Anya sprinted towards the chaos, ignoring the screams. The crowd parted around her, bewildered by this lone figure rushing towards a creature twice her size. The Ogre swung its massive club, sending a cart flying. Anya, fueled by an adrenaline she didn't recognize, narrowly dodged the debris.
Focusing on the shard, a surge of energy coursed through her. With newfound agility, she weaved through the Ogre's clumsy attacks. A new stat appeared on her screen - Combat Agility: 1.
A plan formed in Anya's mind. Taking advantage of the Ogre's bulk, she darted around its legs, harassing it with quick jabs. Her strength wasn't enough to deal real damage, but her newfound agility frustrated the beast.
Suddenly, an opportunity arose. The Ogre, enraged by the gnat-like annoyance, slammed its club into the ground, creating a fissure. Anya saw her chance. With a burst of speed, she scrambled onto the beast's back, leaping towards its exposed neck.
As she landed, the shard blazed white hot, enveloping her in its light. In that instant, a new skill materialized on her screen - Arcane Touch: Level 1.
Instinctually, Anya channeled the shard's power into a touch. A jolt of shimmering energy surged from her hand, striking the Ogre's neck with a sickening crack. The beast roared in pain, its massive body collapsing onto the cobblestones.
Silence descended upon the square. Anya, still perched on the fallen Ogre, stared at the scene in disbelief. She had done it. A lowly scavenger, empowered by a shard of legend, had brought down a fearsome beast.
As the crowd erupted in cheers, a new line blinked on Anya's screen:
Level Up!
Anya - Level 1 - Novice Fighter