CHAPTER 3: RETURN TO SCHOOL

Asher stood in front of the school gates, feeling a mix of emotions. He had dropped out of school due to financial difficulties, but now, with the help of the system, he was able to return.

As he walked through the gates, he was greeted by familiar faces. Some of his former classmates looked at him with surprise, while others seemed indifferent.

Asher made his way to his new classroom, his heart racing with anticipation. He took a deep breath and stepped inside.

The classroom fell silent as all eyes turned to him. Asher scanned the room, his eyes locking onto a familiar face - Stephen.

Stephen's eyes narrowed, a sneer spreading across his face. "Well, well, well. Look what we have here. The dropout is back," Stephen said, his voice dripping with malice.

Asher ignored Stephen's jibe and made his way to an empty seat. However, Stephen was not one to let things go.

"You think you can just waltz back in here after dropping out? You're a joke, Asher," Stephen said, his voice rising.

But Asher was not the same person he was before. With the system's help, he had gained confidence and strength.

"I'm not afraid of you, Stephen," Asher said, his voice calm and steady.

Stephen's face turned red with rage. "You think you're tough? I'll show you what tough looks like," Stephen said, taking a step closer to Asher.

But before Stephen could do anything, a girl intervened. "Stephen, stop. Leave him alone," she said, her voice firm.

Asher recognized the girl as Stephen's girlfriend, Emily. She was known for her beauty and kindness.

Stephen's face twisted in anger, but he backed off, not wanting to upset Emily.

However, the confrontation was far from over. Later that day, during lunch, Stephen confronted Asher again, this time in the school compound.

"You think you can humiliate me in front of my girlfriend? You're dead," Stephen said, his eyes blazing with anger.

The two boys faced off, their fists clenched. The students around them cheered and chanted, eager to see a fight.

But Asher was not afraid. With the system's help, he had gained the assassin attribute. He waited for Stephen to make the first move.

Stephen charged at Asher, but Asher dodged easily, using his newfound agility. However, Stephen suddenly vanished into thin air, only to reappear behind Asher.

Asher spun around, his eyes widening in surprise. Stephen had the teleportation attribute.

"You can't defeat me, Asher," Stephen sneered, his eyes gleaming with confidence.

Asher gritted his teeth, determination burning within him. He used the system to steal Stephen's attributes, gaining the teleportation attribute.

~System notification~

[Attribute spotted]

[Steal permission granted]

[You have successfully stolen the attribute 'Teleportation' (A)]

~End of system notification~

But it wasn't easy. Stephen's teleportation attribute made him a formidable opponent. Asher found himself struggling to keep up, teleporting from one place to another.

Stephen became uneasy as he saw Asher use his attribute, how possible Stephen question, but yet no answer to that. Although only Asher knows of his capabilities.

The battle was intense, with both boys teleporting around the school compound, their fists clashing in mid-air.

But Asher refused to give up. He used his assassin attribute to its fullest potential, striking at Stephen with deadly precision.

Stephen tried to defend himself, but Asher's attacks were relentless. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Stephen stumbled backwards, his eyes wide with defeat.

Asher stood tall, his chest heaving with exertion. He had won.

The students cheered, and Emily looked at Asher with a mixture of shock and admiration.

Stephen glared at Asher, his eyes burning with hatred. "You may have won this time, Asher, but I'll be back," Stephen snarled, before storming off while he question himself"why did I lose, how did I lose, how is he using my attribute".

Asher watched him go, a sense of satisfaction washing over him. He had proven himself, and he knew that he would never be bullied again.

As the days went by, Asher became the talk of the school. Students looked up to him with admiration, and even the teachers took notice of his newfound confidence.

The fact that he was able to copy Stephen's attributes was more of a surprise to everyone as they wonder how possible, could it be that Asher also have a similar attribute? The students and teachers question themselves.

Asher had finally found his place in the world, and he knew that nothing could ever bring him down again.

But little did Asher know, his victory over Stephen had not gone unnoticed. A new challenger was emerging, one who would put Asher's skills to the test.

The stage was set for a new battle, one that would determine Asher's true strength. But for now, Asher basked in the glory of his victory, his name etched in the minds of his peers as a force to be reckoned with.

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