The burning sensation in Kayden's throat and food pipe intensified, each swallow feeling like a journey through hell.
"Cough-Cough!!"
'W-Water! W-Water!!' Kayden screamed inwardly, the desperation evident in his thoughts.
The arena was silent, gripped by the spectacle unfolding.
In the midst of Kayden's agony, Eli stood, a stoic figure, as if orchestrating a symphony of pain.
Kayden's entire body was on fire, and he wriggled his body in a futile attempt to escape, but he couldn't move an inch. Faced with the unbearable pain and humiliation, he opted for an extreme measure,
"Slam!"
He slammed his head against the ground, desperately seeking unconsciousness as an escape from the agony.
Yes, Losing consciousness seemed the only save from the relentless pain.
Humiliation? Being looked down on by everyone? Betraying his people's expectations?
So what?
