As Ahmet continued his journey through the forest, a sudden notification from the system interrupted his thoughts, alerting him to a new item and skill he had obtained from the hidden boss.
Item Obtained: Purified Water (C+)
Skill Obtained: Bear Strength (C-)
The description for the purified water left Ahmet scratching his head in confusion—it was marked with a series of question marks, leaving him clueless as to its true nature. But he reasoned that if the system had provided it, it couldn't be all that bad, considering the string of beneficial items and skills he had received thus far. Oh, how wrong he was.
The Bear Strength skill, on the other hand, seemed straightforward enough—it boosted his strength by 1.5 times his original stat. Ahmet couldn't help but marvel at the potential power it offered, envisioning himself as an unstoppable force with this newfound strength.
With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, Ahmet decided to take a gamble and drink the purified water, hoping for a significant boost to his abilities. But as the liquid passed his lips, he was immediately overcome by excruciating pain.
It was as if his entire body was being torn apart from the inside out, each nerve screaming in agony as he collapsed to the ground in a writhing heap. He cried out in anguish, his pleas for mercy falling on deaf ears as the pain continued to consume him.
Hours passed, then days, as Ahmet lay in a state of torment, his body racked with unbearable suffering. It felt like an eternity had passed before he finally slipped into unconsciousness, his mind mercifully escaping the horrors of his reality.
When he awoke, he found himself surrounded by a sea of system notifications, each one detailing the incredible changes that had occurred within him:
+40 Strength
+40 Mana
+40 Stamina
+40 Agility
Stunned by the magnitude of his newfound power, Ahmet couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief. And as he delved further into the notifications, he discovered that he had obtained a title:
Child of the Dark Flame
Description: Within the depths of history lies a tale shrouded in shadow—a narrative of a dragon, bereft of wings, yet harboring a flame that burned with an intensity unmatched. This dragon, once the weakest amongst its kin, transcended its limitations to ascend to unparalleled heights of power. But with this ascent came a darkness, a flame that consumed not only its enemies but also its own kind. You are now tethered to this legacy, a lineage steeped in the darkness of ambition and the fire of relentless pursuit. As the flames of destiny flicker and dance, will you emerge as a beacon of light, or shall you succumb to the shadows that lie within?
Details:
• Fire Resistance (A-): A shield forged in the crucible of infernos, granting you protection against the scorching fury of flames. But beware, for even the mightiest inferno may find itself extinguished by the darkness that lurks within.
• Dragon Blood (B-): A lineage steeped in ancient power, coursing through your veins like a river of molten fire. But heed this gift with caution, for with great power comes great temptation—a temptation to embrace the shadows that dwell within, to revel in the darkness that seeks to consume.
• ???
• ???
Ahmet gulped nervously as he read through the details of his newly acquired title, "Child of the Dark Flame." The power it bestowed upon him was undeniable, with abilities that bordered on the realm of the extraordinary. Yet, as he pondered the implications of his newfound strength, a sense of unease crept into his thoughts.
Was it truly a blessing, this surge of power that surged through his veins? Or was it a curse, a harbinger of darker days to come? The tantalizing allure of strength clashed with the ominous undertones of the title's description, leaving Ahmet torn between elation and apprehension.
For every boon granted by the title—fire resistance, dragon blood, and the enigmatic "???"—there lurked a shadow, a reminder of the darkness that lay beneath the surface. The power he wielded was potent, but so too was the burden of responsibility that accompanied it.
Despite the weight of his newfound title bearing down upon him, Ahmet resolved to push aside thoughts of its ominous implications. Focusing instead on the task at hand, he pressed onward through the forest, his determination unyielding.
Encountering wave after wave of goblins, Ahmet dispatched them with ease, his enhanced abilities proving to be a formidable advantage. Curious about the extent of his dragon blood's protection, he spared one of the goblins, observing how his blade failed to pierce its thickened hide—a testament to the ancient power coursing through his veins.
As he continued his journey, a stroke of fortune befell him when he stumbled upon a goblin clutching a map. Intrigued, Ahmet examined the crude markings, realizing that it led directly to the lair of the boss he sought. With newfound purpose, he set his course, his resolve unwavering as he ventured deeper into the heart of the forest.