Stories centered on this concept typically explore how individuals transmute suffering into something valuable. Key interpretations include:
: The protagonist begins to "religiously pursue" the sensations they once feared, shifting their mindset to view every ache as a brick in their new foundation.
: During a grueling comeback event, they experience "unspeakable agony," but instead of retreating, they embrace it as a "glorious" signal that they are finally back. Alternative Story: "The Iron Architect"
: The success of the mission makes every previous "night worth it," turning past suffering into a "source of motivation" for others.
