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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Awakening

The sky is completely rift tore and all they see is black void that seems endless.

Something coming out from the void.

"h-hey.. wa-what is that?!"

A silhouette of a bull with a giant appearance appeared before them.

"Ahh.. mo-monster!!!"

"As the giant jump out from the sky it began trampling over fleeing students, Jin Hwa couldn't help but wonder about the creature's nature"

Surprisingly, instead of succumbing to fear like the others, a spark of excitement ignited within him.

He quickly go outside and confront the giant without any fear.

"Oi, bull-face! What's your deal, causing chaos the moment you set foot here?"

'guohhh!!"

"The giant exhaled heavily, a warning sign of its growing rage."

"The students who were running noticed Jin Hwa."

"Hey, isn't that the guy from Class-AC4? What's he doing there?"

"That guy must be crazy or something."

"Don't pay attention to him; he's just a nobody trying to be a hero."

"Jin Hwa, still standing his ground in front of the minotaur, clenched his fist and sprang into action. With a determined leap, he closed the distance between them and launched a quick jab at the menacing creature."

"Upon landing from his swift leap and jab, Jin Hwa continued his assault, aiming for the monster's known vital points. He remained agile, ready to dodge any counterattacks or strikes from the creature."

**"It's surely can't be knock out in just punches but it's doable"**

While in the midst of a heated battle, the system's notification appears in front Jin Hwa's.

[Notification!]

[Congratulations on unlocking "Rapid Strike"]

As he reads the message, Jin Hwa feels a surge of energy and determination. He realizes that his training quests have honed his punching speed and precision.

With "Rapid Strike," he can unleash a rapid series of perfectly timed punches, targeting vital points with incredible accuracy.

"Sweet!!"

"Jin Hwa continued to move with grace and precision."

striking at vital points with unwavering accuracy.

But the Minotaur, in its relentless fury, took turns going berserk. Its movements became wild and unpredictable, as if a storm had unleashed within its massive frame. Each swing from it's Battle axe, it seemed to tear through the atmosphere, leaving behind a chaotic tempest.

"As the Minotaur unleashed a huge swing of its battle axe, Jin Hwa found himself caught in the powerful arc of the weapon, not by the blade, but by the blunt side.

Kghkk...

..

aghhh...

The sheer force of the blow sent him hurtling through the air along with the axe's trajectory.

The impact was brutal, and he was instantly rendered unconscious, a mere pawn in the Minotaur's devastating assault.

As the minotaur breath heavily looking down on jin hwa.

..Guohhh..

Jin Hwa remained trapped in the abyss of unconsciousness. For a timeless moment, he swam in the depths of a dreamless void. But then, slowly, sensations began to claw their way into his awareness.

Muffled voices reached his ears, like distant echoes carried on the wind.

They were indistinct at first, mere whispers in the abyss. Then, a pinpoint of light pierced the darkness, casting a faint, blurry glow on the edges of his perception.

Jin Hwa's senses were blurred and disoriented, and he felt a throbbing pain that resonated through his body. It was a reminder of the brutal impact he had endured.

*Where... am I? What happened?* His thoughts began to stir, like embers being rekindled. It was as if he were slowly emerging from the depths of a murky lake, gasping for the surface.

As his awareness sharpened, he noticed the scent of earth and the rough texture of the ground beneath him.

The warmth of the sunlight bathed his skin, and with each passing second, the world around him became less hazy.

He struggled to push himself into a sitting position, his muscles protesting with every effort. His surroundings gradually came into focus, and he recognized the schoolyard he had been fighting in. The Minotaur loomed nearby, still as a statue, standing menacingly in front of him.

With a deep breath, Jin Hwa pieced together the events that had led to this moment. It was time to rise and face what lay ahead.

[To be continued]