Kai's eyes fluttered open, his body aching as if he'd just been thrown down from the heavens. The ground beneath him was rough, cold, and unfamiliar. His breath came in ragged gasps as he tried to piece together what had happened.
Then, as if responding to his very confusion, a brilliant light flickered before him—an ethereal glow hovering midair. Lines of text and shifting numbers materialized, forming a sleek, futuristic interface.
[SYSTEM INITIALIZING...]
A soft chime echoed in his ears. Kai's vision adjusted to the surreal display.
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**[STATUS REPORT - KAI]**
- **Level:** 1
- **HP:** 120/120
- **Mana:** 50/50
- **Strength:** 12
- **Agility:** 15
- **Intelligence:** 14
- **Skills:** [None Acquired]
- **Title:** [Unawakened]
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The words pulsed in his vision, as if expecting him to react. He reached out, fingers hovering inches away from the shimmering window. The moment his fingertips grazed the light, fresh notifications bloomed across the screen.
**[WELCOME TO THE ANCIENTS BEASTS SYSTEM. YOUR AWAKENING HAS BEGUN.]
Kai's heartbeat quickened. Everything that happend was real. He thought it was just a dream but it was actually real. He got up and looked around the jungle. He remembered Cedric and Dumbar face. He frowned as he remembered what they said about him witnessing their art.
"Just wait" he grinned, wickedly "I will eliminate your clan".
Kai's fingers twitched as he stared at the glowing interface. His mind raced, trying to understand what to do next. He needed to survive in the jungle as it was teeming with magic beasts.
Before he could process further, a new notification flared across his vision.
**[QUEST ASSIGNED: SURVIVE THE FIRST NIGHT]**
- **Objective:** Find shelter and sustain yourself until sunrise.
- **Reward:** +500 EXP, [Basic Survival Skill] unlocked.
- **Failure:** ???
Kai swallowed hard. The word "failure" was left ominously vague, and that alone was enough to send a chill down his spine.
A cold breeze cut through him, forcing him to take stock of his surroundings. He was in a dense forest—trees towering over him, their branches intertwined in a tangled maze. The air smelled of damp earth and something else... something "wrong".
Then, the eerie silence broke.
A guttural growl rumbled through the trees.
Kai's instincts screamed at him to run, but his feet refused to move. His heart pounded violently against his ribs as the glowing interface flickered again.
**[WARNING: HOSTILE ENTITY DETECTED]**
Something was coming.
Kai's pulse hammered as the growls grew closer, their deep resonance reverberating through the trees. Whatever was stalking him was big—bigger than anything he'd ever faced before. His legs finally obeyed, and he stumbled backward, scanning his surroundings for an escape route.
The system interface flickered with new information.
**[SCANNING...]**
The words pulsed before morphing into a fresh alert.
**[ENTITY IDENTIFIED: FERAL NIGHTBEAST]**
- **Level:** 3
- **HP:** ???
- **Threat Level:** HIGH
Kai's stomach churned. He was barely Level 1. How was he supposed to fight something stronger than him?
The bushes ahead rustled, and then it emerged—a creature unlike any he'd ever seen. Its eyes gleamed with predatory hunger, its body covered in jagged, ink-black fur. Clawed limbs dug into the soil as it advanced, lips peeling back to reveal rows of serrated teeth.
Kai's breath hitched. Running seemed like the best option, but something told him this thing was faster. His only hope was to either fight or find a way to outsmart it.
A new notification popped up, almost as if the system had anticipated his fear.
**[TUTORIAL ACTIVE: FIRST COMBAT LESSON]**
- **Dodge:** Agility-based evasion may reduce incoming damage.
- **Attack:** Striking vulnerable areas can increase effectiveness.
- **Skill Acquisition:** Engaging in battle may unlock latent abilities.
Kai clenched his fists. The Nightbeast growled, lowering into an attack stance.
He had seconds to decide.
Kai's muscles tensed as the Nightbeast lunged—its jagged claws slicing through the air with terrifying speed. Instinct screamed at him to move, and he did.
**[DODGE SUCCESSFUL!]**
He barely sidestepped in time, the beast's claws grazing his arm instead of tearing through his chest. Pain flared, but he couldn't afford to falter.
The system reacted instantly.
**[New Skill Acquired: Reflex Boost Lv. 1]**
- **Effect:** Slightly increases reaction speed in combat situations.
Kai exhaled sharply. His body felt **sharper**, his movements **more fluid**. The Nightbeast snarled, twisting to face him once more.
He had an opening. He could **strike now**, taking advantage of his momentum, or **keep dodging**, forcing the creature into exhaustion.
But then, something unexpected happened.
The system pulsed with a new message.
**[Hidden Condition Met: First Kill Instinct Unlocked]**
A rush of heat surged through Kai's veins, his body vibrating with newfound energy. His fingers twitched, and then—like he had always known how—he moved.
With sudden, reckless speed, Kai dashed forward, aiming straight for the beast's exposed side.
His fist connected.
**[CRITICAL HIT!]**
A sharp crack resounded as the Nightbeast recoiled, stunned by the force behind his blow.
Kai's breath came in heavy bursts, adrenaline surging through him.
The Nightbeast wasn't down yet. But for the first time—he had the advantage.
Then, like a whisper in his mind, the System activated.
**[Newbie Gift Package Unlocked]**
A golden glow enveloped Kai, warmth spreading through his limbs as ancient knowledge seeped into his very bones. His vision flickered, and suddenly, before him, hovered the system interface displaying his reward.
**1. Ancient Beast Skill: Wrath of Fenrir**
**2. Ancient Beast Weapon: Talonfang Blade**
**3. Free Stat Points: +50 Distributed Freely**
Kai smiled even in danger, before diving back from the beast. He checked the Talonfang Blade and brought it out from the system inventory.
The **Talonfang Blade** is a masterpiece of ancient beast craftsmanship, a weapon pulsing with raw energy and predatory instinct. Forged from the fangs and claws of a legendary elder beast, its design embodies the ferocity and elegance of nature's deadliest hunters.
The blade itself was long, sleek, and slightly curved, resembling a predatory claw poised to strike. Its edge was honed to near-mythical sharpness. The surface of the weapon shimmerd with an eerie crimson glow.
The hilt was wrapped in dark, scaled leather—relics of the elder beast's hide, granting an unbreakable grip. Embedded within the pommel was a small pulsating gemstone.
Kai checked the skills of the blade and was mad with delight at it.
[Talonfang Blade Skills]:
1.*Spirit Cleave** – The blade can cut through physical and spiritual barriers, allows you to strike enemies even if they are shielded by energy or illusions.
2. **Predator's Instinct** – Holding the blade sharpens your battle awareness, feeding him the instincts of ancient hunters. He can anticipate enemy movements, detect weaknesses, and react with deadly precision.
3. **Bloodbound Awakening** – When the blade tastes blood, it briefly increases Kai's strength and speed, making him more formidable in the heat of battle.
4. **Echo Slash** – An afterimage of the blade remains in motion for a split second after each strike, allowing Kai's attacks to hit twice in rapid succession.
5. **Beast Howl** – When swung with full force, the blade releases a resonant howl that can momentarily stun weaker foes and intimidate even stronger opponents.
Kai tightened his grip on the **Talonfang Blade**, its crimson glow pulsing in sync with his rising adrenaline. The nightbeast prowled in the shadows, its growls vibrating through the dense jungle air.
He exhaled slowly, rolling his shoulders, feeling the raw power of the **Wrath of Fenrir** coiling within him. Then, with a smirk, he lowered into a stance, eyes locked onto the beast's glowing red gaze.
"You picked the wrong prey tonight… Now, let's see who's really the hunter."
With that, he launched forward—into battle.