After the events of the previous day, Aaryan didn't waste a single second. He hurriedly went home, his mind racing with new strategies. He sat on his bed and called out to the SYSTEM, searching for any kind of cloning magic or power that could help him multiply his efficiency.
[SYSTEM: CLONING MAGIC POWER DETECTED.] [COST: 4 SC COINS. DO YOU WISH TO PURCHASE?]
He thought for a moment, "Hmm... if I can be in two places at once, I can grow twice as fast." Without hesitation, he bought it rapidly.
Immediately, his body flickered, and a perfect duplicate of himself stood in the room. Aaryan began to coordinate his clones. Throughout the entire night, while the world slept in Bhilai, Aaryan was busy. One clone was doing an intense workout to push his physical limits, another was out on night patrolling to understand the streets, and a third was focused on deep code learning and system automation. He worked like a machine for the whole night.
THE NEXT MORNING
When the sun rose, Aaryan felt a surge of energy. Because of the hard work his clones had done, the System rewarded his discipline.
[NOTIFICATION: YOU HAVE GAINED 100 SC COINS FROM OVERNIGHT ACTIVITIES.]
Now, Aaryan began to think exactly like Ayanokōji. He realized that to survive what was coming, he needed more than just clones. He decided he wanted more stamina, more strength, and extreme movement speed. But most importantly, he needed to stay in the shadows. He searched the shop for an Invisible Magic and a Protection Magic—something that would not only hide him from everyone's eyes but also protect his body from any stray attacks.
He went to school and sat silently at his desk at AKPS. While the other students were talking about normal things, Aaryan was observing. He was thinking about all the possibilities and calculating how he would have to react in every single condition. He was prepared for anything.
Then, the unthinkable happened. A massive terrorist group stormed the school, capturing the building and taking everyone hostage. Panic broke out, but Aaryan's heartbeat didn't even speed up.
He moved instantly. He cloned himself in the back of the classroom; while one clone stayed hidden and protected, the other moved with invisible speed. He began to beat every terrorist in his class one by one. They didn't even see the punches coming. They only felt the impact before falling unconscious.
Aaryan didn't stop there. He moved through the hallways like a ghost, going from class to class. He neutralized every threat in the school.
[QUEST COMPLETE: SCHOOL LIBERATION.] [REWARD: 1,000 SC COINS GAINED.]
Despite the chaos, Aaryan remained completely safe. His identity was not revealed to his classmates or the teachers. He was the "Invisible God" of the school.
However, high above, someone was watching. A mysterious figure—was it a human, a demon, or a god?—saw exactly what Aaryan did.
Soon, the news hit the TV. Reporters were shocked, showing footage of the terrorists lying defeated by an "invisible power." The people of the city started to whisper. Some thought it was a miracle; others thought a God had descended to save the children.
Aaryan watched the news from a distance, thinking, "Now, what do I do next?" Just then, a new notification appeared in his vision.
[NEW QUEST: BECOME THE PEAK OF POWER.] [OBJECTIVE: ENTER THE ILLEGAL BOXING COMPETITION.]
[SYSTEM ALERT: TO ENTER, YOU MUST PURCHASE 'AGE-CHANGING POWER'.] [EFFECT: INCREASES PHYSICAL AGE WITHIN MILLISECONDS TO MATCH ADULT COMPETITORS.]
Aaryan was confused. "Why does the System want to make me so powerful so quickly? What is it preparing me for? Hmm..."
Despite his doubts, he accepted the quest. He bought the age-changing power and felt his muscles grow and his height increase in a flash. He left a clone at home to behave like a normal student and headed toward the dark, underground illegal boxing arena.
The atmosphere in the arena was heavy with the smell of sweat and blood. He stepped into the ring, and his opponent was massive—a mountain of a man with terrifying power. The fight started, and for the first time, Aaryan felt a real challenge. He was injured, his body taking heavy hits, and he was being beaten badly by his opponent.
And then...