21:06

At 21:06 on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Ryoshu gradually regained consciousness, his mind still foggy from the ordeal he had just endured.

With a groan, he instinctively reached for his watch, the glow of its display piercing through the dimness of his surroundings. "Have I been out for long... well, at least I'm not late..." he muttered to himself, attempting to gauge the passage of time.

Awareness flooded back into his battered body, and Ryoshu was met with a symphony of pain. Every nerve screamed in protest as he attempted to shift his position, the slightest movement sending jolts of agony coursing through his limbs.

He fought against the waves of discomfort with gritted teeth, determined to reclaim control over his body. Each attempt to sit up felt like a monumental task, his muscles straining against the weight of his injuries.

With trembling hands, Ryoshu gingerly explored the extent of the damage. Severe burns marred his skin, the angry red welts a stark reminder of the fier