Rain woke up with a jolt, his back drenched in a cold sweat. He lay still for a moment, feeling disoriented and out of breath.
He looked around his room, trying to regain his bearings.
His eyes scanned the walls, the dresser, and the closet, but everything looked just as it should be.
However, he couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong.
Rain slowly sat up in bed, his heart pounding in his chest.
He tried to recall his dream, but it was already slipping away from him.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing thoughts.
Suddenly, fragments of the dream came rushing back to him.
In the dream, he found himself in a place that felt strangely familiar, but he couldn't quite place it.
At first, it was that abandoned city. That city was strangely similar.
However, before he could notice anything the scene changed to that mansion and that room.
It was a large, empty room with high ceilings and dim lighting.
He saw a figure standing in the distance, but he couldn't make out who it was.
Just when that man was going to remove his mask something happened.
"Huh? Something happened?" Rain was confused. He knew something happened but couldn't remember what happened.
The man's eyes held a strange intensity that made Rain feel uneasy.
Rain shuddered at the memory of the dream.
He shook his head, trying to shake off the memory. "It was just a dream," he told himself. "But why did it feel so real?"
It had felt so real, almost like a premonition. He knew he had to find out what it meant before it was too late.
He looked around his room again, taking in the details of his surroundings. The sun was just starting to rise, casting a soft pink glow through the window.
His room was a mess, with clothes scattered on the floor and books piled on his desk. It was a stark contrast to the eerie emptiness of the dream.
Rain got out of bed, feeling the cold marble floor beneath his feet. He shivered and wrapped his arms around himself, feeling exposed in his boxers and tank top.
He walked over to his closet and grabbed a woolen sweater. It felt comfortable.
He walked over to his desk, where his laptop was waiting for him. "I need to find out what this dream means," he said to himself as he opened up a search engine. "Maybe it's a sign. Or maybe I'm just going crazy."
Rain's mind kept drifting back to the dream as he sat at his desk, staring blankly at his laptop screen.
When he noticed the date and time, he couldn't help but shrug his shoulders and sigh.
"I was out for one and a half days." He scratched his head. Maybe he might have missed something.
He couldn't shake off the feeling that it meant something important. But he had other things to worry about too.
He turned his attention to the news websites, wondering if there was any mention of the incident at the Roaring Cave.
Fortunately, it wasn't leaked.
"I don't know how they managed to do that," he murmured to himself. "But it's better than what happened in the novel."
He also checked his monitor bots and other information sources to see if there were any updates.
But hopefully, everything was peaceful.
He closed his laptop and leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples.
He felt drained, both physically and mentally. He needed a break, a distraction from all the chaos in his mind.
He got up from his desk and walked over to his window, looking out at the world outside.
The sun was shining brightly, casting a warm glow on everything it touched. He took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air fill his lungs.
For a moment, he forgot about his worries and his dreams and just enjoyed the simple pleasures of life.
"Hey, System," Rain called out to the system, as he enjoyed the scenery.
[Yes, Host.]
"You can sell me anything, right?" Rain asked, his voice serious with a hint of desperation.
[Yes, as long as you have corresponding points or appropriate items to exchange for it.]
"Then sell me information about the dream I just had," Rain said, his expression tense and his voice low.
[I'm sorry, Host. The system can't sell it to you now.]
Rain's confusion grew as he heard the system's response. "Why? Can't you find a way to get around it?" he asked, his tone bordering on anger.
[Insufficient Authority. Information is blocked.]
"Which level?" As always Rain asked.
[Level 4.]
"Oh, I have to wait till year end then." Rain mumbled.
He let out a heavy sigh, his shoulders slumping in defeat. "Fine. Thanks for trying anyway," he said, his voice now resigned.
[You're welcome, Host. Is there anything else I can assist you with?]
"Yeah, show me the recent system notifications." Rain spoke.
[The conditions for the evolution of Parallel Thinking skill have been met.]
[Congratulations to Host for acquiring a new skill: Level 2: Expanded Thinking (passive skill)]
As Rain read these two notifications, he couldn't help but smile a bit.
He considered the possibilities. He clicked on the skill to see its new description.
[Lv.2: Expanded Thinking (Passive Skill)
At this level, the skill is enhanced to incorporate a wider range of perspectives, including those from different cultures and backgrounds.
The efficiency of multitasking, Cognitive Function, and focus has been increased.
This skill can evolve.]
"Finally, I got this skill." Rain cheered joyfully.
Apparently, when a few ago, he got this skill, he was very excited.
It's because this was a growth-type skill. After asking the system for a bit, he found out the requirements to evolve the skill.
1. Increased Multitasking Efficiency - you have to become more efficient at multitasking. You should be able to perform three or more tasks at once with the same level of focus and efficiency as you previously could with two tasks.
2. Improved Focus and Mentality - The Parallel Thinking skill may also evolve to include improved focus and concentration. Rain also remembered he got this skill because he had concentration skill.
However, the mentality was a bit of an issue for him. But by drinking dragon leaf tea every day even that problem was solved.
3. Greater Cognitive Function - At higher levels of the skill, cognitive function may continue to improve, enabling them to think even faster and more effectively.
They may be able to analyze complex problems more quickly and generate more creative solutions.
To fulfill this requirement, Rain had to go through that headache. With that stimulation, the power of his brain was unlocked. Now he could think more quickly and efficiently.
4. Adaptive Parallel Thinking - Finally, the skill may evolve to become more adaptive, allowing the player to adjust their parallel thinking approach based on the situation at hand. For example, they may switch between more structured or unstructured thinking modes depending on the complexity of the problem or the available information.
As Rain kept using this skill whenever he encountered tough opponents like Casper, he became adapted to Parallel Thinking.
Now his head didn't hurt as it used to when he used this skill for the first time.
Still, when Rain saw - even new skills were able to evolve he was very happy.
"Looks like it's time to check new features for the system." Rain smirked as he saw other system notifications.
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