Brian's eyes locked onto the puppy, covered in pure black fur with piercing red eyes, running towards him. Memories of his childhood dog, whom he had lost five years ago, flooded his mind. His parents had gifted him that dog on his last birthday with them, and he had treasured it more than anything. But reality had cruelly taken it away.
As Brian stood frozen, the puppy's red eyes locked onto his. Something in those eyes stirred a long-forgotten sense of purpose. Without thinking, Brian reached out a hand, and the puppy nuzzled it. The puppy's tiny tail wagged, and it followed Brian, as if sensing a new pack leader.
A familiar voice echoed in Brian's mind: "[Taming in progress...] [Taming complete!] [Congratulations, the host has successfully tamed a baby Great Wolf!]"
"[You can check your Familiar System Window.]" The voice continued, "[Due to taming a Great Wolf, you have acquired the innate skill of Great Wolf Kin Senses.]"
"[Would you like to name the Great Wolf?]" Brian smiled, his eyes welling up with emotions. "I'll name you Luna, after my old dog, since you remind me so much of her."
Luna barked, seeming to accept her new name. Brian opened her status window:
Luna's Status Window
Name: Lunar
Species: Great Wolf Puppy (Monster)
Age: Infant (Few Days Old)
Level: 1
XP: 0/100
Attributes:
- STR: 5
- AGI: 8
- INT: 2
- LCK: 5
- CHA: 3
Affinities:
- Earth
- Fire
- Air
Skills:
- Inherited Skill: Keen Senses (Passive) - Enhanced senses for tracking and detecting hidden enemies.
- Inhaled Senses (Passive) - Temporarily absorbs surrounding scents, enhancing tracking and detection abilities.
Equipment: None
Gifts: None
Notes:
- As an infant, Luna's stats and skills will develop rapidly.
- Her affinities and skills may change or expand as she grows.
With a warm heart, Brian gazed at Luna. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow, Brian realized he had found a new purpose – to protect and care for this innocent creature. The weight of his past slowly lifted, replaced by a sense of hope.
As night fell, Brian settled down, Luna snuggled beside him. The sound of her gentle breathing lulled him into a peaceful sleep.
The next morning, Brian woke to Luna's hungry yips. He smiled, remembering the Familiar System's notification: "Great Wolves require a diet rich in meat and essence crystals to grow strong."
Brian ventured into the nearby forest, searching for suitable prey. Luna followed closely, her senses heightened as she absorbed the surroundings. A faint scent of rabbit wafted through the air, and Luna's ears perked up.
"Let's hunt, Luna," Brian whispered, his eyes locked onto the rabbit's trail.