Within Draven's mindspace,

Vernon said “Kid, why are you holding back? Just go and punch that brat in the face until he cries for his mommy!”

Draven said “hey it's not that simple he has powers and I don’t! It was unfair from the start.”

Vernon disagreed, he said “Stop making excuses! He isn't as strong as he looks.”

'Not strong?' Draven scoffed. “Are you blind? He is definitely stronger than me!”

“Well not anymore, check your stats” Vernon said and displayed his stats.

Strength: 27

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Overall Power level: 0.6

Power: Invisibility (Awakened)

Skills: Misdirection.

Verdict: Strength and intelligence above average human. Still extremely weak.

Vernon said "Look your invisibility is awakened but you can’t use it yet?”

“Why?”

“It is still at level zero! If you want to use it then you can upgrade it to level 1. But don’t!”

Draven quickly added the remaining 5 points to his stats.

[Stats]

Speed: 13

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Dexterity: 15

He clicked the storage icon. Inside the storage tab, was an old scroll. He read the description.

It was level one fire manipulation skill written by Master Xixi Huang. To teach fire users, how to channel and develop the fire element in their souls. And then manifest the fire element physically. It had a fragment of Master Huang's power, his basic skills and his unique interpretations which was a bonus for Draven.

In a few seconds, Draven read through the skill. Following his piratic look Vernon said "Hey, if want a learning boost or a mastery cheat, you can buy one from the System' store."

Draven took his advice and searched for cheats and learning boosts from the system.

[Store]

Exp: 115

[Basic Cheats]

Novice 40exp

Intermediate 80exp

Expert 160exp

Master 320exp

Grandmaster 640exp

[Basic Boost]

Study boost 20exp

Writing boost 15exp

Enlightenment boost 100exp

Skill boost 40exp

Muscle boost 25exp

Speed boost 40exp

Strength boost 40exp

Draven bought a novice skill mastery and a study boost.

Exp: 55

Draven pondered and purchased a speed boost for emergency, leaving him with 15 exp.

With the novice skill mastery and the study boost, he was able to raise his mastery of the Fire element to the peak of the novice level.

Draven then bought a fire-berry leaf from the store for 15exp.  to temper his body and increase his fire output.

 The leaf materialized in his fist, crushing it; he swallowed it. Once, the fire energy seeped from his tongue to his brain. He was ready to fight.

The bracelet vibrated.

[Mission]

Beat Osborne Greenfield and his gang using all of the arsenals and powers at your disposal.

Rewards:

50exp for defeating 50% of his gang.

100exp for defeating 100% of his gang.

200exp for defeating Osborne Greenfield

260exp for defeating Nolan Ashford.

Fail to defeat Osborne Greenfield -100exp

50exp escape from Nolan Ashford

[Bonus 400exp, condition: none standing]

Draven asked the system "Why is Nolan worth more exp than Osborne?"

Vernon answered "Because he is more difficult to defeat? His a speed user recently promoted to level two. It will be a tough fight for you, but with my help, you can win for sure!"

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Like a pompous young master, Osborne said "Thank you guys for handling my dog for me. Tonight, all you guys will get free V.I.P passes to my club."

The guys cheered. Osborne showing his authority, he raised his hand and the boys quietened. The air grew hostile and sparks flew between Draven and Osborne, they both snared.

Osborne clawed his hands and out came electricity, displaying his power. He scratched the air on the right and a few electrified claw marks appeared on the wall, making a hissing sound.

Osborne had an evil grin plastered on his face. He took a few steps forward as he stared into Draven' eyes full of malicious intent. He crackled and the boys snickered.

A pale youth dressed in black approached Osborne and loudly suggested "Young Master, instead of getting your hands dirty why not let these freeloaders earn their keep?".

Osborne waved his hands in disagreement, said "Nah! How about we some fun?”

Osborne said "Let's play a game! without using your feet, you must hit him from where you are! Whoever hits his head will get 100 points! His chest 50 and his stomach 25 and…"

A crisp sound of fire cracking in the room. He turned to the noise.

Draven' s eyes turned green. The muscles on his arms cracked and his veins glowed red in anger. As his veins bulged; red ropes of fire travelled around his arms and spread; circling his whole body. Raising the temperature of the washroom. Draven said "The fun time is over, it's payback time"

Seeing Draven’s horrid look, the boys unconsciously took a step back. Nolan and Osborne were struck speechless. Surprised by these developments. “Don’t worry guys! He will still be a weakling even if he has awakened his powers” Osborne said, dissipating the worry in their hearts.

Draven manipulated the fire around him and centred the flame into his hands; forming a fireball. He pitched a fast one and hit an unguarded boy and dashed forward. Remembering the combat lessons of his grandpa, he swiftly threw a feint, sidestepped to his right and punched the boy squarely in the gut. Like a bat whacking the baseball for a home run, his head hit against the ceiling.

Unrestrained, Draven dodged a stray leg and with the same move, he reproached him; sending him across the room.

Draven with no hesitation, he showed no mercy and brutally hit them. On a roll, Draven charged, strikes fear into their hearts. His face darkened and twisted into a crazed expression.

Osborne maniacally laughed, said "Draven thanks for the surprise!"

Osborne ran and reached in front of Draven in a flash. With his hands covered in electricity, he punched. A blue fist tore through air, electrifying everything in its path.

Draven flipped to the side; sparks grazed his shoulder. Draven clutched his numb shoulder. ‘Shit! This isn’t good!’ Draven thought and threw fireballs from far.  

Osborne stepped forward and turned his neck avoiding the attack.

Osborne chuckled "I don't know how you got powers but you are still too weak" Osborne waved his arm and created an electric field and fended off Draven's attack and crumbled into pieces.

"Oh my, looks like I have underestimated you. But you are still too weak" Osborne said.

Internally Draven said to Vernon "Activate the speed boost"

Under the effects of the speed boost, Draven left a streak of light. He appeared an inch away from Osborne. Catching him off guard, he hit him in his chest with a flaming fist. Osborne skidded a meter away and gained his footing.

"Haha, this is way more fun than I expected!" Osborne said.

Draven covered himself in flames, said "You have seen nothing yet"

“Surprise me buddy, Hehe!” Osborne stood waiting for his attack.  

The fire on Draven's body intensified and he drew his hands back and released fire from his hands.

Sweat ran down Osborne's neck, he frowned and jumped into the air.

Draven directed the fire up.  Like a jet, Osborne skirted across the air.

Unable to hit him, Draven swirled the fire in his palms; turning into rings of fire. A large ring swirled around Osborne; forming rings of fire.

Draven squeezed his hands, the rings shrunk and locked him in mid-air. Osborne shot bots of lighting in his struggle. The rings tightened around; he screamed, as it charred his waist, he fainted.

Draven gripped his knees, feeling the strain on his body.

Nolan teleported under Osborne breaking his fall with his super speed. Nolan gently put Osborne on the ground and avoided the incoming fireball.

Nolan calmly said "Don't you know it's rude it is to attack without warning? Where is your etiquette?"

Unfazed, Draven said "In the face of true strength, your etiquette is nothing! Take this!" forming a huge fireball above his head.

Nolan pushed his hair back, said "Very Good, Good. Then take this"

Nolan ran in circles, forming a mini tornado. The tornado formed a vacuum sucking fire. And like a candle, his flames flickered, losing its lustre.

At that moment, an idea popped in his head. He picked an unconscious body on the ground and flung them to Nolan's path. Nolan paused to dodge, reducing his speed. The tornado wavered.

In a brief moment, Draven gathered the flames from the inside and breathed fire. Out of his mouth, the flame spread like a wave; swallowing the space between them.

Nolan suffocated under the heat and he fainted, before the stream of fire could consume him, it fizzed out and dispersed.

Draven out of energy, collapsed to his back and panted. The exhaustion brought waves of drowsiness. Draven grinned in victory "Haha, I finally defeated that Rat's ass! OMG! I can't believe it. Haha".

Vernon came out of the bracelet, said "Congratulations for completing your first mission. Do you want to see the rewards?"

Draven replied "Nah, I have to hurry back to class otherwise I'm in deep trouble."

Vernon said "By the way, for completing your first mission you have received a bonus of 100exp."

Draven struggled to his feet and staggered to the mirror; his pupils widened in horror. His clothes were beyond saving; charred black, full of holes. ‘OMG! MY HAIR!!!’ His hand trembled, running through his sooty hair.

Discarding his burnt clothes, his back was charcoaled grey. Draven clicked his tongue. As a fashionable person; it was an insult for him, to wear rags.

With five minutes remaining in his speed boost, he quickly washed the soot off his body and stripped one of the boys to his underwear. Unsatisfied with the clothes, Draven sighed. 'Like they say beggars can't be choosers!’

‘It will just have to do for now' Draven rummaged through their bodies, searching for his compensation. ‘I definitely can’t leave with a loss! He might have some good stuff!’