Bell Cranel always dreamed of becoming a hero, but reality proved far crueler than his fantasies. Left humiliated and on the brink of death after a fateful encounter with a Minotaur and the adventurer Ais, something deep within him awakens-a power u...
Liaris Freese Lv.? - The user experiences accelerated growth as long as they are in love. The strength of the growth is directly proportional to the intensity of the user's feelings. Additionally, it grants the user immunity to charms.
Tenacity Lv.1 – Enhances endurance and pain resistance.
[Active Skills]
Speed Lv.1 – Temporarily increases movement speed.
Bell analyzed his growth carefully. He was taken aback by the Liaris Freese skill.
Could this have something to do with how he felt about Ais?
Each time he leveled up, every stat increased by one. And from what he gathered, completing a daily quest rewarded him with three extra ability points.
It was clear now—hunting monsters was the fastest way to grow stronger.
His excitement grew.
Each battle, each kill, each level-up would push him closer to his goal. To become strong. To stand above the rest.
But there was more to his system than just leveling up.
Bell had discovered something new.
A Shop.
His Shop Menu was currently locked due to his low level, but it did allow him to sell items.
Curious, he retrieved a wolf fang from his inventory and selected the option to sell.
[Sell Item: Wolf Fang – 20 Gold?] [Confirm] [Cancel]
Bell selected Confirm.
A faint light enveloped the fang before it vanished, and his system displayed a +20 Gold notification.
Gold.
A new resource. One that might be vital once his Shop Menu was fully unlocked.
But for now—he needed to keep hunting.
Bell reached into his inventory again, this time pulling out a sword.
It was longer and sturdier than his old dagger. A weapon better suited for prolonged combat.
The young adventurer gripped the handle tightly and pressed forward.
Through the empty streets, past the abandoned buildings, deeper into the city.
Then—he found them.
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A large pack of Steel Fanged Lycans.
At least ten.
Their red eyes glowed in the dim light. Some prowled low to the ground, others stood ready to lunge. They sensed his presence.
Bell tightened his grip on the sword.
A week ago, he would have frozen in terror.
But now—
"There's nothing to be afraid of," he told himself.
His heartbeat quickened—but not in fear.
In anticipation.
Then—he dashed forward.
The hunt was on.
Bell moved like a blur, his sword carving through fur and flesh as more wolves fell before him. The stench of blood filled the air, the sound of claws scraping against stone echoing through the empty dungeon city.
Notice: [Level Up!]
A dead wolf collapsed at his feet. Bell turned his gaze forward. More enemies.
Notice: [Level Up!]
Another beast lunged. He sidestepped, driving his sword deep into its skull before wrenching it free. More blood splattered across his clothes, but he didn't care.
Notice: [Level Up!]
His heart pounded in his chest, his breath came in short gasps, but his body felt stronger.
He wasn't the same reckless boy that others dismissed.
He would prove them wrong.
He lunged forward again, eyes burning with determination.
Notice: [Level Up!]
Bell cut through another Steel Fanged Lycan, and then another. The larger pack fell, one after the other. His strikes became more precise, his movements more controlled. The beasts that once terrified him were now nothing more than stepping stones.
Then—
Notice: [You have gained the Title: Wolf Assassin.]
Bell blinked.
A title?
He quickly opened his status screen to check.
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New Title: Wolf Assassin
Increases damage dealt to wolf-type enemies by 40%.
Instills fear in weaker beast like creatures.
Bell clenched his fists.
He wore a resolute expression.
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Next: The Weak Becomes The Relentless
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A/N: Anytime I make graphics, I'll also have it written below. Just in case anyone is reading offline.
