Chapter 26 - Quest Completed
DING!+1 Strength[Quest Completed!]
A surge of satisfaction washed over Kai as he saw his strength stat finally reach the 20-point threshold. The long, grueling months of training had paid off, and with it, the long-overdue body improvement quest was finally complete.
Wasting no time, Kai navigated to the quest menu, eager to claim his rewards.
[Quest: Get Back in Athletic Physical Condition]Deadline: 8 months
Status: Completed
Rewards: Physique Enhancement Roll, Mysterious Ticket x3, 500 points
Failure Penalty: -7 points from each stat
[Receive Rewards?]
Without hesitation, he tapped [Yes], watching as the quest log faded out with a satisfying stamp of completion. A new screen materialized, detailing his hard-earned prizes.
[Congratulations!][You have obtained: Physique Enhancement Roll, Lucky Ticket x3, 500 System Points]
Kai's eyes lit up. "Finally! The Physical Enhancement Roll! I've been dying to know what this thing actually does. And what's this—Lucky Ticket?"
Excitement buzzed in his chest. Even though he was exhausted from his workout, the allure of testing these rewards was too tempting to ignore
Even though he was exhausted from his workout, he couldn't wait to test these new tools the system had given him.
He quickly breezed through his overall stats
[User Stats]
Name - Kai Jones
Talent Grade - A
System Level - 2 (1350/5000)
Titles - Voice of Empathy, Limit break
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Strength - 20
Agility - 21
Intelligence - 20
Stamina - 23
Charisma - 20
Luck - ??
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Skills -
Observe
Singing - Level 6
Piano - Level 6
Guitar - Level 5
Swimming - Level 4
Yoga - Level 5
Korean Mastery - Level 4
Cooking - Level 4
Calisthenics - Level 3
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Inventory -
Random skill upgrade card, Physical Enhancement Roll, Lucky Ticket x3
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Over the past ten days, Kai's singing had finally leveled up to [Level 6], and the difference was unmistakable. While the improvement wasn't glaringly obvious to the average listener, music enthusiasts and those with a keen ear could easily pick up on the nuances.
His vocal control had sharpened significantly—his ability to stretch his voice, hold notes with precision, and effortlessly transition between high and low registers had all seen noticeable improvement. Every note felt richer, every phrase smoother. Though he knew there was still a long road ahead, Kai couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction with how far he had come.
Meanwhile, his Yoga skill had also advanced to [Level 5], an achievement he owed largely to Eliza's guidance. Patient and encouraging, she had been his anchor whenever his focus wavered, ensuring that he never felt discouraged.
Recently, she had started inviting him for evening snacks with Zach, a small but meaningful ritual that Kai had come to genuinely cherish. These quiet moments of companionship reminded him that progress wasn't just about skill—it was about the people who supported him along the way.
As his proficiency increased, yoga became noticeably easier, and Eliza had taken note of his dedication. She often praised his progress, impressed by his consistency and effort. Of course, he still made the occasional mistake—he wasn't a master just yet—but those slip-ups were growing rarer by the day.
Shaking his head to clear away distractions, Kai focused on the inventory. His anticipation grew—after all, the system didn't hand out rewards lightly.
The first item that caught his eye was a thin, shimmering blue slip of paper—the Random Skill Upgrade Card. His fingers twitched with temptation, but he resisted the urge to use it right away. He had been holding onto it for the right moment, determined to get the most out of it. If he used it too soon, it might upgrade a skill he barely cared about. But if he waited until his weaker skills naturally improved, he could maximize the benefits.
He smirked. Patience is key.
His gaze shifted to the second item—a plain, rectangular card, eerily similar to a blank credit card. There were no markings, no inscriptions—nothing to indicate what it did. Yet something about it felt… heavy.
A strange sense of intrigue curled in his chest. What is this?
Intrigued, he tapped on it, prompting a new system window to appear:
[Physical Enhancement Roll Card - This item activates the Physical Enhancement Roll. Use the card when required to initiate the lottery roll.]
Kai's eyes widened. A lottery roll… for physical enhancements? His heart kicked up a notch. That meant there was a chance—no, a certainty—that he could push his body even further. But how much of an enhancement? Would it be a slight boost or something game-changing?
Absorbing the information, he moved on to the final item in the inventory, eager to see what else awaited him.
And the moment he laid eyes on it, his breath hitched.
Three brilliant golden tickets lay at the bottom of the inventory, glowing faintly despite the absence of light. They almost looked too perfect, as if crafted from something beyond human understanding. A faint energy pulsed around them, like they held an unfathomable power.
With a deep breath, Kai tapped on one.
[Lucky Ticket x3 - An item of mysterious origin. Upon use, the user will be blessed with infinite luck for 60 minutes. Any difficult task will seem trivial, and even the impossible will be within reach.]
A stunned silence filled the room. Kai's grip tightened on his phone.
"No way..."
Sixty minutes of absolute, unlimited luck? A power that could turn even the hardest challenges into child's play? He had three of these. Three hours of untouchable fortune.
The sheer potential made his pulse race. With these in his arsenal, what couldn't he do?
His mind whirled with possibilities, but a grumble from his stomach brought him back to reality. He exhaled sharply, closing the inventory. Now wasn't the time—he had breakfast to get to.
But even as he showered and changed, his mind stayed locked on those three golden tickets and the endless doors they could open.
I can't wait to test these out.