### **Chapter 4: The System's Revelation**
Jason woke the next morning with a sense of unease that settled deep in his bones. The events of the previous night—the voice in his head, the mysterious warnings about the full moon, and the unnerving sensation of something foreign taking root within him—seemed like an elaborate nightmare. But the gnawing fear and the inexplicable physical changes told him otherwise.
As he lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, a voice returned, more forceful this time. **"Status window opening..."**
Jason sat up quickly, his heart racing as a translucent window appeared before his eyes, floating in midair. It was like something out of a video game, but it felt all too real. He blinked a few times, trying to make sense of what he was seeing. The window displayed a series of information, each line more surreal than the last.
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**[Name: Jason Hale]**
**[Level 1]**
**[Exp 0/100]**
**[State: Human (omega)]**
**[Grade: Pawn]**
**[Health: 100/100]**
**[Energy: 100/100]**
**[Heart rate: 42 BPM]**
**[State: Anxiety]**
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Jason stared at the window, his mind racing. **"State: Human (omega)"**? What did that even mean? And why was his grade listed as **"Pawn"**? The words seemed to carry a weight he didn't fully understand. He felt a surge of anxiety, questioning his very reality and whether he was losing his grip on sanity.
Before he could process the information further, another message appeared, bold and ominous.
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**[New quest received]**
**[Get the perfect body]**
**[You can now do amazing things you never could have done before, but you're limited by your former weaker self. You need to get into top shape to display your full potential! Do you even lift? No? Then start lifting! Diet is crucial to this task. You will soon see improvements beyond your wildest dreams! The most important thing is to stay consistent!]**
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As if on cue, a new set of instructions appeared beneath the quest details, outlining his tasks for the day.
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**[Daily tasks (Tuesday)]**
**[Push day: Start with bench presses, aim for 3 sets of 8-12 reps. Instructions will follow.]**
**[Diet: Eat 2 kilograms of meat per day. Reward: 5 EXP]**
**[Quest reward: 5 EXP for completing the gym workout]**
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Jason's eyes widened as he read the text. The quest was bizarre, yet disturbingly clear in its demands. **"Get the perfect body"**? He had never been much of an athlete, never concerned himself with rigorous exercise or strict diets. Yet here he was, staring at a list of tasks that seemed to suggest otherwise. He felt a deep internal conflict—his fear of the unknown clashing with his growing determination to understand and master his new reality.
The strangeness of it all was overwhelming. Jason had no idea how to start or where to go. Yet, the window continued to display the next prompt, the final one for now.
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**[New quest received]**
**[Your first turning]**
**[14 days until the next full moon]**
**[Survive!]**
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The word **"Survive"** hung in the air like a dark cloud. It was a stark reminder of the transformation that was looming over him. The system was preparing him, pushing him towards something inevitable, and the countdown to the full moon had already begun.
Jason took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. The anxiety that had gripped him since he first heard the voice was now compounded by the surreal nature of the system itself. Yet, as unsettling as it was, the system offered a strange sense of clarity. It laid out what he needed to do, step by step, even if the tasks seemed outlandish.
Determined to face his new reality, Jason gathered himself and headed to the gym, the first task of his quest. As he walked through the gym doors, he felt a mixture of apprehension and resolve. The space was filled with the clatter of weights and the rhythmic thud of footsteps on treadmills. He couldn't help but notice the gym-goers' curious glances. Some of them, seeing his unfamiliarity and strained expression, seemed to whisper among themselves. The gym's atmosphere was a reminder that people were aware of the changes in those who had been affected by the werewolf system, though it was often spoken of in hushed tones.
Jason made his way to the bench press, the first exercise on his list. As he set up the weights, he overheard snippets of conversation about "system users" and "transformation challenges." The realization that others were also navigating their own transformations gave him a momentary sense of camaraderie amidst his isolation.
**"Push day: Start with bench presses, aim for 3 sets of 8-12 reps. Instructions will follow."**
Jason took a deep breath, his heart pounding as he followed the instructions. The system seemed to guide him, almost intuitively, as he moved through the exercises. Each movement felt purposeful, as if his body was already beginning to adapt to the demands placed on it. The weights were heavy, far heavier than he was used to, but there was a strange energy coursing through him that helped him push through the fatigue.
The bench press set was grueling. Jason's muscles burned with every lift, and his breaths came in ragged gasps. But there was something different this time—something that pushed him to continue despite the exhaustion. His body seemed to respond to the challenge, the pain becoming a strange source of motivation rather than discouragement. He felt a growing strength, both physical and mental, as he completed his sets. The improvement was immediate and noticeable, his endurance slightly higher, his resolve firmer.
As he finished his workout, sweat dripping from his brow, another notification appeared.
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**[Task Complete: Push Day]**
**[Experience Gained: 5 EXP]**
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Jason read the notification with a mix of relief and accomplishment. The quest reward was a small victory, but the progress felt significant. He knew he had to eat 2 kilograms of meat to complete his diet task, so he returned home to fulfill the dietary requirement.
After consuming the meat, another notification appeared.
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**[Diet Task Complete]**
**[Experience Gained: 5 EXP]**
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Determined to keep track of his journey, Jason opened his status window once more.
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**[Status Window]**
**[Name: Jason Hale]**
**[Level: 1]**
**[Exp: 10/100]**
**[State: Human (omega)]**
**[Grade: Pawn]**
**[Health: 100/100]**
**[Energy: 100/100]**
**[Heart rate: 72 BPM]**
**[State: Anxious]**
**[Exp to Next Level: 90 EXP]**
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Jason read the status window with a mix of relief and accomplishment. The experience gained from his workout and dietary tasks brought him closer to leveling up, but the road ahead seemed long. He felt a strange sense of pride in his achievement, even as he knew there was much more to come.
With the first tasks done, he headed home, exhausted but resolute. The gym had been a brutal reminder of the physical changes he needed to undergo, but it also marked the beginning of his transformation. As he rested, he noticed subtle changes—his muscles felt firmer, and there was a new, intense focus in his mind. The system's influence was starting to manifest, affecting both his body and his psyche.
He knew that the days ahead would test him in ways he couldn't yet imagine. But he was prepared to face whatever challenges lay ahead, one step at a time. His journey was just beginning, and with each step, he felt the weight of his new reality settling in. The transformation was real, and he was bound by the werewolf system, with all its promises and perils.
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