The morning sun streamed through Steven's window, casting a golden glow over his neatly arranged desk. He stretched lazily, his mind already set on what he needed to do today.
The SAT exam was over, and while most students were anxiously waiting for the results, Steven was perfectly calm. Unlike his classmates, who were still obsessing over their answers, running practice questions, and engaging in endless speculation, Steven knew his perfect score was guaranteed.
"No point in worrying about something that's already decided," Steven thought with a smirk.
But Steven was never one to sit around and wait. He had time—and time was a resource that needed to be maximized.
His thoughts drifted toward something he hadn't checked in a while.
The System Shop.
Ever since he had been focused on completing daily quests and challenges, he had been unknowingly accumulating a massive number of system points. He pulled up his system panel and nearly choked in surprise.
[System Points: 11,834]
"I've been hoarding points without even realizing it."
A rush of excitement coursed through him.
With over eleven thousand system points, he could finally purchase something game-changing.
Opening the System Shop, Steven scanned through the vast selection of items—potions, skill manuals, weapons, artifacts, skill upgrade tokens, and more. But one specific option immediately caught his eye.
[System Upgrade – Available (8,000 Points)]
[Unlock the next level of the Super Growth System. New abilities, improved analysis, and enhanced stat growth await you.]
Steven's eyes widened.
"The system… can be upgraded?"
This was huge. The Super Growth System was already powerful—what would happen if he pushed it to the next level?
Without hesitation, Steven tapped the upgrade button.
A wave of energy surged through his body as the system upgrade process began.
[System Upgraded to Super Growth System – Level 2]
[First-time upgrade bonus: +10,000 System Points earned!]
Steven froze.
"Wait a minute… did I just make 2,000 system points by upgrading the system?"
Not only had the system evolved, but it had actually rewarded him for doing so.
The interface transformed, becoming sleeker, faster, and more analytical. His stats panel was no longer a simple list—it had changed into a Pentagonal Spider Radar Chart, providing a visual breakdown of his core attributes.
[Steven Blake – Super Growth System Level 2]
Strength: 88
Dexterity: 85
Endurance: 90
Intelligence: 97
Charm: 84
Steven leaned back in his chair, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
"An average human has stats between 10-15. A professional athlete or trained soldier would range from 30-40 in their dominant attributes. Even elite special forces operatives cap at around 50 at best."
And he was almost double that.
"I could take down an entire SWAT team by myself."
His mind raced with the implications.
He had combat experience thanks to his daily training in Military Combat and martial arts manuals he had acquired. Now, combined with his ridiculous stats, he was officially stepping into inhuman territory.
New Feature Unlocked: Titles[Titles grant unique passive abilities based on user achievements.]
Steven scrolled to the Titles Section, eyes narrowing as he scanned his new passive abilities.
[Academic Genius] – Enhances learning efficiency in academic subjects. Increases the likelihood of selecting correct answers, even in unfamiliar topics.
[Heavenly Chef] – Grants innate knowledge of all cuisines. Any dish prepared has medicinal benefits.
[Combat Expert] – Improves combat instincts and reflexes, making it easier to anticipate and counter attacks.
[True Sportsman] – Boosts agility, reflexes, and perception during any sports-related activity.
[Boss of Business] – Enhances negotiation, investment intuition, and financial decision-making.
[TechWiz] – Increases technological comprehension, allowing the user to reverse-engineer and innovate cutting-edge technology.
[Legal Overlord] – Provides deep knowledge of laws, contracts, and loopholes. Allows for instant analysis of legal documents.
[Perfect Driver] – Grants mastery over all vehicles, from cars to planes, ships, and even futuristic vehicles.
[Elegant Noble] – Grants natural grace and refinement in all actions.
"These aren't just enhancements… they're absolute game-changers."
But Steven wasn't done.
Steven returned to the System Shop, where even more powerful items had appeared after the system upgrade.
[Skill Upgrade Card – 2,500 Points] – Upgrade any skill to the Expert instantly.
[Medicinal Water – 100 Points] – Heals any injury, disease, or ailment with a single sip.
[Universal Linguist (Skill) – 100 Points] – Grants fluency in all languages, including ancient and dead languages.
[Medical Mastery (Skill) – 1,500 Points] – Grants expert knowledge in surgery, pharmaceuticals, and emergency treatment.
[Firearms Mastery (Skill) – 1,500 Points] – Perfect gun handling for pistols, rifles, snipers, and heavy weapons.
[Infinite Money Wallet – 5,000 Points] – A magical wallet that always has cash when opened.
[Stock Market Wizard Card – 1,000 Points] – Allows perfect insight into stock market trends for one hour.
[Desert Eagle – 1,000 Points] – A high-caliber handgun with five 8-round (.44 Magnum) magazines.
[High-Tech Camouflage Cloak – 3,500 Points] – A stealth suit that allows the wearer to blend seamlessly into surroundings.
[Violent Aesthetics (Title) – 500 Points] – Enhances fighting skills, allowing the user to battle with elegance and efficiency.
Steven immediately purchased several things, skills and titles available.
[New Skill Unlocked: Universal Linguist]
[You can read, write, and speak any language, including ancient and dead languages.]
[New Skill Unlocked: Medical Mastery]
[You now possess expert knowledge in all medical fields, including emergency surgery, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals.]
[New Skill Unlocked: Firearms Mastery]
[You can now handle, maintain, and shoot all firearms with pinpoint accuracy.]
Steven exhaled slowly, feeling the power surge through him.
"This isn't just an improvement… this is an evolution."
With his newfound knowledge, abilities, and resources, he was no longer just an academic prodigy.
He was evolving into something greater.
And soon, the entire world would witness the rise of Steven Blake.