The Last Slash
Dani followed Emma and Tanis deep into the cave, his footsteps echoing in the eerie silence. The walls glistened faintly, illuminated by soft glowing minerals embedded in the stone. Emma led the way, her tails swaying gently, while Tanis walked beside Dani with a sly grin.
"You're going to love this," Tanis said, her voice laced with amusement. "Trust us."
"I don't think I have a choice," Dani muttered, though curiosity burned within him.
As they ventured deeper, the cave opened into a massive tunnel. Dani froze, his eyes widening in awe. The walls were lined with rich deposits of coal and shimmering minerals. Their glow reflected off the damp stone, casting an ethereal light across the chamber. It was a treasure trove—one that could change the fate of any planet.
But Dani's gaze was drawn to something far more striking. At the far end of the tunnel, a massive slash cut across the stone wall, deep and jagged, as if a god himself had struck it. Beside the slash, strange ancient text was carved into the rock, glowing faintly with an otherworldly energy.
"What… what is this?" Dani asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Emma glanced back at him, her expression unreadable. "Something left behind from a battle long ago. We thought you might find it… interesting."
Tanis smirked. "Go ahead, use your little skill. See what the text has to say."
Dani stepped closer, his heart pounding. Activating his Mind's Eye, he focused on the slash and the ancient text. His vision blurred for a moment before the system responded:
Deciphering… Deciphering complete. Information incepted into host's memory.
Dani's mind reeled as the text's meaning flooded his consciousness. Suddenly, a vivid scene erupted before his eyes:
The tunnel transformed into a battlefield, filled with chaos and carnage. Humans, demi-humans, and beasts clashed in a war that spanned the horizon. Blood soaked the ground as roars and screams filled the air. At the center of the battlefield stood a lone figure—a man wielding a massive sword. His face was obscured, but his presence was overwhelming.
The man's sword was drenched in blood as he swung it relentlessly, cutting down waves of beasts with each strike. Then, surrounded by thousands of enemies, the man raised his sword high. It gleamed with a blinding light as he roared, channeling all his strength into a final, devastating blow.
With a single slash, the battlefield erupted in a massive wave of energy. Thousands of beasts were obliterated, the ground itself scarred by the sheer force of the attack. As the vision faded, Dani's knees buckled. He gasped for breath, his chest heaving.
A system notification appeared before him:
You have obtained the skill: Last Slash.
Rank: S
Description: A powerful finishing move capable of eliminating thousands of enemies with a single strike. Can only be used when all other options are exhausted.
Dani stared at the notification, his hands trembling. The sheer power of the skill was terrifying. He looked back at Emma and Tanis, who watched him with knowing expressions.
"That… that was…" Dani stammered, still reeling from the vision.
"A glimpse of the past," Emma said softly. "And now, a piece of it belongs to you."
Tanis chuckled. "You've just inherited the power of a legend. Don't let it go to waste."
Dani swallowed hard, his gaze returning to the ancient slash. The power he had just gained felt overwhelming, yet exhilarating. With this, he was one step closer to realizing his dream—and perhaps even uncovering the secrets of his own existence.