I loaded the Wizard panel.

Chapter 15 [Endurance] Unlocked

Lying in bed, under the moonlight streaming into the room from the window, dust particles floated in the air.

It's not time to sleep yet.

Facing the familiar ceiling, Edwin activated the control panel:

Name: Edwin Gray (Muggle)

【Body】

Burst Lv.0------

DurableLv.0------

Recovery Lv.2 ------ 8.8/500 (Strong physique, self-recovery of depletion)

【Spirit】

Focus on Lv.0------

Knowledge Lv.1------0/2

[Academic Branch: Subject Lv1------81.6/100]

【Celtic Language Lv1------3.5/100】

[Magic] (Locked)

Available points: 1

Tonight's events prove that the points on the panel are related to [magic], and magical phenomena are inextricably linked to Celtic language.

To quickly unlock all panels, you need to start with these anomalies.

Or... Celtic.

The current consideration is which section to allocate the points to.

Given that he wouldn't be able to win the competition prize money anytime soon, Edwin felt he needed to plan for a part-time job early. If he were to start with physical labor, unlocking the remaining two items in the "Body" category would be more suitable.

[Explosiveness] and [Endurance]... [Endurance] is easier to accumulate, while explosiveness is more about accumulating progress through training muscle explosive power.

Edwin hesitated only slightly before investing his points in the "Persistence" category.

【Permanent】 is now unlocked!

【Endurance Lv1------0/100】

Available points: 0

Just like when I unlocked [Recovery] and [Knowledge] before, there was no special feeling, and there were no special affixes afterward.

In this way, with two more points, the locked [Magic] tile can be unfolded.

However, the issue of Clara's tuition fees remains urgent.

[Persistence] How to accumulate it? We'll have the answer tomorrow. He can't exercise in his room late at night.

Clara will definitely misunderstand.

......

I was awakened in the morning by the aroma of Clara's freshly baked bread slices.

Edwin felt hungrier this morning than before.

A short while later, the alarm clock on the table went off, and at the same time, Clara's voice came from downstairs.

"Brother, wake up~"

"I'm awake," Edwin replied after yawning, then reached out and tapped the brass alarm clock on the bedside table, abruptly stopping its crisp ringing.

He got up, changed his clothes, and washed up... During this time, Edwin glanced at the panel and saw that the [Durability] accumulation progress was still zero. It seems that sleeping does not count as part of the durability accumulation.

Regret.

However, while changing out of his pajamas in front of the full-length mirror in the wardrobe, Edwin discovered that his body had undergone some changes in appearance due to the unlocking of [Persistence].

Positive changes.

The improvement in his recovery ability brought about a change in his complexion, and now his originally thin body has swelled up with some muscles overnight.

It transforms from a dry branch into a rounded shape.

It's not exactly plump, but it has some muscle definition.

Edwin had learned about this online before. Generally speaking, people with strong endurance have muscles like this, not explosive, but with smooth lines.

In short, he looks healthier.

She was already thin, but now she has more muscle, and her abdominal lines are clearly visible.

Edwin put on his school uniform and nodded in satisfaction.

I went downstairs and sat at the dining table to wait for Clara to bring me breakfast.

There was a copy of the Herefordshire Daily on the table. Every morning, newspaper vendors would go door to door asking for copies. Clara must have bought this one for a penny.

I still remember what he said not long ago...

I have a feeling that Clara was implying something.

I picked up the newspaper and glanced at it; it was full of stories about the big and small events that happened in Herefordshire yesterday.

From major events like the county government receiving funding to minor incidents like petty neighborhood squabbles, the issues range from large-scale funding for county government agencies to smaller ones like the numerous trivial neighborhood disputes that have occurred in recent days.

Newspapers have always maintained this style, regardless of the era.

Fold the newspaper and set it aside; Clara might be interested in the embellished gossip in it.

For example, a wealthy woman cheated on someone with her...

Clara brought over two plates and poured two cups of hot tea from the boiling teapot.

"Did you change the tea leaves?"

It smells much better than the cheap black tea I used to drink.

"Mr. Newt gave it to me yesterday." Clara wrinkled her nose and sniffed it, her expression slightly dazed.

"...I still prefer the smell of the previous tea."

"If you really can't stomach fine food... then save it to entertain guests." Edwin's voice sounded like he was joking.

He knew what his sister Clara meant—the tea leaves they used to use were cheap, but they carried the unforgettable memories of their family's past.

What does it mean to be unable to eat even the finest grains?

"It means my little sister is cute."

I don't believe it.

"real."

Edwin picked up his fork to prepare for breakfast, when he felt Clara's somewhat suspicious gaze.

"What's wrong? Are you infatuated with your brother?"

"Narcissist, I do think you seem a little different." Clara squinted, looking disdainful.

"I am different every day."

"You look...more muscular today."

Clara has a pretty good eye for observation.

"Okay... I'll tell you a secret."

Edwin raised his greasy fork and tapped it twice in the air. Then, his sister Clara leaned forward with the excitement of about to learn a secret.

"I stuffed some cotton in my clothes today, isn't that a surprise?!"

"...I curse you to be late for morning prayers today and be made to stand at the front as punishment by the principal."

Edwin nodded. "That reminds me I need to eat quickly."

"Will you walk to school again today?"

Surprisingly, Edwin shook his head in front of her.

"I'm going to run."

……

I left home early only to find that I hadn't eaten enough.

As his physical fitness improved, Edwin's need for energy and high-quality protein increased.

Butter, diluted honey water, bread, and fried eggs... but that's not enough.

He needed to send some money home so Clara could improve her quality of life... at least the quality of her breakfasts and dinners.

If this goes on for too long, they really will starve to death.

If I'm looking for a part-time job later, I need to improve my efficiency, and the first thing I need to do is shorten my commute time.

Previously, it was just that my resilience had improved, but now that a new section has been unlocked, we definitely need to work on both fronts simultaneously.

Edwin started running, beginning at a cautious pace, which was only slightly faster than walking.

jogging.

Shortening your commute time can also help you accumulate progress in the "Persistence" section.

The progress indicator that pops up alternately in the lower right corner of the view is the best proof:

Recovery progress accumulated +0.1......

Endurance progress accumulated +0.1......

Endurance builds up at roughly the same rate as recovery, but it doesn't accumulate from normal walking.

The cool morning air entered Edwin's lungs through his mouth and nose, and his breath was moist and warm, making him feel life surging within him.

Jogging reduced the time by almost half.

Just as Edwin was about to enter the school gate, he heard the sound of a car engine chasing after him.

The school bus came to a smooth stop at the entrance.

Edwin stood to the side, watching his sister Clara get off the bright yellow school bus carrying her bag.

...This little girl's hair wasn't tied up properly.