Bully Lord

Part-9

A wave of astonishment washed over James. The holographic screen pulsed once more, transforming into a more elaborate window showcasing his statistics.

Player Name:-James Khan

STR - 7.1 (0.1 Up)

CON - 12

DEX - 6

INT - 3

WIS - 3

CHA -1 0

A wave of bewilderment washed over James. The holographic screen flickered once more, revealing a new window that unfolded before him like a digital scroll. It displayed a list of statistics under the bold heading "Player Name: James Khan." Numbers followed each category, mirroring the ones he'd seen on the screen before the push-up mission – STR, CON, DEX, INT, WIS, and CHA. 

[System Message: Here's a breakdown of the stats and their meaning:]

[STR: This likely represents Strength, a measure of James' physical power and endurance. The fact that it increased slightly after the push-ups suggests the system is somehow modifying him.]

[CON: This could stand for Constitution, which reflects James' overall health and stamina. His high CON might explain why he has no lingering pain despite the beating.]

[DEX: Dexterity likely indicates James' agility, reflexes, and coordination. ]

[INT: This likely represents Intelligence, a measure of James' cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills, and knowledge.]

[WIS:  This could stand for Wisdom, which reflects James' perception, intuition, and ability to make sound judgments.]

[CHA: This likely represents Charisma, a measure of James' persuasiveness, social influence, and attractiveness.]

This sudden revelation sent James' mind racing.  Where did these stats come from? Was this a video game somehow integrated into real life? Or was it something more…?  He tentatively reached out a finger, the screen shimmering slightly at his touch. Each stat seemed to hold a hidden potential, a path to improvement.

Suddenly, a new line of text materialized at the bottom of the window:

**New Mission Available!**

Intrigued, James tapped the message, and a new holographic window materialized, outlining the details of the next mission. 

A shiver ran down James' spine as a new window materialized before him, emblazoned with the unsettling title: "Bully System."  A cold dread settled in his stomach.  Was this system somehow connected to the night he was attacked?  His gaze flitted down to the details of the next mission:

**Mission 2: Strengthen Your Grip with Stress Ball (1000 Squeezes). Reward: Skill - Thunderclap (Slap).**

James' initial fear gave way to a strange mix of apprehension and curiosity.  A thousand squeezes with a stress ball? It seemed mundane, almost comical, compared to the brutality he'd endured.  Yet, the reward – a skill called "Thunderclap (Slap)" – piqued his interest.  Could this be the key to defending himself in the future? 

A surge of determination coursed through James. The memory of the alleyway attack flickered in his mind, fueling a burning desire to be stronger, to never feel so helpless again. The "Bully System" felt like a twisted path, but the reward – the "Thunderclap (Slap)" – offered a glimmer of hope. He needed to find a way to complete the mission.

Then, a memory surfaced – his older sister, Lily. She always had a bright yellow stress ball tucked away in her backpack, fidgeting with it during tests or tense moments. Maybe... just maybe, that could be his ticket. 

However, James knew Lily like the back of his hand.  She was fiercely possessive of her belongings, rarely sharing them with anyone, not even their parents. Asking for the stress ball, especially for this strange mission, would be an uphill battle.