Online Game: The Summoner

“Ring ring! Ring ring!” I jolted awake from my bed, drenched in sweat. Wiping my forehead, I muttered to myself, “Seriously? This damned alarm clock is way too loud.” I slammed my hand down to silence it, then got out of bed and drew open the curtains. The blinding sunlight poured into my icy room. A glance at the clock—7:35 AM, Beijing time. “Crap, I’m going to be late. I can’t believe I forgot today’s the college entrance exam!” In less than five minutes, I’d brushed my teeth, changed clothes, wolfed down four slices of bread and a bottle of Nutrient Express, then dashed out the door. I raced down the stairs, hopped on my bike, and sped toward school at breakneck speed.

When I finally reached the school gate, I parked my bike and bolted into the classroom, collapsing into my seat, gasping for breath.

A hand landed on my shoulder. “Long Ling, you nearly missed the college entrance exam! Were you at home admiring your pillow or something? Hahaha!”

“Ye Shuang, don’t tease me. If it weren’t for your alarm clock, I really would have been late.”

That’s Ye Shuang, my best friend since forever. We’ve been inseparable since kindergarten—fought together, sneaked out together, done everything except visit a brothel. Our bond is unbreakable.

Ye Shuang is a top student: president of the student council, class monitor, group leader, always at the top of the class, though not much of an athlete.

By comparison, I’m a lowly errand boy in the student council, and the sports rep in class. My only talent is that my stamina is inhuman. The PE teacher onc