Ji Won stood on the roof of the SBAH—System Bearer Academy for Hunters
His short black hair was singed at the edges—bruises filled his short and weak body.
His eyes that were always complimented for their deep blue color were now bloodshot and swollen red and purple.
He took deep—rapid breaths. His heart beating so fast that it sounded like war drums beating in his ears.
His uniform was torn and tattered—especially around his midsection where there was a large claw mark on the stomach—blood still pouring out from inside of it.
"Damn it.."
He mumbled, running a hand through his hair—combing through the locks, gripping them a bit too tightly for comfort.
"Why am I so damn unfortunate.."
He sat down on the concrete floor—tears filling his eyes as his life flashed before him.
He was a lucky one. Born into a rich and famous family—his sister one of the strongest hunters that was in the country.
Ji Won was always told he would surpass his sister—become stronger then anyone in the world but now that he was a failure. They tried to comfort him.
Strength isn't everything my boy!
Or some other—more idiotic people said stuff like
You're just a late bloomer! You'll be strong in the future.
Lies.
They knew that he failed, that fate gave him the best and worst cards at the same times.
He slowly stood up—his heart beat becoming faster as he hesitantly stepped onto the edge of the roof, the drop below screaming at him.
"I... If I can't awaken a system, maybe I'll awaken one in the next life.."
He mumbled before taking one final step.
He closed his eyes, letting himself feel the wind whistle past him—his uniform flailing around in the wind but just then-
[Ding! Congratulations!]
He opened his eyes at the sound, his heart leaping in joy at what was presenting itself in front of his face.
A System Screen.
He looked down at the ground as he hit it with a loud—disgusting thud, his consciousness flickered but just before he passed out or worse, he saw the screen one last time.
{You've Awakened The First Gambling System! +10 stat points have been awarded for your achievement!]
Was written across the very top of the screen in bold black letters that flickered and glowed, the same was for the bottom few lines.
{New Quest: Do 100 reps of every exercise you know!} {Reward:+5 Stat Points, +1 GamblingToken!}
He grinned in happiness—smile broken and bloodied but... True to himself—he let out one final breath.
Slowly closing his eyes as he slowly drifted into the realm of unconsciousness—hearing the sounds of panicked voices running towards him