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Ding!

A distinctive chime rang—one only Adnan could hear. A faint pale-blue holographic light flickered into view before his eyes, displaying lines of text that made his eyes widen in shock.

 

[MAIN MISSION]

[Save 1 patient from a life‑threatening condition]

[Status: Mission in Progress]

[System Note: No time limit for completion, but bonus points will not be awarded if more than 72 hours pass since mission acceptance]

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"Have I already started a new mission?" Adnan wondered aloud, astonished. He had only just finished the orientation process for this mysterious System that had unfolded in his mind the moment he regained consciousness.

[That is correct, Master Adnan. Complete this mission, and you shall receive valuable rewards: experience points and access to basic diagnostic abilities]

Adnan nodded slowly, absorbing every word. He took a long breath, gently patting his chest to steady himself, then rose from the chair in the corner of the morgue.

The heavy iron door groaned as he pushed it open, the sound echoing sharply down the hospital corridor, which was quieting down for the evening.

He walked carefully along the first‑floor corridor, scanning the surroundings for anyone who might be in need of care.

The walls were painted soft blue, and the air carried the sharp scent of medical alcohol and antiseptic. Nurses hurried past pushing medication trolleys, while family members sat in the waiting area, their faces etched with worry.

As he passed a patient room, a heart‑wrenching cry drifted from within—so full of grief that his steps faltered.

"Nooo! My husband! Don’t leave me! I can’t live without you!" A woman cried out, her hair disheveled, face flushed from hysterical sobbing. She clung tightly to the man lying motionless in the bed, her hand tenderly stroking his face, which had already begun to turn pale and blue‑tinged.

Around them, other family members wept in grief. A young man, seemingly their son, sat huddled in the corner, his face buried in his hands, his shoulders shaking silently. An elderly woman stood beside the grieving wife, placing a wrinkled hand on her shoulder, murmuring words of comfort, her own voice trembling.

A nurse stood by the door, watching with deep sympathy, ready to assist with final arrangements whenever the family was prepared.

Adnan sighed deeply. How could he possibly save someone who had already passed away?

He knew he should walk away and find another patient—someone who fit the mission description. Yet his heart ached at the sight of their overwhelming sorrow.

Almost without realizing it, he found himself stepping toward the open door. He slipped inside quietly; everyone was so lost in their grief that no one noticed him.

He approached the bed slowly, gazing at the man everyone believed was gone. From where he stood, there was no visible rise and fall of the chest, and the vital‑sign monitor showed a flat, unbroken line—no heartbeat, no breath.

Yet a powerful curiosity stirred within him. What if the System revealed something different from what the hospital had declared?

Acting on impulse, Adnan reached out and gently touched the man’s wrist. At once, the holographic display reappeared, showing information that left him speechless.

 

Ding!

PATIENT STATUS

Name: Budi Santoso

Age: 45 years

General Health: 70%

Vital Life Signs: 97%

Physical Resistance: 70%

Physical Condition: 70%

Mental Health: 70%

Consciousness Level: 39%

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"He’s still alive… how could they have declared him dead?" Adnan thought to himself.

[Use 1000 Points to identify underlying condition]

[Command Received]

[100 Points Deducted]

[Remaining Balance: 0 Points]

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[SPECIAL NOTE: Patient is in a state of suspended animation caused by a severe allergic reaction to administered medication. This condition is frequently misdiagnosed as clinical death.]

With a voice that trembled slightly yet carried clearly across the room, Adnan spoke:

"Ma’am… your husband is still alive!"

His words struck like a thunderbolt. The room fell instantly silent. Every eye turned toward him—a stranger appearing out of nowhere, making a claim that seemed utterly impossible.