[Ding!]
The system rang in Noa's head, making an announcement he would have been glad to hear in normal circumstances.
But not now.
Not when he was still fighting against the pain that was equal to the burning.
What's worse, it lasted for a long moment.
At least that's how he felt, as even a second stretched like an eternity.
However, the hovering text before him gave Noa consolation, bringing a forced grin to his face.
[Second physical threshold unlocked]
[Body development progress]
[Description:]
[Overall efficiency in speed, movement, endurance, and recovery moderately improved. Noticeable enhancements in muscle coordination, reaction speed, and stamina recovery]
[Progression:]
[Threshold 2 out of 7 unlocked. (Threshold 7 represents the peak of human potential.) Further growth requires intensified effort and recovery]
The girls, unable to do anything, watched him from the side.
