Chapter 4: School Daze

The next day at school, Ahmet found himself struggling to focus on the lesson at hand. His mind kept drifting back to the mysterious interface that had appeared before him the night before, its shimmering symbols dancing behind his eyelids.

As he sat at his desk, trying in vain to make sense of the algebraic equations scribbled on the chalkboard, Ahmet's attention was suddenly drawn to a faint glow emanating from the corner of his vision.

Curious, he glanced down at the interface hovering in front of him, its translucent form pulsating with energy. And then he saw it: a notification flashing across the screen.

+1 Intelligence

Ahmet's eyes widened in surprise as he realized what had just happened. He had gained a point of intelligence, just like that. It was as if the system was rewarding him for… well, he wasn't exactly sure what for.

But as the realization sank in, Ahmet couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilaration coursing through his veins. Maybe this system wasn't such a burden after all. Maybe it was a gift, a chance to become something more than he ever thought possible.

Lost in his thoughts, Ahmet barely noticed when his best friend, Azad, slid into the seat next to him, a mischievous grin plastered across his face.

"Hey, Ahmet," Azad greeted, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement. "What's got you so distracted today? Daydreaming about finally beating me in soccer?"

Ahmet rolled his eyes, unable to suppress a chuckle at Azad's cocky demeanor.

"In your dreams, Azad," he retorted, a playful glint in his eye. "Unless, of course, you want to put your money where your mouth is."

Emre scoffed, his grin widening into a smirk.

"Please, Ahmet," he replied, his voice dripping with mock indignation. "I'd hate to embarrass you in front of your adoring fans."

The two friends laughed, the tension of the classroom melting away in the warmth of their camaraderie. For in that moment, they were just two boys, sharing a bond that transcended the confines of their everyday lives.

And as they joked and teased each other mercilessly, Ahmet couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the friend who had stood by his side through thick and thin.

For in a world filled with uncertainty and mystery, it was the strength of their friendship that would carry them through whatever challenges lay ahead. And with Azad by his side, Ahmet knew that anything was possible.