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Chapter 21 - The Cost of Freedom

As Aoi brings Rei back from the edge of mental collapse, the facility's alarms sound. They're running out of time. Rei is disoriented and doesn't trust Aoi at first, but as her memories come back, she remembers their friendship. Together, they fight their way out, but Aoi is forced to confront the reality that freeing someone's mind is not without consequences. Rei's mental state is fragile, and the experiment has done irreparable damage. The two escape, but Rei's trust in Aoi is shaky, and the emotional toll on her is clear. Aoi realizes that not everyone can be saved without breaking completely.