Chapter 193: Daniel's First Hatred Task, Alex's Determination

Daniel opened his eyes, his vision settling on the familiar surroundings of his bedroom.

The dim light filtered through his blinds, casting a pale glow across his desk, scattered with papers and empty energy drink cans.

Everything looked the same as it always did, but a strange unease lingered in the air.

For a moment, he stayed still, his mind replaying what had just happened.

The void, the crimson figure, the voice, it all felt so vivid, so real. Yet, doubt crept in.

"Was it all in my head?" he muttered, gripping his hair tightly. "Am I going crazy because of these assholes?"

The memory of the [Hatred Demon] gnawed at him, but there was no way it could've been real. Could it?

He didn't even seem to care that much about the fact he failed to establish his city, or about the panels that appeared around him showing that several people were texting him.