Alex didn't pay much attention to Alexia's reaction, nor did he care. Despite her being his former high school crush, she no longer held that position in his heart. He only reminded her because he couldn't bear to see her suffer a tragic future. As a classmate and neighbor, he felt a sense of responsibility towards her well-being, without any ulterior motives.
The final lesson of the afternoon concluded, and most of the students left to grab a bite to eat. As the classroom door swung open, Arthur appeared, prompting Alexia to swiftly to make her exit.
Remaining in the classroom, Alex's attention was captivated by a notification from the Unrivaled System, displayed on a translucent page visible only to him. A line of text materialized before his eyes:
[You have listened to the class for 50 minutes. You have received 500 Experience Points. You have 543 Experience Points left in the Experience Pool.]
A smile crept across Alex's face, growing increasingly intense. The exhilaration of leveling up was irresistible. Each time his Student Level increased, his intelligence expanded, making him feel smarter with every advancement. The constant progression was addictive.
Moreover, with each level below Level 10, Alex gained a new skill every two levels. Having reached Student Level 5, he now acquired Middle School knowledge as his new skill.
The Elementary School Knowledge he had obtained earlier had already reached the level of perfection, thanks to the assistance of the Unrivaled System. Now, with Middle School Knowledge, his understanding and academic performance were set to soar even higher.
Excitement bubbling within him, Alex opened his personal interface to assess his progress:
Name: Alex
Intelligence: 14 (Average adult is 10 points)
Strength: 10 (Average adult is 10 points)
Agility: 10 (Average adult is 10 points)
Class: Student Level 4 (0/50)
Skills:
Absolute Concentration (Novice 0/1) ?
Elementary School Knowledge (Perfection)
Middle School Knowledge (Competent 0/50)
Experience Points: 543
Eager to further increase his Student Level, Alex wasted no time:
[50 Experience Points consumed. Student Level increased to Level 5 (0/80). 493 Experience Points remaining.]
[Your Intelligence Stats +1. Current Intelligence: 15 points.]
[You have obtained Skill: Middle School Knowledge (Competent 0/50).]
Satisfied with his progress, Alex now focused on enhancing his Middle School Knowledge skill:
[50 Experience Points consumed. Skills: Middle School (Master 0/100). 443 Experience Points remaining.]
[100 Experience Points consumed. Skills: Middle School Knowledge (Perfection 0/250). 343 Experience Points remaining.]
[150 Experience Points consumed. Elementary School Knowledge Skill (Perfection). 93 Experience Points remaining.]
In the mean time Alex watched a lecture on basic Trignometry on Metube.
[Ding! You have listened to a lecture for 20minutes, You have have gained 200 Experience Points ]
With the upgrade of his Middle School Knowledge skill to the Master level, a torrent of information flooded Alex's memory. Chemistry, physics, biology, history, geography, mathematics, languages, sports, music, art, calligraphy, basic computing, logic—all the subjects unveiled their intricate details and intricacies within his mind.
Alex's knowledge expanded exponentially, filling him with a sense of empowerment. Compared to when he absorbed Elementary School knowledge, he now stood miles ahead.
Grinning with satisfaction, Alex glanced at the remaining 293 Experience Points. "I'll prioritize increasing the level of the Absolute Concentration Skill first. This Skill is like a magic wand for learning."
Though the Unrivaled System was remarkable, it had its limitations. Progressing step by step from Elementary School to Middle School, High School, and University, all the subjects were considered fundamental. If Alex wanted to delve into topics beyond these basics, he would need to adjust his focus.
The other method was self-study.
And that's where the Absolute Concentration Skill came into play.
"Increase the level of the Absolute Concentration Skill proficiency!" Alex directed his attention to the Absolute Concentration Skill.
[1 Experience Point consumed. Skill Absolute Concentration increased to (Competent 0/10). 293 Experience Points remaining.]
[10 Experience Points consumed. Skill Absolute Concentration increased to (Proficient 0/20). 283 Experience Points remaining.]
[20 Experience Points consumed. Skill Absolute Concentration increased to (Expert 0/50). 263 Experience Points remaining.]
[50 Experience Points consumed. Skill Absolute Concentration increased to (Master 0/100). 213 Experience Points remaining.]
With the Absolute Concentration Skill now at the Master level, the duration of focus increased from 10 minutes to a full hour. The enhancement of memory and comprehension abilities had also multiplied tenfold, allowing Alex to grasp and apply a vast amount of information instantly.
The Absolute Concentration Skill opened up new possibilities for him.
Despite having 50 minutes of Skill duration remaining for the day, Alex decided not to use it immediately. With the power of this Skill, he could attain an entry-level proficiency in a challenging subject within that time frame.
Subjects required for the college entrance examination could be acquired through leveling up, so utilizing the Skill for that purpose seemed wasteful.
"I'll head to the library and explore the advanced Computer science section. Perhaps my Absolute Concentration Skill can help me quickly absorb the complex knowledge in a remarkably short period."
Alex made a mental note to grab a bite to eat before proceeding to the library. Once there, he would immerse himself in the world of chemistry books, utilizing the extraordinary abilities bestowed upon him by the Absolute Concentration Skill to digest intricate concepts in no time.
With determination in his heart, Alex set off to conquer new horizons of knowledge.