[Hello ♪!] the thorcam chimed with a new, high-pitched, playful voice, like that of a lively young girl. [The update is complete! The beta system greets the user!]
Real-time seemed to drag. Astrid could barely lift her foot, trying to stomp on Eidal. Each frame of her movement ticked by like a slowed heartbeat. Eidal's agony was unbearable.
He didn't understand what was happening. Update? Was it that the thorcam had upgraded to prevent forced reset failures and handle emotions better? Maybe. Before he could piece it together, the thorcam's voice broke the silence:
[You can do this, Eidal~! Don't let it end here!]
"W-what?! W-wait," Eidal protested in his mind.
But the thorcam's tone was calm, reassuring.
[No need to wait. You've got this. You're stronger than you think! Let me help you tap into that power~.]
