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After all students were guided to their respective dormitories, their bracelets displayed important information, including details about their classes, cafeteria locations, and academy facilities. Each student was given a full day to rest and familiarize themselves with their new environment.

Felix turned to Ashton with a grin. "After we're done resting, let's check out the cafeteria together."

Ashton gave a small nod. "Alright, just come get me when you're ready."

With that, they parted ways.

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Ashton's Dormitory

Ashton arrived at his assigned dormitory and held up his bracelet to the door. A small beep sounded, and the door slid open smoothly. As soon as he stepped inside, he paused, taking in the sight before him.

The room was spacious and well-furnished, far better than what he had expected. A large, comfortable bed sat against one wall, neatly arranged with dark blue bedding. The walls were sleek and modern, designed with a touch of elegance. A study desk, bookshelves, and a closet filled with academy uniforms were all provided.

But what truly caught his attention was the backyard garden attached to his room.

Stepping outside, Ashton was pleasantly surprised to see a wide, open garden space, perfect for farming and experimenting with plants. His eyes gleamed with interest. This was exactly what he needed.

After finishing his inspection, he sat down on his bed and took a deep breath.

It was time to check his system.

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[Divine Necromancer System ]

A familiar purple interface appeared before him.

Name: Ashton Walker

Race: Human

Class: Divine Necromancer

Talents:

Farming Mage (S) [Upgradable]

Divine Healing (A) [Upgradable]

Necromancy (Locked)

Level: 2 (EXP: 0/1500)

Attributes:

Mana: 160

Soul Energy: 50

Soul Coins: 10

Strength: 6

Agility: 5

Dexterity: 4

Intelligence: 9

Charm: 6

Stat Points: 5 (Unassigned)

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Skills:

1. Nurture (Lv.2) – MP Cost: 10

2. Soulbind Thorn (Lv.1) – Soul Energy Cost: 10

3. Detect (Lv.1) – MP Cost: 5

4. Deathroot Pierce (Lv.1) – MP Cost: 25

5. Divine Healing (Lv.1) – MP Cost: 20 / Soul Energy Cost: 5 (+10 SE for curse purification)

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Special Abilities:

1. Dimensional Farm – (100 sq. meters)

2. Stealth (Lv.3)

3. Weapon Mastery (Lv.4)

Locked Features:

Inventory – Unlocks at Level 5

Shop – Unlocks at Level 10

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Main Quest: Unlock Necromancy

Objective: Reach Level 5 and obtain 50 Soul Coins

Rewards: + 10 Int ,

Summon Undead Skill

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Side Quests:

1. First Harvest

Objective: Grow and harvest 3 magical plants in the Dimensional Farm

Rewards: +5 Soul coins ,

Farm Expansion (+10 sq. meters)

Status: Not Started

2. Train to Improve

Objective:

Push-ups: 100

Running: 10 km

Weight Lifting: 100 kg

Meditation: 2 hrs

Reward: +5 Stat Points (Refreshes upon reaching Level 5)

Ashton's gaze lingered on the Dimensional Farm ability. He was curious about what it looked like and how it functioned. Without hesitation, he activated it.

A swirling portal of soft green light appeared in front of him. The next moment, he felt a strange pulling sensation before his surroundings changed.

He now stood in a vast, open field with fertile soil, stretching out in a 100-square-meter area. A small stream of crystal-clear water flowed gently at the edge, perfect for irrigation. Above him, the sky was bright and serene, unaffected by the real-world weather.

"As expected… this is incredibly useful," Ashton murmured to himself, already thinking about the possibilities.

He walked around, inspecting the quality of the soil. His Farming Mage Talent should allow him to cultivate magical plants much faster than ordinary methods.

Deciding to test it, he focused on one patch of soil and activated Nurture (Lv.2).

A soft green glow emitted from his hands, sinking into the ground. Almost instantly, tiny sprouts began emerging from the soil.

"Faster than normal growth, but still not instant…" Ashton noted. "I'll need to find the right magical plants to make this truly effective."

Since the First Harvest quest required him to grow and harvest 3 magical plants, he made a mental note to visit the academy's marketplace to acquire seeds.

After spending a few more minutes analyzing the farm, he exited the Dimensional Farm and returned to his dormitory.

Ashton carefully analyzed his status screen.

"So, leveling up gives me stat points… but I need experience to reach the next level."

His EXP bar was empty, meaning he had to actively fight, train, or complete tasks to grow stronger.

He glanced at the 5 unassigned stat points in his status. For now, he decided not to distribute them immediately—he needed to understand his strengths before committing to any upgrades.

With that in mind, he turned his attention to the training side quest. Completing it would grant 5 extra stat points, giving him more flexibility in his stat distribution.

Before beginning physical training, he decided to start with meditation first.

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, Ashton took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

Mana flowed through him like a gentle current, pulsing in rhythm with his thoughts.

At first, the process was slow, but after a few minutes, he could sense the energy within him more clearly.

His Divine Necromancer System had two primary energy sources: Mana and Soul Energy. Both were essential for his growth.

By meditating, he could refine his mana control, ensuring greater efficiency when using his skills.

Time passed in a blur.

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[Training Progress]

Meditation: 2 hours completed.

[ +10 Mana gained through deep meditation. ]

Ashton opened his eyes, feeling a subtle but noticeable difference in his energy levels.

The mana flow within his body felt smoother, and his mind was clearer than before.

He quickly checked his status screen again.

Attributes:

Mana: 170 (+10 increase)

"This will be useful," he muttered. "But I need to test my combat skills next."

With his meditation complete, it was time to move on to the physical training portion of his quest.

With meditation completed and his mana slightly increased, Ashton turned his focus to his physical training.

Despite being a mage, he knew that raw physical ability was important. A strong body meant better stamina, reaction speed, and survival chances.

He started with push-ups.

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Dropping to the floor, Ashton placed his hands firmly on the ground and began.

One… Two… Three…

His arms moved steadily as he lifted his body off the floor.

At first, the motion was easy, his strength making the exercise feel manageable. But by the 50th rep, he started feeling a burn in his muscles.

His arms trembled slightly, sweat forming on his brow.

"Damn… this is tougher than I expected."

He gritted his teeth and pushed through, adjusting his breathing to pace himself.

By the time he reached 80 push-ups, his muscles screamed in protest, but he refused to stop.

91… 92… 93…

Each repetition tested his mental resilience, forcing him to rely on sheer willpower.

97… 98… 99… 100.

Ashton collapsed onto his back, breathing heavily.

✔ Push-ups – 100 (Completed)

A soft chime rang in his mind, confirming his progress.

His arms ached, but there was a faint sense of satisfaction in his chest.

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After catching his breath, Ashton prepared for the next challenge—a 10 km run.

Changing into light training clothes, he stepped outside into the academy's open training fields.

The sun hung low, casting a golden hue over the area. Several students were also training, but Ashton ignored them and focused on his own progress.

With a steady breath, he took off at a moderate pace.

1 km… His breathing was even.

2 km… His legs moved fluidly.

3 km… A slight burn settled in his calves.

By the time he reached 5 km, fatigue started creeping in.

His stamina wasn't as developed as a combat-type hunter's, but he refused to slow down.

"I can't afford to be weak."

His mind flashed with memories of his past life, of moments where weakness led to suffering.

Gritting his teeth, he pushed forward.

6 km… 7 km…

His breath came out in ragged pants, but he forced his legs to keep moving.

8 km… 9 km…

Sweat soaked his shirt, his body exhausted but his mind sharp.

And finally—

10 km.

He came to a slow stop, panting heavily, his heart pounding in his chest.

✔ Running – 10 km (Completed)

His stamina had been stretched to the limit, but he had done it.

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Returning to the academy gym, Ashton wiped his sweat and stood before the 100 kg barbell.

His fingers curled around the metal, feeling its solid weight.

He took a deep breath and bent his knees before pulling upward.

The weight was heavier than expected.

His arms and back strained as he lifted, but he steadied his footing and adjusted his form.

One… Two… Three…

Slow and steady, he continued lifting and lowering the bar, his muscles working at full capacity.

By the time he completed the final rep, his arms felt like lead, but he had succeeded.

✔ Weight Lifting – 100 kg (Completed)

A final chime rang in his mind.

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[Training Completed!]

✔ Push-ups – 100

✔ Running – 10 km

✔ Weight Lifting – 100 kg

✔ Meditation – 2 hours

Rewards Earned: 5 stat points

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Ashton sat on a bench, breathing steadily.

Despite his exhaustion, he felt stronger, his body more refined after the intense training.

He pulled up his status screen once more.

Attributes:

Stat Points: 10 (Unassigned)

A small smirk formed on his lips.

"This is just the beginning."

With his training complete, Ashton now had more flexibility in assigning his stat points.

But before that—

His next goal was clear: Unlocking his necromancer abilities.