Kenzai walked through the desolate landscape, the bodies of his fallen comrades heavy on his mind. The smoke from the village still lingered in the air, carried by the wind that howled through the shattered trees and scorched earth. The Chimera's carcass, now lifeless and slowly decaying, was a grim reminder of the battle they had fought—and lost.
Despite the weight of the loss, Kenzai's steps were resolute. His body was battered, but it was healing rapidly, his new form still adapting, still growing. His muscles were tense with the fresh surge of power that had awakened in him during the fight, and as he walked, he could feel the transformation settling, becoming a part of him. The wild, beast-like features were now integrated into his being, no longer just a temporary shift but a permanent enhancement. His claws remained sharp, his senses heightened, and his skin carried a subtle, almost imperceptible sheen—a reminder of the monster he had become.
As he moved away from the battlefield, Kenzai focused inward. The Monster Domain had awakened during the fight, something he had never expected, but it was now a part of him. He could sense the remnants of the Chimera's power inside him, an unfamiliar yet compelling energy that fueled his desire to grow stronger. The Primordial Reaver class, while still new and raw, was beginning to feel more natural, as if it had always been a part of him.
With every step, Kenzai felt the weight of his responsibilities settle deeper into his chest. The guilds. The academies. He needed to reach the Main City, the heart of civilization in this world, where adventurers and scholars gathered to hone their skills and fight back against the growing darkness. That was where he would find his path—where he would become stronger, and where he would honor the memory of his fallen friends.
[System Notification: New Quest Available.]
Kenzai's eyes flicked to the window that materialized in his mind's eye. It was a familiar sight now, something that had become a constant presence since his reincarnation. The system that guided him, that pushed him forward, had just given him another task.
Quest Title: To the City of Guilds
Objective: Reach the Main City and present yourself to the Adventurers' Guild.
Reward: Unknown.
Failure Penalty: Loss of potential growth.
Kenzai gritted his teeth. The penalty was vague, but it was enough to motivate him. He couldn't afford to let opportunities slip away. The path ahead was uncertain, and he knew that the city would hold both challenges and opportunities in equal measure. But he had no other choice. This was his only way forward.
He moved with purpose, his pace steady despite the exhaustion that still clung to his body. The journey would take several days, perhaps even a week, depending on the terrain. His senses, heightened by his new abilities, could detect the faintest signs of danger on the wind. He was no longer just a simple wanderer. He was something more now—something dangerous. And though the burden of grief weighed heavily on him, he was determined to survive.
[System Notification: Stat Window Update.]
Kenzai's mind shifted to the familiar display of his stats. He had already leveled up after the battle with the Chimera, but the system's window had a new prompt, urging him to review his progress.
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[Status Window]
Name: Kenzai
Class: Primordial Reaver
Level: 18
HP: 700/700
MP: 40/400
Strength: 35
Agility: 30
Vitality: 30
Intelligence: 15
Wisdom: 13
Charisma: 10
[Skills Unlocked]
Beastial Resurgence (Active): Heal 2% of your health for every 10% damage dealt in combat.
Primal Strike (Active): Channel raw strength into a devastating physical blow.
Adaptive Flesh (Passive): Reduce damage from elemental or physical sources by 10%.
Monstrous Howl (Active): Unleash a deafening roar that can disorient enemies for 5 seconds.
Beastial Instinct (Passive): Heightened senses increase reaction speed and awareness.
Primal Resilience (Passive): Accelerates natural healing speed, reducing recovery time.
Beastial transformation (active): allows him to transform into beast he sees or absorbed
Allows him to transform partially or fully
Cost:40 mp
Monstrous transformation:allows him to transform into a more monster transformation like growing scales become bigger and growing horns and even wings allows him to transform into monsters he has seen or absorbed
Cost:50 mp
[Quest Log]
Quest: To the City of Guilds
Objective: Travel to the Main City and join the Adventurers' Guild.
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His stats were solid—nothing extraordinary, but his recent evolution had granted him a strong base. The Primordial Reaver class, a blend of beast and monster, was still evolving, and Kenzai knew he was far from reaching his full potential.
Despite the raw power coursing through him, Kenzai felt a strange emptiness. His transformation had unlocked new abilities and a new understanding of his body, but it also carried with it a hunger—a need to grow, to learn, and to experience the world on a deeper level. He knew that he wasn't yet ready to face the threats lurking in this world.
The journey to the Main City felt endless, the road stretching out before him like a shadow. But the pull of the guilds, of the academy, of potential allies, kept his feet moving. As he passed through forests, fields, and craggy hills, he came across the occasional group of monsters—small beasts and bandits too weak to pose a real threat. Kenzai took them down quickly, his skills sharpening with every encounter.
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On the fifth day, he came to the outskirts of a dense forest. The sun was setting, casting a golden hue over the land. Kenzai had been traveling alone, but as he neared the forest's edge, he heard the unmistakable sounds of movement.
His eyes narrowed, and he crouched low, his senses flaring. Through the trees, he saw figures moving, their silhouettes blocking out the fading light.
There were people. Adventurers, perhaps.
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[System Notification: New Quest Available.]
Quest Title: The Adventurer's Meeting
Objective: Investigate the group ahead. Decide whether to approach them or remain hidden.
Reward: Unknown.
Failure Penalty: Unclear.
Kenzai's instincts flared, but this was a chance to make allies—perhaps to gain a better understanding of the world he was now part of. He was no longer a lone wanderer, but a Primordial Reaver—someone with the potential to change the course of battles.
With a steady breath, Kenzai stepped forward, his steps quiet as he approached the group.
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As he drew closer, the figures became clearer. There were five of them. A tall man with a massive sword—their leader, judging by his commanding presence. A slender elf with a bow, a dwarf in heavy armor, and a woman who appeared to be a mage of some kind. The last was a younger man with a scar across his cheek, wielding a pair of short blades.
They were conversing among themselves, unaware of Kenzai's presence. The leader, the man with the massive sword, suddenly turned his gaze in Kenzai's direction, his eyes narrowing.
"Who goes there?" the leader's voice boomed, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
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Kenzai stepped out from the shadows, his claws still faintly visible, his wild hair catching the last rays of the sun.
"I am Kenzai," he said simply, his voice steady. "I'm traveling to the Main City."
The group of adventurers regarded him with varying levels of caution, but the leader didn't make any aggressive moves.
"A traveler, huh?" The leader's gaze lingered on Kenzai. "You're a bit… unusual."
Kenzai offered a slight, weary smile. "It's a long journey. Might I join you for a while?"
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And just like that, the path to the Main City seemed a little less lonely.
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End of Chapter 22
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