Tyler nodded and made his way to his room, locking the door behind him the moment he entered. He let out a breath of relief, feeling a temporary sense of safety. But the tension in his chest hadn't left—he knew the men outside were still out there, waiting.
"I can't stay here long," he muttered to himself, pacing the small room. "But if I use this pill now... I'll be strong enough to fight back."
He sat cross-legged on the floor, placing the Spirit Reinforcement Pill in front of him. The faint glow from the pill made his heart race with anticipation. "This is it," he thought, his eyes gleaming with determination. "This will be the turning point."
