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

In the middle of the night, a strange noise pulled me from my dreams. My eyes fluttered open, and I stared into the darkness of the cave, trying to pinpoint the source. The noise continued, a low, guttural growl that sent chills down my spine.

I sat up quickly, my heart pounding in my chest, and my eyes widened as I saw the massive silhouette of a creature looming at the cave entrance.

It was unlike anything I'd ever seen, with thick, matted fur and eyes that glowed faintly in the darkness. Panic surged through me, and I was about to scream when a warm hand clamped over my mouth. I looked up to see Zaya crouching beside me, her eyes intense and focused.

"Do not make a noise," she whispered, her breath hot against my ear. "He won't do anything unless you scream."

That was... terrifying