Li Mei's alarm clock buzzed insistently, pulling her from a restless sleep. She groaned and rubbed her eyes, the remnants of a strange dream fading from her mind. It had been a typical night in her small, cluttered bedroom, but something felt different. As she sat up and stretched, a faint, shimmering light caught her eye.
Hovering in front of her was a translucent screen filled with text and icons. Mei blinked, convinced she was still dreaming. She reached out tentatively, and the screen reacted to her touch, displaying a message:
[System Activated. Welcome, Li Mei.]
Her heart raced as she read the words. What was this? Some kind of prank? She had heard of augmented reality games, but this felt too real. Mei tapped on the next message.
[Congratulations! You have been chosen as a System User. Complete quests to gain abilities, points, and rewards.]
Quests? Abilities? Mei's mind whirled with possibilities and confusion. She had always been an avid reader of fantasy novels and manhwa, but experiencing something like this in real life was beyond her wildest dreams.
She decided to test it out. The screen provided a simple tutorial, guiding her through the basic functions. She learned how to access her quest log, check her status, and view her abilities. At the moment, she had none, but the prospect of gaining powers excited her.
[First Quest: Stand up to a bully and protect a friend. Reward: 50 points, Confidence Boost.]
Mei's excitement faltered. Standing up to a bully was easier said than done. She had always been shy and preferred to stay out of conflicts. But the System's encouragement made her reconsider. Maybe this was her chance to change, to become someone stronger and braver.
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The Ultimate System: Rise of the Unlikely Heroine
Non-FictionSynopsis Li Mei, a shy and introverted high school student, discovers a mysterious app on her phone called the "Hero System." This app grants her extraordinary abilities and sets her on a path to protect her school and loved ones from a sinister org...
