Main Quest (6)

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Before Hyeonwoo's hiding: 

The mechanical voice echoed in Hyeonwoo's mind, prodding at old wounds.

Voice: Reminds you of her, right?

Hyeonwoo grimaced, hating the voice's persistence.

Hyeonwoo: Can you stop reminding me of her?

The voice let out a mechanical chuckle, amused as it watched the scene unfold.

Voice: Compared to the rest... Jisoo takes the spotlight.

In his mind, the stats of Hyun Jisoo flashed.

Hyun Jisoo: 176 cm, 63 kg

Strength: A+ Speed: S Potential: A Intelligence: C Endurance: A

Voice: Compared to the rest, Jisoo is a genius.

Hyeonwoo scoffed in response.

Hyeonwoo: A genius at being a problem.

The memory shifted, pulling Hyeonwoo back to the gym. The coach's voice barked across the room.

Coach: JISOO! WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT FIGHTING?!

Jisoo, looking slightly guilty, muttered under her breath.

Jisoo: Hold... back?

Coach: YES!

Jisoo slunk away sadly, casting a glance toward Hyeonwoo as the coach went to help the injured student.

The voice persisted in Hyeonwoo's mind.

Voice: He knows it.

The voice seemed to merge with the coach's internal thoughts.

Voice/Coach (internally): "I can't keep holding Jisoo back in this small place."

Hyeonwoo clenched his fists.

Hyeonwoo: I could beat her.

Voice: You could?

Hyeonwoo: Fighting is about using your noggin.

Voice: Then you shall.

Hyeonwoo hesitated, unsure of the direction this was taking.

Hyeonwoo: What?

Suddenly, the voice's tone shifted, modulating to sound just like Hyeonwoo's.

Voice (modulated to Hyeonwoo's): I could fight Jisoo!

A notification appeared before Hyeonwoo's eyes, announcing a quest.

<Side Quest: Fight and win against Jisoo Hyun>

<Reward: 1 Gold Card>

Hyeonwoo's eyes widened in surprise.

Hyeonwoo (internally): YOU COULD DO THAT?

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