"I WANT TO LIVE," he repeated, his eyes reflecting a deep yearning for life and longing for hope.
The room seemed to sag under the oppressive weight of unspoken fears and shattered dreams. The Old Principal's words had etched themselves into the very air, creating a haunting echo of his heartfelt desire for life. Outside, the Chief Physician stood motionless, his mind wrestling with the crushing helplessness of the situation. How he yearned for the power to grant his friend's fervent plea for life, to turn back the hands of time and rewrite the cruel fate that had snatched hope away. Yet, as silence enveloped him, the stark reality of their predicament slowly engulfed him – there appeared to be no escape from their grim circumstances.
Meanwhile, Zero, who had been circling in the air nearby, overheard their conversation and resolved to take action once the Principal had a chance to rest.
