Everlasting Evolution: Permanent HP Gain Per Attack

"Hao, wake up! It's time for 'Ragnarok' to launch!" Zhou Xiaopang's voice, laced with a mixture of excitement and concern, broke through Lin Tianhao's slumber."Ragnarok?" Lin Tianhao's eyes snapped open, disoriented. He blinked, taking in his surroundings – the familiar yet strangely alien room, the posters of anime heroes adorning the walls."Wait a minute..." He sat up, a jolt of adrenaline coursing through him. "Didn't I… didn't I die exploring the Ruins of the Gods? Wasn't I betrayed by Wu Xiaodao, that backstabbing bastard?"He scrambled for his phone, the date staring back at him: May 20th, 2032."I… I've been reborn? Back to ten years ago, the day Ragnarok launched!"Zhou Xiaopang, seeing the shock on Lin Tianhao's face, tried to calm him down. "Don't worry, Hao. We'll figure something out. We'll get you the money for your sister's surgery."The memories flooded back – the tragic accident, his sister lying unconscious in the hospital, the exorbitant medical bills, the desperate search for funds, the crushing weight of despair as he watched his sister slip away."My sister..." Lin Tianhao clenched his fists, his voice raw with emotion. "Don't worry, sister. This time, I will save you."A determined glint entered his eyes. "Reborn. This is my chance to rewrite fate."Turning to Zhou Xiaopang, he offered a determined smile. "Let's get online, Fatso. Let's show them what we're made of!"Zhou Xiaopang, relieved to see his friend regain his composure, nodded eagerly."Ragnarok." The name resonated with a mythical grandeur. This wasn't just a game; it was a virtual world, a second reality meticulously crafted by a global consortium, a testament to humanity's technological prowess.But Lin Tianhao, unlike the other players, knew the truth. Ragnarok wasn't just a game; it was a battleground, a crucible forged in the fires of an impending cosmic war. Five years from now, the Aleutian Star Cluster would invade the Milky Way, and the fate of humanity would hang in the balance.Lin Tianhao, hardened by the bitter lessons of his past life, understood the critical importance of preparation. He had to become stronger, faster, more powerful."I didn't awaken any talent in my previous life," he mused, "but this time, I will."He entered the game creation screen, the cinematic trailer for Ragnarok playing in the background. An eight-hour epic, most players skipped it, eager to jump into the action. But Lin Tianhao watched, every frame burned into his memory.The first player to complete the trailer would be rewarded with a Divine Talent Awakening Stone.In his previous life, he had craved that stone, only to be met with disappointment. He had awakened a rare talent, yes, but not the legendary, god-tier talent he had yearned for.This time, things would be different."Profession: Archer. Nickname: Snow Emperor," he declared, his voice firm.The game loaded, and he found himself standing in a bustling beginner's village, one of millions of players entering the world of Ragnarok."Ding! You are the first player to complete the Ragnarok trailer. Reward: Divine Talent Awakening Stone +1."A surge of adrenaline coursed through him. He had done it.He activated the stone, his heart pounding."Ding! Due to the exceptional nature of your talent, the Divine Talent Awakening Stone can only partially awaken its true potential.""Ding! You have awakened the talent: Hand of Fate."Lin Tianhao was momentarily stunned. "Hand of Fate?"He quickly checked his character sheet.Hand of Fate (Super-Rare): 1 StarEffect 1: Each basic attack deals 1 point of True Damage to yourself.Effect 2: Each basic attack permanently increases your maximum HP by 1 point.Skill Proficiency: 0/1000.Note: This effect only applies to damage dealt to living beings.Super-Rare? Lin Tianhao stared at the screen, bewildered. In his previous life, he had never even heard of a "Super-Rare" talent.And the effects… they seemed contradictory.True Damage?But then he noticed the second effect: Each basic attack permanently increases your maximum HP by 1 point.A wave of excitement washed over him. This was no ordinary talent. This was… extraordinary.He checked his character stats:Nickname: Snow EmperorLevel: 1 (0/100)Profession: ArcherHP: 100/100MP: 50/50Attack: 9Magic Power: 5Armor: 3Magic Resistance: 1Attack Speed: 0.63Movement Speed: 31Armor Penetration: 0Magic Penetration: 0Free Attributes: 0Luck: HiddenTalent: Hand of Fate (Super-Rare)Skills: Rapid Fire (1 Star)Equipment: Novice LongbowThe stats were unremarkable for a level 1 character. But the presence of "Hand of Fate" changed everything. It was a hidden potential, a seed of immense power."Time to level up," Lin Tianhao declared, a determined glint in his eyes.He exited the village and found himself face-to-face with his first enemy: a Red-Eyed Rabbit.Red-Eyed Rabbit (Common): Level 1HP: 90/90Attack: 5Skills: NoneA weak opponent, easily dispatched."Whoosh!" An arrow flew through the air, striking the rabbit.-8And then, he noticed it. His HP bar had increased by 1.With each arrow that found its mark, Lin Tianhao grew stronger, his life force slowly but surely increasing.The initial slowness of his attacks didn't bother him. He was patient, a predator stalking its prey."Ding! You have slain a Red-Eyed Rabbit. Experience +1."The journey had begun.This was just the beginning.This was the dawn of a new era.The era of the Snow Emperor.