Mike's Summoning Surprise
Mike stood outside Eli's, the wind ruffling his scaly hide. Just as he was about to step forward, something clicked in his mind.
"Wait a minute…" He squinted at the system window hovering before him. "Didn't I get a summoning skill earlier?"
With a flick of his claw, he opened the skill description.
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[Skill Description: Summon Minion (Lv.1)]
Allows the user to summon small, weaker versions of themselves.
Minions share 30% of the user's stats.
Max Summons: 3 (Scales with level).
Next Upgrade: At Level 5, minions gain an independent skill.
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Mike scratched his head with a claw. "Huh. So I can summon little versions of me? Let's see how this works."
He activated the skill, and the air around him shimmered. A moment later, three tiny Allosaurus-like creatures materialized before him, looking up with bright, beady eyes.
Mike stared.
The minions stared back.
Then Eli, who had been watching from the side, gasped and clapped his hands. "Mr. Monster! These little Mr. Monsters are so cute!" He crouched and patted one of the tiny creatures on the head, giggling as it wiggled its tiny tail.
Mike crossed his arms. "Cute? That's… not what I was going for." He crouched down, inspecting the little guys. "You guys aren't just here to look adorable, right? Can you fight?"
One of the minions suddenly lunged forward, snapping at a small rock like it was prey. The others followed, pouncing and clawing at it. The rock was soon nothing but dust.
Mike's eyes widened. "Whoa. Okay, that's… kind of impressive."
Then an idea struck him. "If they can fight like that, maybe I can train them up and make an army." He grinned, his tail swaying. "Yeah. That's it. Time for some hands-on training!"
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First Battle: Minions vs. Wild Monsters
Mike led his tiny minions into a nearby area teeming with Level 1 creatures—small lizard-like beasts that scurried through the undergrowth.
"Alright, guys," Mike said, pointing at the nearest monster. "Go get 'em!"
The minions shot forward like tiny missiles, their sharp little teeth and claws tearing into their unsuspecting prey.
Mike's jaw dropped. The monsters barely stood a chance. His minions were faster, more coordinated, and shockingly brutal.
"Damn," he muttered. "They fight better than me!"
Eli, who had followed along, cheered. "Go, little Mr. Monsters! You're the strongest!"
Mike rubbed his chin. "If they're this good already… then once I level up this skill, I'll have an unstoppable force." His eyes gleamed with ambition. "And that means I can finally take on bigger targets. Like—"
His gaze shifted towards the monster-infested village he had scouted before.
"A raid," he murmured. "If I raise enough minions, I can raid that village and wipe out all the monsters there."
A slow grin spread across his face. "This… is gonna be fun."