[System]
New Objective for New Name.
Go to the city: 0/1
Rewards: 110 Experience
"Seriously? Another task?" Frizz remarked; he had just finished tidying up the convenience store. He was about to head home after saying goodbye to Mr. Sim, the owner of the convenience store; instead, the system gave him a new objective.
However, he got over it and instead smiled at the surprise. (Finally, something interesting.) He took out his phone and texted his brother. "Be home late; start eatingg withotu me." He then pockets the phone and lifts the front part of his electric bike. Faced the road on the right, heading to the city, and pedaled like never before.
"Glad to be the only one to level up!" Frizz roared as he erratically swerved left and right.
Eighteen Minutes Later...
[System]
Objective complete.
Received: 110 Experience
New Name is now level 3.
Select a perk: [Quick Feet], [Reckless Approach], [Animal Whisperer], [Backshots].
When Frizz finally arrived at the city, he dismounted from his electric bike and stood on the sidewalk. He wiped off a sweat on his brow, exhaling.
(Hmm... The perks are different now.) He thought, tapping his arms and looking at the selection.
(If I pick one, what happens to the others? Are they destroyed or rolled away temporarily? I hope it is the latter, not the former. This system is too cryptic.) Frizz mused, noting that some of these perks sounded decent.
Frizz eyed the fourth choice, catching his attention. (Back shots? Like backstabs or hits from behind?)
(Animal whisperer? The third one sounds nice, but I should pick something that can make me stronger.) He rubbed the back of his head. (Quick feet and reckless approach; the second one sounds better, but quick feet sound useful.)
(A coin toss will decide this. The head is quick feet, and the tail is reckless approach.) Frizz decided, taking out a coin.
*Flip!* "Tails..."
Frizz took out his phone and pretended to be on a call. "System, give me reckless approach."
[System]
New Name received: [Reckless Approach]
Displaying descriptions: For the first 30 seconds of a hostile encounter, all physical aspects are significantly enhanced. Afterward, they are significantly weakened for the next 30 seconds.
(I keep seeing 'physical aspects,' but what exactly does that mean? My system is handing out vague information. I need more clarity.) Frizz's brows furrowed as he scrutinized the perk's description.
(If I had to guess, 'physical aspects' must be a combination—probably an amalgamation of strength, power, endurance, agility, speed, health, regeneration, pain tolerance, and the like.)
"System! Give me my status!"
[System]
New Name
Level: 3
Experience: 0/120
Health: 21/21
Mana: 21/21
Fatigue: 20/100 (peak)
Class: None
Perks: [In Good Faith], [Daily Life], [Enraged], [Reckless Approach]
Talents: None
(Looking good, looking good.) Frizz smiled as his list of perks grew.
(The modifiers are gone because daily life is inactive. I wonder if it will appear again if I travel to another country that is currently daytime.)
Frizz clicked his tongue. (The system told me to come to the city, and now that I am here, what do I do?) He looked around, but nothing really stood out; some people were walking or waiting for their commute.
The street vendors were still selling their wares and products, and the roads were filled with vehicles. Everything was normal; nothing exciting.
A realization, born from common novel tropes, dawned on Frizz. (No wait, no. Don't tell me a gate is going to open. A dungeon? Some calamity? Or was I brought here to participate in some arena where people like me have to kill each other for power?)
His anxiety increased as his nerves heightened, somewhat paranoid. (If I have a system, what's stopping others from having the same?) He shook his head, trying to erase the negative thoughts, and instead headed towards a restaurant he used to frequent.
"Welcome, sir, here, take a flyer! We have discounts today. It's the restaurant's anniversary." A beautiful tall waiter greeted Frizz as she handed out a flyer.
The beautiful waiter smiled, a part of their job, and invited him inside.
"Ah, thank you." He awkwardly took the flyer, scratching his head. "You can park your scooter-bicycle over there," the beautiful waiter pointed.
"Thank you." Frizz parked his electric bike near the restaurant's entrance and entered. A young waiter offered to lead him to an open seat, and he followed.
The young waiter dusted the table. "Here you go, sir, here's the menu."
Frizz scanned his surroundings, looking for a potential threat or enemy. The possibility that there are people like him and that they might be powerfully hostile sent a shiver down his back.
He nervously exhaled, legs restlessly moving.
(I have to be careful, but there is no use being hungry and stressed.) Frizz scanned the menu; most of it was meat and soup, and their original prices were dashed. He smiled, noting that the price was indeed a decent discount.
The 25% discount was enough to entice him to almost order everything since his appetite was ravenous, and he felt oddly hungrier than usual.
"Waiter!" Frizz signaled for the young waiter, ready to order. He ordered two slices of pork chops, a broth, four kebabs, and a pitcher of cold water. The young waiter jotted down his order, curtly smiling, and left.
[System]
New Objective for New Name.
Finish what you ordered: 0/1
Rewards: [Gluttonous Initiative].
"Oh?" (A perk as a reward? I didn't expect that, but I will take it. I have to—NO. I need to be strong.)
Frizz rubbed his chin as he scrutinized the perk. (Gluttonous Initiative, I'm sure that it's a perk related to what I eat. It'll most likely give me a buff that will help me survive.)
(However, gluttony is not exactly a positive word. It'll most likely have a drawback like my reckless approach perk. I hope it won't make me consume a lot of food as a side effect.)
Frizz thought about the perks that he had. (These perks are always active, but I think I can turn off that reckless approach perk.)
"Here's your order, it was faster than expected. Our chef cooked the wrong order of a customer, and by chance, it aligned with your order." The young waiter smiled as he placed down what Frizz ordered, one by one.
The young waiter bowed his head, excusing himself.
(Time to eat and get that perk.)
Fifteen minutes later...
*Burp!* "That was a good meal." Frizz was a fast eater, devouring his meal like a ravenous wild animal. He tidied up the table and tossed a one-thousand peso bill as payment. 'Keep the change' was written on a small note, noting that the service was okay but the food was to die for.
[System]
Objective complete.
Received: [Gluttonous Initiative]
Displaying descriptions:Eating and finishing a hearty meal will provide a two-hour significant boost in all physical aspects.
Frizz smiled at the acquisition of a new perk. "Glad to be me," he smiled, exiting the restaurant and softly massaging his belly.