Chapter 7: Absurd Binding Requirements!
Kael woke up like someone had just jabbed a needle through his brain.
His body jerked upright, only to fall back with a pained grunt as sharp lightning shot through his broken limbs.
His chest rose and fell like a bellows as he stared at the ceiling, his breath heavy, his heart racing—but not from the pain.
No, what had truly startled him were the glowing lines of translucent light swimming in front of his eyes.
A string of golden-blue holographic panels danced across his vision like someone had booted up a fantasy computer straight into his brain.
[Welcome, Host.]
[Soul Receipt System: Initialization Complete.]
[User Qualification Confirmed.]
[Primary Function: Sole Receipt Accrual.]
[Description: Form meaningful Bonds to receive Clarity Flashes revealing Secrets, Treasures, People, or Power in your local environment.]
Kael stared, mouth slightly agape, as more panels blinked into existence, then faded just as quickly.