Reynold Scotus returned to his small, dimly lit apartment, consumed by a whirlwind of emotions. The encounter with the corrupt hero, Fire Knight, had left him feeling more pathetic than ever. As he berated himself all the way home, the weight of his helplessness bore down on him.
Upon reaching his apartment, Reynold couldn't contain his grief any longer. He sank to the floor, clutching his sister's favorite stuffed animal, tears streaming down his face. He remembered the joyful moments he had shared with his mother, Grace, and his little sister, Sera, and how they had been cruelly taken from him.
For a full 20 minutes, he wept, mourning the loss of his family and cursing the corrupt hero who had shattered his world. But as the tears dried, a newfound determination ignited within him. He was no longer the powerless, bullied boy. He would seek vengeance against the corrupt hero who had caused his family's demise.
With newfound resolve, Reynold turned his gaze to the envelope containing the money Ronald Duchson had given him. It was tainted with blood money, and Reynold knew he needed to put it to better use.
Grabbing his phone, Reynold began researching the darkest and most ominous dungeons in the nearby area. He needed an environment where his latent shadow manipulation powers would be most potent, and such places were known to be inhabited by skeletons and death itself.
After hours of searching, he stumbled upon the Alberoth Dungeon, notorious for its grim and eerie atmosphere. It seemed to be the perfect place for him to harness his powers.
Before he could embark on this dangerous journey, Reynold decided to assess his current capabilities. He called up his status:
Level - 1
Intelligence - 9
-7 Strength
-8 Agility
- 6 Endurance
- 11 (a result of enduring years of bullying)
Mana - 15 (above average for a beginner)
Reynold pondered his potential, knowing he had a long way to go before he could challenge a corrupt hero like Fire Knight
powers-
Shadow Manipulation - Level 1
Shadow Grasp: Reynold can extend his shadowy tendrils to interact with objects or create simple forms, such as manipulating objects at a distance or forming basic shapes and constructs out of shadows. (2 mana)
Shadow Concealment: Reynold can blend into the shadows, making himself nearly invisible in dimly lit environments, allowing him to move stealthily and evade detection from those who rely on sight alone. (1 mana)