The Ultimate Revenge System

Chapter 6: Saving grace

Gavin parked his bike in the shadows of a quiet alley. The sound of the engine faded, leaving him alone with his thoughts.

The adrenaline from his escape earlier still coursed through his veins. He ran a hand through his hair, looking around for a place to settle for the night. The nearest hotel was still pretty far.

Gavin was about to get on his bike when he heard the familiar, mechanical voice in his head.

[Second quest loading...]

[1...2...3...4...5...6...]

[Second quest successfully loaded.]

[Second quest activation complete.]

[Revenge system: Defeat all opponents and save the general as your second quest.]

Gavin frowned, his brows furrowing in confusion.

"What does that even mean?" he muttered under his breath. His eyes scanned the alley, expecting something—or someone—to appear. But the space was as empty as before.

"Is this about going back home?" he asked aloud. "Am I supposed to fight Mr. Smith, Austin, and the guards?"

The system didn’t respond, leaving Gavin with silence and his own uncertainty.

It was then that he noticed movement further down the alley. A man in a suit stood surrounded by a group of men, their faces hidden by hoods and shadows.

One of the thugs held a knife to the man’s throat while another wrenched a briefcase from his hands.

“Hand it over, old man,” one of them growled.

The suited man stammered, his voice trembling. “P-please, just take the money and leave me alone.”

Gavin's fists clenched. His earlier confusion was replaced by a clarity. He left his bike and stepped forward.

“Hey!” he called out, his voice echoing through the alley.

The group turned, their eyes locking on him. The thug holding the knife smirked.

“What do we have here? A wannabe hero?”

“Leave him alone,” Gavin demanded, stepping closer.

The men exchanged glances before bursting into laughter. “And what are you gonna do, kid?” one of them sneered.

Gavin’s heart pounded, but he squared his shoulders. "You don’t want to find out."

The leader of the group took a step forward, cracking his knuckles. “Let’s see what you’ve got.”

Before Gavin could respond, the system's voice rang in his ears.

[Revenge System: Initiating fight mode.]

His vision shifted, the world around him slowing down. He could see their movements before they made them, the system guiding him like an unseen mentor.

The first thug lunged, his fist aiming for Gavin’s face. Gavin sidestepped effortlessly, delivering a sharp elbow to the man’s ribs. The thug groaned, collapsing to the ground.

Another one came at him with a metal pipe. “You’re dead, kid!”

The system's voice instructed, *“Duck now.”

Gavin dropped low, the pipe swinging harmlessly above him. He countered with a swift uppercut, sending the thug sprawling backward.

The fight continued, with Gavin taking on each opponent with his skill. Every punch, kick, and dodge felt like second nature, as though his body had been trained for this moment.

Finally, the last thug fell, clutching his stomach and groaning in pain. The suited man stared at Gavin, his eyes wide with shock.

[Revenge System: Quest completed.]

[Revenge System: Reward acquired—Goju-Ryu Karate style earned.]

Revenge System: Skill earned—Swimming skill acquired.]

Gavin felt a wave of satisfaction as the system announced his victory. He turned to the man, extending a hand to help him up.

“Are you okay?” Gavin asked.

The man nodded, brushing off his suit. “Thanks to you, yes. You saved my life.” He adjusted his tie and extended his hand. “I’m Mr. Tyler. And you are?”

“Gavin,” he replied, shaking the man’s hand.

Mr. Tyler’s eyes gleamed as he spoke. “How can I ever repay you, Gavin?”

Gavin bent down, picking up the man’s briefcase and handing it back. As he did, a business card fell from the man’s pocket. Gavin glanced at it—a sleek card that read: Tyler Realty, Top Realtor in Town.

Gavin hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Actually, I might have a favor to ask.”

“Name it,” Mr. Tyler said without hesitation.

“I need a place to stay. Somewhere decent. I’ll pay, no matter the cost,” Gavin explained. “I got kicked out of my home.”

Mr. Tyler’s expression softened. “Kicked out? A young man like you? That’s outrageous.” He thought for a moment before nodding. “Come with me. I might have just the thing.”

Gavin followed him on his bike as Mr. Tyler drove through the city. They finally stopped in front of a sleek, modern condo building.

The place looked luxurious, far beyond anything Gavin thought he could afford.

Mr. Tyler led him inside and up to a spacious unit with polished floors, high ceilings, and large windows that overlooked the city skyline.

“This unit was scheduled to go on the market tomorrow,” Mr. Tyler explained, handing Gavin the keys. “But for you, I’ll offer it at half the price. Consider it my way of saying thank you for saving my life.”

Gavin’s eyes widened as he took in the space. “Are you serious? This place is incredible.”

Mr. Tyler smiled. “I’m the one who should be thanking you. Without you, I wouldn’t be here right now.”

Gavin shook his hand again. “Thank you. Really.”

After finalizing some basic details, Mr. Tyler left, promising to return the next day to wrap up the paperwork. Gavin closed the door behind him and leaned against it, a smile spreading across his face.

The condo was fully furnished, complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen, a cozy living room, and a plush bed in the bedroom. He explored every corner, marveling at his new home.

As he finally settled into bed, exhaustion washed over him. He was about to close his eyes when his phone buzzed.

Gavin pulled out his device, and he saw it was a message from the school group. The moment he clicked on it. His eyes grew in shock.

“Angela.” He growled. “I’m going to kill that bitch.”