林风 stirred in the dim light of the room, feeling a deep weariness in his bones. He stretched and yawned, the weight of his recent failures heavy on his mind. Just last week, he'd been involved in a fight with a group of delinquents over a trivial matter, ending up on the losing side. His fists were still bruised, and the humiliation was still fresh in his memory. He sighed and reached for his phone, checking the time. It was already past midnight.

As he scrolled through his phone, he suddenly felt a strange sensation, as if something invisible was brushing against his forehead. His eyes widened in shock as he tried to figure out what was happening. The sensation persisted for a few seconds before vanishing into thin air. Confused, he shook his head, ready to dismiss it as a trick of the light. But then, a bright screen, adorned with intricate symbols, suddenly materialized before his eyes.

"Property Strengthening System Activated," the screen flashed with a voice that seemed to originate from nowhere. "Welcome, user. Please select your starting attributes."