The next day, Arjun woke up feeling tired but determined. He brushed his teeth, then decided to take a bus to Mumbai. After a long journey, he finally arrived home and immediately fell asleep.
The following morning, a notification from the system startled him awake.
System Notification: "You will get a penalty because you did not complete the daily quest."
Arjun: "What? A penalty?"
System: "You are being sent inside the forest. There you have to save yourself from many big snakes. You will have to survive there for 2 minutes."
Suddenly, Arjun was transported to a dense forest. He heard hissing sounds and saw several massive snakes slithering towards him. His heart raced, but he focused on dodging and evading the snakes. After what felt like an eternity, the system spoke again.
System: "You have survived for 2 minutes. You are being sent back to the house."
Back in his room, Arjun sat up, still catching his breath.
Arjun: "What was that, brother? Why did you do this?"
System: "If you don't complete the daily quest, this is what will happen."
Arjun: "How can this be fixed? I need some rest for a few days."
System: "You have to level me up to Level 3."
Arjun: "How many system upgrade points will it take?"
System: "2000 SU points will be charged."
Arjun: "How much do I have right now?"
System: "You currently have 1,848 SU points."
Arjun: "I'll be able to upgrade the system after two more days of completing the daily quest. Do I have to complete today's daily quest?"
System: "Yes, you have to do it. That penalty was for yesterday's daily quest, not today's."
After a few hours, Arjun completed the daily quest and asked the system for his rewards.
Daily Quest Rewards:
- Poison Potion
- System Points: 100
- SU Points: 100
Lottery Spin Reward:
Mana Stone (Ability Upgrader Stone)
Arjun examined the Mana Stone curiously.
Arjun: "Can I increase my mana with this?"
System: "No, this is different. This is an Ability Upgrader Stone. Within the system, it is called Mana Stone as a shortcut."
Arjun: "Okay, then upgrade the Spider Sensor ability."
System: "Upgrading Spider Sensor... done. Additionally, your Fire Kick ability has been upgraded."
Fire Kick Upgraded to Inferno Strike Fire
Description: When activated, Inferno Strike kick allows you to deliver a powerful kick engulfed in intense flames. The flames can burn through most materials and cause severe damage to enemies. The heat generated by the kick can also create a shockwave, knocking back nearby enemies.
Mana Cost: 50
Effect Duration: 15 seconds of continuous flame.
Cooldown: 5 minutes
Arjun felt a surge of power as he reviewed the upgraded ability.
Arjun: "Inferno Strike kick, huh? Sounds impressive."
System: You are now stronger and better equipped. Remember to complete your daily quests to avoid penalties and keep growing stronger."
Arjun nodded, feeling more confident. With his new abilities and the determination to avoid any more penalties, he knew he was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.