#### New Daily Quests
The following morning, Hiroshi woke up to find a new notification from the Celestial System. It was a daily quest, but this one looked particularly intense.
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**New Daily Quest: Saitama Training x10**
- **Objective:** Complete the Saitama Training routine ten times.
- **Description:** This grueling training regimen will push you to your limits and beyond. Consists of 1000 push-ups, 1000 sit-ups, 1000 squats, and a 10 km run.
- **Rewards:** 500 Experience Points, 200 Celestial Coins, and significant stat boosts.
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Hiroshi blinked in surprise. "The Saitama Training? And ten times over? This will be brutal, but the rewards are worth it."
Kaze chirped encouragingly from the windowsill. Hiroshi got ready for his day, determined to tackle the challenge head-on.
#### Training and Growth
The Saitama Training routine was as intense as it sounded. By the end of the first set, Hiroshi was drenched in sweat, his muscles aching. But thanks to his Mahoraga's Adaptation ability, he felt his body rapidly adjusting to the strain, growing stronger and more resilient.
"The system is really pushing me," Hiroshi thought, completing the second set of exercises. "But I can feel myself getting stronger already."
Each day, Hiroshi pushed through the training regimen, his stats increasing exponentially thanks to Mahoraga's abilities. His strength, agility, and endurance skyrocketed, making him feel more powerful with each passing day.
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**Status Update:**
- **Strength:** 500
- **Agility:** 500
- **Endurance:** 500
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By the end of the first week, Hiroshi had completed the Saitama Training x10 daily, earning massive rewards from the Celestial System.
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**Daily Quest Completed: Saitama Training x10**
- **Rewards:** 500 Experience Points, 200 Celestial Coins, and significant stat boosts.
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**Status: Hiroshi Tanaka**
- **Experience Bar:** 4000/5000
- **Level:** 5
- **HP:** 1000/1000
- **MP:** 150,000,000/150,000,000
- **Strength:** 1000
- **Agility:** 1000
- **Endurance:** 1000
- **System Currency:** 1375 Celestial Coins
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#### Gaining New Abilities
With his newfound strength and enhanced stats, Hiroshi felt ready to tackle more challenges. The Celestial System continued to provide sub-quests, each offering unique rewards and opportunities for growth.
One sub-quest caught Hiroshi's attention:
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**Sub-Quest: The Trials of the Elders**
- **Objective:** Defeat the Elder Guardians in combat.
- **Rewards:** 1000 Experience Points, 300 Celestial Coins, and the ability **Time Manipulation**
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"Time Manipulation... that sounds incredible," Hiroshi thought. "Let's do this."
The Trials of the Elders were held in a secluded part of the Academy, where ancient guardians tested the strength and resolve of aspiring mages. The Elder Guardians were formidable opponents, each wielding powerful magic and combat skills.
Hiroshi faced each guardian with determination, utilizing his Mahoraga's Adaptation and newly enhanced stats. The battles were intense, but Hiroshi's agility and strength allowed him to overcome each challenge.
As he defeated the final guardian, a notification appeared:
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**Sub-Quest Completed: The Trials of the Elders**
- **Rewards:** 1000 Experience Points, 300 Celestial Coins, and the ability **Time Manipulation**
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Hiroshi felt a surge of power as he unlocked the ability to manipulate time. "This will definitely come in handy," he thought, feeling exhilarated by his progress.
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**Status Update:**
- **Experience Bar:** 5000/6000
- **Level:** 6
- **HP:** 1200/1200
- **MP:** 150,000,000/150,000,000
- **Strength:** 2000
- **Agility:** 2000
- **Endurance:** 2000
- **System Currency:** 1675 Celestial Coins
- **New Ability:** Time Manipulation
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#### Protecting His Friends
The next day, while eating lunch in the Academy's bustling cafeteria, Hiroshi noticed a commotion at a nearby table. A group of nobles, led by Lucian and Alaric, were harassing a girl who looked visibly distressed. She had long, silver hair and wore simple robes, clearly not from a noble background.
"What's going on here?" Hiroshi thought, his eyes narrowing as he watched the scene unfold.
Lucian sneered at the girl, his voice dripping with contempt. "You think you belong here, commoner? You're nothing compared to us."
Alaric laughed, adding, "Why don't you just leave? Save yourself the embarrassment."
The girl tried to stand her ground, but it was clear she was scared. "I have just as much right to be here as you do," she said, her voice trembling.
Hiroshi felt a surge of anger. He couldn't stand by and watch this happen. He stood up and walked over to the group, his presence commanding attention.
"Leave her alone," Hiroshi said, his voice calm but firm.
Lucian turned to face him, a smirk on his face. "Oh, look who it is. The crystal breaker. What do you want, Hiroshi?"
"I want you to stop bullying her," Hiroshi replied, his eyes locked on Lucian's. "Now."
Alaric stepped forward, his expression darkening. "And what if we don't? What are you going to do about it?"
Hiroshi didn't flinch. He knew he had to handle this carefully. "You don't want to find out," he said, his voice steady. "Trust me."
Lucian and Alaric exchanged glances, clearly taken aback by Hiroshi's confidence. The other students in the cafeteria had fallen silent, watching the confrontation with bated breath.
"Fine," Lucian said, his smirk fading. "But this isn't over."
The group of nobles backed off, leaving the girl alone. Hiroshi turned to her, offering a reassuring smile. "Are you okay?"
She nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you. I didn't know what to do."
"Don't worry about it," Hiroshi said. "I'm Hiroshi, by the way."
"I'm Elara," she replied, her voice soft. "Thank you again, Hiroshi."
#### A New Friend
Hiroshi and Elara sat down together, and she began to relax. They talked about their experiences at the Academy, their hopes, and their dreams. Hiroshi learned that Elara was a talented healer, with a natural gift for magic.
"I've always wanted to help people," Elara said, her eyes shining with determination. "But it's hard when people like Lucian and Alaric are always trying to put you down."
"You have to stay strong," Hiroshi said. "Don't let them get to you. You have a gift, and you deserve to be here."
Elara smiled, feeling a renewed sense of confidence. "Thank you, Hiroshi. I won't forget this."
#### The System's Reward
As they finished their lunch, the Celestial System spoke in Hiroshi's mind. "Hiroshi, you have completed a hidden quest: **Stand Up for Others**. You have earned 200 Experience Points, 50 Celestial Coins, and a new ability: **Guardian's Aura**."
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**Hidden Quest Completed: Stand Up for Others**
- **Rewards:** 200 Experience Points, 50 Celestial Coins, and the ability **Guardian's Aura**
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Hiroshi felt a warm energy envelop him as he gained the new ability. "Guardian's Aura... this will help me protect those who need it."
Elara noticed the change in Hiroshi's expression. "Is everything okay?"
"Yes," Hiroshi said, smiling. "Everything's great."
#### Another Sub-Quest
Encouraged by his progress, Hiroshi continued with the Saitama Training x10 regimen. Each day, he pushed himself harder, feeling his body adapt and grow stronger.
By the end of the second week, Hiroshi's attributes had skyrocketed, thanks to the combined effects of his training and Mahoraga's Adaptation ability.
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**Status Update:**
- **Strength:** 5000
- **Agility:** 5000
- **Endurance:** 5000
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As Hiroshi walked through the Academy, he stumbled upon a new sub-quest notice on the bulletin board:
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**Sub-Quest: Ancient Ruins**
- **Objective:** Explore the ancient ruins and retrieve the lost artifact.
- **Rewards:** 1500 Experience Points, 500 Celestial Coins, and the ability **Dimensional Warp**
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"Exploring ancient ruins... this sounds exciting," Hiroshi thought, feeling a rush of anticipation.
Entering the Ruins.