CHAPTER 3
First Battle – The Forest Hunt
Kael's heart pounded. The glowing eyes in the darkness moved closer, circling him like predators. He clenched his fists, feeling the Abyss energy coursing through his veins.
|Skill: Abyss Strike (Level 1) – Ready
A massive wolf, larger than the first, lunged at him. Kael dodged instinctively, then struck with his newfound power. A dark slash of energy ripped through the air, cutting the creature in half.
|Experience +50
Level Up: 2
More eyes appeared. Kael realized he couldn't fight them all at once. Survival meant strategy, not just strength.
He darted through the trees, feeling the Abyss system giving him guidance—highlighting weak points, calculating distances, and suggesting the optimal attacks.
By the time night fell, Kael had defeated dozens of wolves, each strike making him stronger, but every hit seared his soul. The runes burned brighter, painful reminders of the system's cost.
|Warning: Abyss consumption detected – Humanity decreasing
Kael collapsed on the forest floor, panting. Yet in his chest, a fire ignited. This world would not break him. He would master it, no matter the cost.
|Next Goal: Explore Forest & Locate Civilization