Focused Insight.

Zero slipped out of the conference room, his heart pounding in his chest. The brutal scene he had orchestrated was thrilling. It was a glimpse into the dark depths of human nature, a demonstration of what people were capable of under the right circumstances.

'those expressions never cease to entertain me' Zero thought, reminded by the gruesome fights of his seniors.

As he closed the door behind him, a soft chime sounded in his ear, followed by a synthesized voice announcing,

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QUEST COMPLETED

Quest: Clash of the Club Titans

Reward: 1000 Zen, +3 Intelligence

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"Status," Zero commanded quietly, still reeling from what he'd witnessed.

A holographic interface appeared before his eyes, displaying his updated statistics:

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Name: Zero Elsher

Age: 12 years old

Power: 17

Intelligence: 25 (+3)

Stamina: 19

Balance: 1600 Zen (+1000)

Skills: Future Sight -

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"DING! SKILL UPGRADE FEATURE UNLOCKED", the system sound surprised Zero.

'hmm, what is this'. Zero thought, "shop" he commanded.

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Welcome to the Zen Shop! Browse our selection of items, upgrades, and abilities.

Balance: 1600 Zen

Categories:

armory

Potions

Skills

Miscellaneous

Upgrades *New Feature*

Daily Specials:

Mystery Box: 500 Zen

Resentment Rage Serum: --Purchased--

Stamina Scroll: 200 Zen

Purchased history

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Zero's eyes were drawn to the "Upgrades" option, and he felt a surge of anticipation. There, among the choices, was an option to unlock his skill "Future Sight."

Zero without any hesitation, selected the option, and the holographic interface responded with a burst of light.

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Congratulations! Skill Unlocked

Skill: Future Sight

Level: 1

New abilities Unlocked:

1. )Focused Insights: Choose a specific individual or object to focus your visions on, increasing the details and clarity of the glimpse.

2.) ???????????????????????

3.) ???????????????????????

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Zero's intrigue deepened as he absorbed the newfound knowledge. Enhanced abilities within his skill could prove to be immensely useful, especially when judging the capabilities of other people.

With a satisfied smile, Zero closed the interface and continued on his way.

, he headed back to Class 1, where he met up with his friends Mike, Kayla, and Camila. They greeted him with excited smiles, unaware of the dark events that had transpired.

"Ready to explore the bazaar?" Kayla asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Zero nodded, managing a casual smile. "Let's do it."

The bazaar was buzzing with excitement as seniors from various clubs tried to entice the first-year students to join. The entire hall was decorated with banners and posters representing different clubs, from sports to arts to science and everything in between. The air was filled with laughter, chatter, and the enticing aroma of snacks prepared by the culinary club.

Mike looked around, his eyes wide with wonder. "This is amazing! Where should we go first? I don't mind checking the soccer club later. I can join you guys first."

Camila and Kayla exchanged glances, both seemingly having something specific in mind. Camila spoke first, her eyes twinkling, "How about the Literature club? I've heard they have a poetry reading today."

Kayla's face lit up at the suggestion, "Oh, I was thinking the same thing! And after that, we could check out the Music club? I also wanted to check their club."

Zero simply nodded, his demeanor calm and casual. "Sounds good to me. Lead the way."

They made their way to the Literature club's stall, where a group of students was passionately discussing various authors and poets. The booth was adorned with beautiful quotes and excerpts from famous works.

"Can you believe our schoolmates wrote these?" Kayla marveled, pointing at an intricate poem. "They're so talented!"

Camila nodded, equally impressed, "Maybe we can write something like this too if we join the club."

Mike, while not as enthusiastic about literature, found himself enjoying the creativity on display. "Who knew words could be so powerful?" he mused, genuinely interested.

Just as they were engrossed in the displays, a senior student approached them. She had an air of confidence and sophistication, her eyes gleaming with friendliness.

"Hello there! Are you all interested in the Literature club?" the senior asked, introducing herself as Adelia, a second-year vice secretary of the club.

Camila's face lit up with excitement. "Yes, I've always loved reading and writing, and I think this club would be a perfect fit for me."

Kayla, on the other hand, hesitated. "I'm really interested, but I also want to check out the Music club. Is it possible to fill out the form and decide later?"

Adelia smiled warmly, understanding. "Of course! Feel free to take a form and fill it out when you're ready. We'd be delighted to have you join us."

Camila eagerly took the form, and Adelia handed her a pen. "Here you go! Just fill in your details, and we'll be in touch with more information. By the way, would you like a tour of our club room?"

Camila's eyes sparkled with gratitude. "Yes, I'd love that, Thank you so much."

After Camila had finished filling out her form, Adelia led her on a quick tour of the Literature club's room. They passed by shelves filled with books, cozy reading nooks, and a corner dedicated to writing supplies. Camila's excitement grew with each step, and she exchanged friendly greetings with club members along the way.

Since Camila is having her tour. Zero, Mike, and Kayla decided to look at the music club first.

With a final wave to Adelia and Camila, the group left the Literature Club's booth and continued on to their next stop the Music club's booth, where melodious tunes and vibrant energy filled the air.

Upon reaching the Music club's booth, the friends were greeted by the resonant sound of a piano. A group of students were enthusiastically demonstrating their skills, but their eyes were particularly drawn to a senior male student playing an enchanting melody.

"Wow, the Literature club was amazing, but this is a whole different vibe," Mike exclaimed.

Kayla nodded, her eyes fixed on the piano. "I'm really looking forward to checking out the Music club. Let's see what they have to offer!"

As they approached, the melody from the piano seemed to fill their senses, each note resonating with emotion. Mike's ears perked up as he recognized something familiar in the tune.

"What song is that?" he asked, turning to the others.

Without missing a beat, Zero answered, "It's 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Joe Hisaishi."

Mike and Kayla turned to Zero, their eyes wide with surprise. "How do you know that?" Kayla asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Do you play the piano, Zero?" Mike added, equally astonished.

Zero's eyes twinkled, but his expression remained cool. "A little bit," he replied nonchalantly.

Before they could delve further into Zero's hidden talent, the senior piano player finished his piece and stood up to greet them. He introduced himself as Jacob, a third-year member of the Music club.

"That was beautiful, Senior Jacob!" Kayla praised, her face flushed with excitement.

"Thank you!" Jacob smiled warmly. "Are you interested in joining the Music club?"

"I definitely am," Kayla replied, eagerly taking the form Jacob offered.

Jacob then turned his attention to Zero. "What about you, young maestro? It's not every day that someone recognizes a piece like that so quickly. We'd be honored to have you in our club."

Zero maintained his cool demeanor, his eyes thoughtful. "I appreciate the offer, but I'll be taking my time to look at other clubs first."

Jacob nodded, understanding yet clearly intrigued by Zero's knowledge and demeanor. "Of course, take your time. And if you ever want to try playing with us, just stop by."

With that, Jacob returned to his piano, leaving the friends to explore further.

Mike still couldn't shake his curiosity about Zero's musical knowledge. "Come on, Zero, don't be so mysterious. How did you learn to play?"

Zero looked at his friends, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Maybe one day, I'll show you."

Kayla chimed in, "I bet you're an amazing pianist! Maybe you can perform for us sometime."

Zero shrugged, his expression unreadable. "We'll see."

As they continued to explore the bazaar, the conversation shifted to other topics, but the mystery of Zero's hidden talent lingered in the air. They visited several other clubs, engaged in lively discussions, and enjoyed the diversity of activities on offer.

However, the highlight of the day remained the unexpected revelations about Zero and the connections they made with the seniors of the Literature and Music clubs.

And for Zero, the day had been a valuable experience, not just in discovering new opportunities but also in understanding his friends more deeply. His future sight, still fresh and unexplored, seemed to whisper secrets about the paths they might take, filling him with quiet confidence as he navigated the complexities of relationships and choices.

suddenly a thought came to Zero mind. He focused to Mike, 'Focused Insights' in Zero mind and a screen came out:

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Name: Mike Rodriguez

Age: 12 years old

Power: 9

Intelligence: 6

Stamina: 11

Talent: Soccer, Socializing.

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'huh?'