Locci landed roughly, clutching his prey tightly. Without hesitation, he sprang to his feet and bolted forward, his gaze fixed straight ahead, never wavering.

As the echoes of pursuit faded into silence, Locci halted abruptly, casting a cautious glance behind. A sigh of relief escaped him as he found no sign of anyone in pursuit. He had indeed outpaced them.

Locci released his grip on the prey and studied it closely. The Fluffinix lay lifeless before him; he had succeeded in his hunt. Back on Earth, Locci had never taken the life of a mammal. This marked his first experience with such an act.

Locci leaned in closer to the lifeless Fluffinix, noticing a strange sensation stirring within him as he caught its scent. Surprisingly, his appetite surged at the aroma, and he found himself anticipating the meal ahead.

Contemplating the shift in his psychology, Locci pondered whether his transformation into a monster had altered more than just his physical form. Back on Earth, he couldn't stomach the idea of consuming raw sashimi. Nevertheless, this change in his mindset seemed oddly convenient for his current predicament.

Locci tentatively tore off a piece of the Fluffinix and brought it to his mouth, his eyes widening in surprise as the burst of freshness and flavor flooded his senses. With each chew, the delicious taste seemed to intensify, prompting him to swallow eagerly. Before he realized it, he found himself taking another bite, and then another, unable to resist the enticing flavor of the meat.

[Your stamina has increased!]

As he finished his meal, Locci noticed a surge in his stamina. Though he felt a sense of achievement at growing a bit stronger, he couldn't help but lament that it wasn't his mana or force stats that had received a boost.

"Seems like my stamina's holding up well. I reckon I could keep going for a full day without a break," he mused aloud. "But what I really need is to amp up my mana and force stats. Mana's what fuels my abilities, and force enhances their firepower. Looks like I'll have to target Nixes with higher ability-related stats to make that happen."

Eager to resume his hunt yet mindful of his body needing time to digest, Locci decided to address another pressing matter: finding shelter.

Despite his eternal nature, Locci still required sustenance and rest. As a solitary creature, locating a suitable resting place proved to be a daunting task.

"Perhaps stealing a nest from other Nixes could work," he contemplated, "but first, I'll need to locate one."

As Locci pondered his next move, he remained unaware of the curious gaze fixed upon him from a nearby tree. Perched amidst the branches was a white-furred monkey, none other than Whimby, a Nix drawn to the scent of blood.

Whimby stealthily crept up behind Locci, intent on launching a surprise attack from the shadows. However, Locci's heightened sense stat alerted him to the impending danger.

Reacting swiftly, Locci leaped forward, spinning around to confront his would-be assailant. Before him stood a formidable adversary: a monkey with thick fur resembling a coat, its disproportionately large hands almost as sizable as its body. Locci shuddered at the realization that had Whimby succeeded in strangling him, escape would have been nearly impossible.

"If only I had read the Nixworld tutorial," Locci muttered ruefully, realizing his lack of knowledge about Whimby had left him vulnerable.

Despite still possessing the stamina to engage in combat, Locci felt a nagging sense of doubt due to his lack of information about his opponent. Nevertheless, he resolved to maintain his composure and give his best effort in the impending struggle. After all, he knew Whimby wouldn't simply let him slip away.

The first instinct Locci followed was to retreat. Understanding that monkeys often operated in colonies, he aimed to ensure a one-on-one confrontation with Whimby.

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Though he hoped Whimby might relent, it was as expected—the relentless pursuit continued. Whimby swiftly maneuvered from one tree to another, displaying a speed that outmatched Locci's own.

Fortunately, Locci retained the advantage of superior agility. As Whimby landed directly in his path, Locci swiftly changed direction, evading the creature's grasp.

Enraged, Whimby snarled and scrambled back into the treetops, resuming its relentless chase. Among the branches, it proved to be even swifter than a wolf monster.

Closing in on Locci with alarming speed, Whimby prepared to launch its attack from behind. Yet, in a sudden move, Locci executed a nimble spin, evading Whimby's grasp and delivering a slashing blow to its body.

Even Locci found himself taken aback by his newfound abilities, grateful for the nimble advantages granted by his reincarnation as a wolf monster.

Without dwelling on his surprise for long, Locci executed a slashing motion, unleashing his [Frostbite Flurry] with a swift swipe of his claw.

The flurry of icy claws struck Whimby, inflicting deep, bleeding wounds across its body. Yet, despite the grievous injuries, Whimby remained alive.

Fearing the possibility of Whimby calling for backup, Locci dashed forward, closing the distance between them. With precision, he targeted the creature's neck, sinking his fangs into its flesh.

Whimby shrieked in agony, recognizing its dire predicament. Resigned to its fate, it sought to retaliate, lashing out in a desperate attempt to harm Locci.

Using one hand to try to pry Locci away, Whimby's grip tightened. But Locci held firm, refusing to yield. In a last-ditch effort, Whimby seized one of Locci's legs with its other hand, exerting a powerful grip that elicited a bone-chilling shattering sound.

[Your endurance has increased!]

[Your resistance has increased!]

Ignoring the sudden barrage of system notifications, Locci bit harder and endured through the excruciating pain of his bones shattering. His anger burned fiercely, consuming any distractions or concerns.

Never before had Locci sustained such severe injuries, and the intensity of his fury eclipsed any discomfort or distress he felt.

Locci only ceased his biting when Whimby released its hold and went still.

Stepping back, a whimper escaped him. His front right leg was shattered, but pain pulsed through his entire body, leaving him sore and aching.

As Locci grappled with the agony, he faced a stark reality: there was no doctor to be found in this remote wilderness.

Tears mingled with his pain as he pondered the injustice of it all. This wasn't the life he desired; he longed for the simple comfort of his apartment, immersed in his favorite games.

Confusion swirled within him as he questioned how he ended up in this unfamiliar place. Yet, one thing remained certain: someone was responsible for his predicament. With an unwavering resolve, Locci vowed to seek them out and exact justice for their role in his suffering.

With a newfound determination, Locci managed to endure the pain to some extent. Yet, hunger pangs returned, accelerated by his recent skirmish with Whimby.

Approaching Whimby's lifeless body, Locci's lingering anger made the thought of consuming the monkey's flesh less repulsive.

As he prepared to eat, his attention was diverted by a white python approaching from a distance, its scales gleaming like crystal.

"Seriously? Can't I catch a break?" Locci sighed in exasperation at the sight of yet another unfamiliar Nix. All he wanted was a moment of rest, but it seemed the world was determined to thwart him at every turn.

What Locci encountered was Vrost, a relatively low-level Nix. In a stroke of luck, it wasn't one of the more formidable creatures. However, with his injuries, Locci's chances of victory seemed slim at best.

Aware of his slim chances against Vrost in his injured state, Locci hobbled away, carrying Whimby's body in his mouth. Typically, he could have easily escaped, but his injury made it impossible. Before long, Vrost closed in on him.

In a desperate move, Locci dropped Whimby's body and lunged at the snake. However, Vrost retaliated, lunging back at him.

Locci narrowly avoided the snake's bite and attempted to sink his fangs into its neck, but the crystal-like scales proved too resilient.

In response, Vrost coiled its body around Locci, attempting to weaken him and leave him gasping for breath.

As seconds stretched into agonizing moments, Locci struggled to draw breath, his mind growing increasingly hazy. Yet, fueled by an indomitable fury at the injustice and a primal instinct for survival, he refused to yield.

With every ounce of strength remaining, Locci clamped down harder, gritting his teeth against the pain. Gradually, the crystal-like scales began to crack and splinter under the relentless pressure of his bite.

Finally, with a resounding snap, the scales shattered, allowing Locci to sink his fangs deeper into Vrost's neck. Blood oozed from the wound, staining the ground crimson, until the snake's movements ceased altogether.

With his strength waning and his need for energy pressing, Locci wasted no time in consuming his fallen opponent after emerging victorious.

[Your strength has increased!]

[Your willpower has increased!]

[Your mana has increased!]

Even after devouring his defeated opponent, Locci's hunger persisted, driving him to consume the remains of Whimby without hesitation.

[Your resistance has increased!]

[Your strength has increased!]

[You have leveled up!]