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Chapter 7 - Chapter 6: Firestarter Mike

After the fire-breathing insect incident, Mike felt a mix of exhaustion and exhilaration. The battle had been tough, but he had done it. He wiped his claws off on the grass, trying to shake off the last remnants of that fiery encounter.

"Well, that was... unexpected," he muttered, still catching his breath. "But hey, at least now I don't need to worry about cold meals."

Mike glanced around, hoping to spot more prey. He was starting to get the hang of this hunting thing, but he also needed to evolve more if he wanted to survive in this increasingly dangerous world. The bugs were growing bigger and tougher, but so was he.

Suddenly, his stomach growled. He needed to find more food. His eyes scanned the skies for another flying insect—preferably something less... fire-breathing.

His luck turned when he spotted a new target. It was another flying insect, but this one wasn't like the others. Its body was sleek, and it had wings that shimmered with a soft, orange glow. It flew lazily through the air, flitting from flower to flower.

"Alright, time to get me some dinner," Mike muttered, crouching low.

He sprinted toward the insect, feeling his Quick Sprint activate automatically. His legs moved faster, carrying him over the uneven ground as he closed the gap between him and the unsuspecting insect.

In one fluid motion, Mike leaped, jaws snapping shut around the insect's delicate body. It struggled for a moment, but Mike's stronger bite won out. He landed gracefully, now holding his latest catch.

"Not bad, Mike. Not bad at all."

Just as he was about to savor his victory, a strange sensation coursed through him. It wasn't physical, but it felt like something new was awakening deep inside him. He stopped mid-chew, eyes widening in realization.

[System Update: New Skill Unlocked – Fire Ignition.]

Mike blinked. "Fire Ignition? Wait... seriously? Like, fire fire?"

A small icon appeared next to the new skill, and Mike couldn't help but stare at it. He could feel the heat in his chest, a small spark of energy that seemed to ignite at his command.

With a grin, Mike focused on the feeling. His chest heated up, and a small flame flickered into life at the tip of his tongue. He blinked at it, amazed.

"Whoa. I've got fire now?"

The flame flickered briefly before extinguishing. Mike laughed, almost in disbelief.

"That's it? A tiny flame?" he said, inspecting his newfound power. "Well, I guess it's a start."

Mike grinned as the flame came back to life, a small but steady fire that danced in the air. He extended his tongue and, with a playful flick, sparked it once again.

"Alright. Now I can cook my meals," Mike said, looking at the insect in his mouth. "Who needs raw food when you've got fire?"

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[Status Window Updated.]

[Mike, Baby Allosaurus]

Height: 1.7 meters

Strength: 8/10

Endurance: 7/10

Intelligence: 7/10

Agility: 9/10

Evolution Points: 52/700

Skills:

Primitive Bite (Lv.3) – Increased damage and speed.

Quick Sprint (Lv.2) – Longer bursts of speed, but more energy-consuming.

Fire Ignition (Lv.1) – Ability to generate small flames for cooking or combat.

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Mike took a moment to admire his new skill. "Level 1 Fire Ignition... huh, I'm basically a walking campfire now."

He smiled, flexing his claws. "Cooking, here I come."