Daily Life of a High School Looser after getting System

As I stood there, catching my breath after my "epic" battle with Coco La, a cold wind swept through the graveyard. My heart sank as I saw the system screen flicker like a cheap light bulb.

"What now?" I groaned, clutching the sword that had thankfully reappeared in my hand.

Before I could complain further, the air in front of me shimmered, and a ghostly figure materialized. It wasn't Coco this time—thankfully—but another soul, floating lazily like they were in no hurry at all. This one wore a tattered suit and had a monocle, as if they were some sort of undead aristocrat.

"I say, young mortal," the ghost said, his voice carrying a posh accent. "That was quite the show. Marvelous swordplay, truly. Coco La's head flew farther than I expected."

"Uh…thanks?" I replied, unsure if I should feel flattered or creeped out. "What do you want? If you're here for revenge, can we…not?"

The ghost waved a translucent hand. "Oh, perish the thought! I am but a humble soul with a proposition for you."

The system screen popped up again, interrupting him: Warning! Unauthorized Soul Interference Detected. Proceed with Caution.

"Proposition?" I asked warily, ignoring the system. "What kind of proposition?"

The ghost leaned closer, his monocle somehow staying in place despite not having a nose. "Destroy this entire graveyard."

I blinked. "What."

"You heard me," the ghost continued, gesturing dramatically at the rows of tombstones. "Swing that marvelous sword of yours and obliterate every last grave, tombstone, and haunted shrub in sight!"

"Haunted…shrub?" I repeated, my brain still trying to process the first part.

The system chimed in again: Request Denied. Graveyard Destruction is Outside the Scope of Current Quest Parameters.

The ghost scoffed, turning to glare at the system screen. "Oh, hush, you annoying piece of code. Do you have any idea how dull it is being stuck here for eternity? Do you know how many times I've had to listen to Coco brag about his criminal escapades? Destroy the graveyard and free us, I beg you!"

"Wait, wait, wait," I interrupted, holding up my hands. "You want me to destroy an entire graveyard so you can…what? Move on? Haunt a different place?"

"Precisely!" the ghost said, clapping his hands together. "This wretched place is cursed. If you destroy it, we'll be free to…oh, I don't know…wander the void or something. Anything is better than this!"

The system screen flashed again: Do Not Listen to the Soul. Current Quest is Complete. Further Destruction Will Void Warranty on the Sword.

"Warranty?" I asked, staring at the system. "The sword has a warranty?!"

Yes. The system replied curtly. And graveyard destruction is strictly prohibited under section 4, clause 2 of the Hero's Terms and Conditions.

I groaned, pinching the bridge of my nose. "So let me get this straight. The ghost wants me to go full demolition mode, but if I do, the sword's warranty is voided, and the system might smite me. Is that about right?"

The ghost nodded enthusiastically. "Exactly! Worth it, though. Just think of the satisfaction of leveling this entire place! Imagine the glorious chaos!"

The system beeped again: Warning! Encouraging Destruction Violates System Integrity. Initiating Countermeasures.

"Countermeasures?!" I yelped, waving my hands at the screen. "Whoa, whoa, let's not do anything drastic! I haven't even agreed to anything yet!"

The ghost groaned dramatically. "Oh, don't be such a coward! Swing the sword! Swing it like your life depends on it! Coco La got what was coming to him—why not give the rest of us a proper send-off?"

The system flashed another message: Graveyard Destruction Will Trigger a New Quest: 'Run for Your Life from Angry Spirits.' Estimated Survival Rate: 0.03%.

I stared at the screen, my face pale. "Zero-point-zero-three percent? Are you kidding me?"

The ghost floated closer, his face pleading. "Think of it as a challenge! Don't you mortals love challenges?"

"Yeah, I'm gonna pass on this one," I said, taking a step back. "Destroying an entire graveyard sounds like a terrible idea. Plus, I don't even know if I'm allowed to do that."

The system chimed in with a rare compliment: Good Decision. You Are Smarter Than You Look.

"Gee, thanks," I muttered sarcastically. "I think."

The ghost crossed his arms, pouting like a disappointed child. "Fine, don't destroy the graveyard. Leave us to rot here for eternity. See if I care!"

"Yeah, I think I'll do exactly that," I replied, turning on my heel. "Good luck with your…uh…afterlife problems."

As I walked away, the ghost shouted after me, "You'll regret this, mortal! Mark my words—one day, you'll wish you had destroyed this cursed place!"

The system added one last line as I left: Quest Complete. Proceed to the Next Area Before the Ghosts Change Their Minds.

I sighed, dragging the sword behind me. "I need a vacation. A long, ghost-free vacation."

System requirement started, Reward of the Quest : Ghost Slayer Sword.

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