High above the sprawling campus, Aaron perched on the edge of a rooftop, the night sky stretching endlessly above him, a canvas of stars twinkling like scattered jewels. His void armor hugged his frame, its dark, shimmering surface absorbing the moonlight, making him a shadow against the night. A faint sigh escaped his lips, tinged with boredom and frustration. Over the past few days, his hybrid bloodline—bolstered by the photographic memory talent rewarded by the system in a draw had made memorizing the entire section he was asked to a piece of cake . The process, once a challenge, now felt trivial, the system's power coursing through him like a second heartbeat.
Yet, the victory was hollow. Aaron had met with Professor Elias, expecting his reward for completing the task early. But Elias had dismissed him with a wave, insisting Aaron wait out the full month. .
