Liam's eyelids fluttered, his consciousness gradually returning to him like a distant whisper. His body felt like a leaden weight, weak and unresponsive. A dry rasp escaped his parched throat as he attempted to move, his feeble efforts met with little success. His trembling hand, hardly more than a quiver, reached out for his inventory window. It was a struggle, his movements sluggish and uncoordinated, like a puppet controlled by frail strings.
Amidst his weakness, Liam managed to open the inventory interface, a small victory over the persistent haze that clouded his thoughts. His voice was hoarse as he addressed the system, the words sounding more like a mere croak. "How long was I out?" he managed to ask.
The system's response was swift and matter-of-fact, its digital presence unwavering. "You were unconscious for 3 days," it informed him.
His eyes blinked slowly as he absorbed the information, a mixture of surprise and realization dawning upon him. He needed
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