After his remarkable advancement to apprentice rank, Noah decided it was time to return to the shop, check on Lola's breakthrough progress, and then head home for some well-deserved rest after such an intensive day.
The walk back felt different with his new attributes—each step carried him further than expected, while his heightened awareness made him notice details in the environment that had previously escaped his attention.
Moving with sixty points in agility takes adjustment. Everything feels effortless but almost too responsive. Noah thought, a smile on his face. He wasn't complaining about the boost, not at all.
Arriving at his shop, Noah found the space empty and quiet. Lola wasn't behind the counter, and the "closed" sign remained in place, indicating that her advancement attempt was still ongoing.
She's been at this for around two hours. Grandmaster breakthrough must be incredibly demanding.
