Chapter 6: Baptism of Fire
"You called a taxi, but you want to drive it yourself?" The taxi driver looked at Ronan with a furrowed brow, clearly confused by the strange request.
Ronan offered a small, crooked smile. "Yeah, just sit back and relax. I'll do the driving."
The driver let out a long sigh before raising his hands in surrender. "Whatever you say. But if this car gets damaged, you're paying for it."
"No Problem."
Without hesitation, Ronan moved to the driver's seat. His hands touched the slightly worn steering wheel, feeling the rough texture caused by years of use. The gas and brake pedals were right where they should be, the gear stick felt familiar—even though technically, he'd never used one before.
But that didn't matter. The memories from his past life were still fresh in his mind.
He started the engine, listening to the familiar soft hum before driving off, leaving the apartment complex behind.
—Then a notification appeared.
[New Skill Acquired!]
[Beginner Driver]
[Description: Improved vehicle control, smoother acceleration, and more efficient driving ability]