[DING]
[Select the arena function the user wants to access]
[Arena Missions]
[Training Center]
[Arena Championships]
"Arena Missions!" - Shun said without hesitation. Ever since he finished his last arena mission, he hadn't had ti to select a new one. So, when the old man said it was ti to pick a new mission, he couldn't have agreed more.
Shun then felt his consciousness being transported to a grand hall, dimly lit by the glow of a few torches. Already accustod to this scenario, he began walking towards the four pillars, each topped with colored flas.
Without wasting any ti, Shun went straight to the pillar on the left with the bronze fla on top and quickly placed his hand on it.
[DING]
The system's chi echoed in his head as he watched the bronze fla change shape. The fla transford into four distinct images, the first depicted soone pitching, the second soone diving to catch a ball, the third soone batting, and the fourth soone running.
[Please select the type of mission the user wishes to accept:
- Pitcher Mission
- Fielder Mission
- Batter Mission
- Runner Mission
The user may choose only one type of mission at a ti and will only be able to select another mission after completing the current mission up to the legendary level.
Mission rewards will be related to the selected mission type.]
"Hmm, I think my fielding and base running are already quite good. I'd say my batting still has room for improvent, especially if I want to add more power to my hits. But... as much as it's been working so far, it's going to be tough to stay in the Kanto tournant with just one pitch. If I can unlock a skill to improve my pitching..." - Shun muttered to himself, weighing his options. However, he didn't need much ti to make his decision.
"Pitcher Mission!" - Shun said decisively, selecting the bronze image of the person pitching.
[DING]
[Evaluating user's skills... Assessing user's physical condition... Analyzing user's play style... Searching for the best mission option for the user...]
[Pitcher Mission assigned!]
Shun heard the system notifications echoing in his head as the four images rged into a single, larger bronze image, still depicting the figure of a man pitching.
[The user can now view the details of the bronze mission *Timing Controller* at the bronze pillar in the arena.]
"Huh?" - Shun raised an eyebrow, confused by the system's notification. After completing his last mission, Contact Hitter, Shun had expected sothing similar but tailored to pitching. However, just reading the na of this new mission made it clear that things wouldn't be so straightforward.
Curious, Shun placed his hand on the bronze pillar again, studying it intently.
[Timing Controller (Bronze)
Successfully alter the timing of your pitching form 10 tis in arena matches (0/10).
Rewards: 100 coins, 1 silver arena pass, and a random grade-B elixir.]
"Change in timing?" - Shun murmured as he read the mission description. The rewards didn't seem particularly appealing to him, but he knew the true value lay in unlocking the next levels of the mission.
[Hahaha! I knew you'd be puzzled, kid! Don't worry. I assure you this mission can significantly improve your ga. Whether you can learn anything within a week to use in the Kanto tournant, however, is entirely up to you.] - The old man's voice echoed in Shun's mind.
"Oh, right. So the next step is to head to the training center, I suppose?" - Shun sighed, asking the old man despite being almost certain of the answer. Stay connected with empire
[Hahaha! Exactly! Off to the training center you go!] - The old man replied enthusiastically. Shun sighed again and exited the mission hall. Though he found the training center imnsely useful, he wasn't particularly fond of the old man having a physical form there. The old man could be even more annoying when Shun had to endure his facial expressions.
Still, Shun wasted no ti entering the training center. After all, he didn't want to squander precious ti. If there was any way to improve further before the Kanto tournant, he was determined to give it his all.
[Hahaha! How wonderful it is to have a body!] - The old man laughed, brimming with excitent as he reveled in the rare sensation of having arms and legs.
Shun glanced at the ghostly silhouette of the old man with a perplexed expression, waiting for him to return to normal. He was used to this by now, every ti he entered the training center, the old man would begin thanking the heavens or so such nonsense for having a body.
After a few minutes, the old man began speaking to Shun as if nothing unusual had happened, and Shun didn't seem eager to debate the old man's over-the-top reaction. With that, Shun stepped onto the mound, ready to receive instructions from the old man on how to alter the timing of his pitching form.
For the rest of Saturday, Shun remained in the arena, listening to the old man's advice and tirelessly practicing a new technique. Naturally, it wasn't easy. Even after spending hours pitching in the training center, Shun didn't see any significant progress. He realized that modifying a form he had honed to near perfection was a daunting challenge.
Although he occasionally managed to change his timing, it often ca at the cost of his pitch control and spin. As such, he was far from ready to use the technique in actual gas.
On Sunday, Shun completed his daily training and spent so ti with his family before returning to his room to resu his practice with the old man. He had until Friday to master sothing that could give him an edge in the Kanto tournant, and even if it was just a minor advantage, he was determined to give his all to achieve it.
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Shun woke up Monday morning with his mind aching from spending so much ti in the arena. The boy then took his daily Basic Recovery Potion, which made him feel much better, and got out of bed, heading straight outside to start his daily run.
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