System Awakening: Rise Of Thomas Walker

CHAPTER SEVEN

"But be calm, I am not here to harm you," the monster said calmly.

"I will let you leave my domain unharmed but on one condition," It said.

Duke curiosity made him have an encounter with quantum shadow. "What's it you want?" Duke asked.

The quantum shadow went closer to Duke. "There's a boy, a foolish boy who is going to stumble up on a power that should not exist in this world" it said with seriousness.

"This boy is going to grow and be the most powerful and I don't want that to happen and I'm sure you don't want that to happen" Quantum shadow said with seriousness.

Quantum Shadow's eyes were fixated on Duke and its expression was serious. "You must stop this boy before it's too late," it said.

"The powers he will stumble upon are ancient and powerful and if he is allowed to wield them he will become the most powerful in the world," the creature said.

"Most powerful? I can't let that happen" Duke said with anger.

"You must find him beside it, it's too late," the creature said.

"If you do not, all will be lost" the creature said.

Duke's mind was running with what the quantum shadow said, he took a deep breath and was determined to find who the person was.

"I will find this boy, I'll stop him before he unleashes the power he has found before he gets to the power" Duke said with determination.

"You'll need help, the creatures of the forest will not take it kindly with a human intruder" The creature said.

"I'll guide you out of this forest" The quantum shadow said.

Duke's heart was beating fast with fear. "I'm ready," Duke said with determination in his voice.

Thomas woke up the next morning in his room, gasping for air. "I'm alive?" He said to himself.

Jerry looked up and saw him awake. "Welcome back, mate." He said.

"How? How did I get here?" Thomas asked.

"I don't know but master Iverson wants to see you." Jerry said.

Thomas sat up, confused and sore. Something had changed.

As Thomas sat up on his bed he was barely recovering from the brutal encounter with Duke then suddenly a strange glowing screen appeared before him and it wasn't a hallucination. The screen was floating in the air and it displayed something.

NAME: THOMAS WALKER

LEVEL: 0

TITLE: NULL

HP: 10/10

TALENT POINT: 10/10

ATTRIBUTES: 7

STRENGTH: 5

SPEED: 6

AGILITY: 5

BRAVERY: 7

REFLEX: 3

For a moment, he just stared at it. "What the hell is this? Why is my name here? Am I dreaming...more am I dead?"

Thomas stood in front of the mirror, his chest beating fast with every breath. His muscles were firmer, his arms thicker and soreness as expected was gone.

The reflection staring back at him... didn't look weak anymore.

He raised his hands slowly, flexed his fingers and whispered. "This...this isn't normal." He said.

The glowing screen floated in his face, showing his stat increases and newly unlocked ability.

He took a step back, ran his hand over his arms and said. "What the hell is his thing? Some kind of training system. Like a game?" He said.

Then it clicked.

His heart was beating fast as he remembered the necklace, he looked at it and saw it was on his desk.

"It started when I put that on. The necklace... It's not just a gift. It's the key." Thomas said.

The necklace, a strange ancient one his mother gave him before the awakening ritual, began to glow.

The inscriptions pulsed with magic, wrapping around his fingers and sending a warm energy through his chest. The family heirloom...it wasn't just a keepsake. It was a key.

A system, long dormant in his bloodline, has been awakened.

A System, long dormant in his bloodline, had been awakened.

There are whispered legends of system users, beings who gain access to an inner interface much like a game. This interface allows them to see their stats (strength, speed, and agility), gain talent points to unlock and upgrade skills.

They receive quests or daily missions that reward them with permanent boosts. And they also unlock unique system abilities that people cannot access.

The system, unlike regular powers, evolves with effort, meaning Thomas's growth is limitless. If he trains, he becomes stronger rapidly.

Just below Thomas stats, another screen blinked into view.

DAILY REQUIREMENTS: COMPLETE FOR REWARDS.

0/50 PUSHUPS

0/50 KM RUN

0/50 SQUATS.

It sounded insane. 50 kilometers? But something in his guts said he should try.

His voice grew steadier now, filled with wonder and resolve. "This power... it's not like the others. I don't just have it. I have to earn it." He said to himself.

His voice grew steadier now, filled with wonder and resolve. Fueled by desperation and curiosity. Thomas completed every task.