In the cold confines of the abandoned warehouse, Ken's sadistic torture continued, his blows relentless and unforgiving. With each strike, Kai's body absorbed the pain, his determination unwavering. Ken's frustration grew evident as Kai refused to yield, refusing to reveal the details of his awakened talent. Frustrated with his lack of progress, Ken stepped back, his eyes narrowing with a newfound realization. "So, you've awakened a healing talent, haven't you?" he sneered, his voice dripping with malevolence.
"Well then, let's put that talent to the test, shall we?" With an evil smirk, Ken ordered his bodyguards to continue their assault, but this time, with a different intention. The blows rained down upon Kai, each one intended to inflict pain and injury. But as the beatings continued, a peculiar pattern emerged. No matter how severe the injuries Kai sustained, they healed almost instantaneously. Ken's laughter echoed through the warehouse as he witnessed Kai's miraculous recovery.
"Impressive, Kai. It seems your healing talent is as formidable as they say. Let's see how much you can endure." For hours, Kai endured the relentless beatings, his body bruised and battered. Yet, each time he was on the brink of collapse, his wounds healed, restoring him to a state of relative strength. The cycle of pain and healing became a twisted dance, a macabre display of Kai's newfound ability.
As Ken finally left the warehouse, satisfied with the torment he had inflicted, Kai was left alone with his thoughts. He found himself laughing, the sound echoing through the empty space. It wasn't a laugh of defeat or despair but one filled with a defiant resolve. With each passing moment, Kai felt his Vital Restoration talent growing stronger. The pain he endured acted as fuel, accelerating the talent's growth. He marveled at the rapid progression, realizing that this unique method of training had unlocked his talent's true potential.
As the days turned into weeks, Kai endured the relentless cycle of torture and healing. His body, bruised and broken, became a testament to his unwavering resilience. With each blow, he swore vengeance on those who had inflicted pain upon him, his determination growing stronger with every passing moment.
Denied food and water, Kai relied solely on the power of his healing talent to sustain him. The beatings continued, each one intended to break his spirit. But Kai refused to yield, his will unyielding. He channeled his pain and anger into his healing, pushing its limits and expanding its capabilities.
After a week of continuous torment, Kai felt a shift within him. His healing talent had progressed to a B rank, surpassing anything he had achieved before. The pain he endured had fueled its growth, unlocking its true potential. He marveled at the newfound strength flowing through his veins, a symbol of his indomitable spirit.
The assaults continued for another week, each blow met with defiance and a steely resolve. The relentless beating had transformed Kai's healing talent into an A rank, further solidifying his resilience. With each passing day, he could feel the power coursing through him, an unstoppable force of regeneration.
Then, on that fateful day, as Kai braced himself for another round of torment, the door swung open, revealing the faces of Ethan and Ken. Ethan, the head of the Veridian Family, stood tall and imposing, his gaze filled with disdain. Ken, his loyal enforcer, stood by his side, a wicked smirk adorning his face.
"So, you were the one who played this little detective game," Ethan sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. He released a surge of aura that enveloped Kai, making it difficult for him to breathe. Kai remained defiant, refusing to show any signs of weakness.
Ethan continued, "I won't kill you, but I heard that you awakened a healing skill. Now, tell me, where did you hide the daggers?"
Kai denied the accusation, his voice filled with unwavering determination. Enraged by his defiance, Ethan unleashed a barrage of punches, followed by potions to hasten Kai's recovery. The assault continued throughout the day, with each member of the Veridian Family taking turns to injure Kai, all the while providing him with potions to ensure his speedy recovery.
Days turned into weeks as the cycle of assault and healing persisted. Kai's body, battered and broken, displayed scars from the relentless torment. Yet, his healing talent, fueled by his determination and the relentless assault, flourished. Unbeknownst to his captors, Kai had been promoted to an SSS rank in healing.
On the final day of the week, Ethan arrived with swords in hand, a wicked glint in his eyes. He believed that Kai had become useless, a mere plaything to be discarded. With a swift motion, he slashed through Kai's body, intending to end his suffering once and for all.
To their surprise, Kai remained alive, his body clinging to life despite the grave injuries. The notification from the system appeared, congratulating him on reaching the SSS rank in healing. It was a testament to his indomitable spirit and unwavering determination.
Realizing that Kai was no longer of any use to them, Ethan decided to dispose of him. He ordered his subordinates to take Kai to the Ashthorn Guild's managed dungeon, leaving the responsibility to them. With one final kick, Ethan left Kai for dead.
Unconscious and on the brink of death, Kai found himself in an A-rank dungeon under the care of the Ashthorn Guild. The system notification appeared once more, informing him of his retained talent and the acquisition of the Pain Tolerance SSS rank passive skill. It was a testament to his enduring spirit and his newfound ability to withstand the harshest of trials.