A suffocating silence filled the void. Kael Draven's mind was in turmoil, memories of betrayal flashing like shattered glass. Yet, as he struggled to move, an unfamiliar sensation coursed through him—power, raw and untamed, seeping into his very soul.
Then, a voice echoed within his consciousness. Cold. Mechanical. Absolute.
[System Activation: Abyss Tyrant System Initialized.]
A translucent interface materialized before his eyes, glowing with eerie, shifting symbols.
— Host: Kael Draven
— Race: Human (Abyssal Awakening Pending)
— Title: Abyssal Tyrant (Sealed)
— Level: 1
— Authority: None
— Skills: None
— Quests: Begin the Path of the Abyss
Kael's crimson eyes narrowed. A system? He had read about such myths in ancient texts—artifacts of power left behind by forgotten deities. But this… this was different. It didn't just grant power; it felt as if it was reshaping him, turning him into something more.
Then, a new notification flashed.
[First Quest: Claim Your Throne]
— Objective: Seize control of the Abyssal Ruins
— Reward: Abyssal Awakening (Partial), Skill Unlock
His lips curled into a smirk. If this was fate's way of giving him another chance, he would take it. But this time, he would not be a pawn.
This time, he would be the one pulling the strings.