The tension in the air was palpable as Steven stepped out into the corridor. The week of dueling had arrived, and Ryan's challenge hung over him like a storm cloud. The words echoed in Steven's mind: "I've never liked you, and now I'll teach you a lesson. I wonder how someone like you can be ranked fifteenth" Ryan's arrogance fueled Steven's determination.
And the system has given him quests [Quest: Ryan has challenged you to a duel, and he underestimates you, teach him a lesson and win the duel]
[Reward: 200Exp]
[Quest: In the upcoming duel, be ranked top five]
[Reward: instant level up] which had given him purpose. He had to prove himself to Ryan that he was not to be underestimated. The first quest was clear: defeat Ryan and he wanted to do just that.