Chapter 44 New Skills



After cursing the system for a while, Rain decided to buy some skills from the system store.

╟─┈━═[System Store - Skills]═━┈─╢

➤ Skill: Underwater Breathing

─ Description: Enables the user to breathe underwater for a limited time.

─ Points Required: 50

➤ Skill: Climbing - Beginner

─ Description: Learn the basic techniques of climbing and improve overall grip strength. It's Parkour.

─ Points Required: 20

➤ Skill: Alchemy - Beginner

─ Description: Learn the fundamentals of alchemy, including basic potion-making and transmutation.

─ Points Required: 200

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To purchase the skills, Rain converted his gold coins into points using the system's exchange rate.

One point was equal to 10 gold coins. It was a bit expensive, but he knew he needed these skills to survive on the island.

'Underwater breathing and climbing will come in handy during exploring the island,' Rain thought to himself.

'And with Alchemy skill, I can make potions and elixirs. After all, I have many recipes for elixirs and potions.'

However Rain noticed there were only beginner level skills.

"I will ask to system about this later." Rain mumbled.

With his skills acquired, Rain started following his daily routine on the island.

He had created this routine to keep himself on track and ensure he made the most of his time here.

He woke up early in the morning and performed a series of physical exercises to keep himself fit and healthy.

He started with a warm-up of jumping jacks and stretching, followed by a 1 hour run on the beach.

After his run, he did some strength training with a pair of dumbbells he had found on the island.

He did three sets of 10 reps for each exercise, including bicep curls, tricep extensions, and shoulder presses. This took him around 20-30 minutes.

For this was the heart of humanity, the center of civilization, and home to one of the largest cities in the world.

Nestled within its towering walls lay the prestigious 'Awakeners Training Academy, Nexus,' the most esteemed institution of learning for mankind.

***

After the monster invasion, much of the earth lay in ruin, forcing humanity to flee for their lives.

However, a turning point came with the 'Great Reshuffle', a time when some cities were liberated from the monsters' clutches.

Dawn City was one of the first cities to be freed, and as a symbol of the new dawn, it was aptly named.

The restoration of Dawn City was swift, thanks to the resilience and perseverance of its people.

As a result, many displaced individuals flocked to the city, seeking refuge and hope.

Dawn City quickly became a bustling metropolis, and a beacon of hope for the millions who had lost their homes.

After the 'Great Reshuffle' ended, a new government was formed with influential public figures, representatives from former superpower countries, and the ten great commanders who played pivotal roles during the upheaval.

Their top priority was to develop new cities and facilities to replace those that were destroyed.

In a unanimous decision, they declared Dawn City the capital of humanity.

However, peace did not last long as a demon invasion soon ensued.

In response, the government saw the need for an institution to teach practical skills to young people.

Thus, the Awakened Academy, Nexus was established in Dawn City, with several secondary branches established in other cities in the following years.

Despite the other branches, the one in Dawn City remained the flagship and the most prestigious.

Aspiring students from all over the human country flocked to the Academy, eager to prove themselves worthy of admission.

***

The streets buzzed with chatter and excitement as people from all walks of life converged for this momentous occasion.

It felt almost like a small festival, with strangers exchanging greetings and sharing stories of their journeys.

Despite the festive atmosphere, security remained tight.

Authorities knew that caution was necessary to maintain order and safety in a world where danger lurked around every corner.

Guards patrolled the streets, ensuring that the entrance exam proceeded without incident.

For these young men and women, this was the opportunity of a lifetime.

They had worked hard to get here and knew that the road ahead would be even more challenging.

But they were determined to succeed, to prove themselves worthy of the honor and prestige that came with being a student at the Nexus.

And so, with hearts full of determination, they stepped boldly into the unknown, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.