K_Mopo

Eileen Caldwell had always been the epitome of a laid-back individual. From her early years to her teens, her passion for leisure rivaled that of any professional napper. School was merely a necessary inconvenience, and she found herself comfortably situated at the bottom of her class hierarchy, much to the chagrin of her teachers and the bemusement of her peers.

However, all of this changed on her 18th birthday signaling her transition into adulthood, a mysterious system was activated, one that would upend her world of sloth and slumber. Gone were the days of lounging around without consequence; instead, Eileen found herself thrust into a destiny she could scarcely have imagined.

This newly activated system, with its stern mandate against idleness, revealed to Eileen her true potential: she was destined to become one of the most formidable mages the world had ever seen. No longer could she while away the hours in blissful ignorance; instead, she was called upon to harness her latent magical abilities and rise to the challenge that lay before her.

Become a top mage at all costs

The cold blade pressed against my neck sent a shiver down my spine, amplifying the exhaustion that weighed heavily on my body. My heart pounded in my chest as I stood frozen, the adrenaline from the fight with the dragon leaving me drained and vulnerable.

I could feel the aura of the person behind me, radiating a powerful and menacing energy that made my knees weak with fear.

I had to think fast. My mind raced, trying to come up with a plan to escape this dire situation. Every instinct screamed at me to run, but the blade at my throat reminded me that any sudden movements could be fatal.

"What do you want?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, trying to buy some time.

The voice behind me was cold and mocking. "Your stone. Hand it over, and I might let you live."

It's so bad to fight against the weakest