Just as I was about to enter the police station, I stopped and stepped back at the last minute. Hold on, wait a minute… there's still one more thing I want to try before proceeding.
Not far away, about a few hundred meters away from this police station, near a busy intersection, a few large road signs stood in a neat row, their bright surfaces gleaming in the morning sun. I approached one, an unusual thrill coursing through me. I reached for the stop sign post, fingers tightening around the cold metal. Muscles tensed as I squeezed with all my strength, feeling the resistance give way beneath my grip. The stop sign pole groaned under the pressure, bending flat with a sharp metallic snap, and then it crashed to the ground with a clang.
CLANG! THUD!
"Holy shit!" Words escaped my lips before I could hold them back. I stared in disbelief at the mangled metal now lying in a heap at my feet. I flexed my fingers, still astonished by the power coursing through me.
Who knew gaining a few extra stat points from completing daily quests could transform me like this? The onlookers nearby were just as shocked as I am, their faces a mixture of confusion and awe. A few people gasped, others whipped out their phones, capturing the moment like it was some bizarre performance.
As the last echoes of the metal's impact faded, I sensed the shift in the air. During these few minutes, whispers spread through the crowd, and a few individuals scrambled for their phones to report me. I could feel the weight of their eyes, a mix of fear and fascination, but I barely noticed. My attention was drawn to the distant sound of sirens, growing louder by the second. Sure enough, within moments, I caught sight of police officers approaching, their faces serious, eyes fixed on me with determination.
I had expected this, of course. I knew they would come to investigate the chaos I’d created. But instead of running, I stood my ground, hands at my sides, calm and collected. Why flee? I had merely broken the stop sign to test my newfound strength, to push the limits of what I thought was impossible. I glanced around at the gathering crowd, their expressions a mix of disbelief and curiosity. Some had taken a step back, others edged closer, captivated by the unfolding scene.
As the five police officers drew nearer, I could see their expressions harden. A couple of them glanced at the fallen pole, then back at me. I could almost hear their unspoken question in their minds: What kind of person would do this?
I couldn’t help but smirk. They have no idea what I’m capable of.
With each step the police officers took, I felt an adrenaline rush, a sense of anticipation. They were here to arrest me, yes, but I was far from worried. In fact, I felt empowered. Now that I knew how strong I really was, I couldn’t shake the thought that raiding the police station wouldn’t be an issue at all.
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As the first officer reached me, I met her gaze directly, an unwavering confidence radiating from me. “I guess you’re here to take me in?” I said, my voice steady.
The beautiful, cute female police officer frowned, confusion mixing with authority. “You know you can’t just destroy public property, right?”
I chuckled softly, the thrill of the moment washing over me. “Of course, I know, and I’m sorry about that. But don’t worry—I’ll happily turn myself in and won’t resist.”
With that, they arrested me and took me to the nearby police station. I’m uncertain how many days they would lock me up or what fine I might face for damaging the stop sign pole, but it doesn’t really matter. I won’t be on Earth much longer anyway, as the alien abduction is set to begin soon.
As soon as we arrived at the police station and stepped inside the building, I effortlessly snapped the handcuffs with my bare hands. Wasting no time, I sprang into action and began raiding the police station right away.
“What the?! W-What are you trying to do—?!!” one of the officers stammered, but I didn’t bother to answer. Instead, I delivered a single punch that sent him flying seven meters into the wall.
“What the hell just happened?! How did he break the handcuffs?!” another officer shouted, stunned.
“Quit standing around and stop him now!” the beautiful, cute female officer commanded.
As the police officers closed in, trying to pin me down, their efforts quickly proved futile; I was simply far too powerful for them to succeed. Channeling just about 25% of my total strength, I unleashed a single punch at each of the eight officers, sending them all flying.
Due to the uproar or commotion I caused in the police station, more backup officers began to arrive, and even the police chief joined the battle. However, no matter how many they sent to subdue me, their efforts were futile, as I easily outmatched them all.
Eventually, as the situation spiraled out of control and the officers began to see me as a threat, they drew their pistols or handguns and opened fire. Fortunately, by this point, I had already collected several firearms from the unconscious officers on the ground, and I realized there was no reason for me to stay here any longer. With that thought in mind, I made my escape immediately.
Thanks to my agility stats, I could run significantly faster than the average person. The police were relentless in their pursuit, refusing to give up as they chased me down the streets, their sirens wailing and voices shouting commands.
After approximately five minutes of intense running, I finally managed to create enough distance between myself and the police. I took a sharp turn into a narrow alley, where I quickly ducked into the shadows. With their footsteps fading behind me, I felt a rush of relief wash over me, knowing that I had successfully outrun them and left them unable to track my whereabouts.
Hahaha! That was kind of fun—almost like playing “Grand Theft Auto” in real life. Phew! When I glanced at my phone, I saw that it was 11:32 AM. That meant I only had five more minutes before the alien abduction would start.
As I waited and hid in one of the alleys, I took a moment to rest, catch my breath, and gather my thoughts. The adrenaline from my recent escape still coursed through my veins, but I knew I needed to focus for the upcoming battle against the aliens.