I was sprawled out on the couch in my dorm, the soft glow of the TV lighting up the dim room.
Not that I was watching news or anything remotely useful, no, I was binging anime.
The episode was reaching that insane cliffhanger point, the kind that makes you want to scream at the screen because you know the next scene is going to change everything.
My attention was locked, my body leaning forward in anticipation, when it happened.
The system window blinked into existence, cutting straight through the scene like a rude notification from hell.
A glowing panel hovered right in front of me.
==== Villain Quest ====
Word:
True power doesn't only come from having high stats alone.
Quest Info:
Steal a technique from The Aegis Collective.
Reward:
Performance-based.
Time Limit:
72 hours.
Penalty for Failure:
All stats reduced by 5.
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I froze, eyes scanning the words. By the time I finished reading, I let out a loud sigh and slumped back into the couch.
