diff --git a/menus/level_select_scholar.gd b/menus/level_select_scholar.gd
index 7ae09cb..c79aa4f 100644
--- a/menus/level_select_scholar.gd
+++ b/menus/level_select_scholar.gd
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	Fade.fade_in(Options.transition_speed_secs)
 	Audio.ac_music.stop()
 	# set initial offset
-	LevelData.levels[selected_level].save_id
+	selected_level = Game.current_level
 	var target_level = level_path.get_node(LevelData.levels[selected_level].save_id)
 	if target_level != null:
 		player_position.offset = target_level.offset