am-books Chapter 1
Chapter 1
C1 – System On!
Outside the gates of Lakeshell High, a group of teenagers lingered after the final bell, deep in conversation.
“The college entrance exams are just around the corner. Have you guys figured out which colleges you’re aiming for?”
“We’ve only got one local institution. What about you? Which college are you thinking about?”
“Maybe he’s got his sights set on Nightbay’s Beastmaster Academy.”
“Without even an apprentice beastmaster’s certification, he can’t even apply.”
“That goes for all of us!”
“What about you, Xie Yang?”
Snapping out of his thoughts, Xie Yang shook his head.
“I’m still undecided.”
The others just smiled, letting the topic drop.
They understood each other’s predicaments all too well.
Lacking any remarkable talents, their chances of getting into the Beastmaster Academy were slim to none.
Barring any surprises, their futures likely involved attending a run-of-the-mill school, followed by a diligent, if unremarkable, career.
It was this shared reality that had cemented their friendship.
After a while, they reached a crossroads and went their separate ways.
With a wave goodbye, Xie Yang turned back.
He had been in this world for over half a month now, yet it still felt foreign to him.
He had awoken to find himself in an unfamiliar world, transformed into a high school student on the cusp of college entrance exams.
The whole situation was bizarre.
Xie Yang couldn’t shake the feeling that he might be dreaming.
Its sole awakened skill is “Frost Breathing,” allowing it to exhale a blast of chill akin to the air from a refrigerator.
Little Snowball’s combat prowess and potential for growth rank at the bottom tier of pets, earning it the designation of an ornamental pet.
“With only half a month until the college entrance exams, it’s impossible for me to score high enough to get into the Beastmaster Academy,” Xie Yang lamented, massaging his temples.
His prospects were grim.
Was he destined to lead the life of an ordinary person?
He couldn’t bear the thought!
Suddenly, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
“System charging complete. Activation commencing!”
“Activation successful!”
“The Achievement System is now officially online!”
Xie Yang froze, then quickly came to his senses, overwhelmed with joy.
The System had been absent since his arrival in this world because it was charging up.
At last, he had something to fall back on!
Taking a deep breath to calm his elation, Xie Yang was about to inquire further when a semi-transparent screen materialized before him.
“Name: Xie Yang”
“Physique: 1.0, Soul: 0.8”
“Level: None”
“Soul Power: 80/80”
“Soul Technique: None”
“Pet Beast: Little Snowball”
“Achievement Points: None”
“Note: The standard physique and soul attributes for an adult male are 1.”