RISE OF A LONE WOLF

CHAPTER 4 - THE BET

The morning sun cast its bright rays through Theo's window, rousing him from sleep. As Monday dawned, Theo rose from his bed, ready to begin another day.

After a refreshing shower and dressing in his usual attire, he added a few extra layers – a cap, a nose mask, and a hoodie – to disguise himself from Billy and his gang. After obtaining the system and becoming a Warewolf he didn't need his glasses anymore, his vision now surpassing that of an average human. As soon as he was ready, he left home for school, determined to navigate the day without drawing attention.

Upon arriving at school, Theo made his way to the library to confide in Miss Jessica, the librarian, about the incident with Billy and his partners last Friday and pleaded with her not to tell anyone and also help him to change his sit for the test to prevent them from recognised him which she agreed to without any hesitation.

Theo stayed in the library and did not attend any of his classes till it was 12 noon which was the time for his physics test is to commence. With the help of miss Jessica he was able to sit for his test without anyone finding out that he came for it, the test lasted for 2hrs and 30mims. Once he finished he placed his script and left the test hall and went to Miss Jessica and thanked her for her help and told her he won't be coming to school for while. He said he would want to lay low to make Billy believe that something happened to him. With that, he departed from school grounds and returned home.

Back at his residence, Theo changed into a casual attire and completed his daily quest of drinking water. Completing this earned him 5 Exp, leaving his total Exp being 5/50. Pondering his next move, he decided to go to the gym but before that he would visit Grandma Elizabeth and offer his assistance.

Arriving at Grandma Elizabeth house, he knocked and was let in. He greeted her and sat down on a chair in her living room. Theo, what brings you to my house by this time? Aren't you supposed to be in school? AskedGrandma Elizabeth. Yes, Theo replied. Why are you here then and not in school? Theo then told her that he plans to lay low for a while to make Billy believe he had killed me. Alright then, but you haven't told me why you here though, Grandma Elizabeth asked. I came to help you with anything you need help with, Theo answered. Actually I was just about to go out to buy groceries, since you are here I will appreciate it if you could help me with it. Without any hesitation he stood up, took a shopping bag and he went to the mall to get the groceries. She gave him a list containing all she wanted him to buy and her card for transaction, which he was reluctant to collect, but he eventually did.

The mall Theo went to is one of the only two mall's in thier town. Thier town namely, Hallsville, is a small town very far from the main city. The town is located on the hill side surrounded with tress and other vegetations.

Due to appears of beasts and the war with the Vikons, the world powers decided to build high walls to separate every town and city from each other and military personnel's are stationed on every wall to protect the people living there against any beasts.

Even though the world has vastly advanced in technology and space travel is a norm, Theo's town hardly has any advance technology, only basic technologies to sustain daily activities and the life of the people living there.

On getting to Ace mall, which deals with selling of food items mostly and other basic items. Theo bought all the items on the list but unfortunately the amount in her account was not sufficient. So he decided to use his own card to pay for the remaining unpaid items.

Theo returned back to grandma Elizabeth house after buying everything and put all the groceries in their respective places, he stayed to help her to do other things. After which, he headed back home to get ready to go the gym.

*Two weeks passed since Theo has been to school and decided to stay low and his current status is has follows.*

Status Window

Name: Theo Taylor. Exp: 15/100. Level: 4. Race: Warewolf

Rank: wolf cub. Class: Nil. Abilities: Nil. Skill points: Nil

Hp: 25/25. Stamina: 8. Strength: 8. Agility/Speed: 8

Defense: 8

Meanwhile in Bedrock Highschool, Billy, James and Paul were having a conversation. Guys, Theo hasn't shown up to school at for any of his classes, which is unlike him, which means we were successful in killing him, Paul said. Obviously there is no way he would have survived from the beating we gave him, James replied. While they were both talking Billy had a big smile on his face and said to himself; "Theo, you see, now no one remembers you again and no one will, they will only remember me. I, the strongest student in the entire Hallsville.

It was another peacefull monday morning in Hallsville, Theo was getting ready to headout to Grandma Elizabeth's house to help her like he has been doing for the past two weeks.

Theo's job today was to help her arrange one of the rooms in her house. Theo was arranging the books on the bookshelf in one of the rooms when he accidentally fell a book on the ground. He picked up the book, wipe the dust off it and saw the title of book "Mastery of Thunder."

While he was holding the book a notification rang in his head "unknown tier of Thunder Skill book found. Will you like to learn this ability?" While he was still pondering about what the notification said, Grandma Elizabeth walked in and saw the book in his hands and immediately collected it from Theo without saying a word and just left.

Theo was confused but decided to continue to clean the arranging and cleaning the room. Once he was done he went to tell Grandma Elizabeth that he was done, she just nodded in response. He wanted to try to ask what was wrong but decided not to. So he left and went home.

On his way home, he thought about what just happened and concluded that he will ask her tomorrow. He got home, changed and went to the gym after which he was done for the day and returned home and slept.

Theo returned back to Grandma Elizabeth house the next day, he knocked for a while but no response. He decided to try opening the door but it was locked. He was worried and decided to ask her neighbors if they saw her but they all said, "No".

He decided to leave and come back again the next day, but the same thing happened. This went on for days and some weeks. He would go to her house but she wouldn't be at home any time he comes.

A cold Tuesday morning, Theo woke up and decided to drink his two bottles of water for his daily quest, as soon as he was done drinking it, a ding sound was heard. "Daily quest complete. Drink 1 liter of water. 5 Exp gained". Immediately another ding was heard "Congratulations you are now Level 5. Evolution process will begin now".

Immediately, Theo experienced a surge of power, signifying his transformation into a young wolf. Excited yet bewildered, he sought clarification from Zero, his AI assistant, who elucidated the evolution process and its implications.

"Congratulations on evolving. You are a now a young wolf". Theo replied in confusion; "Evolved?". Yes master. After reaching certain levels you will evolve. This is your first evolution, there's so much more to come. Zero continued to explain and told him all the evolution stages, Young wolf, Adult wolf, Warewolf, Noble Warewolf and Warewolf Lord he told him about the different evolutions and there power differences.

After zero finished explaining, Theo checked all other notifications he received after evolving. "All status increased by 2. HP increased by 10. Basic Warewolf Skills unlocked. Basic Werewolf Martial arts unlocked. Skill points system unlocked. Status points unlocked.

Zero explained every new thing that was unlocked. Basic Warewolf Skill: This are your transformation that shows whenever you want to use your powers. Basic Warewolf Martial arts: This is your basic Warewolf fighting skills which can level up to 5 and they are three skills in total; Claw strike, Rapid strike and Claw pluse. Skill points are used to upgrade your Martial Skill. Status points are points used to increase your basic status.

Status Window

Name: Theo Taylor. Exp: 0/125. Level: 1. Race: Warewolf

Rank: Young wolf. Class: Nil. Abilities: Nil. Skill points: Nil

Hp: 35/35. Stamina: 10. Strength: 10. Agility/Speed: 10

Defense: 10

Eager to test his newfound abilities, Theo embarked on a jog around town. His heightened senses, increased strength, increased height, longer hair and stronger body frame were immediately noticeable as he traversed the familiar streets.

While he was jogging, he was able to feel the changes in his body. He was so engrossed in the new changes that he didn't notice he had already gotten near his school premises.

Meanwhile, Billy, James, and Paul, unaware of Theo's transformation, encountered him near the school premises. Theo decided to jog up to them and stood there for them to see him clearly.

Theo is that you? Billy asked. In the flesh! Theo replied bodly. Yes it is me. You thought you killed me? Sorry to burst your bubble but I'm very much alive. Honestly, I would like to thank you, because of you, I'm not the same Theo that you once knew.

Theo decided to walk away but Billy held his hands, preventing Theo from leaving. Billy said, "You think you are so strong now, but you are nothing. You were useless and helpless then and you will forever be useless and helpless.

While all this was taking place, students that were outside the school premises saw all that was going on and were left with their mouths wide open, staring at them.

Theo started laughing and looked at Billy right in eyes as if he was staring down in his soul and said, "Why don't we make a bet? 6 months from now, a day before our graduation. You and I, fight at the school traning ground and the loser will do anything the winner tells him to. Billy was stunned and was quiet. Don't tell me you are too scared to place a simple bet with me. You possess abilities right.

Billy was furious and clenched his fist and replied, "Yes I ahve abilities and no, I am not afraid of you. Theo smiled and swung his hands, releasing Billy's grip on his hands and walked away. Billy took some steps back after Theo removed his hands from him, feeling the strength in Theo's hands.

Billy looked at Theo's back as Theo walked away and felt a shiver in his spine. Billy thought to himself, saying, "Why do I feel afraid just looking at his back? Billy shook his head and walked away leaving James and Paul speechless and confused as they walked behind Billy still not saying a single word.