Ethan was planning his next move.
Hell mode. The words still echoed in his newborn mind like a taunt from the heavens. In this difficulty setting, there was a very real possibility that his own mother might try to kill him. The thought would have terrified any ordinary infant. Fortunately, Ethan Hunt was anything but ordinary.
Still, even he felt the pressure.
"Yumiko, are you there?" Ethan asked silently.
[Yes, Master. I am here.]
Her calm voice echoed within his consciousness, steady and reassuring. That alone eased some of the tightness in his chest.
"Your function should still be activated, right?" Ethan asked. For the first time since arriving in this world, there was a trace of desperation in his tone.
[Yes, Master. Do not worry. Every day your strength will continue to increase. But you must survive the first five days. After that, you will be strong enough to stand on your own.]
