Chapter 4: The Calm After the Storm

After the group emerged from the maze, exhausted and exhilarated, they were led to a comfortable room by the system. The room was spacious, with several beds and sofas arranged in a cozy way. The students immediately collapsed onto the furniture, relieved to have a moment of respite after the grueling challenge.

Jestony sat down on one of the sofas and let out a deep sigh. He couldn't believe they had made it through the maze. It had been one of the toughest challenges he had ever faced. But now, as he looked around at his fellow survivors, he felt a sense of pride and camaraderie. They had been through something together, and it had bonded them in a way that he couldn't quite explain.

As they rested, the system announced that they would be receiving their traits. Each student would be given a unique attribute, based on their performance in the previous challenges. Jestony was curious about what he would receive, but he was more interested in making sure that everyone in the group was okay. He went around the room, checking on each person and asking how they were feeling.

Mark, who had been particularly adept at solving the puzzles in the maze, received the trait of "Clever." Lia, who had been quick on her feet and had saved several members of the group from danger, was given the trait of "Nimble." May, who had shown incredible stamina and endurance, received the trait of "Tough."

Jean, who had been resourceful in finding food and shelter during their survival game, received the trait of "Resourceful." Antonio, who had been instrumental in defending the group against the wolf and bear, was given the trait of "Fearless." Julia, who had been a calming presence throughout their journey, received the trait of "Composed."

Ted, who had been particularly skilled in navigating the maze, was given the trait of "Intuitive." Kim, who had shown great empathy and kindness to her fellow students, received the trait of "Compassionate." And France, who had been a steady and reliable presence throughout their challenges, was given the trait of "Steadfast."

Jestony listened to each announcement with interest, but he was surprised when the system announced his own trait. "Jestony, you have been given the trait of 'Wise,'" the system said. "Your calm and thoughtful demeanor has been a guiding force for your fellow students, and your ability to see the bigger picture has been invaluable to the group's success."

Jestony felt a sense of pride at the announcement, but he also felt a sense of responsibility. He knew that the group was looking to him for guidance and leadership, and he was determined to live up to their expectations.

As they settled into the room, the students talked about their experiences in the maze and shared stories about the challenges they had faced. Jestony listened carefully, taking note of their strengths and weaknesses. He knew that they still had a long way to go before they could beat the system, but he also knew that they were capable of doing it.

As the night wore on, the students grew tired and began to drift off to sleep. Jestony stayed awake for a while longer, lost in thought. He was thinking about the challenges that lay ahead, and he was wondering what the system had in store for them next.

But no matter what challenges lay ahead, Jestony was confident that they could overcome them. They were a strong and resilient group, and they had already proven that they could work together to achieve their goals. As he finally drifted off to sleep, Jestony felt a sense of hope and optimism for the first time since the game had begun.

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