Kenos led the monster deeper into Shadowfen, his breath ragged. He glanced back, a wave of relief washing over him as he saw the survivors disappearing into the distance.
"I would be dead already," he muttered, his voice barely audible over the monster's heavy breathing. "If it weren't for its injury."
Groteus, the Cosmic Behemoth, was a massive creature with leathery skin, thick, scaly hide, a long, muscular tail, and sharp claws. Despite its size, it was surprisingly slow, its movements hampered by its injuries.
Exhausted, Kenos hid in a bush, his heart pounding in his chest. The monster was closing in. He pulled out a small knife he always carried, his grip tightening around it.
Just as the monster was about to reach him, it collapsed to the ground, its energy depleted. Kenos crept closer, his eyes fixed on the creature. He knew this was his chance.
With a surge of adrenaline, Kenos lunged forward, his knife aimed for the monster's eyes. The creature roared in pain, its last reserves of energy propelling it forward.
Their blades clashed, sparks flying. Kenos felt the monster's strength, its raw power surging through him. He gritted his teeth, his muscles straining.
In a desperate move, Kenos managed to plunge his knife into the monster's eye. The creature let out a blood-curdling scream, its body convulsing violently.
With a final push, Kenos pulled his knife free, leaving the monster blinded and weakened. The creature collapsed to the ground, its movements sluggish and uncoordinated.
Kenos stood over the defeated beast, panting heavily. He had survived. He had defeated the Cosmic Behemoth.
Kenos stood over the defeated Cosmic Behemoth, panting heavily. He had survived. He had defeated the creaturecreature.
A system notification popped up, startling him.
*System Notification*
"Congratulations for completing the Initial Quest!"
Reward: A healing potion.
Bonus: 10x AP.
A wave of relief washing over him as he saw the rewards. He quickly used the healing potion to mend his wounds.
Kenos opened his System panel-
[ ~ Astrum~
Character Information:
* Name: Kenos
* Age: 14
* Race: Human
* Class: None (Not yet Awakened)
* Health: 64/100
* Cosmic Units (CU): 0/100
* Combat Power: 25/100
* Achievement Points (AP): 120
* Ascension Potential: None
Authorities:
* Star-gazing Eyes (Rank: Undetermined)
* ???
* ???
Abilities:
* Basic Psionics:
* Energy Manipulation (Basic)
* Energy Accumulation (Basic)
Quests (Unlocked):
* None
System Notifications:
* "First Time Bonus for Using Authority."
Skill Copied: Energy Accumulation (Basic)
* "Congratulations for completing the Initial Quest!"
Reward: A healing potion.
Bonus: 10x AP.
Facilities (Locked):
* Market
* Communication
* Ranking ]
Another notification appeared, this time announcing a
*System Notification*
"Bonus for First using your authority."
Skill Copied: Energy Accumulation (Basic)
Kenos's eyes widened. "I had copied a skill!" This was a rare occurrence, and it meant that he had acquired a new ability.
Excited, Kenos checked the details of the skill he had copied. "Energy Accumulation (Basic) is a valuable skill that would allow me to store and channel cosmic energy."
Then Kenos focused on hisauthority, Star-Gazing Eyes.
~Authority: Star-gazing eyes (Partially unlocked)~
Description:Analyze skills, techniques, and auras. Uncover hidden information, depending on your level.
~Partial Unlock~
*Skill Analysis: Identify skill type, level.
*Insight: Understand combat techniques, weaknesses, and potential counters.
*Aura Perception: Sense the aura of others, revealing basic information.
Time: 16:36
Kenos trekked through the dense woods of Shadowfen, He had been following a faint trail, but it vanished.
"Did I get lost?" he muttered, his voice echoing through the quiet forest. "I'm sure this was the road from where I came."
Retracing his steps proved difficult, with winding paths and dense foliage obscuring his memory. The humid air thickened, and forest sounds closed in around him. Unease crept over Kenos, aware of Shadowfen's dangers: hidden perils and monstrous creatures.
As he pondered, a path emerged, leading toward a shimmering lake. Its beauty was a respite from the ominous forest. Exhausted, Kenos approached the lake and discovered a moss-covered cave. Despite its eerie atmosphere, he decided to rest.
Pulling out the vial of Groteus's blood, he splattered it around the entrance, warding off other monsters. As he settled in, Kenos thought about the cave's unsettling aura, but fatigue overrode his apprehension.
He sat, listening to the lake's soothing lapping and the cave's eerie silence.
Kenos lay awake, his mind racing with the events of the day. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was missing something crucial. Suddenly, a phrase echoed in his thoughts: "Energy Accumulation."
Determined to recall the skill, Kenos focused his mind. He began to channel the energy, feeling a warm, cosmic force seep into his body. The energy converged in his dantian, accumulating with each passing moment.
As the cosmic energy coursed through him, Kenos felt his fatigue dissipate, replaced by vitality and clarity. His soul, once weary, now nourished by the gentle flow.
Time lost all meaning as Kenos immersed himself in the energy. Hours melted away, leaving only the present moment.
Date:UC 0453.021.18 Time: 11:16
As the darkness receded, Kenos felt an inexplicable stir within. A gentle hum began in his abdomen, rapidly escalating into a swirling vortex of cosmic energy. The sensation was both exhilarating and unnerving.
Suddenly, a brilliant spark ignited within him, ascending like a miniature supernova. Kenos's body tensed, his cells resonating with the energy's crescendo.
In a burst of radiance, Kenos's form seemed to dissolve, merging with the cosmic force. The universe's vitality coursed through him, imbuing his very essence.
As swiftly as it began, the energy subsided, leaving behind a settled, pulsing spark within Kenos's abdomen. The gentle hum signaled a newfound harmony between Kenos and the cosmos.
Here's a continuation:
*System Notification*
*CONGRATULATIONS, KENOS!*
Stellar Ember Rank Achieved: Spark Level (SE-1)
Rank description : You have ignited the spark within, harnessing the fundamental essence of the cosmos. Your journey as a Ascender begins.
Kenos's eyes widened as he saw the system notification. His heart racing with excitement, he eagerly shouted, "SYSTEM PROFILE!"
The cave's dimness seemed to fade into the background as Kenos's focus locked onto the profile. He devoured every detail.
[ ~Astrum~
Character Profile:
* Name: Kenos
* Age: 14
* Race: Human
* Class: Spark (SE-1) {Stellar ember}
* Health: 100/100
* Cosmic Units (CU): 1000/10,000
* Combat Power: 110
* Achievement Points (AP): 10
* Ascension Potential: --
]
*System Notification *
*CONGRATULATIONS
"New Authority partially Unlocked"