"What did he say? Is he okay!?" Julia asked her mother anxiously after seeing tears streaming from Angela's eyes.
Angela wiped her tears and placed the phone on the table. "He's not coming back! He said he won't return home..." She couldn't hold back her tears from falling once again.Julia sighed in relief because nothing bad had happened to Michael.Unlike her mother, she was glad that Michael had made this decision. She had been encouraging him to leave home and become independent because she saw that he was being pressured too much.She stepped forward, hugged her mother, and began patting her back."Once again... another son has left," Angela whispered weakly."All because of that man. He made my life a living hell ! , You're the reason I'm still with him, and I haven't asked for a divorce yet !! ""Why !? Just Why did he become like this!?" she exclaimed.Julia remained silent, simply listening to her devastated mother's words.Meanwhile, Michael put his phone in his pocket. He knew his mother would likely be saddened by this decision, but as he thought about it carefully and remembered the advice of that old man Musa and the advice of kole, he made a decision. He wouldn't return home until he became someone his mother could be proud of, someone who could ignore the harsh criticisms from his father. He put that matter aside for now.Currently, he was standing on the rooftop of one of the buildings. The ministry had halted the construction process due to the discovery that the head laborer was cheating and using low-quality materials, especially since the area had been experiencing frequent earthquakes in recent years.He stared into the void in front of him with eager eyes, or rather, he gazed at the hidden interface that no one else in this world could see.[Name: Michael EdmondRace: HumanVersion: 2.0Level: 0 »»» 50/20Lineage: UnknownPoints: 7 pointsStrength: 4 (+) / Agility: 1 (+) / Defense: 1 (+) / Health: 1 (+) / stamina : 1 (+) / Senses: 3 (+) / mind : 1 (+)• abilities : - Serenity (?) ]He stared at the system interface with excitement and a hint of confusion. "I have seven points... but I'm confused ! , Should I add one point to each attribute, or should I increase one attribute like I did with strength?"Suddenly, memories of one of Professor Ibrahim's lectures, in which he talked about imbalances in traits leads to the emergence of diseases and dysfunction in the body's functions, appeared in Michael's mind.He looked at the seven traits and thought,"I remember Professor Ibrahim once said in one of his lectures that imbalanced traits contribute to the emergence of diseases and dysfunction in the body's functions.""So, the first option is correct, balancing the traits," he concluded.He focused on the traits, excluding the strength trait, and added one point to the six traits. A burning heat emerged from deep within his body, and Michael felt as if the water inside him was evaporating.However, he was not concerned about this. Instead, he was immersed in the feeling of unknown power flowing throughout his body, working to enhance his various traits. He felt the muscles in his body swell and then contract to a smaller size. This process continued for a full ten minutes.He felt a tremendous amount of vitality flowing through his veins. When his body finally finished transforming, it was time for his brain. Michael felt his mind becoming clear, and his thinking became quick and smooth.Fortunately, Max had not arrived yet , otherwise, he would have been undoubtedly shocked to see the imposing mirage that appeared behind Michael's body.A deep blue wolf eyes were filled with awe and hidden killer intent. Finally, after about half an hour, the process came to an end."My speed, strength, senses, and my stamina have all reached a completely different level compared to before, even if it was just a one-point increase. If I were to face that vampire again, I fear he wouldn't be able to withstand me for ten seconds," Michael said. This statement was not arrogance but an absolute truth. He now had four times the strength and double the speed and stamina of an ordinary human."I think my current speed is about 20 meters per second..." he muttered while adjusting his clothes.Just as he was about to test it out, he stopped when he noticed that Max had arrived at the scene. He raised his hand and waved at him. "I just hope he believes this lie," Michael thought as he stared at his close friend...."Hey, you jerk! You scared me to death! I thought the Blue Pill gang did something to you!" Max spoke as soon as he arrived at the scene.Michael shook his hand and asked bewilderedly, "The Blue Pill gang? Why? Why would this gang...?"Michael stopped halfway through his sentence, his eyes narrowed, and he said in suspicion, "Max, don't tell me that vampire is a member of the gang!?"Max nodded his head. "Yes, he's from the gang, and he seems to have a high position. You know that the Blue Pill gang controls the underworld. They also monopolize the drug trade and weapons...""I learned some little information about them when I was working in the bar. Every normal member of the gang has a tattoo of a blue pill on their neck. This represents their identity. They belong to the Blue Pill Gang. But the members in the higher ranks have the same tattoo but on their left arm. Yesterday I noticed that That vampire has that tattoo."Michael's facial expressions changed. "Man! Are you serious!? Did we kill a member of that gang!?...""Why are you so nervous!? There's no way for them to know it was us. Even the body has decomposed...""Man, I'm not worried about me. Yesterday, you saw with your own eyes what I'm capable of. I'm worried about my family. I mean, my mother and sister. If that gang they find out...""Just calm down. I told you there's no evidence to discover us. And what about that power!? I can't believe, man, that you managed to defeat a vampire..."Michael sighed and gestured for Max to sit on the ground."Do you remember that little incident I told you about almost twelve days ago when I went hunting in the forest and found a small wolf wandering near me?"Max nodded. "Yes, I remember. You told me that the wolf playfully scratched your right arm with its claws. You didn't seem interested in going to the doctor, and you said the wound would heal quickly."Michael sighed in his heart. He didn't want to lie to his only friend like this, but the presence of the system was one of his biggest and most important secrets now.He adjusted his facial expressions and said with an excited and fearful tone, "Well, I have something amazing and terrifying to tell you. After we fought a real vampire last night and witnessed his extraordinary strength and speed, I realized something astonishing. I believe that wolf wasn't ordinary ,it was a werewolf, and it turned me into one of them..."Max's eyes widened, and he said in a shocked voice, "What are you saying?! Are you joking with me? How is that even possi..?"He paused midway through his words, calming down as he remembered that he had almost died from a vampire that he believed only existed in myths. So, accepting the idea of the existence of werewolves wasn't too far-fetched. It was just the idea of his friend turning into one of them that worried him, as he recalled the movies and novels he had seen about werewolves. Despite their supernatural strength, they had a deadly and dangerous weakness—the full moon!"Forget about it. I called you to discuss a serious matter!"Max nodded his head, not demanding an explanation. Everyone has their secrets, and he was grateful that Michael shared this with him and didn't hide it."I guess you already know! Yesterday...""I'm sure you know what happened to me last night, right?" Michael said in a hoarse voice as he sat on the edge of a five-story abandoned building. The wind was blowing through his hair and clothes, and the sun was rising on the horizon."My father kicked me out of the house after I came back late at night...""Actually, it was a good thing because it gave me time to think about several things and make some decisions...""I won't go back home, even if that man himself asks me to come back..."Max raised his eyebrows, wanting to convince his friend, but he stopped trying when he saw the expression on Michael's face. He knew Michael well; once he made a decision, it was impossible to change his mind. He sighed, placed his hand on his shoulder, and said earnestly, "Don't worry, my friend. You're always welcome at my house. My mom loves you like her own son. Don't let your father affect your mood..."Michael smiled gratefully and said, "You're the best friend I have. Thank you for everyt
In an abandoned and dilapidated factory on the outskirts of Denton city, the clock struck ten in the evening. The sky appeared as a heavy gray blanket enveloping the horizon, releasing heavy drops of cold rain that made a disturbing sound on the surface of the metal factory. The air was damp and cold, carrying the scent of rust and dust.Smith sat on an old wooden chair, his back leaning against the cold concrete wall. He looked expressionless at the man hanging upside down from an iron hook in the center of the room.Although the face of the suspended man was covered in a layer of dried blood, concealing his features, if Max were here, he wouldn't doubt the identity of this person for a moment. This man was one of the couple relentlessly pursued by Smith in the city streets, under George's orders."Leo, that's your name, isn't it?" Smith spoke with a creepy voice mixed with sarcasm. His voice reverberated in Leo's ears, who trembled with fear. Leo couldn't speak; he just nodded vigor
"Where were you, buddy!?" Max asked as he looked at his friend who had just entered the house.Michael grabbed a glass of water from the breakfast table and said while taking a sip, "I ran a little!"Max raised his eyebrows and said, "You ran? Strange! I didn't know you liked running..."Michael shrugged, "Well, I need to train my body a bit to adapt to the new strength, as you know..."Max smiled and said, handing a cup of coffee to Michael, "I envy you, buddy. I'm thinking of finding a wolf and testing my luck... hahaha.""I'm afraid you'll get rabies instead of what you want," Michael mocked while drinking his coffee. He looked around and asked, "By the way, did Aunt Sophie go to work?"Max nodded, "Yes..."Michael placed the coffee cup on the table and then said, holding a small knife from the kitchen without noticing Max, "Well then, let's go to work as well..."Max nodded and they both went out, closing the door behind them. Suddenly, Max heard the sound of a motorcycle engine b
Special Mission:The system Discovered the existence of a person with ill intentions towards the host.- Eliminate the target..... 1/0Status: IncompleteReward: 10 pointsFailure = Death ]Michael looked at the mission description with a bitter expression. He never expected this to happen. He supported his body with his right hand and sat on the ground, looking at Leo, who raised his gun and aimed it at Michael."You're the insect who saved the boy called Max..." Leo spoke angrily and resentfully, still pointing his gun at Michael."Because of you, my brother died... That man thinks you're involved with the person who killed George, but me... I don't care about any of these things. I will kill you and then torture your friend, just like that man did to my brother."Michael didn't know what he should do. He didn't understand the reason behind Leo's threat of killing and torturing him. He was unaware of what Leo had gone through. He felt anger and sadness at the same time. Max's cond
[ The value of experience has reached the limits of evolution to the next level...][50/110][ Your level has increased to Level 1][ You gained 1 point.]Michael's facial expressions changed throughout the time he was reading the system messages. He showed astonishment, shock, excitement, sadness, and various other emotions. He suppressed the feeling of excitement and focused on the newly acquired ability that caught his attention. The description of the ability appeared before his eyes.[Phantom Speed: Due to the agility attribute reaching the threshold, the host awakened the phantom speed. Current speed: 90 meters/second.]He was shocked by seeing the description."Hmm! The threshold? Does this mean I can awaken different abilities from the rest of the attributes?" This crazy idea appeared in his mind, which could only accommodate a smile."But before that, 90 meters per second seems like a terrifying number, but I'm used to kilometers per hour..."He raised his right hand and beg
Away from the accident site, inside the abandoned building.Crack!!" Agh !! , Ouch..." Michael let out a painful scream from his mouth as he reset his broken left arm back into its natural position. It was extremely painful and also a strange experience for Michael, who was just a normal powerless student not long ago."I hope this works..." he muttered with a painful expression, sweating profusely as his face turned extremely pale, as if he was losing blood. He took a deep breath and summoned the system interface.[Name: Michael EdmondRace : ????Version: 2.0Level: 1 »»» 100/60Lineage: UnknownPoints: 15 pointsPower: 4 (+) / Agility: 7 (+) / Defense: 2 (+) / Health: 2 (+) / Endurance: 2 (+) / Senses: 4 (+) / Intelligence: 2 (+)Abilities:- Clarity (????)- phantom Speed (????)]He focused on the health attribute and added 10 points to it.After Michael added the points to the health attribute, his eyes widened in astonishment. He felt an explosion of unknown energy inside his
[ you have awakened super health ability...]"I did it, I did it, hahaha..." Michael jumped with joy upon seeing the message floating in front of his eyes. He wasn't sure if it would succeed, he was worried that he would lose 10 valuable points. One point alone was considered a treasure to him, as one point could double one of his ordinary human attributes. Fortunately, his senses were once again accurate.He looked at his heightened sense attribute without consciousness and thought, "This uncanny intuition is likely due to the heightened sense attribute..." His intuition was extraordinary, and every time he followed it, his hunch was never wrong.He calmed down his excitement and focused on the newly acquired ability.[ Super Health: By surpassing the first threshold of the health attribute, the host has awakened the power of super health, enabling him to heal 15 times faster than an ordinary human...]"Huh... 15 times!!" His eyes widened with a mixture of shock, excitement, and
"so you're hiding here..." Smith said sharply, his voice echoing in the deserted building. His keen sense of smell had led him to this place, and he was 100% certain that Michael was inside. After all, his sense of smell had never failed him in his 124 years of life!Yes, Smith was indeed 124 years old. He was born in 1901 and had lived through both World Wars and survived them. Even at the age of 124, Smith retained his physical and mental strength because, as a vampire, he was different from ordinary humans. Not only in terms of strength but also in terms of lifespan.In myths, vampires are said to be immortal, unaffected by time. However, that's just a legend. There is no truly immortal being in this world. Every person and even things have a certain lifespan, and when it ends, they vanish.As for Smith, being a vampire of the third-class, he could live for about 650 years if no accidents occurred. As for vampires of the second rank, their lifespan was around 300 years, and there'