And then, in an instant, the box stopped shaking, its contents revealed in a burst of clarity.
[You have acquired a Perfect Tree Branch]
The words stared back at me, a cruel joke in the face of my desperation. I felt a surge of frustration and disappointment, the weight of my expectations crushing me.
I took the branch out of my inventory, its flimsy form a pitiful reminder of my failure. With a snarl of disgust, I threw it aside, the branch clattering to the ground with a hollow thud. "Damn it!" I cursed, the words exploding from my lips in a burst of anger.
Frustrated and defeated, I pressed the draw button again, the soft click of the screen a stark contrast to the turmoil that churned within me. The question mark box shook once more, its contents a mystery waiting to be revealed.
And then, in a burst of light, the box stopped shaking, its contents revealed in all their glory.
[You have acquired a 24K 15 grams Gold Ring]
The words stared back at me, a glimmer of hope in the darkness. I felt a spark of excitement, the promise of a new beginning beckoning me forward.
A sudden spark of excitement ignited within me, and I let out a startled exclamation. "Oh?!"
My eyes widened as I carefully retrieved the gold ring from its resting place. The crude shape seemed almost incongruous with the unmistakable sheen of gold that radiated from it.
I couldn't help but wonder if the app was playing tricks on me, but for now, I was willing to take its assessment at face value.
The thought of selling the ring flashed through my mind, and I weighed the pros and cons. "I should sell this," I muttered to myself, already mentally calculating the potential profit.
Curiosity getting the better of me, I decided to try the ring on. I slid it onto my finger, feeling the cool metal against my skin, but it didn't take long for me to realize that I wasn't exactly fond of accessories.
They always seemed to feel cumbersome, restrictive, and I quickly removed the ring, setting it aside once more.
As I continued to rummage through my collection, my eyes landed on a small vial with an intriguing label.
[Growth Potion]
[Drinking it will increase your height by 1cm.]
A surge of excitement coursed through me, and I couldn't help but exclaim, "That's it! This is what you should give!"
The prospect of finally breaching the 180 cm barrier was almost too enticing to resist.
At 179.2 cm, my current height was hardly short, but it had always seemed like an insurmountable hurdle stood between me and that elusive 180 cm mark. The growth potion, however, promised to change all that.
Without hesitation, I carefully retrieved the vial and, with a sense of anticipation, gulped down the contents. The liquid slid smoothly down my throat, leaving behind a faint aftertaste and a sense of hope that I might finally achieve the height I had always desired.
I let out a disgruntled sigh as the bitter taste assaulted my senses. "Ugh, this is awful," I muttered, but a nagging voice in the back of my mind chimed in, "But they say bitter things are good for you, right?" I tried to convince myself, though the sour expression on my face betrayed my skepticism.
Just then, a sudden, inexplicable itch coursed through my body, like a burst of electricity sparking every nerve ending.
It was as if my skin was alive, tingling with an otherworldly energy. And then, just as abruptly, the sensation vanished. I didn't need to check to know what had happened. I could feel it in my bones, a newfound sense of length and leverage in my limbs. I had grown taller.
A grin spread across my face as I reached out to press the random draw button. I felt an inexplicable sense of optimism, as if Lady Luck herself was smiling down on me.
The screen flickered to life, announcing the outcome of my draw:
[You have acquired Additional DnD slot]
[The number of available entertainment slots has increased]
My eyes widened in excitement as I read the words. "It must be good, right?" I mused aloud, my mind racing with the possibilities.
The prospect was exhilarating, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment at having surpassed the 180 cm barrier and this new reward.
It was as if I'd unlocked a new level of potential within myself.
Emboldened by my success, I pressed the last random draw button with unbridled glee.
The screen flashed once more, and I felt my heart skip a beat as I read the words:
[You acquired the skill, Quantum Breach!]
A thrill of excitement coursed through me as I devoured the details of my newfound ability.
[Quantum Breach Lv.1], I read, my eyes scanning the text with rapt attention.
You can hack electronic devices. The more complex the device, the shorter the duration of the hack.
The electronic device to be hacked must be within 10 meters.
My mind reeled with the possibilities, the boundaries of my new skill stretching out before me like an uncharted frontier. I felt a sense of limitless potential, as if I could conquer the world with my newfound power.
As I gazed at the skill, my eyes widened in a mixture of awe and trepidation.
The words danced before me, taunting me with their limitless potential.
Quantum Breach.
My mind began to whirl, racing with the endless possibilities that this skill presented. I was no fool; I knew that, wielded effectively, this ability could be more devastating than any other. In our modern world, electronic devices had become the lifeblood of society, omnipresent and indispensable.
As I pondered the implications, I decided to test the limits of this newfound power. My room was a treasure trove of electronic devices, each one a potential target: the TV, computer, refrigerator, and more. The possibilities seemed endless, and I was eager to explore them.