattainable.
He could run from the construction lot to the back of the school in just a few minutes. It was a feat that felt almost superhuman. The city streets were a blur beneath his feet.
He stood in the vacant lot. This place was his new base of operations his new starting point. He looked around.
His new Investigation skill kicked in automatically. He saw the lot not as a place of decay but as an armory full of potential tools.
He found a pair of discarded worker’s gloves. They were thick leather worn and stained but still sturdy. He pulled them on. The rough leather felt good against his skin.
He kept his face hidden just as he had in the previous loop. The cap and mask were essential parts of his new identity.
But this time he made a different choice. He left the sharpened piece of rebar where it lay.