[Name: Maxwell Williams]

[Level: 9 (0/240)]

[Physical: 62→64]

[Spiritual: 58→60]

[Harem: 5]

[Harem Points: 548→358]

[Slaves: 0]

[Abilities: Discerning Eyes Lv 3. (0/100)]

Not caring what Jamie might be thinking, he glanced at his updated status and with a thought, leveled up again.

[Congratulations! You've leveled up!]

[Ding! Congratulations for reaching level 10!]

[Ding! You have unlocked the [Mana] section!]

[Ding! You have been rewarded with 10 free Attribute Points.]

'Oh?' Max's eyes flickered upon seeing one message after another flashing on the screen.

Then, he became surprised because this time, contrary to what he had expected, he didn't feel much pain, only the pleasant sensation of becoming stronger.

'It'd be better if it remains the same in future.' He thought despite knowing the chances of it happening were almost zero.

Then, he focused on his status screen.

[Name: Maxwell Williams]

[Level: 10 {HP (0/300), Mana (0/10)}]

[Mana: 0] (New)!

[Physical: 64→66]

[Spiritual: 60→62]

[Harem: 5]

[Harem Points: 358→118]

[Slaves: 0]

[Free Attribute Points: 10]

[Abilities: Discerning Eyes Lv 3. (0/100)]

'So… I have become an awakened for real now?' He thought after seeing the [Mana] section and the additional requirements to level up.

A moment later, he focused on the [Mana] and realized he needed 10 Harem Points to increase Mana by 1.

Wanting to feel how the mana feels, he put 10 Harem Points and Mana went from 0 to 1.

[Harem Points: 118→108]

Immediately…

'Oh, fuck~' Max shuddered and almost moaned aloud because an extremely pleasant, cool sensation had just shot up his spine before spreading throughout his body.

Phew~

Exhaling softly, he closed his eyes to sense this new energy coursing throughout his body.

After trying for a while, he managed to follow it with his consciousness. Then, he tried to direct it to his right hand and… completely failed.

'I'm getting ahead of myself here.' He shook his head and opened his eyes, immediately noticing Jamie looking at him with a weird look in his eyes.

'Perhaps I shouldn't have tried it.' He thought, feeling embarrassed, but it didn't show on his face.

"You ready?" He asked,

Immediately, Jamie snapped back to attention and nodded, "Yes, Master."

"Good. Let's begin then." Max said and Jamie ran over to the table, put the water jug atop it before rushing back and standing five feet away from him.

"This is just a spar, so we won't be using any dangerous moves. However, this doesn't mean you can halfass it—Use your full strength, otherwise it would be meaningless, understand?" Max told him.

"Yes," Jamie nodded, took a deep breath and spread his legs slightly and lowered his body a little.

Max stretched his neck and shoulders before lowering his body slightly and looking into his eyes.

Swoosh!

He didn't need to say 'start' as the look in his eyes was enough. Immediately, Jamie rushed him, clearly aiming to slam into him.

Max instinctively wanted to dodge, but he forced himself not to. Tightening his core, he pressed his feet on the ground hard, firming his grip and ready to receive the blow.

Bang!

As expected, when Jamie was halfway to him, he jumped at him and a moment later, his shoulder slammed into Max's abdomen.

Max reacted instantly and with all the strength he could muster, he grabbed Jamie's torso, aiming to stop him in place.

However…

Thud!

He overestimated his strength and found himself slamming onto the ground, wind knocked out of him.

'Damn, that hurt!' He cursed inwardly.

Swoosh!

Jamie gave him no time to recover as he immediately shifted his position and pushed him on his front before wrapping his legs around his waist.

"Not so fast." Max growled and grabbed Jamie's hands that were coming around his neck to incapacitate him.

Thud!

He forced his hands apart and then turned sharply before jumping on his feet.

However… Even though Jamie was slightly weaker than him, he had a lot more experience. By the time Max stood up, he was already lunging at him, his frame pressing down upon him.

Argh!

Bang!

And thus began the raw, masculine spar that forced Max to burst forth with all his strength and stay vigilant and think of a few moves ahead.

Shua!

Thud!

…

Five minutes into the spar…

Haa~ Haa~

Both of them were covered in sweat and mud, and were out of breath, lying on their backs, staring into the blue sky.

Shua!

Half a minute later, Max jumped to his feet and Jamie immediately followed, excited gleams flashing within their eyes.

Raahh!

Both cried out and rammed their torso against one another.

Thud!

Boom!

…

'Hm?' Inside the residence, Sophie heard the muffled sounds and grunts.

Immediately, she dropped the book and without bothering to wear her slippers, she rushed out, a worried look on her face.

She soon spotted the duo and when she saw Jamie had Max in chokehold, she picked up a stone on the side of pavement in both hands and rushed over.

Jamie heard the sound of her heavy footsteps and looked behind him.

Seeing her rushing toward him with almost a murderous look in her eyes and large stone in her hands, Jamie's pupils constricted.

Hurriedly, he let go of Max, jumped to the side and raised his hands.

"We were just sparring, Young Lady."

Sophie stopped and looked at Max in question.

Max heaved a breath before looking at Sophie. Realizing what must have happened and seeing her reaction to it, he felt sweet in his heart.

Seeing him smiling at her, Sophie glared at him with a displeased look in her eyes. Then, she threw the stone to the side and without saying anything, walked back toward the house. Right then, Emily came out.

"What happened?" She asked before looking at Max and Jamie in the distance.

"Nothing. Let's go in." Sophie said,

"Were they fighting?" Emily asked, seeing both the boys were covered in mud and their clothes were disheveled and torn.

"No. Just playing around." Sophie said while entering the house. Remembering how she rushed out, all worried and then his smile, she felt embarrassed and angry.

'I'm losing my mind.'

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