Chapter 17: The First Match and quest

The referee signaled the start of the match, and Riku squared off against his opponent. The fighter charged at him, throwing a powerful punch. Riku dodged to the side, feeling the rush of adrenaline

As Riku continued to dodge and weave through his opponent's attacks, he felt a familiar sensation wash over him—the notification from the Gene Steal System. It flashed in his mind, interrupting the flow of the match.

SYSTEM NOTIFICATION:

New Quest Available:

Quest Title: Cross-Dimensional Adventure

Description: A rift has opened between universes, and you have the opportunity to explore a new world. Complete the following objectives to unlock new abilities and gain powerful allies.

Quest Objectives:

Enter the Rift: Find the rift that leads to another universe.

Explore the New World: Discover the unique abilities and challenges of this new universe.

Recruit Allies: Find and recruit at least two allies to aid you in your journey.

Riku's heart raced with excitement. "A new universe? This could be incredible!" he thought, momentarily distracted from the match. He quickly refocused, realizing he needed to finish this fight first.

With renewed determination, Riku executed a series of swift punches and kicks, using the techniques he had mastered. He felt the energy within him surging, and with a final powerful kick, he sent his opponent sprawling to the mat.

"Victory!" the referee declared, and the crowd erupted in cheers. Riku couldn't help but smile, but his mind was already racing with thoughts of the new quest.