Rise Of The System User

6. Starting a Routine and the Seven Day Mission

The first rays of sunlight began to spill over the rooftops and filter through the cracks in Kael’s bedroom window, waking him up earlier than usual. Unlike before, when he would still feel heavy and tired even after a full night’s rest, today he opened his eyes feeling completely refreshed. His muscles felt relaxed yet firm, and a steady flow of warmth seemed to circulate gently beneath his skin.

He sat up straight, stretched his arms high above his head, and summoned the familiar blue system panel with a simple focus of his mind.

STATUS PANEL: Name: Kael Vance, level: 1, EXP: 60 / 100, HP: 30 / 30, Energy: 30 / 30, strength: 9, agility: 9, intelligence: 5, luck: 3, charisma: 3. Available Attribute Points: 0. Skills: Basic Observation Lv.1. Current Active. Buff: None. 

As he looked over his stats, a new notification popped up right in the center of the display, glowing slightly brighter than usual.

NEW MAIN MISSION ISSUED ... 

Mission Name: Improve Physical Condition

Description: Follow the training guidelines provided by the System every day for the next seven days. Consistently build endurance, strength, and flexibility until your body reaches its maximum potential for the current Level. Duration: 7 Days. Progress: 0%. Requirements:

- Run at least 5 km daily

- Perform strength training for 45 minutes daily. 

- Practice energy circulation technique for 20 minutes daily. 

Reward upon Completion: +50 EXP, 3 Attribute Points, Basic Body Refinement Method. Note: This mission forms your fundamental foundation. The better you perform, the stronger your growth potential will be in the future.

Kael read through the details carefully, a determined expression forming on his face. “Seven days of consistent training… that sounds like a lot of work, but the reward is worth it. Fifty EXP will almost be enough to reach Level 2, and more importantly, it says it will build my foundation,” he thought to himself.

He quickly got dressed and headed outside before the heat of the day became too intense. The air was still cool and fresh, perfect for exercise. According to the system’s guidance, he began his first task: running.

At first, he set a steady pace, remembering not to push too hard right from the start. With his current Agility stat, covering distance felt far easier than it used to. His legs moved smoothly, and his breathing remained even and controlled. He passed familiar streets and open fields, and before he knew it, he had already run three kilometers without breaking a heavy sweat.

[Notice: Endurance improving. Oxygen utilization efficiency is 30% higher than average human level.] The system noted as he continued.

When he finally completed the full five kilometers, he stopped near a large old tree at the edge of the village path. In the past, finishing such a distance would have left him gasping for air, legs shaking, and unable to walk properly for hours. Now, though his heart beat faster, he felt only a light burn in his muscles and no real exhaustion.

“Alright, that’s the first part done. Next comes strength training,” Kael muttered, wiping sweat from his forehead.

Following the system’s instructions, he began a series of exercises: push-ups, squats, planks, and leg raises. Each set was more demanding than the last, but he noticed that his body adapted quickly. When he started, he could manage thirty push-ups in a row; by the end of the forty-five minutes, he was pushing past fifty with proper form. His muscles felt tight and energized, as if they were being reshaped from the inside out.

[Strength training completed. Muscle fiber density has increased slightly. Overall physical stability has improved.]

After resting for ten minutes to let his breathing return to normal, Kael moved on to the third requirement: practicing the energy circulation technique. The system displayed simple mental instructions. How to guide his focus along specific pathways in his body, drawing energy from his surroundings and letting it flow gently through his limbs and core.

At first, it felt abstract. He could sense a faint warmth, but struggled to direct it exactly where he wanted. However, after ten minutes of focused practice, he began to feel it clearly. It was like a tiny stream of warm water moving slowly through his veins, soothing his muscles and washing away the remaining fatigue.

[Energy circulation practice completed. Familiarity with internal energy flow has reached 15%. Continue daily practice to deepen control.]

By the time he finished everything, the sun was already climbing higher in the sky. Kael walked back home slowly, feeling lighter and more energetic than when he had started. When he entered the house, his mother, Maria, looked up from the kitchen and smiled.

“You’re up very early today, Kael. Did you go for a walk?” she asked, noticing the slight sheen of sweat on his skin but also the healthier glow in his eyes and posture.

“Something like that, Mother. I decided to exercise regularly from now on. I realized that if I want to work better and take care of you, I need to keep my body strong,” he replied honestly, keeping the existence of the system to himself as usual.

Maria nodded in approval. “That is a wise decision. A healthy body is the greatest treasure you can have. Come, wash up and have breakfast before it gets cold.”

Over the next few days, Kael stuck strictly to the routine set by the system. Rain or shine, he completed every task without fail. By the third day, running five kilometers felt almost effortless, and he could finish his strength training with twice the intensity he started with. The energy circulation technique also became easier; he could maintain the flow for longer periods, and whenever he felt tired, using the method helped him recover in just a few minutes.

Every evening, the system updated his mission progress:

Day 1: 14% complete ... Day 2: 28% complete

... Day 3: 43% complete... Day 4: 57% complete... 

As the mission progressed, Kael noticed visible changes in his reflection. His shoulders became broader, his waist firmer, and his arms and legs showed clear, lean muscle definition. His skin looked clearer, and even his posture had straightened, making him look taller and more confident.

On the sixth evening, as he sat cross-legged on the wooden floor after his practice, he reviewed his status again:

UPDATED STATUS: Level: 1, EXP: 60 / 100, strength: 10, agility: 10, energy: 32 / 32, condition: Excellent, recovery speed increased by 25%.

A sense of pride and anticipation grew inside him. He could feel that his body was now far beyond that of an ordinary young man. He was building a foundation that would support him as he stepped further into this new path the system had opened for him.

[Reminder: One day remaining until the seven-day mission is completed. Final performance will be evaluated. Maintain your focus.]

Kael closed the panel and smiled, looking out at the stars beginning to twinkle in the darkening sky.

“Just one more day… then Level 2 and the System Shop will be within reach. This is only the beginning,” he whispered quietly.