Suddenly, Jax heard a rustle emanating from a nearby bush. He swiftly turned, his eyes widening with terror, and stammered, "Wh- who is there?"
Another rustle, intensifying the feeling that something ominous was closing in on him.
"Didi! Didi! Where are you?" Jax called out, his fear palpable.
[DIDI]
Oh! It's time for a test run. I've opened the five inner gates that blocked your ancestral affinity. Give it a shot,
In disbelief, Jax, surrounded by pitch-black darkness, summoned all his courage. He pointed his arm at the bush, closed his eyes, and concentrated. Pouring out all his energy, he was astonished when a brilliant flame erupted and engulfed the bush.
Jax, sweaty and in shock, examined his arm, momentarily forgetting the lurking threat. Suddenly, the creature hidden in the bush, a Sparrowshade, lunged at him. Its remarkable agility allowed it to dart through Jax unnoticed, grazing his face. Fortunately, it narrowly missed his precious eye.
Reacting swiftly, Jax countered by seizing the creature's neck. With ferocious speed and strength, he slammed it to the ground, bringing an abrupt end to its life.
"[DING]
MINI CHALLENGE SUCCESSFUL.
ACHIEVEMENT: BRUTE STRENGTH - USE PURE STRENGTH TO KILL A MONSTER -
REWARD: BLACK ESSENCE.
[DIDI]
Congratulations, you did well. Now, use it... the Black Essence.