บท 41: Get stronger

Jack ambled through the dimly lit street, his footsteps echoing against the concrete walkway. Engulfed in the labyrinth of his thoughts, he tirelessly endeavored to unravel the enigma that occupied his mind.

As he meandered, a profound revelation unfurled within Jack's consciousness.

"If that's the case, then my sanity is akin to the life bar in that VR game. Severe damage would inexorably lead to its decrement," ruminated Jack, achieving a nuanced comprehension of the intricacies surrounding his sanity.

The diminishing sanity invoked a modicum of trepidation within Jack. With each inflicted blow, his sanity percentage dwindled, inexorably propelling him towards the ominous precipice of zero – a realm he vehemently sought to evade. The dire consequences of breaching this psychological threshold were etched vividly in Jack's memory, casting a foreboding shadow over his contemplative stroll.