As Lin Xiao continued his walk to school, the familiar streets of his neighborhood passed by, and he couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic.
The early morning sun filtered through the trees, casting golden light over the pavement, while the occasional cool breeze brushed his face.
This prime timeline felt eerily similar to his previous one, but every now and then, there were subtle differences—small details that caught his attention.
The houses, the people, even the cars on the road all seemed to fit perfectly, and yet, Lin Xiao knew deep down that something had changed.
He had been thinking about the system update ever since the day he left the hospital. Even though his memories of the prime timeline had been restored, he couldn't shake the feeling that there were still more surprises in store.
The system hadn't fully revealed everything, and now with this new update, Lin Xiao had to figure out what had truly changed.
As he neared the school, Lin Xiao finally decided it was time to check out the new features. His curiosity had been gnawing at him ever since the system announced its update, and he needed to know what exactly was different.
[System Overview]
Missions:
Missions are now based on the current situation of the host. Real-time triggers will activate missions when relevant, instead of daily pre-assigned tasks. Missions will no longer be issued in advance, giving the host more flexibility and freedom but also requiring quicker responses to changing situations.
Map:
Unchanged. The Map still functions as before, allowing the host to track locations and points of interest.
Skills:
No changes except for minor adjustments in interface design. Skill progress and level-ups remain the same.
Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow as he scrolled through the update details. The biggest change, it seemed, was the missions. Instead of receiving daily or predetermined missions like he used to, the system now adjusted to his surroundings and would issue missions on the spot, based on whatever situation he found himself in.
This was both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, he wouldn't have to worry about constantly checking his missions every day or being bound by arbitrary tasks.
On the other hand, this meant he could no longer predict when or where something would happen. He would need to be prepared at all times. Any situation could turn into a mission—whether he was in the middle of class, walking home, or even eating lunch.
"Guess I'll have to stay sharp," Lin Xiao muttered to himself as he continued to walk, passing by the local convenience store where he had often bought snacks during his school days. He felt a mix of excitement and wariness.
The unpredictability of these new missions meant he needed to be ready for anything, but it also meant more room for spontaneity—and Lin Xiao thrived in those kinds of situations.
The rest of the system seemed mostly the same. The map feature was unchanged, showing the layout of the town in crisp detail, and his status window still looked familiar, except for one small addition.
Lin Xiao scrolled back to his [Status Window] and focused on the line that had intrigued him the most since the update.
[Status Window]
Name: Lin Xiao
Race: Human
Class: None
Level: 5
Experience Points (EXP) to Level Up: 1500/2000
Strength: 16
Stamina: 12.5
Intelligence: 16
Mana: 130.5
Charisma: 12
Stat Points: 0
Skill Points: 0
Skills: Strength Sharing (MAX), Photogenic Memory (MAX), Memory Manipulation (Lvl 3 Domain), Power Burst (Lvl 1), Map (Lvl 1), Shadow Steps (Lvl 1), Pheromone Manipulation (Lvl 1) Electrokinesis (Lvl 1), Temporal Resonance (Lvl 1)
Lin Xiao's eyes skimmed over the details. The numbers looked the same, his skills were unchanged, and his experience was still stuck at 1500 out of 2000. But something new caught his attention, something that hadn't been there before: Class: None (Can be changed after a mission).
This was a change he hadn't expected. "Class?" he muttered under his breath, his mind already racing. In the past timelines, he never had any mention of a class, only his status and skills, which grew stronger through experience and leveling up. But now, a class could apparently be unlocked—after a mission. The idea intrigued him. Having a class meant specialization, new powers, and maybe even faster progress. It was the kind of boost he needed.
What mission, though? Lin Xiao wondered, his curiosity piqued. Without hesitation, he mentally directed his question to the system. "What mission do I need to complete to unlock a class?"
The system responded instantly, its familiar robotic voice echoing in his mind. "The mission will unlock in seven days, Host. Prepare accordingly."
Seven days? Lin Xiao frowned slightly. He hated waiting, especially when it came to something as game-changing as unlocking a class. What kind of mission would it be? And what kind of class could he get? The system didn't offer any further details, leaving him to speculate.
He continued walking, the cool morning breeze brushing against his face, while his mind raced with possibilities.
The idea of getting a class was exciting, but it also came with questions. What kind of mission would it be? Would it be tied to his current life in the prime timeline, or would it send him spiraling into another chaotic series of events like before? And what kind of class would suit him best?
He was already skilled with memory manipulation, a power that had saved him more than once. But there were other paths he could take, too—paths that could unlock even greater abilities.
He glanced down at his skills list again. Everything looked familiar, except for one small but crucial addition: Electrokinesis (Lvl 1).
That had been a new skill he acquired just before jumping into the portal. He hadn't had a chance to use it much yet, but the potential was there. Electricity was a powerful force—versatile, destructive, and capable of great things when controlled properly.