Noah finished the last bite of his meal, savouring the rich flavours before setting down his fork. He leaned back in his chair, feeling a sense of calm settle over him.
It wasn't often that he allowed himself moments like this, but today felt different.
His eyes drifted to the glowing system screen floating in front of him.
[Estimated Time:6 minutes… 5 minutes… 4 minutes…]
The countdown was almost over. Whatever this upgrade was, it had been building for hours.
Now, the final seconds were ticking away like the calm before a storm.
[3… 2… 1…]
[Ding! Ultimate Choice System has upgraded!]
The familiar sound of the system's notification echoed in Noah's mind, the voice as neutral and detached as ever.
But this time, something about it felt heavier, more significant. The words began to appear, each one carrying weight beyond their usual cryptic promises.
