To hell with training and waiting—Charles wanted that artifact now!
Excitement surged through his veins as he left the medical room, following a translucent blue arrow floating in his vision, visible only to him thanks to the system.
The arrow pointed northwest, toward the mysterious cave the system had mentioned, where a powerful artifact awaited.
His energy was at 15%, according to the system tab, and though the bandages on his arms and chest felt a bit tight, he couldn't contain his enthusiasm.
'A treasure!' he thought, a crooked grin spreading across his face. 'This is exactly what I need to turn things around.'
The idea of a powerful weapon, something to help him survive the weekly arena fights and potential missions in the outside world, had him pumped.
But he'd barely taken a few steps down the hallway when two nurses intercepted him, blocking his path with curious expressions.
