Chapter 7

Ryota's eyes slowly opened, and he tried to move, but he found himself restrained to a cold metal bed. The room he was in was dark, and he could barely make out his surroundings. He tried to move his arms and legs, but he was held down by metal restraints.

He panicked and tried to break free, but the restraints only tightened around him. Then, he heard a voice that chilled him to his core. "Welcome to our laboratory, Ryota," the voice said.

Ryota's heart was pounding as he looked around for the source of the voice. He saw a shadowy figure in the corner of the room. "Who are you? What do you want?" Ryota asked, his voice trembling with fear.

The figure chuckled, and Ryota could hear the sound of footsteps approaching him. "We're scientists, Ryota. We're studying the effects of the creature's powers on humans. You're our newest subject."

Ryota's eyes widened as he realized what was happening. He was going to be experimented on, just like the others in the village. He tried to scream for help, but his voice was hoarse.

The scientists began to examine Ryota, taking samples of his blood and performing other tests on him. Ryota felt like he was going to pass out from the pain. He tried to resist, but the restraints were too tight, and he was too weak.

As the experiments continued, Ryota realized that he was not alone. He could hear the screams of other subjects in nearby rooms. The sound of their cries made his blood run cold.

The experiments continued for what felt like hours, and Ryota was on the brink of passing out. Suddenly, the power went out, and the room was plunged into darkness. Ryota heard a commotion from outside the door.

The door burst open, and Ryota saw a group of people rushing in, fighting off the scientists. One of them untied him from the restraints and helped him to his feet. "We've got to get out of here," the person said.

Ryota stumbled after the group, his body weak from the experiments. They ran through the darkened halls, dodging security personnel and avoiding the other prisoners.

As they ran, Ryota's savior suddenly stopped and slumped to the ground, revealing a fatal wound. Ryota was shocked and confused, but the group urged him to keep moving. They ran through a door and into the night air.

Ryota collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air. He was grateful to be free from the experiments, but he couldn't shake the horrors he had seen. The memory of the screams of the other prisoners echoed in his mind.

"AHHH" Ryota shot up.