addressed us, his voice filled with pride and relief. "Well done, young heroes. Today, you faced real danger and stood your ground. Remember this experience and let it strengthen your resolve."
We returned to U.A. High School, exhausted but exhilarated. The events of the U.S.J. had tested us in ways we hadn't anticipated, but we had risen to the challenge. As I reflected on the day's events, I felt a renewed sense of purpose and determination. The road to becoming a hero was fraught with danger, but with my friends and classmates by my side, I knew I was ready to face whatever came next.
As we returned to U.A. High School, the exhaustion of the day weighed heavily on me. Yet, beneath the fatigue, there was a sense of accomplishment. We had faced a real threat and come out stronger for it. Just as I was about to head to my dorm to rest, a familiar sensation washed over me, and time seemed to freeze once again.
System Notification:
Secret Quest Complete: Survive the U.S.J. with less than 5 people hurt. Bonus Objective: Defeat the Nomu - Not Complete Calculating Reward...
I stood still, waiting as the system processed the results of my efforts during the U.S.J. incident. The screen in front of me flickered before displaying three new options:
1. Enhanced Reflexes: This upgrade would increase my reaction speed and agility, allowing me to respond more quickly to threats and execute my teleportation and light manipulation with greater precision.
2. Expanded Teleportation Capacity: This upgrade would increase the number of people I could teleport simultaneously from three to five, and extend the maximum range of my teleportation.
3. Light Construct Creation: This upgrade would allow me to create solid constructs out of light, such as barriers, weapons, or tools, adding a versatile new dimension to my light manipulation quirk.
Each option was tempting, offering significant enhancements to my abilities. After careful consideration, I selected Light Construct Creation. This new ability would provide both offensive and defensive capabilities, and its versatility would be invaluable in both combat and rescue scenarios.
The system acknowledged my choice, and I felt a surge of energy as the new ability integrated with my quirks. Time unfroze, and I was back in the hustle and bustle of the school hallway.
"Akari! You okay?" Ochaco called, noticing my momentary pause.
"Yeah, just... thinking," I replied, smiling at her. "Let's get some rest. It's been a long day."