Chapter 26 – Gift of the Wolf God

A gift… from the Wolf God?

My eyes narrowed, flickering with curiosity."Lily," I muttered, "you said there's something in my inbox?"

[Yes. Please open your inbox, Host.]

I pulled up the system menu. Sure enough, in the top right corner, a notification icon blinked—a glowing envelope marked with a strange symbol. It wasn't just any message. It was from the Wolf God himself.

With a deep breath, I tapped on it.

A window expanded open like a mystical scroll unrolling. It looked almost like an email —strange for a magical world, but somehow fitting. At the top, bold golden text read:

From: Wolf GodSubject: You're Fun. Here's a Gift.

I clicked to read the message, and the words rolled in front of me like a spell being cast.

[Hooaah! You're a good lad, young wolf. I never thought you'd kill the bastard using our species' name like a joke. He dared call you a dog—and you punched him into the afterlife! That was the most entertaining thing I've seen since you arrived in this world.]

[So, as your patron and amused observer, I'm sending you two gifts:

First, I've unlocked a new system function. You can now scan a 500-meter area around you to instantly see people's levels in real-time. Very useful, yes?

Second… a robe. Not just any robe. This one is from my personal vault—crafted from the silk of a rare beast that only lives in divine realms. It can shift with your transformations. No more tearing through clothes or waking up naked in the woods. You'll always look the part, whether man or wolf.

One last thing—I have a little dream for you. This human civilization… I've never been able to touch their gods. But maybe you can. Become powerful. Become divine. And when the time comes…Kill the Human God.]

I blinked. My heart thudded once. Twice.

Then I grinned.

A 500-meter level scan? A magical robe that adjusts when I transform? A divine quest to become a god myself and take down some stuck-up human deity?This wasn't just a power boost—it was a mission. A real one.

And I loved every second of it.

"Lily, how do I receive the gifts?" I asked, still grinning.

[Host, please retrieve the items from your inbox. Select "Claim All."]

I tapped it.

Suddenly, a glowing orb materialized in front of me, hovering mid-air. It shimmered with divine energy, humming softly. Bella and the two goons nearby instinctively turned away, shielding their eyes as the entire restaurant lit up like someone had ignited the sun inside.

The air grew thick with energy. The wooden floor creaked. The windows rattled.

But I… I saw it all clearly.

The orb expanded, then burst into wisps of radiant smoke, wrapping around my body. My old torn clothes disintegrated, turning to dust in the light. In their place, divine fabric spun itself around me—white, red, and gold threads forming a long, royal robe that clung to my body with precision. A cloak unfurled behind me. Boots formed on my feet. My hair fluffed up and arranged itself into a neat style, and even my skin glowed slightly.

I looked like a prince. No, a king.

The moment the light dimmed, the others opened their eyes again.

And the goons dropped to their knees.

"My lord!" the two goons cried out together. "Forgive us for not recognizing your greatness earlier!"

Even Bella's mouth dropped open. Her cheeks flushed pink, and she looked away quickly when she realized I'd caught her staring.

"...What the hell," I muttered, looking down at myself. "This is a little over the top."

I sighed, then turned to the kneeling pair. "Get up. Now."

They scrambled to their feet immediately, heads still bowed low. "Y-yes, sir!"

"Explain something," I said, my voice calm but firm. "Why did you suddenly kneel like that? What's with the dramatic greeting?"

One of them, the older guy with a busted lip, spoke up. "Sir, the divine light… the robes… the transformation—it's something only nobles or divine beings can do. We've heard rumors, but never seen it with our own eyes. We thought… you might be royalty. Or a chosen one."

Royalty, huh? I glanced at the glimmering red and gold fabric. No wonder they thought that. I looked like a freaking anime protagonist who just unlocked his final form.

But more important things demanded my attention.

"Lily," I whispered, "start the scan. I want to know the average level of the people around me."

[Level scan initiated… please wait.]

A white pulse erupted from my body, like sonar. It swept through the building and beyond, pushing through walls, windows, and alleyways.

[Scan complete.]

Suddenly, green-colored numbers hovered above every person's head with thier names and level showing within 500 meters. Bella's read Level 7. The two goons—Nil Level 13 and Fil Level 12. I walked outside to get a better view.

Random pedestrians had levels as low as 2 or 3. Some guards were level 8. A few workers on the street were 5 or 6.

The highest I saw? Level 10. And that was a merchant's bodyguard.

I was stunned.

Level 49.

That's what I was.

No wonder the gang leader's head exploded with one punch. I didn't even try to kill him—just wanted to knock him out. And yet…

This city was weak. Weak in a way I hadn't understood until now. Maybe Earth had made me underestimate just how big the gap could be between power levels.

But this changed everything.

I turned back to the restaurant and walked in.

The two goons were still kneeling. Bella stood nearby, hands clenched at her sides, clearly overwhelmed.

"Stand up, you two" I said. 

They obeyed instantly.

Then I took a deep breath and looked them dead in the eyes. "I have a proposal for you all. Especially you, Bella."

She looked startled.

"I know you were planning to leave this city. Run away. Find some other place to live. But I have a better offer. Work for me. You won't just be safe—you'll be strong. Protected. Respected."

She looked at me, her eyes filled with hesitation, fear, and curiosity. "I… I don't want to be your slave, sir. Or some kind of servant."

"I'm not asking for that," I replied with a small smile. "I want you to be my cook."

Her eyebrows shot up. "...Your cook?"

"Yep. That's all," I said. "In return, I'll give you power. Safety. And a chance to never be pushed around again. Not by gangs. Not by nobles. No one."

She hesitated for a moment… and then slowly nodded. "I accept."

"Good. Give me your hand."

She blushed again, hesitating, but eventually reached out.

I took her hand gently, channeling my energy. A soft growl rumbled in my chest as white and gold fur briefly appeared along my arm and my face, my teeth elongating just enough. Then I bit her hand—not hard, just enough to draw blood. Her body tensed, and she whimpered.

Behind her, the two goons watched in silence.

"Come here," I ordered them.

They stepped forward.

And I bit them too—one after the other.

My voice echoed through the room. "That was a ritual. I've given you power far beyond what you were born with. From this moment on, you're no longer just citizens of this weak city. You're part of my family. My pack. The Wolf Pack."

As the ritual completed, system windows popped up before them.

[Level Up! Level Up! Level Up!]

Their bodies trembled as energy surged through them. Bella gasped, her back arching slightly as her body adapted to the new power flowing inside her. Her fists clenched. Her legs shook. Her eyes widened in awe.

"I… I feel…" she whispered. "Amazing."

I smiled.

This was just the beginning.