[Teach Clara gameplay fundamentals. Elevate her performance from novice to proficient level and beat the first boss.]
Noa exhaled upon seeing what the system wanted from him.
It wasn't only a quest he had to complete for rewards. It was also a challenge he wanted to overcome, and it all depended on how quick a learner Clara actually was.
So he stole a glance at her.
Yes, she had shown frustration earlier, but she was laughing now.
She looked happy—genuinely happy. Her tongue slightly poked out of her mouth as she concentrated and tried to keep her cool.
Seeing this, a new awareness flickered in Noa's mind.
Thoughts manifested naturally and quickly, allowing Noa to understand her on a deeper level.
With that, he could predict her next actions, read her movements, and better guide her through puzzles and tough hurdles.
Clara noticed how locked in he was. "You are quiet," she said, eying him closely.