Systemism

Main Quest (2)

Myul: Huh... These quests are easy as shit.

Myul watched as yet another group of students paid tribute to them.

Myul/???: This is fun...

<??? is making his presence known!>

Jin Na: Myul? Are you good?

Myul: Huh? Yeah!

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Myul slammed his fists against the bathroom wall, his breath ragged. He glared into the cracked mirror.

A boy who looked exactly like him stared back, but his reflection wore a smug, taunting grin.

???: I didn't expect you of all people to enjoy this

The figure leaned forward, resting his elbows casually on the sink, still smirking.

???: What happened to living quietly, huh?

Myul: Nun of your business.

The boy in the mirror laughed, the sound sharp and mocking, and slowly extended a hand toward Myul.

???: That system thing right? Its exci-

A warning flashed in Myul's mind.

<??? is attempting to take control of you!>

With a roar, Myul swung his fist into the mirror, shattering it. Shards sliced into his skin, blood dripping onto the sink.

<Strength: ??? (up)>

Myul: SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP

???: You can't...

But even as the reflection vanished, the voice echoed through the room, cold and unrelenting.

<??? retreats away for now...>

Though invisible, the presence lingered, whispering into the air.

???: We are one, Myul. You can't run away.

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Student 1: Isn't he a genius?

Jisoo: Maybe?

Over the week, Hyeonwoo joined the gym and mastered several moves.

<MMA - Low Kick: Rank C (29/400)>
<MMA - Overhead Punch: Rank D (19/300)>
<Boxing - One Two: Rank D>
<Boxing - Straight Punch: Rank D (19/200)>
<Boxing - Hook: Rank D (28/300)>
<Boxing - Cross: Rank D (81/300)>
<Boxing - Uppercut: Rank D (12/300)>
<Boxing - Jab: Rank C (49/400)>
<Boxing - Dempsey Roll: Rank D>

...

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Hyeonwoo: Isn't this insane?

Hyeonwoo had gone home to master some of the moves he saw some of the others do at the gym.

As Hyeonwoo was watching and replicating the moves - he got a notification.