Hugo was sprawled on his bed, his pillow awkwardly wedged between his legs like it was a sacred relic.
He wasn't sure why he did this—it wasn't particularly comfortable—but somehow, it made him feel like a philosopher deep in thought.
The soft fabric of the pillow got squished every time he shifted, which was often, because sitting still had never been Hugo's strong suit.
He stared at the ceiling, trying to piece together the jumbled mess of thoughts swirling in his brain.
Today had been exciting—mentally, physically, and spiritually. Okay, maybe not spiritually, but he liked the sound of it.
"Alright, System," he said, his tone equal parts curious and impatient. "What exactly does this Level-Up Token do? It better not be something dumb like upgrading my shoe size or something. Because shoe size don't always mean D-size!"
The System's familiar voice echoed in his mind, smooth and emotionless as ever:
