Cold. It felt really cold. Even thought the sun was shining, it was so cold.
My ragged breathing rang out through the area.
"To think... I would die so pathetically." A hollow chuckle escaped my mouth. When I thought of my death, I would think a heroic one, saving a damsel in distress. However, I was left to die by a monster who didn't even see me as decent food. The thought angered me for some strange reason.
I had wanted to become strong, and it seems I won't be able to fulfill that wish.
Staring into the sky, I could only think of one thing.
My friend.
"Gura... I'm sorry." She would probably be sad, yet I don't want that... I want her to be happy.
Memories played through my mind, really making me realize how long I've known her. 14 years. When I was 4, I saw her getting bullied by some kids in our class. Being the idiot I was, I tried to stop them... I got my ass beat, but they seemed to back of after that.
Little did I know, she had everything under control.
Gura... She was strong. Really strong for a child. And that only seemed to become more apparent after she Awakened. I was jealous of her strength, jealous that I couldn't have that.
I'm getting off topic.
She seemed surprised that I willingly helped her, even when I didn't know her. I replied that I just felt like helping.
After that, we hit it off as friends. Middle School, High School, Collage, we were together for it all...
"I truly couldn't have asked for a better friend." I could feel tears swell up in my eyes. Guess dying makes you emotional.
My vision blurred, I could feel the last of my consciousness slipping... Is this how I truly want to die? Of course not!
But what can I do? Against even the weakest of monsters, I'm like a chew toy. However, I truly wanted to see more.
"...I want to live." The words left my mouth as a fire swelled up in me. I don't want to die such a pathetic death, I want to live.
"Live..." Live. Live. Live. Live. Live. Live. Live. Live. LIVE!!
I couldn't stay awake any longer, as my vision begin to turn black. I could feel the last of my life slowly slipping from me.
"...Good...bye."
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...
...Ding!
[Testing Compatibility... 100%]
[Merging with user]
[0%... 42%... 100%]
[System has merged with user!]
[Host is in mild danger! Activating Hidden Talent: Bloodlust]
[Congratulations on the awakening of the Talent System!]
/MTS/MTS/
Alex's body shined with a brilliant blue light. The wounds he had on his body slowly vanished, leaving him looking brand new... If you ignore his tattered clothes.
The aura around him changed. At first, it was like a calm river. Now, it was ferocious, a disturbing amount of bloodlust leaking out his figure.
Any monster within a 30 kilometer radius were instantly crushed into a bloody pulp of matter.
[LEVEL UP]
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Blue holographic screens appeared in front of Alex's face, all saying the same thing.
[LEVEL UP]
Alex's body seemed to go through a small change every time. His arms that bulged with muscles grew more compact. From just a glance, one could feel the power within them.
His face became more sharp, making him look more handsome while his black hair became more silkier.
More changes like this occurred, until, it finally seemed like it was over. One by one, the blue screens all around disappeared, leaving only one in front of the unconscious Alex.
[Bloodlust]
[Level: 10 | EXP: 45.7%]
[By unleashing a wave of spiritual energy, enemies are able to be stunned, weakened and even killed. The amount of bloodlust you release depends on both the amount of entities you've killed and your Spirt stat.]