The next second, Mia's fingers, sharp as blades, plunged into the artery in her opponent's neck.
Emily's face froze in an expression of sheer terror. Her mouth opened as if to say something, but all that came out was a gush of blood.
Another body collapsed at Mia's feet.
"What happens… if it hits 100%?"
A deep, magnetic voice suddenly spoke near her ear.
She turned her head and saw Ethan's handsome face.
Ethan had already noticed the peculiar detail on her wrist and couldn't help but ask, his curiosity piqued.
Mia smiled faintly. "I'd probably die."
The bracelet she wore was a custom device created by researchers. It was linked to her pain receptors, monitoring the maximum level of pain her body could endure.
If it ever reached 100%, it would unlock Mia's strongest state—but it would also mean the end of her life.
Meanwhile…