Nothing Owed Deserves Eternity
Birth, sickness, aging, death—every cycle played out in those corridors.
"NODE, when is the next exit node?" I asked quietly.
"I do not know," NODE replied with a sigh. "We have to wait for notification. If it is fast, ten days or half a month. If it is slow, we wait until you die of old age."
Then her tone hardened. "Host, we do not have room for another mistake. I hope you understand this time. The affection of a male supporting character is unstable. Withdrawing in time and leaving cleanly is best for both of us."