When Kael arrived home, the house was quiet and his mother had already gone to bed after a long, tiring day. He walked softly to his room, closed the door gently behind him, and sat cross-legged on the smooth wooden floor. Now that he had earned enough experience points and successfully unlocked the Basic Strike Technique, he was eager to purchase it and begin learning his first real combat skill.He focused his mind and brought up the familiar System panel right in front of him. Its soft blue light glowed steadily in the dim room, and he quickly switched over to the System Shop section. Scrolling down the list of available items, he soon found the new technique that had just become accessible.SYSTEM SHOP ... • Basic Strike Technique - 45 EXPDescription: Teaches correct body posture, efficient force transfer, and how to coordinate internal energy with every movement. Designed for beginners, it improves striking power, speed, and stability while reducing wasted strength. It can be u

For the next several days, Kael settled into a steady routine. He woke up early before sunrise, completed his daily training, running, body refinement, and practicing the Basic Strike Technique, then headed to the workshop. Under his new arrangement, he still did heavy work but also helped supervise the other workers and organize materials, which suited him perfectly.His increased strength and efficiency made every task easier. What once took hours now took only a fraction of the time, leaving him with enough energy to continue training even after returning home. Mr. Hendra was very pleased with his performance, often giving him extra bonuses and showing more trust than ever before.By the end of the week, Kael checked his System panel and saw how much progress he had made:CURRENT STATUS ... tLevel: 2, EXP: 85 / 200 --> 175 / 200, HP: 40 / 40, energy: 45 / 45, strength: 17, agility: 14, intelligence: 7, luck: 6, charisma: 4, available points: 0]Skills:- Basic observation level 1-

After a quick lunch, Kael and Bima loaded the necessary tools and materials onto a small cart and set off toward the construction site at the edge of town. The journey took about half an hour, along a road lined with fields and scattered houses. The weather was warm and clear, perfect for working outdoors.As they walked, Bima chatted casually. “You know, Kael, this site belongs to a wealthy merchant named Mr. Hartono. He’s building a new warehouse and storage area for his goods. He pays well, but he’s also strict about quality and speed, he wants everything finished on time.”“I understand,” Kael replied. “We’ll do our best to meet his expectations.”When they arrived, they found a large open plot of land where the foundation had already been laid. Several other workers were already busy mixing cement and arranging bricks. A middle-aged man in neat clothes stood overseeing the work, this must be Mr. Hartono.He turned to look at Kael and Bima as they approached. “You’re the two from

The next morning, Kael woke up feeling more refreshed than ever. After practicing the Enhanced Body Refinement Technique, his body felt lighter, his energy levels were higher, and his mind was clearer. He went through his usual routine: running around the village, practicing footwork and strikes, and circulating his energy to keep it flowing smoothly throughout his body. Even after forty minutes of continuous training, he barely felt any fatigue, thanks to his improved recovery rate.After breakfast, he headed to the workshop as usual. When he arrived, Mr. Hendra greeted him with a warmer expression than normal, holding a small notebook and a work list in his hands.“Good morning, Kael,” Mr. Hendra said with a smile. “I’ve received some very good feedback from Mr. Hartono about your work these past three days. He said you were the fastest, strongest, and most careful worker he has ever hired. He was so impressed that he specifically asked if you could be available for future jobs when

The sun had barely begun to rise when Kael opened his eyes. He felt fully rested, his body brimming with steady energy thanks to his daily practice of the Enhanced Body Refinement Technique. Today marked the official start of the one‑month warehouse construction project, and he wanted to arrive early to check everything before the other workers came.After a quick breakfast and a few minutes of light stretching, he slung a simple work bag over his shoulder and set off toward the west district. The air was fresh and cool, and the quiet roads gave him time to run through his plan one more time in his head. He knew that as supervisor, his job was not just to work hard himself, but also to organize the team, ensure materials arrived on time, and prevent any delays or mistakes.When he reached the site, he found the land marked with wooden stakes and strings, showing the exact shape and dimensions of the future warehouse. Several carts carrying bricks, sand, cement, and timber were already