After making the payment, Isa discreetly slipped the card she had "borrowed" (stolen) back into the man's pocket and left the bar. As she walked toward her bike, a desperate cry for help caught her attention.
Following the voice, she found herself in a dimly lit alley where a drunk man threatened two terrified girls with a shaking knife. The strong scent of alcohol clung to him, and the unsteady way he held the weapon told Isa this was likely his first time attempting a crime.
Drunkard: "Stop shouting, you dumb bitch! No one's gonna help you. Now shut up and hand over all your damn money, or I'll take more than just—Hehehe—Ugh!"
Before he could finish his creepy laugh, Isa's roundhouse kick slammed into the side of his head. Her enhanced strength, over five times that of a normal person, sent the drunk flying into a nearby wall, knocking him out cold.
With a sigh, Isa grabbed him by the collar and tossed him into a nearby garbage bin. The two girls, still in shock, blinked at her before snapping out of their daze. They hugged each other tightly before turning to her with gratitude.
"Thank you so much!" one of them said. "If you hadn't helped us, I don't know what would've happened."
Isa gave them a small smile. "It's fine. I just did what I felt like doing. Anyway, you two should get going before you run into more trouble."
The second girl, who had remained silent, hesitated before speaking. "But… what about him? Shouldn't we call the police?"
Isa waved a hand dismissively. "Already taken care of. The cops are on their way."
Before entering the alley, she had instructed Sai to send an anonymous tip to the police, ensuring it was untraceable. She was too busy (lazy) to deal with legal procedures.
With that, all three of them left the scene, and Isa headed home. As she stepped inside, a notification from Phiel popped up in her mind.
[Host! After your act of helping these girls in the alleyway, the system has decided to issue a quest.]
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[Quest: Be a Hero/ Heroine]
Objective: Save someone or prevent a crime. This can be done personally or through subordinates. The bigger the crime or danger, the higher the reward.
(Note: This quest is repeatable.)
Reward: 50 SP
[Accept Reward?]
[Yes] / [No]
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Isa frowned as she read the reward. "Wait… I just saved two lives, and all I get is 50 SP? Isn't that a bit stingy?"
[Host, stop. Being. Greedy.] Phiel deadpanned. [The system is designed to aid your growth, not throw rewards at you. Besides, even if you hadn't intervened, the bar employees would have come out to throw trash and interrupted him. At most, the girls would have suffered minor injuries.]
Isa pouted. "Ugh… But!"
[Before you ask, "How did the system know that?" let me remind you that the system was created by one of the most powerful godly beings. Predicting the future is basic for it. How else do you think it generates quests before things happen?]
Isa rubbed her forehead, feeling as though her intelligence—allegedly five times higher than a normal human's—was fake. Was I always this dumb? No! It must be the alcohol! Yes, definitely the alcohol!
Sighing, she reluctantly accepted the reward.
She then turned thoughtful. "Phiel, since the quest is repeatable, does that mean I can just go around the city saving people for SP? Or should I have someone else do it for me?"
[Yes, Host. You can assign subordinates for these tasks, but the rewards will be lower. If you earned 50 SP personally, you'd only get 30 SP if a subordinate did it.]
Isa hummed in thought. "Even if the reward is less, it's still better than running around the city playing hero all day. I also need to start making money… and meet my favorite Avengers."
She grinned to herself. Still, I'll need a hero persona at some point.
Shaking off her thoughts, she stretched. "Alright, Phiel! Time to claim my other rewards. Use the random mythical pet summon!"
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[Summoning random mythical pet…]
…..Rolling…
Congratulations, Host! You have obtained: The White Tiger of the West!
[Name: White Tiger of the West]
Description: A descendant of Byakko, the Guardian of the West. This majestic beast harnesses wind and lightning, capable of roaring hurricanes.
[Would you like to summon?]
[Yes] / [No]
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Isa immediately pressed Yes.
A glowing magic circle appeared in front of her, radiating a golden light so bright that she had to shield her eyes. When the light faded, a magnificent white tiger stood before her.
His fur was as pure and luminous as freshly fallen snow, soft and cloud-like in texture. The black stripes decorating his body looked as if the world's greatest painter had meticulously drawn them. But what stood out the most were his eyes—brilliant gems that shimmered in a mesmerizing blend of green and gold, exuding both majesty and authority.
Yet, instead of being awed, Isa had an entirely different thought.
Hehehe~ Such a fluffy-looking kitty!
Her eyes gleamed as she imagined petting, playing, and snuggling with the enormous feline. But then she hesitated. Wait! What if he finds me rude? What if he thinks I'm a pervert?! She struggled to keep her excitement in check, but the urge was too strong.
Meanwhile, the white tiger had his own internal crisis.
Why do I feel like I just fell into the hands of a pervert? No, no, this lady is my master! I must make a dignified first impression!
Stepping forward, he cleared his throat and spoke in a deep, noble voice. "Greetings, Master. I am—"
Before he could finish, Isa pounced on him.
"FLUFFY!!!"
She buried her face in his soft fur, rubbing her hands and cheeks against him like a child with a new teddy bear. "So soft~ So warm~ So FLUFFY!" she giggled.
Phiel: °_° "Eh…"
White Tiger: °_° "Eh…"
The tiger, now completely dumbfounded, could only stammer, "M-Master, while I am happy that you appreciate my fur… shouldn't we introduce ourselves first?"
Isa, still clinging to him, grinned. "Introductions can wait. Right now, I have a fluffy kitty to cuddle!"
And with that, the mighty descendant of Byakko realized his fate: he was now a glorified cuddle toy for an overly enthusiastic master.
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This version improves grammar, flow, and readability while keeping the humor and personality intact. Let me know if you want any further tweaks!