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

After finishing my meal, I made my way to the arena where the tournament was set to continue. The atmosphere was electric, the anticipation palpable as the remaining competitors gathered. I found a seat and settled in, waiting for the next round to begin.

Moments later, I noticed Lise approaching. My heart skipped a beat, and a wave of embarrassment washed over me as the dream from last night resurfaced in my mind. She took the seat next to me, her presence immediately making me feel both comforted and anxious.

"Hey, Eileen," she said with a smile. "What's up? You seem a bit off."

I cleared my throat, trying to appear nonchalant. "Oh, nothing. Just... a lot on my mind, I guess."

Lise raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying my vague explanation. "You sure? You look like you've seen a ghost."

I laughed nervously, rubbing the back of my neck. "Yeah, yeah. I'm fine. Just... tired, maybe."

A weird dream