With about an hour and a half until lunch, Jackson felt a familiar tug of hunger. He decided it was the perfect time for a snack.
He made his way to the kitchen, where his mom was busy preparing something on the stove.
"Is there anything to eat?" he asked, hoping for something quick.
"Check the fridge," she replied without looking up, her focus on the meal in front of her.
Jackson opened the fridge door and began sifting through the shelves. After a moment of searching, he spotted a neatly wrapped sandwich and a juice box. Grabbing them, he settled at the kitchen table, quickly devouring his snack.
The food replenished his energy and cleared his mind, prompting thoughts of how he needed to enhance both his knowledge and social skills.
Returning to his room, Jackson sat down at his desk, surrounded by textbooks and notes. He realized he needed a structured plan if he was going to make meaningful progress.
He picked up his second-year textbooks and began reading.
As he delved into the material, something remarkable happened. It was as if a floodgate had opened in his mind—information poured in, clarifying doubts he'd struggled with before. Concepts that had once seemed daunting began to click, and he felt a sense of focus he hadn't experienced in a long time.
It was like the pages were speaking directly to him, and he was effortlessly absorbing every word.
Feeling motivated, he decided to check his progress. "Status screen," he muttered under his breath.
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[STATUS]
[Name: Jaxon Reid]
[Age: 15]
[Attributes]
[Strength: 4]
[Agility: 5]
[Endurance: 3]
[Intelligence: 7]
[Skills]
[Knowledge: Level 2 (2%)]+
[Social: Level 1 (10%)]+
[Focus: Level 2 (25%)]+
[Skill Points]
[Points: 2]
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Suddenly, everything clicked into place. He understood the skills and skill points, and the attributes were self-explanatory.
Now, the next step was clear: he had to strategize his future. Time was of the essence, and he knew he needed to concentrate on a specific industry to make the most of his efforts.
With renewed determination, he thought, First things first: finish my high school textbooks. He estimated that if he kept up this pace, he could complete them by the following day.
Then, he could focus on mapping out the steps he needed to take. He felt a surge of excitement at the possibilities ahead, ready to take charge of his future