Adam couldn't even feel Samantha's weight anymore—the simplicity of the powers granted by the Game and the Administrators was a blessing.
Only five points on Strength, and Adam had become six times stronger than before he entered the Game, or at least it felt like it. He almost felt like he was floating.
And he wasn't the only one, the others did too. But not because most of them have already leveled up once, no—even those who hadn't been given points felt like they were floating.
Perhaps a sudden sense of euphoria, or adrenaline disguised as euphoria.
As for Bjorn, he looked back from time to time, trying to see if their Inner Crystal was being attacked.
The dried blood on his face cracked when his eyebrows narrowed in concern as he scanned the area. And when it was clear, he slowed down and waved his hands at Grace to get her attention.
He signed to her, fingers moving in quick, precise flicks.
Grace squinted, processing the signs before responding in a very weak voice.
