The text has approximately 730 words. To reach the 1000-word mark, I can add more details, scenes, and descriptions to the story. Here's an expanded version:
As the days went by, the academy's atmosphere grew more intense. Students were laser-focused on their training, their sights set firmly on the upcoming ranking competition. The usual weekend dungeon runs had been canceled, replaced by the high-stakes tournament that would determine the hierarchy of the academy for the next term. Michael felt a pang of disappointment at the lost opportunity to gather cores and hone his skills in the dungeon, but he refused to let it hold him back.
