Chapter 1037  Unlocking Your Power


    An odd feeling stirred in Gary’s body as he watched Daphne walk toward him. She had her hand raised and was wiggling her fingers. There was even an odd smile on her face, which made Gary feel like those fingers might end up somewhere else.


    In the end, his natural reaction was to take steps back as she came forward.


    “What are you doing?” Daphne asked. “If you move back, then I can’t help you sort this out.”


    “That’s the problem,” Gary replied. “I don’t even know what you’re going to do. What do you mean by shortcut?”


    When Gary thought about it more, what if this was some type of strange plan from Daphne all along? What if this was a way to get the Howlers to lower their guard? Then, with her powers, she could take over Gary and cause him to go on a rampage in his own city, fighting those he cared about.


    It wasn’t out of the realm of possibility.


    “I know what you’re worried about, and I wanted to keep some of my powers a secret, but I guess there needs to be some trust between us,” Daphne claimed. “The stronger a person’s will is, the harder it is for me to control them.”


    “It’s easy to control direct animals or beasts that lack intelligence. I can control Altered when they’re transformed because it seems to lower the person’s will or intelligence.”


    “Most people who are Altered aren’t the brightest in the first place. But usually, the stronger an individual, the stronger their will is.”


    “I can control strong beasts that only have the thought to kill, but I doubt I could control Harvor. For you, it’s the same, Gary. You’re most likely too strong for me to control.”


    “So, for this to work, you have to let me take control of a part of you. See what I can bring out. If you want, you can fight against it, and I’m sure you’ll be able to break free,” Daphne explained.


    The explanation did settle Gary slightly, but it meant he would have to believe Daphne’s words, that everything she was saying was the truth.


    ‘I guess, if Kai believed her enough to allow her to be alone with me, then I should trust her as well. He’s a much better judge of character than I am.’


    Gary felt strange. His mind was somewhat foggy, and he couldn’t think straight, but when he saw the system screens, he realized what Daphne said had to be somewhat true.


    ‘I guess this is my only chance to reject it... but I have no choice!’


    [You have declined to block the interference.]


    [Your system has been adjusted.]


    [New transformation has been unlocked.]


    At that moment, Daphne no longer felt any resistance. Her powers had flowed into Gary, and she quickly pulled her arm away. She felt faint and nearly fell over backward, but her eyes were locked on Gary in front of her. She couldn’t take her eyes off him.


    “What... is this?” Daphne said, this time it was her who was taking a step back, and she knew if she didn’t get out of the way, she might be caught up in it all.


    Half an hour had passed, and in that time, Daphne had lost control of Gary. At the same time her powers had ended, Gary’s transformation had also come to an end.


    He lay there, no longer wearing any of his clothes, his bare body lying among the dirt on the ground.


    “It worked,” Daphne said. “The shortcut worked... with this, I think you might have a chance to beat him.”


    Gary lifted his head, still crouched on the ground. Noticing that his clothes were gone, he looked at the forest. In a one-kilometer area, there was nothing but destruction.


    The trees had disappeared, and the ground looked leveled.


    “Maybe... this will be enough,” Gary said.


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