Chapter 1: Lectures
A young man, no older than twenty-three, lay fast asleep upon his bed. Suddenly, the shrill chime of an alarm shattered the silence, pulling him from the depths of slumber and back into reality.
With a languid yawn, he rose, his eyes drifting toward the window beside him, where the morning light began to seep through the glass.
"I wonder what today has in store for me," he murmured, his voice still heavy with sleep as he made his way toward the bathroom, rubbing the fatigue from his eyes.
Upon entering, a large mirror mounted on the wall greeted him. He paused before it, studying his reflection for a moment.
Tall and lean, standing at 6’2", he possessed jet black hair and eyes to match, features that framed a face above average in appearance, though unassuming in his own eyes.
With a faint shake of his head, he lowered himself toward the sink, reaching for his toothbrush and toothpaste with practiced ease.
A few minutes later, he stepped into the shower, letting the steady stream of water rinse away the remnants of sleep.
He emerged from the bathroom with a towel wrapped loosely around his waist. To the average eye, his build might appear athletic, broad-shouldered with defined muscle, but to seasoned athletes, it was nothing extraordinary.
Just another physique shaped by effort, not excellence; the kind shared by countless hopefuls chasing the same ideal.
Crossing the room, he approached the wardrobe and selected a simple yet clean outfit, dressing without much thought. Soon after, he made his way to the kitchen for a quick, unceremonious meal.
With breakfast behind him, he returned to his room, grabbing his phone and a set of car keys from the nightstand.