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The days after that night changed everything.
Even though Maya knew Arian's secret, she never looked at him differently. To her, he was still the same gentle boy who helped her reach a book in the library.
But the system had other plans.
One evening, as Arian was walking home with Maya, the blue screen suddenly appeared again.
[New Mission Activated]
Threat Level: High
Objective: Protect Maya at all costs
Arian's expression became serious.
"Stay close to me," he said quietly.
Maya noticed the change in his voice.
"What happened?"
Before Arian could answer, the street lights flickered. A cold wind passed through the empty road.
Then a strange voice echoed from the darkness.
"So you're the one who possesses the Powerful System."
Three mysterious figures appeared from the shadows.
Arian's eyes narrowed.
"How do you know about the system?"
One of them laughed.
"Because you're not the only one who has been reborn."
Maya held Arian's arm tightly.
"What do they mean…?"
Arian realized something terrifying.
He wasn't the only reborn player in this world.
The system screen appeared again.
[Warning]
Enemy Hosts Detected
Arian took a deep breath.
"Maya… don't be scared."
"But—"
"I promised you something, remember?"
"What?"
"I said I would always protect you."
The enemies rushed toward them.
In that moment, Arian activated a new ability.
[Skill Unlocked: Lightning Step]
In a flash of light, Arian moved faster than the eye could see.
Within seconds, the attackers were on the ground.
Maya stared at him with wide eyes.
"You're incredible…"
Arian smiled gently.
"I'm only strong because I have something worth protecting."
Maya's cheeks turned slightly red.
Just then, the system appeared once again.
[Hidden Mission Completed]
Reward: Love Bond Skill
Arian blinked.
"Love… Bond?"
The system explained:
[Love Bond: When Maya is near you, your power doubles.]
Arian couldn't help but laugh.
Maya looked confused.
"What's funny?"
Arian looked at her and said softly,
"It seems… even the system ships us together."
Maya blushed deeply.
"Idiot…"
But she was smiling.
And somewhere far away, someone was watching them from the shadows.
"Interesting," the mysterious figure whispered.
"The game has finally begun."