Unearthly Incident

[NAME: Alex Cain]

[AGE: 21]

[CLASS: N/A]

[LV: 2 EXP: 9/10]

[HP: 10/10]

[STR: 1]

[AGI: 1]

[MP: 5/5 ]

SP: 2

[TALENT: {Lightning Manipulation}]

[AUTHORITY: {Lightning(1%)}]

Having reached Level 2, I received two SP. MP seemed tempting, but it was already my highest stat. Strength and Agility would offer more immediate benefits. With a thought, I allocated one SP to each.

DING! [STR: 2↑] [AGI: 2↑]

A warm sensation coursed through me, my muscles strengthening as if I were soaking in a hot bath.

Meanwhile, the portal flickered, its edges dissolving as space mended itself. Though I intended to explore it later, its closure wasn't a concern. "Huh, I hadn't noticed before – injured civilians and bodies of those struck too close by the comet's impact. Such tragedy."

Exhaustion gnawed at me, urging me towards home.

Scene Change

The crater resembled a bombed-out area, a permanent scar on the earth. An even more extraordinary sight unfolded – space meticulously repairing itself. Scattered across the ground lay the lifeless bodies of green, humanoid creatures. Some were gruesomely decapitated, others bore wounds inflicted by abnormal firepower, and still others had blasted body parts, as if struck by RPGs. Sirens wailed in the distance as white and blue police cars swarmed the scene.

Captain Sarah Miller of the New York City Police Force stood tall amidst the carnage, her leadership radiating even in the face of chaos. Her chestnut hair was pulled back in a tight bun, and her piercing blue eyes scanned the scene with unwavering focus. Years of experience honed her into a beacon of authority and determination.

Stepping out of her patrol car, Sarah took in the devastation. The colossal crater spoke volumes of a powerful explosion. Alien-looking, green-skinned beings littered the ground, sending chills down her spine.

Years of training kicked in as Sarah prioritized order. She barked out commands, directing her officers to secure the perimeter and assist any surviving civilians. Yet, beneath her professional demeanor, a gnawing unease wouldn't relent. Something about this scene felt off-kilter. As she surveyed the landscape again, her gaze settled on the fading remnants of the otherworldly portal.

This wasn't a typical case. Sarah knew, with a deep certainty, that this destruction originated from beyond anything she'd ever encountered. And as captain, it became her duty to unravel the truth, no matter how deep the rabbit hole led.