The Extra’s POV : I can only use Dash

Let's go back to the moment I first noticed that [EX] symbol :

"What the hell is this?!" 

[Kim Arrieta Sugil's Character Debuff ★★★★☆ : 

[Mana Restriction]: 

A debuff that limits or reduces the use of mana. This can manifest as slower regeneration or even a complete inability to use it.] 

'Where did this come from?!' 

'Wait… why didn't the system show me this debuff from the start?!' 

Among the thousands of hunters who awaken, there are rare cases where some receive 'buffs'—special abilities that enhance the hunter who inherits them, like in a video game. 

But there are also 'debuffs'—the exact opposite of buffs. Instead of empowering hunters, they cripple them. 

And among these rare debuffs, the worst of them all is [Mana Restriction]: 

It prevents you from using or generating mana normally. In the worst cases, it can make it completely impossible to use mana at all. 

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Back to the present—after running two laps around the campus… 

"Ah… Damn it… Ahn… Ha…" 

"Nice work, Sugil. You really… held on well…" 

Sae-jin said, covering his mouth like he was trying not to laugh. 

"Wh… What's… so funny…?" 

I asked, completely out of breath. 

"N-Nothing, really… It's just… you should see your face right now. You look 'wrecked!'" 

'Easy for you to say, when you're the protagonist of this damn story!' 

"Koff… Koff!!" 

I leaned forward, resting my hands on my knees, completely drained. On top of that, I felt a sharp, unbearable pain in my lungs. 

"Hey, Sugil, breathe properly," 

Eve said, patting me on the back. 

"Ah… Thanks, Eve…" 

"You remember what the doctor said, right? Don't push yourself too hard." 

'Wait… the doctor?' 

"Y-Yeah… of course…" 

'Hold on—so on top of having [Mana Restriction], Sugil also has a condition that prevents him from doing intense physical activity?!' 

'Then why the hell did she make me run like crazy?!' 

As if reading my mind, she casually answered my unspoken question. 

"Oi, don't even 'think' about blaming me. 'You' were the one who wanted to enter the academy, remember?" 

'Damn… she's got a point.' 

"Alright, now that we're done with the warm-up, let's move on to the real training!" 

Eve took a few steps back, then raised her hand into the air. 

"System." 

"[Door]." 

"Ooh—is that what I think it is?" 

Sae-jin's eyes lit up with excitement. 

"Yep. We're heading to the Simulation Room!" 

Eve turned to face us as a glowing white door began materializing behind her. 

'The Simulation Room…' 

'The first step to getting stronger…' 

Wiping away the last drops of sweat clinging to my skin, I stepped forward.

[Quest: Reach Level 5 during the entrance exam

Rewards: New card abilities of 1 or 2 stars, gain points in STR and END.

Failure to complete the quest within the time limit will result in penalties for the next 10 days. Quest difficulty: RANK F.]