The next morning came too soon.
Han Yi groaned as the sun rose.
"Already… again… no… my body refuses…"
Mu Chen sat up slowly, rubbing his arms.
"I swear my muscles are gone… evaporated… poof…"
Yue blinked, her hair sticking to her sweaty face.
"Obstacles… I don't even want to know what that means…"
Lei Feng just lay on the ground, staring at the sky.
"…I might die before moving a single step…"
Ling stood calmly, stretching.
"Get ready. Trial two begins now."
Tian Lei appeared at the edge of the camp, arms crossed.
"Obstacles. Every step will test your strength, balance, and mind. Move carefully. Fail… and you will learn the cost."
Han Yi shrieked.
"COST?! I didn't sign up for costs! I signed up for surviving accidentally!"
Mu Chen shivered.
"Mentally prepare… mentally prepare… maybe sleep again…"
Yue whispered, "Maybe if we all just walk slowly, it won't notice us…"
Ling shook her head.
"No. Slow isn't enough. We must face it."
