The night air was still and cold as you stood on the rooftop of a tenement building in Hell's Kitchen. After your close encounter with Spectre, your instincts pulled you back toward familiar territory — the neighbourhood where shadows spoke in whispers and someone always watched from above.
You weren't alone.
"You've been busy," came a voice behind you.
You turned to see the red figure of Daredevil crouched on the ledge, his cowl half-shrouded in moonlight. The Devil of Hell's Kitchen had found you.
The Tension
"Didn't expect a welcoming party," you said cautiously.
Daredevil didn't move. "You're not just some vigilante with a chip on his shoulder. I've been listening to the way you move — precise, adaptive. Something changed. Something big."
Your heart skipped. He couldn't know. Not about the system. You gave nothing away.
"Just been training harder. These streets don't forgive hesitation."
He tilted his head, listening intently. You wondered if your heartbeat gave you away.
The Ultimatum
"People are starting to talk," Matt said. "Echo Protocol. Missing mercs. A masked ghost takes down traffickers and disappears before police arrive. That you?"
You didn't answer.
Daredevil stepped closer. "If you're taking them down, fine. But don't turn this city into your playground. There's a line."
You nodded slowly. "I'm not playing. I'm surviving."
He studied you for a long moment. "Then survive smart. We're on the same side… for now."
System Update
After Daredevil left, your system pinged:
[New Relationship Unlocked: Matt Murdock/Daredevil—Status: Suspicious Ally (45% Trust)]
[Quest Updated: Earn Daredevil's Full Trust Without Revealing the System]
You exhaled, tension easing slightly. That had gone better than expected — barely.
Progress Report
The night wasn't over. Back at your safehouse, your mind raced with possibilities. Spectre was out there. The Echo Protocol was moving faster. And now, Matt Murdock was watching.
You levelled up again — not through combat, but from surviving the confrontation, emotionally and mentally.
[Level Up Achieved]
[Stat Points Earned: 6]
You distributed the points evenly — Strength, Agility, Endurance, Intelligence, and Perception — and one into Luck, your growing sixth sense whispering that you'd need it.
Silent Preparation
You sat in the dark, watching the city breathe. Your fists clenched.
Adaptation. Stealth. Focus.
You'd survive. You'd win.
And no one would ever see you coming.