Chapter 13 : The Healing Test
In theory, healing magic wasn't supposed to hurt.
Elias groaned, clutching his ribs as he leaned against the splintered wall of an old farmhouse. His hands trembled, sweat pouring down his neck, as a swirl of pale green light flickered weakly from his fingers.
"Just one more... one more..."
A groan came from the man lying before him—a farmer, mid-thirties, poisoned by a corrupted wyvern bite and still unconscious. His breath rattled.
Elias didn't hear it.
He collapsed to his knees.
[You have exceeded your mana threshold.]
[Critical fatigue detected. Risk of system collapse.]
[Would you like to activate Emergency Override?]
"No!" Elias hissed. "No override. No more... stupid... pop-ups..."
[You sure? You're about to pass out again.]