Zain smirked.
"Alright, system," he said, voice low.
"Give me one high-tier ability."
He spread his arms slightly, as if to welcome whatever was coming.
"Anything. I don't care what it is. If it gives me power, I'll take it."
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[Hack Initiation: Ability Acquisition]
[Target: Zain]
[Ability Targeted: ??? (High Tier)]
[Cost Required: 10,000,000 Hack Points]
[Status: Hack Failed - Insufficient Hack Points]
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The text flashed red across his vision. Zain's eyes narrowed.
"…What?" he muttered.
He brought up the numbers again, jaw tightening.
"Ten million?" he said flatly.
"You're kidding me."
His hand clenched into a fist.
"I don't even have one million yet."
He turned and punched a mirror in shatters
"Damn it."
He started pacing.
"All those kills… all those corpses… not even close."
He looked down at his hand and opened it slowly.
"It's not enough. I thought I was getting somewhere."
A short pause.
Then he scoffed.
