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    Hugo was still on cloud nine after winning his "Alpha Thong" when suddenly, a notification from the System popped up on his screen.


    [Ding! Congrattions! Host has unlocked one free slot in the Advanced Gift Box Wheel due to spinning the wheel 5 times in a row!]


    His eyes widened, and a huge grin spread across his face. An Advanced Gift Box Wheel? This could be epic!


    This was a sign from the gods that they were watching!


    Hugo had already confirmed with the system before that the advanced gift box wheel had items above Rare grade! Those were definitely going to be even crazier and more awesome!


    His gaze zed over with greed and his mind raced. ’If I’m lucky, I could get something incredible!’


    Normally, his gift box wheel was only a basic one. His level was not high enough to Grant him ess to the advanced one which contained the high level items.


    But with this opportunity...


    His heart pounded wildly at the thought of all the amazing possibilities—he could be on the verge of getting a legendary item without even having the required level!


    But then, after the initial thrill, the excitement turned serious. His face grew stoney and his mind calmed. "Okay, I need all the luck I can muster for this."


    Without wasting another second, Hugo picked up a jacket, grabbed his wallet and dashed out of his dorm room, not even bothering to tell Collins where he was going.


    Five minutester, he burst back in, clutching a bundle of dusty, half melted candles like they were keys to a bank vault.


    These were Holy Luck candles he’d picked up from an antique shop down the road.


    They cost him a precious $10 and looked like they had been through a war, but if they could bring him luck, they were worth every cent.


    Afterall, no amount of money could buy the items in the gift box wheel or cause the evil System to give him another chance at spinning the advanced gift box wheel.


    He needed to get it right this once!


    Hugo quickly set the candles around his room, lighting them one by one. With a serious expression, he sped his hands together in a makeshift prayer.


    He had prayed so much since he got the system than he had done in thest five years!


    "Alright, Buddha, Goddess of Luck, Zeus, Hermes—anyone out there! I need your help! Just a little luck would be great. If you want to throw in a legendary item, I won’tin!..."


    After what felt like the longest, most intense prayer ever, he finally focused on the Advanced Gift Box Wheel.


    The wheel itself was almost asrge as a door, and the number of items on it were in the hundreds. It looked extremely intimidating.


    Hugo didn’t even want to calcte the actual chance of spinning something great on it if there were so many options. He simply left it to fate... and Lady luck.


    With trembling hands, he pressed the Spin button, his heart pounding with anticipation.


    Slowly… slowly… the wheel ticked, each little notch cranking up the suspense. Hugo’s breath was trapped in his throat, his fingers practically digging into his palms. "Come on…e on… Give me something good!"


    Time seemed to stretch as the wheel slowed down, inching closer to a stop.


    It finally slowed… then slowed some more…


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    And then itnded with a triumphant Ding!


    [Ding! Congrattions! You’ve won... Epic Grade Puzzle of Secrets!]


    For a second, Hugo froze, not fully registering it. His face was nk as a sheet of paper and his mind was more so.


    Then, it hit him, and he erupted into a loud, joyous cheer, bouncing around his room like a kid who just won a prize at the carnival.


    "Yes! An Epic item! This is amazing!"


    He couldn’t believe it. He had actually gotten an epic grade item on the first spin of the advanced wheel?!


    How did he get so lucky?!


    ’The candles... it must be the candles!’


    He was so d he had bought the Holy luck candles from that antique store. That decision was literally the best he’s made in months!


    Once he calmed down a bit, he eagerly checked the item’s description:


    [Puzzle of Secrets: This magical puzzle gives you a clue to a person’s greatest secret. To use it, write the target’s name on the back of the puzzle, then rearrange the pieces. The final image reveals a clue to their deepest secret.]


    After reading it’s description, Hugo’s mind raced with excitement. ’A clue to anyone’s biggest secret?’ This was gold! He could learn all sorts of things that would help him ’charm’ any girl he wanted.


    His imagination ran wild, and a mischievous grin spread across his face as he thought of the perfect first target. He knew who he wanted to try it on first.


    "Lisa!" he said to himself, already plotting how he’d use the puzzle.


    He flipped the puzzle over and carefully wrote her name on the back. He didn’t use any pen, just his index finger, but it worked all the same.


    The puzzle shed with magical energy, and he eagerly began rearranging the pieces, each one a step closer to uncovering her secrets.


    Just then, his phone buzzed, breaking his focus. He nced at it and saw a message from Sanchez.


    [Richie Sanchez: Hey Hugo,e over tomorrow toplete the Casanova ritual. Also, I’m throwing a pool party next Friday. You’re invited!]


    Hugo’s eyes lit up at the news. ’The Casanova ritual?’ What would that entail?


    He imagined all sorts of possibilities—new skills, powers, tips on how to impress thedies. And a pool party?


    His mind raced at the thought of how he could use his new Aura of Persuasion to help him score big with the girls.


    He nearly forgot about the puzzle in hisp, grinning to himself. With the excitement of theing week ahead, he couldn’t wait to see what wild adventures awaited him.