"Where do I go from here?" Cormac wondered, his vision swimming in and out of focus. Struggling to remain conscious, he staggered down a narrow, empty alley.
His strength was waning, but he managed to find a hidden corner where he could collapse and stay out of sight.
Once he was safely concealed, Cormac fumbled for his potions, carefully consuming them to restore his MP and HP.
The pain and exhaustion overwhelmed him as he lay back, eventually succumbing to unconsciousness.
*****
Cormac's senses slowly began to awaken, though his hearing remained faint and distorted. The muffled sound of distant voices reached him, but he couldn't make out any coherent words.
'Crap, I got caught. I need to escape,' Cormac thought, struggling to assess his condition. His body felt unresponsive, so he activated his skill, [Jolt], sending a surge of electricity through his system.
Creation is hard, cheer me up!