The air felt different.
Heavy.
Jin didn't realize he was holding his breath until he forced himself to exhale. The system's presence was still there, pressing against his mind like a weight. Not quite tangible, but undeniable.
It had always spoken with distance, like an observer—something beyond them, watching, judging.
But this time, it felt different.
This time, it wasn't just observing.
It was guiding.
Its cold voice filled the air.
"You endured. You adapted. But survival is only the beginning."
"Now, let's see what you do with power."
The words sent a chill down Jin's spine.
Power?
He didn't like how the system phrased that.
It hadn't said "strength" or "resilience." It had said power.
"For centuries, wars have been waged over land, dominion, and control."
"You have proven you can endure. But can you hold on to what is yours?"