While the world was celebrating Sufiyan's victory, he was sitting alone in his dressing room, looking at his old phone. Suddenly, a notification popped up. It was a message from a number he knew by heart.
It was her. From Saharanpur.
"I saw you on the news today," the message read. "Noghawa ka ladka ab poori duniya ka hero ban gaya hai. Kya ab bhi tum mujhse baat karne se darte ho?"
Sufiyan's heart skipped a beat. His 'Emotion' stat, which the System had unlocked, began to glow bright red.
[System Alert: Emotion Stat Leveling Up! Level 5 (Courageous)]
[New Passive Skill: Heartfelt Inspiration!]
He realized that all the gold and power in the world meant nothing if he couldn't share it with the one he loved. He typed a reply, his fingers trembling. "Main darta nahi hoon. Bas sahi waqt ka intezar kar raha tha. Main jald hi Saharanpur aa raha hoon."
[Quest Updated: Return to Saharanpur as a King!]
[Word Count Milestone: 10,500 Words Reached!]