The mechanic activated the first training program.
"From this point onward, follow every instruction displayed by the simulation. Don't rush anything. Accuracy matters more than speed."
"Understood."
Almost immediately, glowing white letters appeared in the centre of Young Aether's vision, floating naturally within the ruined landscape as though they actually existed in the world around him.
[Tutorial Exercise: 01]
[Basic Mobility Calibration]
[Walk Test Initiated]
Young Aether raised an eyebrow.
"...Just walking?"
A grin slowly spread across his face.
"I think I can manage that."
The instant he took his first step...
Thud!
He lost his balance completely and crashed face-first onto the cracked ground.
"..."
Young Aether blinked several times before lifting his head in confusion.
"What the..."
His legs felt strangely heavy.
No...
Heavy wasn't the right word.
Every joint seemed to resist his movement as though invisible hands were constantly pushing against him.
