As the pain receded like an ebbing tide, a warm, refreshing sensation suddenly surged from deep within her body. Faye Yardley lay flat on the floor, gasping for air. Items produced by the system truly never disappointed, nor did the pain lessen just because her strength had increased.
[Strength +2, Spirit +1]
Subconsciously clenching her fists, Faye felt the surge of newfound strength. A fleeting smile crossed her face. Then, as if not giving herself the chance to back out, she popped another Body Refining Pill into her mouth.
The pain that had just vanished came roaring back. It was so excruciating that she curled into a tight ball and began rolling on the floor.
WHIMPER.
She thought, "The system doesn't play fair at all! How can it hurt even more than before?"
RING, RING.
Her phone began to ring, but Faye didn't have the slightest desire to answer it. Right now, she could only feel one thing: pain, pain, and more pain.
