Death's stare

"That sounds very strong," The hero complimented.

Quite used to conversing with this talkative little boy, the system simply continued. [Indeed, that's why an entire era is dedicated to such upgrades]

After a bit of pondering, Timmy decided that it was the best time to experience these oddities.

Which was why he requested, "I want to buy the soul snare thing."

[Confirmed]

And for once the hero actually expected pain to arrive, rather than playing clueless. Perhaps the most recent torture-like upgrade helped him remember?

The sole reason didn't matter either way. Because contrary to all expectations, he didn't experience any pain whatsoever.

Sure his chest tingled a little bit, but that was about it; that tingly feeling itself could even be confused with plain anxiety!

And before he could even ask a question regarding the matter, the system swiftly came along with notifications.

[Upgrade complete]

[Two-hundred system points consumed]