Nick's gaze drifted from the window to the blue panel hovering just in front of his eyes.
No one else could see it. They never could.
[Ding! You have daily objectives!]
‣ Pass the upcoming math test
‣ Try out for any sports team (0/1)
‣ Make at least one new friend (male or female)
Rewards: +500 EXP, +1 random skill coupon and an A-rank magic spell of your choice!
He read it once, twice, then let out the softest huff of laughter through his nose.
Pass a math test. Try out for a team. Make a friend.
Things normal high-schoolers could do.
Things the old Nick would have sold every part of his body to accomplish even one of.
Now? They felt like warm-up quests.
Nick's lips curved into a quiet, confident smile.
He gave the panel a small nod, the way a knight salutes his liege, and flicked his finger.
The blue screen dissolved like smoke.
Easy.
He also noticed something interesting.
