Jayden was filled with excitement after winning the fight. But he wasn't done yet. He selected Quick Match again.
And again.
And again.
Each fight was different—a fire-wielder in a volcanic wasteland, a telekinetic assassin in a neon-lit alley, a nature expert in a jungle arena.
Each victory brought more EXP.
Each battle sharpened his skills further.
By the time he finally logged out hours later, after winning twenty more battles in a roll, his body thrummed with energy, his mind clearer than it had been in weeks.
He checked his status one last time before leaving the pod.
*Level: 1 → 3
*EXP: 27/100
*Global Ranking: 545,679 → 412,890
Still low. Still weak by the game's standards.
But in reality, he was increasing in strength and experience.
And he wouldn't stop until he reached the top.
As he stepped out of the Pod Den, the sun high in the sky now, he cracked his knuckles, a grin tugging at his lips as he checked his current stats.
*Name: Jayden Starrk
