Darkness flickered across Aurora's vision so suddenly that she nearly lost balance on the spot.
Her entire body screamed in protest and every muscle ached. Her arms trembled violently from overuse while sweat clung uncomfortably against her skin and neck. The world around her felt strangely distant for a few terrifying seconds as dizziness crashed over her in waves.
She had pushed this body far beyond its current limits again. Only this time, perhaps a little too much.
The realization made her grit her teeth immediately.
Passing out right now was absolutely not an option. Not only was she alone outside the cave, but evening was already approaching fast. She still needed to join the Tiger Tribe for tonight's gathering and continue building her carefully growing reputation.
If she collapsed here instead, that would be disastrous.
Aurora quickly leaned back against the cave entrance wall before speaking internally.
"Navi."
The system answered instantly.
[Yes, Host?]
