14th March 2023 - Windsor Square - 10:21PM
2 weeks. That's how much time he had to figure out how to break into the music industry. It can't be too vague or too simple as it has to appease Jeffrey and Kai knew that his mentor's standards were pretty high.
On the one hand, as much as Kai wanted to be mad at his mentor, he couldn't. Whatever Jeff said did make sense and in his own way, he was looking after his mentee/ grandson figure. What did stress Kai out was the mission that was assigned to him by the system
[Quest objective - Impress Jeff with a plan on how to break into the music industry]
Rewards - B-rank mental elixir, +1 level in any music related skill, 250 points
[Failure - -4 levels in singing ability, -2 levels in all musical instrumental skills, the S.T.A.R will become dormant for 10 days]
4 levels in singing and 2 levels in musical instruments was a colossal deal. If he failed, he'd be basically be back at the start. Not to mention the ten days that the S.T.A.R system will be dormant. He couldn't afford to do that.
He also had the other mission still pending as well
Quest - Get back in athletic physical condition
Deadline - 8 months
Rewards - Physique Enhancement Roll, Mysterious Ticket x3, 500 points
Failure - 7 point deduction from each stat
It had been 7 and a half months since the quest was assigned and Kai estimated that he had less than 20 days to finish it. Having these 2 quests ending at virtually the same time, Kai felt the pressure to perform. He couldn't afford to fail either one of these quests. The consequences were too dire at this stage. He quickly looked at his individual stats to check his progress
[User Stats]
Name - Kai Jones
Talent Grade - A
System Level - 2 (850/1000)
Titles - Voice of Empathy, Limit break
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Strength - 19
Agility - 21
Intelligence - 20
Stamina - 23
Charisma - 20
Luck - ??
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Skills -
Observe
Singing - Level 5
Piano - Level 6
Guitar - Level 5
Swimming - Level 4
Yoga - Level 4
Korean Mastery - Level 4
Cooking - Level 4
Calisthenics - Level 3
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Inventory -
Random skill upgrade card
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All his stats bar his strength had crossed the 20 point mark and his agility and stamina were at 21 and 23 respectively, the latter being his highest stat.
Kai hoped that once his strength crossed the 20 point mark, the quest will be completed as there were no details given. He just could push himself as much as possible and hoped that it would be enough.
As he laid down in his bed after an exhausting day of practice and exercise, Kai stared at the screen displaying both his missions with a stoic look on his face
[Pending Missions]
Quest - Get back in athletic physical condition
Deadline - 8 months
Rewards - Physique Enhancement Roll, Mysterious Ticket x3, 500 points
Failure - 7 point deduction from each stat
[Quest objective - Impress Jeff with a plan on how to break into the music industry]
Rewards - B-rank mental elixir, +1 level in any music related skill, ??
[Failure - -4 levels in singing ability, -2 levels in all musical instrumental skills, the S.T.A.R will become dormant for 10 days]
Despite the gruesome challenges ahead, instead of being afraid or loosing heart like the past him would have, Kai felt a burning sense of determination shoot through him. He silently vowed to himself that he would accomplish these quests and become the best that he could be.
He stared at the ceiling in quiet contemplation. He wouldn't let these quests break him. He would conquer them and rise. Just like he has always done. For himself and for everyone that believed in him.