Arc 1: Ch. 18

(Author's Note: This is the missing chapter. I just realized it wasn't published. I don't even know the reason why. No matter how many times I edited it, it won't publish, and just show Error Code. So, this one should suffice. I, again, apologize. I have been to lax in updating my work and even have this trouble. )

Bastian was suddenly jolted awake. His body immediately trembled from pain. It was so painful it took all the strength on his body to even breath.

He wasn't sure how long he struggled while gritting his teeth. It felt like it was the longest time of his life. A feeling like he's being repeatedly stabbed and cut deep within his bone marrow all over his body- spread throughout his limbs and nerve endings.