章節 26: Bound by Fate

Sijun's eyes locked onto the energy field surrounding Joon Woo, and he knew he had to act fast. He focused all of his energy on his Enhanced Strength skill, feeling his muscles surge with power.

With a fierce cry, Sijun launched himself at the energy field, his fists flying in a blur of motion. The field sparked and crackled as Sijun's fists made contact, but it refused to yield.

Sijun's eyes narrowed, his face set in a determined expression. He could feel the energy field weakening, but he knew he had to keep pushing.

With a final, mighty blow, Sijun shattered the energy field, sending sparks flying everywhere. Joon Woo crashed to the ground, gasping for breath.

Sijun rushed to his side, helping him to his feet. "Are you okay?" Sijun asked, his voice filled with concern.

Joon Woo nodded, his eyes still dazed. "Yeah... I think so."

Sijun's eyes locked onto the man who had been holding Joon Woo captive. "You're not going to hurt him again," Sijun growled, his fists clenched.

The man smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "We'll see about that," he said, and with a sudden movement, he pulled out a small device from his pocket and pressed a button.

The room was filled with a blinding flash of light, and Sijun felt himself being lifted off the ground. He tried to struggle, but it was too late.

The light faded, and Sijun found himself in a completely different location. He was standing in a large, dimly lit chamber, surrounded by rows of strange, futuristic equipment.

Joon Woo was nowhere to be seen.

Sijun's heart was racing, his mind spinning with fear and uncertainty. Where was Joon Woo? And what was going to happen to him?

Suddenly, a voice echoed through the chamber, making Sijun's skin crawl.

"Welcome, Sijun," the voice said. "You're just in time to witness the final stage of our experiment."

Sijun's eyes scanned the chamber, searching for any sign of Joon Woo. But he was nowhere to be seen. He knew he had to act fast, before the voice behind the intercom could carry out its plans.

As he moved through the chamber, Sijun's senses were on high alert. He could hear the hum of machinery, the whir of fans, and the faint sound of footsteps echoing through the corridors.

But where was Joon Woo?

Sijun's heart was racing, his mind spinning with fear and uncertainty. He knew he had to find Joon Woo, and fast.

As he turned a corner, Sijun caught sight of a figure in the distance. It was Joon Woo, standing in front of a large, metal door.

But as Sijun rushed towards him, he realized that something was wrong. Joon Woo's eyes were glassy, his expression blank.

"Joon Woo!" Sijun exclaimed, grabbing his arm. "What's wrong?"

Joon Woo didn't respond. He just stood there, staring blankly into space.

Sijun's heart sank, his mind racing with fear. What had they done to Joon Woo?

Suddenly, the voice behind the intercom spoke up again. "Ah, Sijun," it said. "I see you've found your friend. But don't think you can save him. He's already been... altered."

Sijun's eyes widened, his mind reeling with horror. What did the voice mean?

And then, just as he was about to find out, the lights in the chamber began to flicker. The machinery hummed louder, and the air was filled with an eerie, pulsating energy.

Sijun's skin crawled, his heart racing with fear. What was happening?

Suddenly, Joon Woo's eyes snapped into focus. He looked at Sijun, his expression twisted in a mixture of fear and confusion.

"Sijun," Joon Woo whispered, his voice barely audible. "I... I don't know what's happening to me."

Sijun's heart went out to his friend. He knew he had to act fast, before it was too late.

But as he reached out to grab Joon Woo's arm, he felt a strange, tingling sensation in his own body. It was as if he was being pulled towards Joon Woo, drawn into some kind of dark, twisted connection.

Sijun's eyes widened, his mind reeling with horror. What was happening to him?

And then, just as he was about to find out, everything went black.

Let's start again from the point where Sijun discovers the truth about the experiment and the dark connection.

As Sijun's vision began to return, he found himself in a small, dimly lit room. He was lying on a narrow bed, and Joon Woo was sitting next to him, holding his hand.

Sijun's heart skipped a beat as he looked into Joon Woo's eyes. He felt a rush of emotions, and he knew that he was grateful to have Joon Woo by his side.

"What happened?" Sijun asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Joon Woo's expression was grim. "The scientist injected you with a serum that enhances the dark connection between us. He's trying to use our feelings for each other to control us."

Sijun's eyes widened, his mind racing. He knew that he and Joon Woo had to escape, but he also knew that it wouldn't be easy.

As they sat there, holding hands, Sijun felt a strange sensation building up inside him. It was as if the dark connection between him and Joon Woo was growing stronger, more intense.

Suddenly, Sijun felt himself being pulled into a vision. He saw himself and Joon Woo, standing back to back, fighting against a horde of enemies.

The vision was intense, and Sijun felt himself being drawn deeper and deeper into the darkness. He knew that he had to resist, but it was too late.

The vision faded, and Sijun found himself back in the small, dimly lit room. Joon Woo was still sitting next to him, holding his hand.

"What did you see?" Joon Woo asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Sijun took a deep breath, his heart still racing. "I saw us, fighting against a horde of enemies. I think it's a vision of our future."

Joon Woo's expression was grim. "We have to escape, Sijun. We can't let the scientist control us."

Sijun nodded, his mind racing. He knew that they had to escape, but he also knew that it wouldn't be easy.

As they sat there, holding hands, Sijun felt a strange sensation building up inside him. It was as if the dark connection between him and Joon Woo was growing stronger, more intense.

Suddenly, the door to the room burst open, and the scientist walked in. "Ah, excellent," he said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I see you're both developing a strong connection. That's exactly what I wanted."

Sijun's heart sank, his mind racing. What did the scientist have planned for them?

But before he could ask any questions, the scientist reached out and injected Sijun with another dose of the serum.

Sijun felt a rush of energy, and his vision began to blur. He tried to struggle, but it was too late.

As the serum took hold, Sijun felt himself being pulled into a dark, twisted world. He saw visions of himself and Joon Woo, bound together by a strange, glowing cord.

The visions were intense, and Sijun felt himself being drawn deeper and deeper into the darkness. He knew that he had to resist, but it was too late.

The serum had taken hold, and Sijun was trapped in a world of dark, twisted connections.

But as he looked into Joon Woo's eyes, he knew that he wasn't alone. Joon Woo was with him, and together, they would find a way to escape.

As Sijun's vision began to clear, he felt a strange sensation building up inside him. It was as if the dark connection between him and Joon Woo was growing stronger, more intense.

Joon Woo's eyes locked onto Sijun's, and he could see the concern etched on his face. "Sijun, what's happening to you?" Joon Woo asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Sijun tried to respond, but his voice was caught in his throat. He felt himself being pulled into a vision, a vision of himself and Joon Woo, bound together by a strange, glowing cord.

The vision was intense, and Sijun felt himself being drawn deeper and deeper into the darkness. He knew that he had to resist, but it was too late.

The vision faded, and Sijun found himself back in the small, dimly lit room. Joon Woo was still sitting next to him, holding his hand.

"Sijun, I'm here for you," Joon Woo said, his voice filled with determination. "We'll get through this together."

Sijun's heart swelled with emotion, and he knew that he couldn't resist Joon Woo's charms. He leaned in, his lips brushing against Joon Woo's.

Their kiss was soft and gentle, but it sent shivers down Sijun's spine. He felt a rush of emotions, and he knew that he was falling deeper and deeper in love with Joon Woo.

But as they pulled back, gasping for air, Sijun knew that they couldn't stay there forever. They had to escape, no matter what.

"Joon Woo, we have to get out of here," Sijun said, his voice filled with determination.

Joon Woo nodded, his eyes locked onto Sijun's. "I know. Let's do it."

Together, they made their move, using their combined strength to break free from their restraints. They fought their way through the facility, taking down guards and dodging security cameras.

As they reached the exit, Sijun felt a rush of excitement. They were going to make it. They were going to escape.

But just as they stepped out into the bright sunlight, Sijun felt a strange sensation building up inside him. It was as if the dark connection between him and Joon Woo was growing stronger, more intense.

Sijun's eyes locked onto Joon Woo's, and he knew that they were in trouble. The dark connection was growing stronger, and they didn't know how to control it.

Status Window:

Sijun (Transmigrated Reader)

Level: 1

HP: 60/100

MP: 10/50

Skills: Guide System, Status Window, Information Gathering, Perception, Investigation, Deception Detection, Interrogation, Persuasion, Threat Detection, Intimacy, Strategic Thinking, Enhanced Strength, Experiment Resistance

Joon Woo (Regressor, 87th Cycle)

Level: 87

HP: 800/1000

MP: 300/500

Skills: Regression, Swordsmanship, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Enhanced Strength, Experiment Resistance, Tactical Analysis, Leadership, Stealth, Agility, Endurance, Combat Strategy, Battle Adaptation, Critical Thinking, Quick Reflexes...