Mutant awakening: My evolution knows no bounds

The evolution quest Silas had been completing so far was vastly different from what he was facing now. This particular quest was divided into three distinct stages.

The system had instructed him to obtain three unique items from three separate realms in order to complete the quest and evolve.

Silas understood why this quest was different — once he evolved, he would gain the ability to turn mutant souls into his servants. It was like hitting the ultimate jackpot; having powerful mutants fighting for him meant they could handle his enemies on his behalf. In some battles, he wouldn't even need to lift a finger. His servants would take care of everything, making victory practically guaranteed.

However, this reward came with considerable danger. He would have to raid a Grade 5 realm alone. A Grade 5 realm was largely populated with Grade 4 and Grade 5 mutants. Spotting a Grade 3 mutant in such realms was rare, and even if he did encounter one, defeating it would be difficult. Grade 3 mutants tended to travel in tightly organized groups for protection.

He remembered the Cave Bats his group had encountered several weeks ago in a Grade 5 realm. Defeating a single Cave Bat was simple enough, but their sheer numbers turned the situation into a nightmare.

Fighting multiple Grade 3 mutants simultaneously was like battling a high-grade mutant. Both scenarios drained stamina and energy at a terrifying rate.

At this moment, Silas hoped he wouldn't run into troublesome mutants like the relentless Cave Bats or the unpredictable Crazy Chimptants.

"There's still the issue with Vic. He's incredibly unstable right now. Leaving him alone in this academy will only lead to more chaos," Silas muttered, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

He had already witnessed the havoc Vic caused when left unsupervised.

Vic had killed a student and eaten his organs. If Silas hadn't intervened in time, Vic could have caused even more devastation — possibly attacking more students or even academy staff members.

At this point, Vic was a ticking time bomb, and Silas knew it would be reckless to leave him alone.

"I should've killed him when I had the chance," Silas whispered, clenching his fists tightly in frustration.

He had been fully prepared to end Vic's life earlier, but Angelica had intervened. If she had arrived just a few seconds later, Vic would be dead — the Soul Jab Silas prepared would have finished him off.

Sparing Vic had only complicated matters further. Now, Silas needed to find a way to resolve the situation.

"What if I don't accept the quest?" he pondered, glancing at the system interface.

Interestingly, the system didn't display any punishment for refusing the quest. This suggested the quest was optional, giving him the freedom to decide if he was ready to evolve or not.

"I guess I'll wait and see how tomorrow goes. If things spiral out of control, I'll skip the quest. But if everything seems stable, I'll go ahead and start it," Silas decided, dismissing the system screen and lying down on his bed.

He had just 24 hours to make his choice.

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The morning sun rose, its golden rays filtering through the small window and casting a warm glow across Silas's face. The light pierced his eyelids, gently pulling him from his slumber.

Yawning and stretching, Silas climbed out of bed and made his way to the bathroom. After a brisk shower, he dressed swiftly in his uniform, grabbed his belongings, and left his room, heading for the cafeteria.

Moments later, he arrived and saw his group seated in their usual spot. The table was surrounded by boys, but Angelica was noticeably absent.

Vic was among them, sitting silently with his head bowed and his arms crossed.

Silas approached the table. When Sebastian noticed him, he spoke up.

"Good, you're finally here, Silas. I don't know what's up with him, but he's been completely mute since we got here," Sebastian said, his brows furrowed with concern.

At Sebastian's words, Vic slowly lifted his head. His eyes met Silas's, and without a word, he stood up and walked toward him.

Silas's body tensed. He clenched his fists tightly, preparing for a confrontation. But when Vic spoke, his tone caught Silas off guard.

"Hey, man. Can we talk in private?" Vic asked, his voice unusually calm.

Silas studied him for a long moment before nodding. "Sure."

Without another word, they headed for the cafeteria's exit.

"What the hell is going on?" Sebastian muttered, his confusion clear. He turned to David, who was eating his meal with an unreadable expression.

"Do you know what's happening?" Sebastian asked. David shrugged and continued eating, offering no explanation.

Meanwhile, Silas and Vic walked in silence through the academy's hallways, their footsteps echoing softly. The air grew colder as they climbed the stairs to the rooftop. Finally, they stepped out into the open air.

The rooftop was eerily quiet. The wind blew gently, carrying a crisp chill. From this vantage point, the entire academy sprawled below them, with the city skyline visible beyond its walls. Vic walked forward, stopping at the edge of the rooftop. He tucked his hands into his pockets, his eyes scanning the horizon.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

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Several minutes passed in silence before Vic finally spoke.

"I remember, Silas. I remember everything," he said, his voice thick with regret. "I remember the conversation we had in your room. I... I remember attacking that student. I remember killing him and… and eating his organs."

His voice cracked with emotion. He took a deep, shaky breath before continuing.

"I don't know what's wrong with me. It's like I'm trapped inside my own body. I'm aware of what's happening, but I can't control it. Those threats I made to you — that wasn't me. It felt like I was conscious but powerless."

He turned to face Silas, his eyes filled with desperation and fear.

"I can't keep living like this. I'm terrified I'll hurt the people I care about."

Silas listened, his face impassive but his mind racing.

"That's why I brought you here," Vic continued, his voice barely a whisper. "I'm going to end it. I'm going to jump."

He took a step closer to the edge.

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