Frozen in place, Zaire stared at the bear, trying to muster the courage to stand his ground. The bear growled, its deep and resonant sound reverberating through the cave, challenging Zaire and testing his resolve.
Frozen in place, Zaire locked eyes with the bear, its massive form casting a shadow that seemed to swallow the cave's dim light. The bear's growl echoed like thunder, a primal challenge that tested Zaire's newfound courage.
As the bear roared, a deafening sound that shook the cave's walls, it charged towards Zaire with thunderous footsteps. Panic surged through Zaire as he tried to run, but his new dragon legs felt awkward and uncoordinated, hindering his escape.
Each step felt too short, and he stumbled, nearly tripping over his own feet.
The bear closed in, its massive jaws opening wide in a predatory snarl, its eyes fixed on Zaire with a hunger that sent chills down his spine.
"Damn it, am I going to die again?" Zaire thought, desperation rising within him. His mind raced, searching for a way out, a strategy, anything that could save him from becoming the bear's next meal.
Just as the bear lunged forward, its claws extended and glinting menacingly, Zaire rolled to the side with a burst of adrenaline-fueled agility. He scrambled to his feet and started running for his life, the bear's roars echoing behind him, each one a chilling reminder of the danger he was in.
Out of nowhere, a holographic screen materialized in front of Zaire, displaying a new quest: [New Quest: Get to Safety]
"Oh, really? You think?" Zaire muttered sarcastically to the system, frustration evident in his voice as he glanced back at the approaching bear.
"I've got these wings," he thought, looking at the fledgling wings on his back, "but they're useless if I can't even fly. My wings can't support my body weight, not yet."
The bear's roars grew louder, its massive form charging closer with each passing second. Zaire's eyes darted around, scanning his surroundings for any possible escape route or hiding spot.
Then he saw them—red crystals jutting out from the cave walls—and a small hole just ahead, barely big enough for him to squeeze into. A glimmer of hope ignited within him.
"That hole is small enough for me to fit in," Zaire realized, his mind racing as he assessed the distance between him and the hole. "I can hold up in there, but I need to get there before I'm eaten."
With renewed determination, Zaire pushed his legs to move faster, dodging obstacles and evading the bear's swipes as he made a beeline for the hole.
The bear, sensing Zaire's desperation, roared in frustration and redoubled its efforts, its massive paws pounding the ground with relentless pursuit.
Zaire reached the hole just in time, diving headfirst into the narrow opening and squeezing through with a combination of agility and sheer willpower. As he tumbled into the cramped space, he felt a mix of relief and exhaustion wash over him.
Inside the hole, the red crystals emitted a soft glow, casting a dim light that illuminated the small sanctuary. Zaire, catching his breath, looked back at the entrance, where the bear's enraged roars echoed, unable to reach him in his newfound refuge.
Safe, for now, Zaire leaned against the cool walls of the hole, the weight of the encounter sinking in. He glanced at the holographic screen still hovering in front of him, the new quest now marked as complete.
[New Quest complete: Get to Safety]
[Reward: 50 Exp Points]
[Current Exp: 370/1600]
With a sigh of relief, Zaire realized he had narrowly escaped a deadly encounter, thanks to his quick thinking. But as he caught his breath, he noticed the bear had settled down, lying in front of the hole, blocking his way out
"How am I going to pass you now?" Zaire muttered, eyeing the massive bear warily.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a green lizard crawled onto Zaire's shoulder. Startled, Zaire jumped and made a noise of fright, shaking his shoulder to dislodge the lizard.
The small creature tumbled to the ground, scurrying away.
Zaire looked down, embarrassed. "It's just a lizard. Sorry, buddy," he said, feeling a bit foolish.
As he calmed down, Zaire felt a gentle pull from the crystal rocks surrounding him. It was as if they were calling out, offering their energy to help him grow.
Using his Magical Perception skill be accident , Zaire could see the vibrant auras emanating from the crystals, each one pulsating with magical energy in different colors.
Curious, he reached out and touched one of the crystals.
Just like when he was in his egg, with a burst of his Life Force Absorption skill, the crystal began to break down, its nutrients flowing into him.
His eyes widened in surprise. "Did I just...kill the crystal? It's gone. Oh no, am I a monster?" Zaire lamented, feeling guilty.
The system screen flashed in front of him again.
[You have gained the item: Turbo Riot]
"Turbo Riot? Is it talking about that crystal?" Zaire wondered aloud.
[Turbo Riot is the strongest crystal on this planet. It is stronger than the strongest metal in the world.]
"Oh, I see. But why is a crystal stronger than a metal?" Zaire questioned.
[Special ability: It can absorb and release aura.]
[level up]
"So this is the system thingy what's it's name again the demon lord system" said zaire
the stats screen comes up with the tittle of the system at the top.
Zaire blinked, his eyes widening as the holographic screen display his stats before him.
The screen's title stood out prominently at the top, glowing softly:
[The Demon Lord System]
Zaire's gaze quickly scanned the information displayed below:
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[Name: ZAIRE EL HUNTER]
[Race]: Full Dragon]
[Bloodline Craft]: ?????????????]
[Craft]: ?????????????????]
[Craft Type]: ???????????????]
[Level]: 10]
[Aura]: 130]
[Title Class]: ???????????????]
[Strength]: 5]
[Agility]: 10]
[Stamina]: 6
[Intelligence]: 20]
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[Skills]
[Storage]
Zaire frowned, trying to make sense of the information. "Full Dragon? Bloodline Craft? Craft Type?" He was filled with curiosity, eager to understand more about this mysterious system and what it meant for him.
His eyes lingered on the stats, noting his level, aura, and attributes like Strength, Agility, Stamina, and Intelligence. "Level 10 already?" he thought, surprised at his current level.
Zaire's eyes lingered on the Intelligence stat, the number '20' glowing prominently.
"Intelligence 20? That's the highest one," he murmured. A thought struck him, "Could it be that I've retained the intelligence from my past life?" The idea both puzzled and excited him, making him wonder how this newfound intelligence would shape his journey and interactions in this world.
As he continued to examine the screen, Zaire's attention shifted to the empty slots labeled Bloodline Craft, Craft, Craft Type, and Title Class.
A realization dawned on him, "These must be aspects I have yet to unlock or define within this system." A spark of curiosity ignited within him, fueling his determination to explore and understand these mysterious facets of The Demon Lord System.
His gaze then shifted to the sections labeled Skills and Storage. "Skills... Could these be the abilities I gained in the egg? Or are they something entirely new, unique to this system?" Zaire wondered aloud, intrigued by the possibilities that lay ahead.
Thinking back to the disappearing crystal and the system's mention of 'Storage', Zaire nodded to himself, "And Storage... That's where the crystal went earlier, isn't it?" He surmised that this might be a place to store items, energy, or perhaps even memories and experiences.
With a mixture of curiosity and excitement bubbling within him, Zaire felt a newfound sense of purpose. "There's so much to learn, to discover," he thought, eager to dive deeper into The Demon Lord System and uncover its secrets.