Ethan stood at the foot of the fallen Shadow Wyrm, its massive form sprawled across the forest floor. The battle had been fierce, but he had emerged victorious. The monster's roars and desperate thrashes echoed in the distance, but they were silenced when the final blow was struck.
Ethan's new skill, "Light's Special Strike," had done its job. He had summoned a ray of blinding light that struck at the Wyrm's deep wound, and then had teleported to its head to deliver the finishing blow to its eyes. With a cry, the beast plummeted from the sky and crashed to the earth.
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[ Ding... ]
[ You have killed The Shadow Wyrm ]
[ You have leveled up ] *⁵⁹
[ You have received +100 stat points to all stats ]
[ You have acquired a title "Guardian Slayer" ]
[ Title - "Guardian Slayer"]
15% extra damage when fighting against Guardian beasts
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Ethan wiped the sweat from his brow, the weight of the victory settling on him. The beast that had terrorized the skies was no more. He surveyed the fallen Wyrm, its once-mighty wings now still, its red eyes fading to dullness. Ethan's pulse quickened as he considered what to do next.
Calayra, perched on his shoulder, chirped happily, her tiny feathers glinting in the sunlight. She fluttered down onto the Wyrm's body, the giant creature now a playground for the small bird.
"Chirp..." Calayra pointed towards the mountains.
Ethan smiled and nodded. "Good job, Calyra. We'll head there after we rest."
Ethan sat down on the Wyrm's back, letting the stillness of the moment wash over him. As he caught his breath, he mulled over the events that had just transpired. How had he done it? He had used his new skill, "Light's Special Strike," to deal a heavy blow to the Wyrm. But it wasn't just that. His mana hadn't run out, not even after such a monumental attack. He felt... refreshed, as though he had just begun.
His thoughts were interrupted by Calayra, who nudged him with her beak. She seemed impatient, her sharp eyes watching the horizon.
"Alright, I get it. Let's go," Ethan said, standing and brushing off his clothes. He stored the Wyrm's massive body into his inventory, knowing he could collect any valuable materials from it later.
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Somewhere deep in a dark, secretive room, a figure cloaked in black sat in front of a table, his fingers twitching as he sensed a disturbance. His eyes narrowed as he felt the loss of a powerful being, the Shadow Wyrm. The connection had been severed, and with it, a ripple of concern spread through the man's mind.
"Vorathrax... dead?" The man in black muttered under his breath, disbelief written across his face. "There's no mortal who could have killed it unless something has happened in the forbidden zone."
The figure stood, his form radiating dark energy as he spoke with a cold voice, "Yiz... Go and find out what happened to Vorathrax. I want answers."
A figure clad in similar dark robes bowed low. "At once, Master," Yiz responded before vanishing into the shadows.
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Ethan didn't know about the black-robed figure and his concerns. His focus was on his next steps, his thoughts firmly on the future. As he continued walking towards the mountains, he couldn't help but glance at his status once more, a habit he had developed recently.
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[ Unknown Invisible System ]
< Ethan Maxwell >
< Age - 15 >
< Race - Human >
< Level - 62 >
< Job - ??? >
< Health - 12000 >
< Mana - ??? >
< Strength - 350 >
< Stamina - 350 >
< Agility - 350 >
< Intelligence - 350 >
( Leveled up directly to 62 )
[ Titles - "Crown of the Radiant Sun," "Guardian Slayer"]
[ Job skill - Skill Creation ]
[ Skill List - Fire Magic (Basic), Earth Magic (Basic), Lightning Magic (Basic), Water Magic (Basic), Light Magic (Basic), Special Magic (Basic), Dark Magic (Basic), Appraisal, Night Vision, Sky Path, Swordsmanship (Basic), Safe Zone, Ultimate Strike, Three Consecutive Strikes, Beast Taming, Beast Summoning Magic, Name Bestow, Telepathy, Illusion Magic, Sense Share, Light's Special Strike, Teleport... ]
[ Artifacts - Unknown Mask, Imperial Pendant ]
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Ethan marveled at his stats. He had leveled up significantly, and the increase in power was undeniable. His abilities were growing faster than he had anticipated. The "Light's Special Strike" skill had worked wonders in taking down the Wyrm, but he knew it wasn't enough to stop there.
He needed more skills, more power. He had already started creating new abilities using his "Skill Creation" skill. "Fire's Special Strike," "Water's Special Strike," "Wind's Special Strike," and "Earth's Special Strike." He could feel himself growing more connected to the elements. The thought of creating even more powerful attacks was exciting.
Ethan smiled, determined. His journey had only just begun, and he was eager to see where it would take him. He had no idea what lay ahead, but one thing was certain: whatever challenges awaited, he would face them head-on.