"Tomorrow afternoon, my parents will be back. I just have to stay alone tonight. So, you don't need to worry too much about me," Anna said, hinting at something.
Tony immediately understood Anna's implication.
While he had promised to stay with her yesterday, unforeseen events had forced him to leave.
The thought of spending tonight with Anna made Tony feel a bit excited.
"Anna, if you decide on a dog breed, just let Tony know, and he can help you," Young suggested.
Tony added, "Exactly, Anna. If you have a preference for a specific dog breed, let me know, and I can help you choose and train them."
Hearing this, Anna said, "I don't have a particular preference for any breed; I just want them to be large and robust."
"If that's all you're looking for, I don't think it will be too difficult. I'll quickly find a dog that suits your preferences. You'll have one you like in no time," Tony assured.
Young spent over an hour talking with Anna before heading home.
This afternoon, she and her mother had planned to go shopping for a few things.
Just as Tony left Young's house, Anna called him.
When Tony was at Young's house, Anna didn't ask for Tony's number directly.
Seizing an opportunity when Young went to freshen up, Anna approached Tony and swiftly copied his number from his phone.
Seeing Anna's call, Tony immediately answered.
Anna asked, "Tony, are you on your way back?"
Tony replied, "Yeah, I just left Young's house a while ago."
"Are you coming back to my place?" Anna inquired.
Tony didn't think it was appropriate to go to Anna's house at the moment, although he really wanted to. He said, "I don't think it's suitable to come to your place right now. How about I come over in the evening? There will be fewer people around then."
Anna, somewhat disappointed, but understanding Tony's situation, said, "Okay, just make sure to come early. If you can make it for dinner, that would be best."
"Don't worry! I'll be there to have dinner with you," Tony comforted Anna.
Anna happily said, "You promised."
"Sure, I'll also bring you a gift," Tony added.
"I don't need any gifts; I just need you," Anna said.
"Don't worry, you'll like the gift I bring. See you later," Tony said before ending the call.
On the other end of the line, Anna was still in a joyful mood.
She rushed to the cupboard to check the available food, thinking about what to prepare for Tony.
Instead of going home, Tony drove to the animal rescue center to find a suitable dog for Anna.
While driving, Tony pondered on finding a creature to domesticate that would grant him new abilities.
The kind of abilities Tony was seeking required long-range attack capabilities.
After some contemplation, Tony recalled the electric eels in the dense Amazon rainforest.
Electric eels, or electric catfish, are renowned for their ability to paralyze prey by emitting electric shocks ranging from 660 to 900 volts.
Electric eels and the ferocious piranhas coexist in the same area, leading to intense encounters between them. Mature electric eels can reach a length of 2.5 meters and weigh up to 20 kilograms, while piranhas are generally 14 to 28 centimeters long.
Although piranhas fall short in size compared to electric eels, they are pack-hunting predators.
However, victory often leans towards the electric eels due to their formidable electrical capability.
The unique weapon that electric eels possess is the ability to confidently confront the most ferocious freshwater fish, the piranhas, mainly through their electric discharge.
Electric eels can release an electric current, paralyzing their prey from a distance of about 6 meters.
They can discharge electricity 10 to 30 times with a voltage of up to 900 volts.
Especially in water environments, even though piranhas may outnumber electric eels, they may not be able to attack or resist them effectively, quickly succumbing to the paralyzing electric shocks.
A single electric discharge from an electric eel can paralyze more than 30 piranhas within a meter's distance. In urgent situations, electric eels can discharge electricity more than 10 times.
Thinking about his potential to emit electric shocks, Tony felt a bit excited.
Owning an electric eel wasn't too difficult.
Tony could purchase them at pet and aquarium stores.
Many people with a penchant for exotic creatures admired electric eels as unique pets, not only in the United States.
However, raising them was perilous, as the owner could be fatally shocked by their electric charge if not careful.
Even crocodiles couldn't withstand the jolts from electric eels, let alone humans.
As Tony drove into the animal rescue center, he witnessed a chaotic scene.
Center staff were struggling to capture a large dog with brown and yellow fur. Many male employees, armed with sticks and nooses, attempted to restrain the dog but without success.
While sitting in his car at a distance, Tony could see bloodstains on the clothing of some staff members.
It was evident that the dog had attacked and injured several people.
Tony didn't perceive this dog as malicious. He saw it as a dog seeking freedom for itself.