As Kai ended his call with Leon, he felt a sense of relief knowing that his best friend was adjusting to the changes in the world. He decided to check in on Aoi, one of his closest friends and an integral part of their group.
Aoi, a girl with a height of around 178 cm, possessed lustrous black hair that cascaded down her back, perfectly complementing her dark brown eyes. She had a near-slim physique, although she didn't engage in regular exercise.
Kai dialed up his friend Aoi with anticipation brimming over as he awaited her answer. After a few rings, she picked up sounding curious as ever.
"Hi there Kai! What brings you my way?" she asked.
Filled with joy at hearing her voice Kai replied warmly "Hey there Aoi! Did you see the news? The world has completely changed overnight and I wanted to check in on how you're doing. "
A hint of excitement mixed with disbelief colored her reply as she said " Yeah I know what you mean; it does feel like one of those stories we used to read about.
Funnily enough, though I'm somehow feeling stronger and more capable than before. My home situation is good too. What's happening at your end? "
Kai smiled broadly upon hearing that things were fine for his friend too. "Sounds like things are going well for both of us. A new world is out there waiting for us!"
As the two friends exchanged farewells Kai's mind wandered to thoughts of his companion, Ethan.
Ethan, a boy of the same height as Kai, had a head of tousled brown-black hair that framed his face, accentuating his warm brown eyes. He wore spectacles that added an air of studiousness to his appearance, and his somewhat exercised body hinted at his dedication to physical fitness.
They had shared many experiences and now Kai wanted to make certain that Ethan was adjusting smoothly.
After dialing Ethan's number Kai sat patiently waiting for his friend to pick up the phone.
When Ethan answered with surprise in his voice and asked how everything was going on Kai's side of things Kai responded with a tone of enthusiasm saying "Hey there! You won't believe what's happening now!
The entire world has transformed overnight - everyone is becoming martial artists while spiritual energy surrounds us all the time! How have you been handling it all?"
Excitedly but not surprised by what Kai had told him.
Ethan replied "It really is something else! "
"You won't believe it, but everyone in my family is feeling healthier than ever. It's like the spiritual energy has brought us a newfound vitality. We're actually enjoying it."
Feeling relieved that everything seemed good at Ethan's end too Kai ended their call and leaned back in his chair for some reflection. Leon, Aoi, and Ethan were his top companions. Ensuring their welfare was of great importance to him.
Kai left their conversation feeling more excited than ever about starting at his new school.
The institution had notified him of an upcoming session, complete with martial arts instruction from a skilled teacher. He was raring to go and wanted the day to come faster than it possibly could.
Filled with enthusiasm Kai opened up his attribute list again hoping for a positive update on his current stats.
What greeted him instead stunned him: the list had expanded with two new entries called Vitality and Spiritual Energy.
[Attribute Window]
Name: Kai
Age: 17
Rank: None
Level: 0
Experience: 0/100
Strength: 12
Defense: 9
Agility: 11
Intelligence: 11
Endurance: 10
Spirit: 8
Luck: 13
Charm: 14
Vitality: 10
Spiritual Energy: 10
Unused Stat Points: 15
Kai furrowed his brow, intrigued by the sudden appearance of these additional stats. Turning to the system, he asked, "Why are there new stats? They weren't here before."
The system responded, "Host since you wished for a world with martial artists and spiritual energy, the changes have affected not only the external world but also your internal attributes. The Vitality stat increases the amount of blood in your body, enhancing your bones and overall physical capabilities. The Spiritual Energy stat allows you to accumulate and harness spiritual energy, which will play a crucial role in your cultivation and progression in the future."
Kai nodded, absorbing the information. He realized how vital these stats could be as they impacted everything that lay ahead for him.
With that newfound clarity came curiosity; therefore he decided to explore further by opening up his skill window and pondering which ability would best work together with his martial arts training.
The next day, with his decision made, Kai stood before the grand gates of his school. It had been a while since he had set foot on the familiar grounds, and now, with martial arts integrated into the curriculum, a sense of excitement surged within him. He couldn't wait to see what awaited him in this new chapter of his life.
As the morning sun bathed the school in warm hues, students filled the courtyard, buzzing with anticipation. Kai spotted familiar faces among the crowd—Leon, Aoi, and Ethan, his friends who shared his classes and dreams.
As their eyes met, their shared enthusiasm was obvious.
It was a reassuring sight, knowing that they would embark on this journey together, supporting and pushing each other to reach greater heights.
The bell echoed throughout the air marking the start of another day at school; however, for Kai motivation surged within him giving him the strength to step forward into familiar halls brimming with possibilities for martial arts mastery and daring adventures.