Chapter 14: Assimilation
Asher came to an abrupt halt as the system interface materialized once again before him. His eyes scanned the notification, and for a moment, he stood motionless, caught off guard by its contents. He hadn’t anticipated this development.
But, in hindsight, it wasn’t entirely surprising. After all, the system had offered little in the way of tangible benefits, serving primarily as a display for his stats and granting access to an unlimited inventory.
A smile tugged at his lips as a surge of excitement rushed through his veins. Who didn’t know about newbie gifts? In countless novels, they were essentially overpowered starter packs, tools that gave protagonists an early edge.
’System, do you even need to ask? Open it, immediately.’
Asher’s thoughts brimmed with anticipation, his expectations soaring to unimaginable heights.
[Affirmative, Host.]
[Opening Newbie Package...]
[Congratulations, Host. You have received: Absolute Physique]
Asher read each notification carefully, eyes scanning every word with sharp focus. He had no intention of skipping anything, this was his cheat, his golden ticket.
’System, display the details of the Absolute Physique. I might not know what it is exactly, but anything with "Absolute" in the name has to be broken-tier, right?’ he thought, a grin spreading across his face, anticipation gleaming in his eyes.
[Ding]