Curiosity Unleashed.

Devon and Kelvin, those two individuals, appeared to be nosy and meddling in affairs that didn't truly pertain to them. Unfortunately, their insatiable curiosity prevented them from abstaining.

Despite both of them pursuing a common goal, their motivations diverged significantly. Kelvin, finding amusement in entangling himself in these matters, also harbored an interest in Austin. In contrast, Devon's primary objective was to locate a companion, someone capable of comprehending his condition.

He sought someone who could grasp at least some facets of his predicament. If Austin turned out to be as extraordinary as their suspicions suggested, Devon would need to approach him. The quandary lay in Devon's uncertainty regarding Austin's true nature, as the absence of any demonstrated powers had recently indicated.

Nevertheless, at this very moment, Kelvin had shared his thoughts regarding the entire situation. The term "body enhancer" did not initially strike Devon as peculiar. Nevertheless, he remained perplexed by its precise meaning.

In any case, pondering the potential capabilities of this "body enhancer," even though its name hinted at its power, Devon allowed Kelvin the opportunity to elucidate further...

"I understand you might be curious about the nature of this power. To be completely honest, I'm merely gathering ideas from fantasy books on extraordinary abilities. Nevertheless, body enhancers possess the ability to augment their physical strength beyond its original capacity. Naturally, this augmentation is subject to a time constraint, and that's the extent of my knowledge," Kelvin elaborated.

Devon found the explanation rather straightforward and managed to glean some understanding from it. If Austin's power indeed pertained to body enhancement, it could elucidate how he achieved remarkable feats in the realm of football.

"Is it conceivable that he's pondering why I'm matching his strength?" Devon inquired.

"It's quite plausible, to be frank. Given your own encounters with this, it's apparent that he isn't your run-of-the-mill individual. There's a reasonable chance he's investigating the origins of your abilities as well," Kelvin remarked.

This thought weighed heavily on Devon's mind. With each passing day, his physical transformations became more noticeable. It was only a matter of time before whoever was searching for him would track him down.

"Devon," said Kelvin with sincerity, "I strongly recommend that you welcome these changes into your life. They serve a purpose, you know. We may attempt to postpone the inevitable, but in due time, your secret shall come to light. However, rest assured, they won't recognize your true identity as a werewolf."

It was almost as if he possessed the uncanny ability to tune into Devon's innermost musings.

Meanwhile, Devon remained mostly silent. He had already established his course of action. His resolve was unwavering – he would strive to become stronger. Yet, whenever he glimpsed potential future events, he found himself hesitating to take action.

"Always remember," Kelvin advised, "your quest for strength should primarily be for your own protection."

Having uttered those words, Kelvin departed, leaving Devon lost in contemplation. 'Aruhh... I can't believe I'm back in this situation; my decision is firm,' thought Devon as he headed towards his classroom.

Before long, the school day drew to a close, and students began to pour out of the school grounds. 

Devon and Kelvin, as usual, accompanied each other. Both of them followed separate pathways when Devon decided to head home.

The rest of the day went by with Devon staying at home, doing nothing else. It had been quite some time since he last went to work.

As night approached, the thought crossed his mind that he needed to replenish his wallet. He left his house and made his way to a specific building.

This building resembled a small bungalow, situated between two much larger buildings. The house didn't appear to be in great condition, with various paintings adorning its exterior.

Upon arriving at the location, Devon had some expectations of encountering someone. However, he didn't spot anyone until the door of the same building swung open, revealing Malik as he stepped out.

"I see you're prepared to hit the street right away," Malik mentioned.

Approaching him, Devon had a serious expression. "Let's not beat around the bush, what's today's job about?" Devon asked.

"Come on, Devon, you don't expect me to discuss this sensitive matter outside, do you?" Malik replied. The topic's sensitivity relied on Malik's response.

In the end, Devon had to enter the old-looking house. Devon wasn't afraid; in fact, he now partially owned the company.

As the two entered, it was dark as expected, with the only light source being the blue light stick on the table. There were also the twins, Jack and Jake, and Kelly, who sat on the couch with her arms folded.

"Alright, I'm sure you have plenty of questions. Feel free to ask them before we get into mission planning," Malik said.

Devon found it to be quite an unusual circumstance; nonetheless, due to Malik's demeanor, which suggested he had already firmly committed to joining today's mission, Devon chose to disregard it and instead focus his attention on the present issue.

"Could you please provide me with a comprehensive account of the objectives for today's mission?" Devon inquired firmly, with an air of insistence in his voice.

"Oh, here we go again...." murmured one of the twins, lowering his head as though he were deeply ashamed, implying that Devon's question was a source of embarrassment.

"Well, out of all the inquiries you could have made, you settled on this one... The answer remains consistent. We are pursuing the bandits. As for their intended target, I'm completely in the dark," Malik replied.

Devon remained uncertain about whether Malik was being truthful or not. Nevertheless, there was a particular skill he had recently acquired, thanks to Kelvin, who had provided a basic explanation of its application. By utilizing his heightened auditory senses, Devon could discern the fluctuations in one's heartbeat, and any noticeable alteration in that rhythm indicated a falsehood in whatever the person had just articulated.

Edit with simple English while elongating the sentences. When Malik was answering, Devon had paid close attention to the latter's heart beat making sure that nothing was missed. In the end, there was no such suspicious change in a heartbeat at all.

"This afternoon, you said something about this possibly being our last mission. Can you throw more light at that?" Devon asked.

Malik smirked. In the darkness, it would be impossible for one to notice such a smirk but to Devon, it was as clear as day. Anyway, he didn't think much about it, rather he waited for Malik's explanation.

"Well, the business would be starting soon, I mean, we have raised enough funds to proceed with opening a restaurant of our own. We only need today's money to complete a few things," Malik explained.

"Are you satisfied now, why don't we get down to business already," one of the twins voiced in complaint.

Devon didn't care much about the complaints, instead, his mind lingered on what the future had installed for him. 

'This all works out, I can swiftly change the life of me and my sister. Things won't be so much difficult as it is now,' Devon mused.

'But first, we have to make this work,' determination flashed in Devon's eye.

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