『System Warning – Core Energy Low』
Dorian licked his teeth and let out a sigh, his gaze not leaving the screen.
"Yeah, I figured."
The cube melted completely on his tongue, and a familiar warmth spread down his throat and into his body. His limbs felt lighter than before, and the weight of anxiety in his chest seemed to have vanished.
Another message flashed briefly:
『Hunger satiated. Duration: Short term (1 hour before permanent damage begins).』
[At current rate, estimated collapse in 1.5 hours.
Motor slowdown, partial degradation, and cognitive slippage will begin in 30 minutes.
Summon limit locked at 2 tendrils.
Raise energy above 38% to unlock 4 tendril max capacity.
Warning: Standard meals ineffective. Only raw, mana-rich blood/flesh restores core integrity.
Continued delay may result in irreversible neural burnout.]
