*Chapter 13: The Price of Power*
Jin Woo felt a surge of energy course through his body as he grasped the crystal. The power of the artifact was intoxicating, and he could feel his strength and abilities increasing exponentially.
But with the power came a price. Jin Woo's body began to undergo a transformation, his cells rewriting themselves to accommodate the artifact's energy. He felt his senses expanding, his perception of the world shifting.
The mysterious voice spoke up again, its tone grave. "Jin Woo, the artifact's power comes at a terrible cost. Your body will never be the same. You will be forever changed."
Jin Woo's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications. He knew that he had made a choice, and now he had to live with the consequences.
As the transformation took hold, Jin Woo felt his body burning with an inner fire. He gritted his teeth, enduring the pain as his body adapted to the artifact's power.
When the transformation was complete, Jin Woo stood tall, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly energy. He felt powerful, stronger than ever before.
But at what cost?
*To be continued...*