[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-versatile-system":3,"chapter-versatile-system-versatile-system-chapter-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Versatile System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1680738,2146,"Chapter 18: The ambush","versatile-system-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor waited a while, scanning his surroundings before finally deciding to leave the toilet. At least, it shouldn’t be that noticeable anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In total, he had spent about twenty minutes in there. He quickly stepped out, looking left and right to make sure no one was coming—when his eyes suddenly met Chloe’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe was heading for the toilet when she spotted Trevor stepping out of the female restroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed as she noticed how he had instinctively looked left and right before stepping out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emm... yeah, Chloe, how have you been?\" Trevor said, trying to keep his composure as he stretched out his hand for a handshake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe took his hand silently, her eyes still searching his face intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long, awkward pause, Trevor finally spoke. \"Well, I’m heading back to class. Maybe we’ll see later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said that quickly and began to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe’s face still carried suspicion. Were her eyes deceiving her, or had she really just seen what she thought she saw?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively glanced toward the female toilet, then back at Trevor’s retreating figure. Her eyes were still filled with doubt before she finally went in herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Trevor arrived back in class, he was shocked at how much time had passed—it was already the last period of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to his seat, calm and composed, showing no signs of agitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes ticked by as the class slowly came to an end. Before long, the teacher concluded and left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>School was finally over. Trevor packed his things, waiting for Caroline. For the past few days, they had been walking home together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe quickly threw a glance at Trevor. She had noticed that he now walked Caroline home almost every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, she felt a twinge of jealousy—not because she still loved him, though she did—but because she feared she’d never get to taste his huge cock again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe sighed. She definitely needed to come up with something, and fast, she thought as she began walking back to her car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor and Caroline soon headed outside. Although it was a little awkward at first, they quickly began chatting and laughing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caroline had started becoming more relaxed around Trevor these days. She now spoke more freely with him and even laughed at his jokes more easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, she felt shy around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor stopped by her house and waved goodbye before heading home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement rushed through him—he couldn’t wait to view his stat points again. He was sure they had increased by a great margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to continue home, he remembered he still had limited time to meet Miss Silvia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor looked around—it was already getting late. Thinking back to a few days ago, he could tell how dangerous it could be at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he decided to take the risk and head back to see if she was still around, maybe packing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor rushed back toward the school. When he arrived, he made his way to the staff room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded as he silently prayed she hadn’t gone home yet. After all, most people tried to leave early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he entered Miss Silvia’s office, he was met with an empty room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trevor sighed deeply. No one wanted to be out this late, and he understood why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really was late. Trevor walked briskly out of the office—he might not be strong enough to survive an encounter with a dungeon creature tonight, especially if it was an S-rank one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guys, no need to be scared. We got this. It’s not like he’s even that strong. I told you—he hasn’t awakened his essence yet,\" Levi said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that day Trevor nearly beat him up, Levi had no peace. Trevor had made him look weak—and the one thing Levi hated most was appearing weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure he hasn’t passed yet? I told you we came late,\" one boy from Levi’s gang spoke up, clearly nervous as the night grew darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had taken Levi immense effort to convince these guys to help him. He believed he could handle it himself, but coming with a gang would cover any surprises. And besides—it was already night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a dungeon creature stronger than he could handle appeared, what would he do alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to beat Trevor until he was unrecognizable, so even if Trevor had shown up on time, it would’ve still taken a while to get the job done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just be calm. I still have this gut feeling he hasn’t passed yet,\" Levi said, staring down the blank road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—your instincts again? what happened to tomorrow or the day after! Man, I’m out. I can’t sit here waiting on your instincts while a dungeon creature eats me alive!\" Claude, Levi’s best friend, snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you just quit whining and wait one more minute?\" Levi said, irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Levi’s words sent fury rushing through Claude’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whining? Oh, I’m whining now, right?\" Claude shouted, pushing Levi backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you are. That’s exactly what you’re doing—whining,\" Levi said, his tone cold and challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before things could escalate further, they heard a sound—and immediately ducked into hiding at the side of the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear crept through their bodies. It could be a creature. No one walked around at this hour unless they were in a heavily secured car or safe at home, away from the nightmare outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Levi gritted his teeth, regret washing over him. Maybe they should have left earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he kept looking, clinging his gaze to the dark road ahead, he got an unexpected shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a human figure—and from the look of things, it seemed very similar to Trevor’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he shone his phone light toward the figure. It appeared to be moving fast, probably scared of the night like any normal human would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Levi’s torchlight revealed the person’s face and he confirmed it was Trevor, he quickly ordered the guys to get their swords and other weapons ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time, you’ll never mess with me,\" Levi whispered coldly as he watched Trevor slowly approach them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1028,"2026-06-06T13:26:52.159Z",1,"novelbin.me","740427ebaca9cb227b9e6a58d77f380157e779fc1ffdb68a3a77ab1237d7ef48","versatile-system-chapter-19","versatile-system-chapter-17",105,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fversatile-system-cover.jpg"]