Mike adjusted his position and looked at the map again. He had made his decision—he was going to explore a new location marked on the map, and it looked like it was teeming with opportunity. He took a moment to survey the area, ensuring that the path ahead was clear. His Long Sight helped him spot any potential dangers in the distance, but for now, the coast was clear.
As he walked through the dense forest, his senses heightened. His Endurance Boost kept him going without fatigue, and the rhythmic pace of his movements felt effortless. His stomach rumbled again, reminding him of his ever-present need for food. It wasn't just hunger; it was the drive for more Evolution Points. After all, each hunt brought him closer to his next upgrade.
Suddenly, a loud rustle of leaves caught his attention. He crouched low to the ground, instinctively tapping into his Hardening skill in preparation. The rustling grew louder, and from the dense thicket, a new monster emerged. It had the appearance of a massive, reptilian creature, covered in scales that shimmered in the sunlight. Its red eyes glowed with an eerie light, and its sharp claws dug into the earth as it moved toward him.
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New Monster Detected: Scaled Ravager (Lv. 5)
Threat Level: High
Weakness: Fire
Evolution Points: 200
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Mike grinned, his tail twitching in anticipation. "Looks like dinner has arrived," he muttered under his breath. The Scaled Ravager was strong, but Mike had grown much stronger since his last battle. He was ready for this challenge.
Without hesitation, he charged forward, using his Quick Sprint to close the gap between them. The Scaled Ravager snarled, swinging its claws at him, but Mike was faster. He dodged to the side and launched himself at the creature, aiming for its exposed flank. With a swift Primitive Bite, he tore into the monster's scales, the sharp teeth sinking into its flesh.
The creature howled in pain, lashing out with its claws. Mike's Hardening skill activated, and he felt the impact of the claws hitting his hardened skin, but the force wasn't enough to break through. He retaliated by breathing a small burst of fire from his mouth using his Fire Ignition skill, aimed directly at the creature's underbelly. The flames scorched the scales, and the Scaled Ravager staggered back, growling in fury.
With one final strike, Mike sank his teeth deep into the monster's throat, ending the battle. The creature's body collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud.
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Monster Defeated: Scaled Ravager (Lv. 5)
Evolution Points Earned: 200
Total Evolution Points: 456.74
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"Now that's more like it," Mike said, panting from the exertion. He stepped back, examining his prey. He could already feel the energy from the monster's defeat flowing into him, strengthening him further. His Endurance Boost had really helped him power through this battle without losing stamina, and he knew that this was just the beginning of what he could achieve.
As he began to collect the Scaled Ravager's meat and essence.
He glanced at the map once more. The next marker was closer now, and as he walked in that direction, he felt a growing sense of excitement. There were more monsters to hunt, more resources to gather, and more Evolution Points to earn. With every step, Mike knew he was getting closer to his ultimate goal.
As he ventured forward, the forest.