Unexpected visit.

As the sun ascended above the horizon, its golden rays streamed through a wide-open window, gently caressing the face of a dark-haired teenager, causing him to grimace in discomfort.

"What happened?" Devon asked, allowing himself to sit up in bed and recline against the headboard. He surveyed his surroundings and soon recognized the familiar sight of his own room. It appeared to be an ordinary morning, just like any other.

Devon's mind flooded with memories from the previous day, and he furrowed his brow in concentration. A sharp headache momentarily clouded his thoughts, but it soon subsided, leaving him with a clear recollection of the events that had unfolded the day before.

Devon found himself in a state of astonishment due to the sudden appearance of the police. He felt like he had been apprehended, but now he was left wondering why he was back in his room and how he got there. His face displayed a clear manifestation of panic as he pondered these bewildering circumstances.

However, in that very moment, another faint image reemerged in his memory, like a brief flash.

"Did the mysterious shadow wolf save me?" Devon was taken aback by this unexpected revelation.

The events of the previous day had taken an unexpected turn when the police unexpectedly showed up at the location of the street brawl. What added to his growing unease was that their presence wasn't solely to apprehend some teenagers engaged in gambling and fighting. Instead, the specific reason for their visit revolved around Devon himself.

They've found that Devon was probably an extraordinary person, and for some reason, they're eager to capture him.

It was a close call since Devon almost didn't escape the situation due to the numerous attacks directed at him simultaneously.

Fortunately, the shadow wolf arrived just in the nick of time to rescue him from the clutches of the police before they could take any action.

Despite being safely returned home by the wolf, Devon had many thoughts swirling in his mind. Firstly, how did he end up on his bed with a blanket, something the shadow wolf shouldn't be able to do?

Another concern was his mask. He had lost it the previous night, and Devon was worried that the police might have seen his face.

It was peculiar, but for some inexplicable reason, Devon didn't dwell much on the matter as he normally would have.

Before long, the demon wanted to investigate something, and right then and there, a dark figure began to materialize before him, taking on a tangible form and gazing at him.

As he observed the shadow wolf, Devon pondered whether there was a means to show appreciation to the shadow wolf.

Had it not intervened when it did, he might have awakened in some kind of cell or laboratory.

[Considering rewarding the shadow wolf? The only way might be to grow stronger and fulfill more of its dark desires.]

Upon receiving this message from the system, Devon immediately comprehended its meaning, although he found it unsettling. Interpreting the system's directive, it indicated that he needed to become stronger and indulge the shadow wolf's darker desires.

The only sinister inclination that came to Devon's mind was the idea of taking lives, a notion he didn't entirely oppose.

He regretted his inability to fulfill the shadow wolf's desires at the moment.

"Speaking of taking someone's life, I do have someone deserving of such a fate," Devon pondered, thinking of Rocky.

If it weren't for Rocky's betrayal, perhaps none of these events would have transpired. Devon might have continued with his activities uninterrupted. However, due to Rocky, the police nearly apprehended him, and he couldn't fathom the potentially dire consequences.

"That aside, I couldn't retrieve the money from yesterday," Devon pondered.

Due to the prompt police intervention, Devon never received his rightful winnings from the brawl. This was not only frustrating because he wasn't paid what he deserved, but he also lost fifty dollars, which he had paid to participate in the match.

"Why am I dwelling on this? I'd rather spend fifty dollars for my freedom," Devon scolded himself. With that thought, he decided against sending the shadow wolf after Rocky.

"I just hope our paths never cross again; I might not be so forgiving," Devon thought to himself.

However, he soon needed a distraction. Thinking about this, he wanted to embark on his daily quest, but then he remembered something vital.

"The system reward... Did I manage to escape, right? That should count," he thought before opening the system for any messages.

[Quest completed: You successfully evaded capture by the police.]

[Rewards - +2 stat points to all attributes.]

[Extra reward - You didn't escape without a fight. For holding your ground in those tense moments, the system has decided to reward you with 1000 experience points.]

[Level up!]

[Two stat points have been awarded.]

To Devon's surprise, the system had bestowed upon him a generous reward. First, he gained two stat points in all his attributes, primarily as a result of completing the main quest. What truly astonished him, however, was the system's extra reward: 1000 experience points, an instant level-up, and two additional stat points.

"Devon relished the moments when all his efforts were duly acknowledged," he pondered.

The system rewarded him extra points because Devon briefly engaged in combat with an armed police officer, managing to incapacitate a few of them with his bare hands.

Name: Devon Matt

Age: 16

Race: Werewolf

Class: Unknown

Title: Shadow

Level: 4

HP: 100

Exp: 350/1000

Energy: 75

Strength: 12

Dexterity: 12

Endurance: 11

Stat points: 4

Examining his status, Devon found satisfaction in the numbers before him. He could vividly recall when his stats were all evenly set at five points, but now, they had significantly improved, showcasing his rapid growth.

"It's a shame I didn't acquire any new skills this time; I was really hoping for that," Devon mused.

[As you continue to grow stronger at this pace, your daily quest exercises might become less effective. The system has decided to make them more challenging.]

[100 push-ups have been upgraded to 200 push-ups.]

[Complete this quest and earn 50 experience points.]

[3 kilometers has been upgraded to 5 kilometers.]

[Complete this quest to earn 50 experience points.]

'Just when I was thinking of quitting the daily quest, this happened. I wonder if the system listens to my thoughts?' Devon pondered.

It would have made a lot of sense, considering he communicated with the system the same way.

Getting up from his bed, Devon commanded the shadow wolf to conceal itself within his shadows and began his push-ups.

This time, although the system had increased the number of push-ups Devon had to do, it didn't feel as challenging to him initially. At least, that's what he thought as he counted into the hundreds. However, as he continued beyond that, he began to feel the strain on his body once more.

Summoning every ounce of his strength, Devon managed to complete the task and lay silently on the floor, utterly exhausted.

[200 push-ups completed]

[50 XP have been granted]

Ignoring the system message, Devon tried his best to catch his breath. However, his ear caught a sound from outside - the voice of his sister talking to someone.

Devon quickly rose from his bed and headed towards the living room, where he found his sister already dressed in a standard olive-colored mini skirt and a school uniform top, accompanied by another person.

"Kelvin?" Devon called out.

"Oh, there he is! Looks like someone's already awake," Lilly turned to face Devon, her cheeks flushed and her heart racing.

Devon couldn't help but notice the redness on her face and wondered, 'It can't be...'

But Kelvin interrupted his thoughts. "Hey, buddy! How's it going today?" he asked, trying to act nonchalant.

"Hold on a second. What are you talking about, and why is your heart racing?" Devon asked, his brow furrowing.

"Come on, are you going to treat your sister like she's off-limits or something?" Kelvin playfully jabbed Devon's shoulder. "You didn't even ask me why I'm here so early. Stop being so overprotective."

Rolling his eyes, Devon inquired, "Why did you come here so early?"

At that moment, Kelvin's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression. "We need to talk. Something's not right," Kelvin said.

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