Chapter 5

Even though the security guards eventually dragged me away, that little venture was quite profitable.

"009, open the shop for me."

The system shop was dazzling, but the prices were highway robbery.

A small stamina booster cost a whopping 50 points.

To safely get through my exams tomorrow, I had no choice but to buy the stamina booster first.

But then I thought of that homeless person, and I gritted my teeth, buying 'Evil Repellent Spray.' My heart ached at the remaining points.

In my last life, that homeless person was like an NPC on a quest, coming at me for no reason and killing me.

I figured it was most likely because Skylar had stolen all my luck, leading to such a consequence.

Walking around with zero luck, the probability of being killed was incredibly high.

After drinking the stamina booster, a surge of power coursed through my body, spreading to my limbs.

This booster not only improved my physical fitness but also sharpened my mind!

Right now, I could run half a mile without breaking a sweat.

The next morning, I was fully prepared for the exams.

I remembered how, in my last life, I had foolishly sent my mom a text message, just begging her to come see me.

"Mom, tomorrow's my exam. Could you possibly come see me?"

All I got back was,

"No matter what you do, you'll never compare to Skylar. You're destined to be low-class trash."

She probably forgot I was her flesh and blood. Did they really think they were so superior?

This time, I'd show her what I was truly capable of.

On the way, I saw that homeless person again. Just as they lunged at me, I sprayed them with the repellent, and without waiting to see their reaction, I quickly ran off.

I ran, glancing back, and saw they weren't hurt. They just stood there, dazed, staring in the direction I'd gone.

Finally, I got a clear look at their face.

It wasn't a man; it was a woman!

A wave of shock and horror washed over me. That face... it was identical to Skylar's!

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Only after entering the exam hall did I realize that Skylar was in the same testing room as me this year.

She looked utterly shocked when she saw me walk in.

She haughtily walked up to me and spoke,

"You're still alive?"