章節 14: Chapter 14 New Quest

Groups of friends huddled together, laughing and chatting animatedly, while others sat alone, engrossed in their books or enjoying a quiet moment of relaxation.

Jacob waited in the long line with Adam and Ray, when a system notification popped up in his line of sight.

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[Quests]

–Daily

–Today's task (1/3):

-Travel 7km (status: 7km/7km)

-Climb to a height of 40meters (status: 0/40m)

-Carry a total of 250 kilograms (status: 0/250kg)

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"This system," Jacob said as he led out a heavy sigh.

Just as it was Jacob's turn in the line, a hush fell over the bustling cafeteria as a late arrival made his way through the queue.

Ignoring the disapproving glances from his peers, the student confidently cut in just in front of Jacob.

The reason for this audacious act was simple the offender was a second-year senior.

Jacob clenched his fists, his blood boiling with frustration. He despised such blatant displays of entitlement, but he knew better than to provoke the senior.

He resigned himself to waiting silently for the senior to claim his meal and leave. However, Adam, standing beside Jacob, couldn't contain his anger.

"Hey! That is not your spot," Adam spoke up, his voice laced with indignation.

The senior turned to face Adam, a condescending smirk playing on his lips. "Oh, is that so? I didn't notice. Where, where is my spot then tell me?"

Adam's eyes narrowed, his determination unyielding. "Your spot is at the back. You arrived late, so you should go to the end of the line."

A frown escaped the senior's throat as he glanced around, relishing the attention he had garnered.

"Listen here, newbie. I can see you're a fresh student and clueless. How about you keep your mouth shut and scurry back to where you came from unless you want your bones broken."

A surge of defiance coursed through Adam's veins. "Oh, I would love to see you try."

A malevolent grin spread across the senior's face as he reached into his pocket and retrieved a small whistle. He brought it to his lips and blew a sharp, piercing note.

Immediately after the senior blew the whistle, a group of six male students sprang forward, They were all second-year students.

Among them, two students immediately closed in on Adam, their grips tight and unyielding. Their hands clamped around his arms, rendering him immobile.

The remaining four swiftly moved toward Jacob and Ray, encircling them with calculated precision.

"I gave you a chance to walk away, to spare yourselves this unnecessary pain," the senior said, his tone firm but tinged with a tinge of disappointment. "But you chose to defy my warning, and now you must face the consequences."

The senior began to unleash a flurry of punches, his fists blurring with uncanny speed. Each blow landed with precision, striking Adam with unrelenting force.

Adam fought to stay on his feet, enduring each strike. His body absorbed the punishment, bruises blossoming upon his skin like morbid flowers.

His friends, Jacob and Ray, watched helplessly as Adam absorbed the relentless assault. Their faces twisted with concern, mirroring the mixture of fear and anger in their hearts.

Adam tried to fight back, freeing one of his arms from the grips of the student, he threw his fist right to the senior's face.

The senior grabbed the fist and clenched it tight.

Crack!

A loud cracking sound came out and what came next was a scream.

Just then, another system message appeared in front of Jacob's line of sight.

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[New Quest]

[Beat and inflict injuries on the senior, break at least ten bones in his body]

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"What? What is wrong with this system?" Jacob murmured.

Just then, Jacob had the voice of Dagon in his head.

(Don't worry, I can take care of that, just give me control)

"What? Why would I trust you? You lair."

(Just trust me, give me control, just give me control and let me prove myself to you)

"No!"

(Give me control!)

"No I won't", Jacob whispered his voice slowly ranging with anger.

(If you don't give me control your friend is going to die and there will be not you can do about it)

*Argh!*

Jacob led out a scream gathering the attention of all the students in the canteen.

The senior who was throwing punches at Adam turned towards Jacob's direction.

"Hey, you! What is your problem? Why are you screaming without being touched?" the senior asked.

Immediately, Jacob stood up throwing the other two students who were holding him to far distances.

Jacob lunged forward towards the senior in his front, his lightning-fast speed propelling him across the canteen in an instant. He closed the distance between them, his fist arcing towards the senior with unstoppable force but he was also ready.

With a flicker of concentration, the senior summoned his telekinetic power. Invisible tendrils of energy snaked around Jacob's arm, halting his strike mid-air. The air crackled with the strain of their opposing forces, their powers locked in a fierce struggle for dominance.

Jacob's muscles strained against the invisible force, his eyes narrowing with determination. Drawing upon his strength, he unleashed a burst of energy, shattering Maya's telekinetic hold. With renewed momentum, he resumed his assault, launching a series of lightning-fast punches.

But the senior was not defenseless. He focused his concentration, his telekinetic abilities morphing into a formidable shield. The air shimmered around him, forming a translucent barrier that deflected Jacob's blows, their impact absorbed by the invisible barrier.

Undeterred, Jacob increased his speed, his movements becoming a blur. He circled the senior, each punch a lightning strike, each kick a thunderous force. But the senior's telekinetic shield held strong, bending but not breaking under the relentless assault.

With a surge of determination, the senior unleashed his own offensive. Objects around the canteen responded to his will, hurtling toward Jacob like projectiles. Tables flipped, chairs soared, and trays spun through the air, creating a chaotic storm of flying debris.