As Alen regained consciousness, he found himself back in the familiar surroundings of the lab. He glanced around and noticed Eve engaged in conversation with someone, going through the items he had brought. The rope, which seemed to have a mind of its own, quickly flew to his side and wrapped around his chest, embracing him in its unique way.
"Master, you're awake! You woke up!" the rope exclaimed, wrapping itself even tighter around Alen.
The sudden movement of the rope caught the attention of Eve and Michael, who were both startled by Alen's awakening. Eve hurriedly rushed to his side, examining the wound on his shoulder that had finally healed, leaving behind a small scar. Meanwhile, Michael focused on Alen's hand, which had undergone a significant transformation. Its skin tone had turned pale, adorned with black markings that gave it an otherworldly appearance. The fingers ended in razor-sharp claws, and all of them were charcoal black.
