The sun had just begun to rise over Mumbai, casting a golden hue over the city as Aryan and Rahul sat on the rooftop of Aryan's apartment building. The city was slowly coming to life, unaware of the events that were about to unfold.
Aryan leaned back, looking at the peaceful sky, while Rahul's eyes were glued to his status window. He was still trying to grasp the reality of his newfound powers, the events of the previous day playing repeatedly in his mind.
"So, what do you think?" Aryan asked, breaking the silence. "How does it feel to be one of the first Awakened warriors?"
Rahul looked up from his status window, his eyes wide with amazement. "It's... surreal. I mean, one moment I was just a regular guy, and the next, I have this... power. It's overwhelming."
Aryan smiled, understanding the mix of emotions Rahul was experiencing. "It can be overwhelming, but it's also an opportunity. You have the chance to become stronger, to protect yourself and others. But it requires training and a clear mind."
Rahul nodded, determination creeping into his expression. "I want to get stronger, Aryan. I want to help."
"Good," Aryan said, sitting up straight. "Let's start with the basics. First, let's allocate those unallocated stat points you've got."
Rahul opened his status window again, staring at the numbers.
[Status Window]
Name (Age): Rahul Patel (22)
Title: None
Affiliation: None
Rank: E
Level: 1
Class: None
Stats:
Strength: 10
Agility: 10
Aura: 10
Intelligence: 10
Unallocated Stats: 10
Skills:
None
"What should I increase first?" Rahul asked, looking at Aryan for guidance.
"That depends on your fighting style," Aryan replied. "If you want to be stronger in close combat, increase your Strength. If you prefer speed, go for Agility. Aura is crucial for using skills, and Intelligence will help with strategic thinking and skill effectiveness."
Rahul thought for a moment before speaking. "I think I'll start with Strength and Agility. I want to be able to hit hard and move fast."
Aryan nodded. "Good choice. Balance is important in the beginning. Allocate five points to Strength and five to Agility."
Rahul did as Aryan suggested, and his status window updated.
[Status Window]
Name (Age): Rahul Patel (22)
Title: None
Affiliation: None
Rank: E
Level: 1
Class: None
Stats:
Strength: 15
Agility: 15
Aura: 10
Intelligence: 10
Unallocated Stats: 0
Skills:
None
"Alright," Aryan said, standing up. "Now that your stats are allocated, let's test your abilities. There's a park nearby where we can practice without drawing too much attention."
Rahul stood up, a newfound confidence in his stance. "I'm ready. Let's do this."
As they made their way to the park, Aryan couldn't help but feel a sense of responsibility for Rahul. He saw in him the potential to become a great warrior, someone who could stand by his side in the battles to come. But he also knew the path ahead was fraught with dangers they had yet to encounter.
The park was quiet, the morning air crisp and fresh. Aryan led Rahul to a secluded area, away from prying eyes. "Alright, let's start with some basic exercises to get you familiar with your enhanced abilities."
Rahul nodded, taking a deep breath. "I'm ready, Aryan."
"Good," Aryan said, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Let's see what you've got."