Chapter 42. Resistance Only Brings You More Pain
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Norman lay writhing on the ground, screaming in agony. Nolan simply watched, expression unreadable.
Eventually, the screams faded. Gasping for breath, Norman pushed himself up, sweat dripping from his brow.
"God... that feels amazing," he murmured.
For the first time in years, the voice in his head was gone. The endless mental battle, the constant noise it was silent now. He looked at Nolan, awe flashing in his eyes.
"You... you're a genius. A true miracle worker. You actually pulled it off."
Nolan shrugged. "It's just science."
He folded his arms. "Join me. The serum I gave you is a reversal agent with integrated regeneration. But if you overuse it, the Goblin could resurface. I need your expertise to help perfect the formula."
Norman didn't even blink at the warning. After what he'd been through, the idea of that thing coming back was far more terrifying than a flawed cure.
"Deal. I'm in," Norman said, then paused. "But I have one condition."
Nolan cut him off before he could finish.