Screams from the Abyss

Quest One

Arriving at the base of the towering building, Alex hastily put on his shirt while Jaden impatiently rushed him. People passing by couldn't help but stare at Alex, his well-built physique for his age drawing their attention. Some girls even giggled as they glanced his way, clearly impressed by his physical appearance.

This was a direct result of his awakening and the rigorous training he had been dedicated to. It seemed his efforts were paying off, evident in his sculpted body.

Jaden cast a disgusted look at his friend. "Show off," he sneered.

Standing on the sidewalk, vehicles whizzed past them. Jaden retrieved his phone from his pocket and opened a map, zooming in with his finger to mark a gym located roughly five hundred meters away.

Alex, peering over Jaden's shoulder, found the situation peculiar. "What's your lazy ass going to do at a gym?" he asked teasingly.

Jaden gazed into the distance as the morning sun bathed them in its warm glow. People bustled about, some jogging with e