Kabir watched as his train departed from his hometown and headed toward Jaipur. Today was a special day for him, marking the beginning of his college life and the day he would receive his monthly check-in reward. It had been exactly one month since he had acquired the Check-In system.
So far, he had received ₹10,000 ($120) from weekly check-ins and ₹13,000 ($155) from daily check-ins, totaling ₹23,000 ($274) in his bank account.
Kabir stared at the system screen in anticipation.
[Monthly Check-In is Ready!!]
[Congratulations! You have received a low-grade physique enhancement potion. Would you like to consume it?]
[Low-Grade Physique Enhancement Potion:
Increase height: +4 inches
Charisma: +2
Intelligence: +20(IQ)
Enhance overall physique by a small degree.
Note: Potion takes 1 week to fully digest.]
Kabir was thrilled to see the physique enhancement elixir. He had always been insecure about his height and appearance, but now, with the potion's properties, he finally had a chance to become someone like Hrithik Roshan.
Kabir wanted to consume the potion immediately, but he controlled his urge and looked around at the other passengers to see if anyone had noticed his unusual behavior. He saw that everyone was minding their own business, except for a toddler who was staring at him with big, curious eyes.
When the baby noticed that Kabir was looking at him, he immediately started crying.
'He probably didn't like my face,' Kabir thought.
Kabir quickly made his way to the train compartment bathroom. He entered, closed the door, and looked at himself in the mirror, seeing an average-looking teenager with acne and glasses.
'Give me the low-grade potion,' Kabir thought.
He watched as a glass vial materialized in his hand. Hesitating for a moment, he eventually chose to drink it. After emptying the vial, he tossed it into the dustbin and waited for the results.
Slowly, he began to feel his body heat up. The sensation was similar to a fever but far worse. He even started feeling nauseous. Only after vomiting did the effects of the potion begin to subside. After 10 minutes, he checked his body and noticed that his height hadn't changed. However, his face had fewer acne marks, and some scars had healed. He appeared more attractive than before.
"Hmm?"
Kabir noticed that his vision seemed blurry and that his eyes were straining. He removed his prescription glasses, and the strain disappeared.
"Looks like I don't need to wear glasses anymore," Kabir said.
The system had indicated that his health would improve and that he would become more athletic. He threw his glasses into the dustbin and returned to his seat.
Seeing the world outside the window without glasses brought a different kind of joy, something he hadn't experienced in years. Since his journey would take 10 hours, he decided to sleep, watch movies, and enjoy the snacks his mother had packed.
After 10 hours, Kabir walked out of the railway station and booked a cab. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known for its forts, palaces, and wildlife sanctuaries. However, the streets were filled with traffic and people.
After waiting for 10 minutes, the cab finally arrived. Kabir loaded his luggage into the cab and headed to his college.
When Kabir reached his college, 'Jaipur University,' he saw many students like him entering their rooms in the hostel. It was late at night when he arranged his belongings and called his mother.
Kabir decided to go shopping the next morning, as he wanted some clothes and shoes that weren't available in his town. He lay down on his bed to sleep while scrolling through his phone.
The next morning, Kabir woke up early, took a bath, and hailed a cab to WTP Jaipur after dressing up.
Kabir paid the cab driver and entered the mall, searching for the H&M and Nike stores.
He bought three sets of clothes from H&M, a pair of Nike Air Force 1s, and black Converse shoes, spending all ₹23,000 in his account.
After lunch, Kabir hailed a cab back to his college. It was noon when he returned to his room. He decided to study some DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms), having already learned a programming language. His mind felt sharper and clearer as he watched some lectures on YouTube. He could understand everything and even memorize things easily.
He rushed to the bathroom to check his face. He discovered that most of his acne was gone, and he had grown an inch taller. He was delighted to see that his body felt stronger and quicker.
Kabir went to sleep with a smile on his face.
He was excited to attend classes and meet new friends.
'I should be 5'11" by next week,' Kabir thought, grinning.
'I should also look for opportunities to earn some money,' he pondered.
Kabir even considered writing assignments for his seniors but later dropped the idea, thinking it might not be worth the hours of work for just a few hundred rupees.