Parker groaned, rolling onto his side, his body still aching from the insane ordeal it had just been through. His muscles felt like they'd been dunked in lava and then electrocuted for good measure. But despite the pain, something weirdly exhilarating was coursing through him.
"Why the hell do I feel... strong?" he muttered, sitting up slowly. His body should've felt like a wet noodle, but instead, it was buzzing with energy.
"Feels like... I dunno, my physique's upgraded or something. Like I could probably bench press a car or run a marathon without dying halfway through."
He rubbed his face and let out a hum, summoning the system screen with a thought.
The familiar translucent panel appeared, glowing faintly in the dim light. His eyes scanned the last notification, the words almost too surreal to believe.
*
[Ding! Host has received: Celestial Threads.
