Leon rubbed his head where the ball had hit him and looked around. He noticed a group of kids playing soccer nearby, and one of them was running towards him.

"Hey mister, sorry about that!" the kid said, looking apologetic.

"It's alright." Leon replied.

Leon gave the kid a small smile before continuing on his way home. As he walked, he couldn't help but think about the randomness of the ball hitting him. It seemed like fate was trying to tell him something, but he couldn't quite figure out what.

Once he arrived home, he decided to spend the rest of the day indoors. He sat at his desk, staring blankly at his computer screen. He felt a sense of boredom wash over him, and he knew that he needed to find something to occupy his time.

He remembered the manhwa he had been reading a while ago, and how the characters in it used magic to accomplish incredible feats. He chuckled to himself at the thought of being able to use magic in real life, but then he decided to try it out jokingly. He mimicked the hand gestures he had seen in the manhwa and muttered some made-up words.

To his surprise, a small spark of light appeared in his palm. He gasped and stared at his hand in amazement. He tried it again, this time focusing harder on the words and gestures. Another spark appeared, this time brighter and stronger than before.

Leon was overjoyed with excitement and disbelief that he had managed to produce magic. He spent the rest of the day experimenting with different gestures and words, in an attempt to see what other kinds of magic he could produce. He levitated small objects around his room with ease and even conjured small flames in the palm of his hand. However, when he tried to produce a grander feat of magic, he suddenly passed out from exhaustion.

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Leon woke up, feeling groggy and disoriented. He checked the time and realized that he was already late for the job he had promised to do the day before. He quickly got up, still feeling weak from the sudden bout of magic usage, and rushed to get dressed. As he was putting on his shoes, he got a call from an private number.

Leon hesitated for a moment before answering the call, wondering if it was the same employer from the shady delivery job. He decided to take the risk and answered the call.

"Hello?" Leon said, trying to sound as professional as possible.

"Hey, where are you?" A gruff voice on the other end of the line asked.

"I'm on my way. Sorry, I overslept," Leon replied, hoping that the person on the other end wouldn't be too upset.

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"You better hurry up. We need you to make a delivery ASAP," the voice said before abruptly hanging up.

Leon sighed and quickly finished getting ready. He knew he was taking a risk by working for these people, but he didn't have many other options at the moment.

He rode his bicycle as fast as he could to the warehouse, Leon couldn't shake the feeling of unease in his gut. He had never been a fan of shady dealings, but he needed the money, and this job paid well.

As he approached the warehouse, he saw several men loitering outside, smoking cigarettes and looking generally suspicious. Leon took a deep breath and locked up his bike before walking inside.

The interior of the warehouse was dimly lit and filled with crates and pallets of goods. Leon spotted his employer standing near the back, surrounded by several of the same intimidating men he had seen outside.

"Leon, you're late," the man said in a gruff voice.

"I'm sorry, I overslept," Leon replied, hoping his excuse would suffice.

The man scowled at him but then motioned for him to follow. They walked deeper into the warehouse until they reached a small room in the back. Inside were several crates filled with unknown goods.

"I need you to deliver these to a specific location," the man said, handing Leon a piece of paper with an address on it.

Leon nodded, taking the paper and quickly leaving the warehouse. As he rode his bicycle to the delivery location, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched.

Leon's heart began to race as he pedaled faster, trying to shake off the feeling of being followed. He glanced around nervously, looking for any sign of danger. He didn't know who these people were or what they were capable of, but he knew he needed to stay alert.

As he arrived at the delivery location, he took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He handed over the package to the recipient and made his way back outside.

He breathed a sigh of relief and started to make his way back home.

As he rode his bicycle back, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew he had dodged a bullet this time, but he also knew that he couldn't keep taking these risks forever. He needed to find a more stable job, and fast.

When he finally arrived home, he collapsed onto his bed, exhausted and relieved. He lay there for a while, trying to process everything that had happened. He knew he had to be more careful in the future, but for now, he was just glad to be alive.

Leon decided that he needed to take a break from all the danger and excitement, and so he spent the rest of the day just relaxing at home. He watched some TV, played some video games, and even took a nap. It was a much-needed break from the chaos of his recent experiences, but the best part was his payment. Thanks to the payment he didn't have to worry about money for the rest of the month.

While Leon was playing video games, his teammate complimented him on his skills. The comment made him wonder if he could turn gaming into a career and become a professional gamer. He started researching the industry and found that it was indeed possible to make a decent amount of money by doing something he loved.

As Leon continued practicing and entering online tournaments over the following weeks, he gradually built up his reputation in the gaming community thanks to his impressive skills. As he improved, he also began to attract the attention of sponsors who were interested in paying him to promote their brand.

Despite his growing success in the gaming world, Leon still prioritized his magical studies, and he continued to practice regularly. Over time, he became capable of even grander feats than before, though he knew his limits and made sure not to overexert himself.

But with summer break coming to an end and school starting up again, Leon's time for gaming and practicing magic was becoming more limited. Though he would have loved to spend all his free time grinding the game and honing his skills, he knew he had to focus on his studies and other responsibilities.