As the system's portal wrenched him back into his apartment, Liam found himself blinking against the sudden onslaught of familiar surroundings. The stark contrast from the cavern's shadows was disorienting, and he instinctively raised a hand to shield his eyes from the harsh light.
"Well, that was quite the ride," Liam muttered to himself, his voice tinged with a mix of amazement and exhaustion.His body felt like it had been through a wringer, a sentiment that was echoed by the various cuts and bruises that adorned his form. Gingerly, he assessed his injuries, his fingers tracing the lines of his struggles. As the weight of the battles settled upon him, he knew he had to address his wounds promptly."Back to the real world, with its real-world problems," he sighed, his words carrying a hint of wry amusement.Cleansing and dressing his wounds became his immediate priority, a task that required more determination than he had initially anticipat
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