"Argh, I can't take it anymore. There's nothing for me to do, it's all just so... boring."
I pushed myself back and forth on the swing, which for some reason, was the most enjoyable thing I could do. About 40 years ago, monsters began to rampage throughout Earth and Humans were granted a 'User Interface' which allowed us to fight back against them. Truth be told, the interface was like something in a game or novel, quite a cliche. The interface allowed us to level up and improve our bodies to limits beyond understanding, however, most people stopped at around level 30 because the gap between levels began to grow exponentially.
But back then, I was just a kid with way too much spare time. I was homeschooled so I guess I had way more freedom than most, so instead of going out and enjoying myself, I dedicated all my time to level up. Fast forward 10 years and I now sit at the pinnacle of all Humans, although, I don't like to brag about it and just go about my daily life. The usual fun I once had begun to dwindle day by day before it eventually fully died out, a life of boredom wasn't much a life.
"Might as well check how far I've really come."
I checked my pulse and the interface popped up instantly, to open it you could check your pulse on your wrist or your neck. Quite creative I must say.
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Name - Jake Vale
Level - 250
Health - 23740/23740 Mana - 8560/8560
Strength - 375
Agility - 215
Dexterity - 324
Stamina - 483
Intelligence - 182
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"Hah... I've really come a long way, haven't I?"
I sighed as I stared at the ungodly stats I'd earned through blood, sweat and tears. Truthfully, I wished there were more stats or something else I could work on. As my eyes scoured the menus of the interface, a certain option which I'd seen before but just skipped, lit up in my eyes.
'Transcend'
A previous option which I had just ignored, now shimmered like a star before me. Transcend? What on earth did it mean? In a split second of excitement, I had already pressed on the option.
[Would you like to 'Transcend'?]
[Requirement - level 150 or above]
[Rewards will be applied for extra levels]
[Yes/No]
"Maybe... just maybe, this is what I was looking for!"
My excitement burst through the roof, something I hadn't felt in a long time. I was usually quite indecisive when it came to things related to the interface, but this, I didn't even need to think about it. My index pierced straight through 'Yes', the interface instantly disappeared.
[The requirements have been met]
[System updating]
This messages seemed to appear in my eyes. A bright light instantly consumed everything around me before everything went to darkness. A warm sensation filled up my veins as the darkness spread out endlessly in every direction.
[Additional reward requirements have been met]
[You may request one thing, please speak.]
"Oh um... I guess I'd like to have fun again." I hesitated for a second before finally asking for what I wanted for such a long time
[Request granted]
[Extra rewards applied - You will now be moved]
Sparks began to fly everywhere, filling up the expansive void. The heat produced felt like it could melt my body before the sparks could reach me, I began to fall. A flurry of colours filled my view as I fell further and further down, grass, trees, water and the sky were all within my eyesight. Without any time to react, I hit the floor with a fierce force. The dirt that filled the small area I landed in, dispersed in all directions as I fell flat on my ass.
"So, where in gods name did you move me to?!" I shouted to the sky before I looked around. A dense barrier of trees surrounded me and hundreds of flowers covered the area I lay in. The harsh sun beat ruthlessly down on my skin, just where was I?