Tyler, sensing an urge of urgency propelling him forward, pushed open the heavy, imposing wooden door. A chilling draft swept through the chamber, revealing a grotesque scene. A towering ogre, its immense frame draped in tattered garments, sat enthroned upon a macabre collection of skulls. The creature's beady eyes, filled with malice, fixed upon the intruder. A guttural snort escaped its lips as it spat in disgust.
A sharp ping echoed in the mind of Tyler. A system notification flashed before his eyes, a stark reminder of the impending deadline. With only five minutes remaining before the critical skill counsel, time was of the essence. Without hesitation, he launched a swift and decisive attack.
The ogre, surprised by the sudden aggression, roared and lumbered to its feet. Its massive club, a weapon capable of shattering stone, swung towards the young man. With a swift and precise dodge, Tyler evaded the attack, his movements fluid and efficient. He countered with a flurry of blows, each strike landing with deadly accuracy. The ogre, caught off guard, staggered back, its once confident demeanor replaced by fear and confusion.
Tyler, sensing the ogre's vulnerability, pressed his advantage. He unleashed a relentless barrage of kicks and punches, each strike more powerful than the last. The ogre, battered and bruised, struggled to defend itself. Its attacks grew weaker, its movements slower and less precise.
As the countdown neared its end, Tyler knew he had to act decisively. With a surge of adrenaline, he channeled his remaining energy into a final, devastating attack. He leaped into the air, a blur of motion, and delivered a powerful kick to the ogre's head. The creature, its life force waning, collapsed to the ground, defeated.
With mere seconds to spare, Tyler had emerged victorious. The notification, a stark reminder of his impending doom, had faded away. He had cheated death, once again.
Meanwhile outside the rift,
A drone, a silent sentinel of technological advancement, hovered above the rift, its sensors meticulously scanning the otherworldly portal. A steady stream of data was transmitted to the National Anomaly Unit (NAU), a global organization tasked with monitoring and managing anomalous occurrences.
Within the NAU headquarters, a seasoned analyst, Dr. Evelyn Chen, scrutinized the live feed from the drone. Her keen eyes scanned the screen, her attention drawn to a figure emerging from the depths of the rift. A surge of adrenaline coursed through her veins as she recognized the face of the young man. Tyler Holmes, the son of the renowned adventurer Daniel Holmes, had been presumed dead for two years, lost to the treacherous void creatures of Europe.
A wave of confusion washed over Dr. Chen. How could Tyler have survived? And what was he doing in a low-level dungeon? As she delved deeper into the surveillance footage, she noticed a peculiar phenomenon. The rift, once a swirling vortex of energy, began to lose its vibrant hue, turning a stark white. This was an unusual occurrence, signaling that the dungeon had been cleared.
A moment later, a startling sight unfolded before Dr. Chen's eyes. A lifeless body, seemingly materialized out of thin air, lay near the rift's exit. The body bore a striking resemblance to Tyler Holmes. A sense of urgency gripped Dr. Chen. She knew she had to act quickly. If left unattended, the body would be a tempting target for the monstrous creatures that roamed the fringes of the rift.
Without hesitation, Dr. Chen activated her teleportation device, a cutting-edge technology developed by the NAU. She, along with a highly trained rescue team, materialized near the rift's exit, their mission clear: to recover Tyler's body before it was too late. The team worked swiftly and efficiently, securing the body and transporting it back to the NAU headquarters.
At the NAU infirmary, a skilled healer examined Tyler's lifeless form. A single glance was enough to confirm the severity of his condition. His life force was depleted, his body ravaged by the ordeal. The healer administered a potent mana restoration potion, a miraculous elixir capable of reviving even the most critically injured. As the potion coursed through Tyler's veins, his body began to respond. His breathing grew steady, his pulse returned. Slowly but surely, life began to rekindle within him.
He was left to rest and once he awoken he would have to explain what happened and how he survived in Europe.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the land, Tyler stirred. His eyelids, heavy with exhaustion, fluttered open. A soft glow emanated from his wrist, illuminating the dim room. The familiar interface of his system appeared, a testament to the extraordinary circumstances that had unfolded.
His mind, still hazy from the ordeal, gradually regained clarity. The events of the past few days replayed in his mind, a whirlwind of danger, despair, and triumph. He had faced death, confronted monstrous creatures, and emerged victorious. Yet, the true extent of his experiences remained a mystery, shrouded in the enigmatic workings of his system.
⟨[ Congratulations on clearing your first dungeon]⟩
⟨[You received a total of 600 EXP,and due to a substance you consumed as a first time consumption your mana pool has doubled. you have acquired 8 attribute points,and also 12 attribute points for Leveling up to Level 6. For clearing your first dungeon you have acquired the title Dungeon Raider,when title is active you shall receive double the exp of your kills there.New skill acquired Life steal.]⟩.
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⟨[Name: Tyler Holmes]⟩
⟨[Race: human]⟩
⟨[Ability:Necromancy]⟩
⟨[Level :6]⟩
⟨[EXP:0/700]⟩
⟨[Health P:100/100]⟩
⟨[Mana P:100/100]⟩
⟨[Strength:20]⟩
⟨[Dexterity:12]⟩
⟨[Vitality:11]⟩
⟨[Energy:20/20]⟩
⟨[attribute points:0]⟩
⟨[Skills]⟩
⟨[Necromancy: Locked until you reach Level 10]⟩
⟨[Hell Hound (active)]⟩
⟨{Description:A beast from the abyss,it possesses an infinite amount of vitality, high dexterity stats, high Energy stats, but low in strength and HP. Allows the host to fuse with it gaining tremendous prowess]⟩.
⟨[Life steal]⟩.
⟨{description:Takes are we the last spark off life in a corpse,beast or human to heal your wounds and refill your mana depending on your situation
There is also a high probability of gaining the stats of the corpse}⟩.
⟨[Daily quest]⟩
⟨[100 push ups:0/100]⟩
⟨[Run up to 10 kilometers:0/10]⟩.