As you already know, I was born with parents, and I had brothers in this world.

Only I turned out to be the weakest of my kind, and I was simply abandoned. I wanted to correct this mistake, since I was left to die, I'll try to become stronger. Not alone, of course, it would just be boring for me to live this life alone.

I don't understand how one must be a parent to just abandon a child. In another life, yes, I didn't have children, I had many girlfriends, but none lasted with me.

Perhaps I had children somewhere, I just wasn't told about them.

In the first days of my life, these birds came to feed me, then, after a week, my brothers just flew away to their parents.

Yes, I stayed for one reason - I couldn't see anything. Where was I supposed to fly without sight?

The big raven father left me when the others grew stronger. I'm not his son, it's just unfair.

Yes, a three-hundred-year-old guy wonders why he was abandoned by a raven.

"Urk!"

My stomach growled. It hadn't been an hour, and my body had just begun to strengthen, yet I wanted even more food. I craved even more because of my inherent hunger.

"I love this feeling!" I thought, using this time only for myself. I experienced hunger and fed on normal bird food. I liked it because I felt all the joys of life.

Oh yes! My quiet musing was interrupted by my own hunger, and I needed to find some food for myself. It was easy; I couldn't even speak, and that embarrassed me a lot.

"Caw! Caw!"

All I could squeeze out of my beak were short phrases. The fact that I couldn't even talk to myself already embarrassed me.

All I could do was philosophically reason about my actions. I was actually afraid to stay in my own head.

And you probably don't understand what it's like when you're very old, and your inner voice tries to replay all your memories.

Ha! You probably think I'm just dragging time by reasoning about everything. No, that's not the case. I'm revealing myself to you so that you can enjoy following me and what I'm doing.

I wandered through the trees, jumping from branch to branch, which led me to a small river.

"There's water!" I thought to myself.

I jumped to the ground, where I first saw my reflection in the water. I knew I wasn't human. It was a very unusual moment. I tried not to think about what might await me in the future.

My first, or maybe second, hunt was very simple.

"Can this be called hunting?"

Probably yes, I just didn't even try. These ordinary worms were blind, and I just ran from zone A to zone B, pulling worms out of small holes in the ground.

Crunch!

[You killed an Earthworm lvl 1]

[Received 3 experiences!]

Before my eyes appeared notifications like this after I ate one of the worms. So far, I haven't grasped the essence of all this.

But it doesn't upset me, as I begin to enjoy this long rest and new sensations that my new crow form gives me.

Strangely, but I feel pretty good, without thinking too much about all this unpleasant stuff.

A month has passed since the day I was born in this new world. Time flies, and I'm starting to adapt to my new way of life.

This morning I received an interesting title called [Gluttony lvl 1].

At first glance, it doesn't look too appealing, but it brings me new abilities and skills.

The title [Gluttony] increases the capacity of materials in my bag space or gives me the ability to gather. This means that I have my own bag where I can store various items or materials.

Thus, by collecting some resources, this title could raise its level. I haven't tried anything like that yet; I think that's exactly how it worked.

I also somehow learned to use my eyes, engaging in worm hunting. Only the next one seemed much smarter than me.

He was fast and agile, and I could see his persistence in trying to escape from me. My gaze focused on him, and I began to feel the awakening hunting instinct within me.

A plaque that appeared in my subconscious indicated that this creature was called [Lumbricus 1.lvl] and was on the first level.

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It turns out that in this world, living creatures have their own levels, just like me with my skills and titles.

Amazingly, I understood the name of the creature in Latin. It reminded me that I studied Latin in my past life, probably for the use of magic or for performing dark tasks.

But now I still have to fully master this language, as I couldn't learn it completely in a short time.

My first hunt was approaching. The worm was nearby, and I could feel my hunting instincts growing. My sharp claws headed for the worm, and I tried to maneuver to catch it.

But the first attempt failed, and the worm dodged. I focused and prepared for the next attempt. Suddenly, I quickly pecked, hitting the target.

The worm was caught! I immediately grabbed it with my beak and swallowed it.

The taste of the captured prey was new, amazing; I felt satisfaction from my second successful hunting experience.

My level increased from the second level to the third, I gained five health points [+5 HP], [+5 Energy].

[Received 3 experience]

It was something amazing. I chuckled quietly with pleasure and strength pouring out from my level increase.

However, this experience and my internal reflections made me ask: why was I born a bird?

Was it just a coincidence or perhaps the price for being a superior being in my previous life? I understood that there were no simple answers to such questions, but I was curious to ponder about them.

By the way, I also came across a flying, huge raven, though it wasn't my relative. He didn't notice me; apparently, he didn't care about me.

The adult black raven had [20 lvl], which made him incredibly strong and powerful. I realized that for now, I would keep my distance.

Species: Black Raven

Level: 20

Strength: 89

Intelligence: 45

Agility: 34

Endurance: 50

Wisdom: 70

Development Path: None

Titles: [Insect Killer 3rd lvl]

Skills: [Silent Descent 3rd lvl], [Wing Strike 4th lvl], [Sharp Beak 3rd lvl], [Grasp 1st lvl], [Raven's Will 3rd lvl]

Looking at the passing raven, I admired his characteristics. They were several times greater than mine. I decided to engage in self-study to become stronger and better understand my thoughts.

Black ravens with level [20 lvl] usually could handle any danger, but in this world, there was always much unknown.

Spreading my wings in all directions, I began to descend. At first, I felt panic and fear, but I tried to focus on my breathing and calm down. With each heartbeat, adrenaline was released more and more, blood accelerated in the veins.

The moments seemed like eternity as I flew down, but I didn't give up. I knew I needed to meet this challenge to grow and develop.

Black ravens have strong wings, and I needed to learn to control my flight. I liked this feeling, this fear in my brain; it was the foundation.

Otherwise, I was just irresistible. I felt the wind accompanying my wings, and it seemed familiar and pleasant to me. I concentrated and turned my wings backward, creating a braking effect.

My body slowed sharply, and I began to fly straight, parallel to the ground.

My claws barely touched the green grass as I continued to fly over it. I felt freedom and strength as my wings carried me forward.

"Hooray for this nature!"

It was an incredible experience that made me feel alive and full of energy.

It was my second time flying.

I shouldn't have been scared at all. It's my nature, after all, everyone is afraid, and you can't take away that feeling.

When my paws gently touched the ground, I felt relieved.

My heart still beats fast, but now it beats with joy and satisfaction.

My wings, still trembling slightly with excitement, slowly closed behind me, and I sighed with relief.

My childhood thoughts filled my head, and I rejoiced like a child. Oh, this new life. Slowly traversing the ground, I savored every step.

The gaze of my amber eyes wandered into the distance. Again near the nest, I felt that I was no longer the little raven I was just a few weeks ago. I became stronger, smarter, and more independent.

After all, I sat in the nest for real. No one helped me; I got up by myself, saw, and flew out of the nest like a cork.

The beak strike was lightning-fast, and the worm was lifted into the air. I grabbed it and swallowed it slowly.

But it seems one worm was not enough for me.

My appetite only grew, and I felt hungry.

Hunting in this vast forest seemed like a difficult task. There was grass, trees, and beauty everywhere, but this environment made finding prey challenging. I needed to be cautious not to become prey myself.

Another earthworm crawled on the ground; this time killing it didn't give me anything; perhaps it was too weak. Although I was given these points, three for each worm killed.

[Experience: 12]

I still didn't know where to put them; I could ask that cute girl in my head. But that should wait for now.

After all, I want to figure everything out myself.

In my beak appeared a small crystal. I was surprised because it was something new and incomprehensible. I had never encountered such a substance before.

I looked at this little crystal.

It was transparent and sparkling.

The small crystal I discovered turned out to be much more valuable than I had thought.

[Mana Crystal adds +10 Energy], - said Gorgon. And it allows me to absorb some magical power.

But how do I activate it?

The crystal seemed very solid, and I didn't know how to do it.

However, when I found a boulder, I got an idea. I decided to try to smash the crystal with it, and it worked! When I broke the crystal, some of its energy entered me.

At first, nothing happened, but then suddenly I felt a fiery pain spreading throughout my body. The blood in my veins boiled, and it was unbearably painful.

- Caw!

[20/20 Energy]

When the pain subsided, I found myself in some strange dark place, which I identified as my subconscious.

"What the...?"

I stood next to a white door in the shape of a raven, and my wings held the handle, then suddenly opened it, and I was blinded by a bright light.

[Activation: Available Path]

My amber eyes scanned as my mind focused on weighing the possibilities of each path.

"What the hell?"

Each of these paths suddenly appeared to me as a choice.

I had no doubt that this world was from some fantasy.

Just seemed very strange to me.

* Monster Path:

If I choose the monster path, I will become part of a cruel and ruthless world ruled by forces of darkness and chaos.

Perhaps it will be a path of revenge and destruction, where my strength and magical abilities will evoke fear and horror in those who stand in my way. I will be among creatures like me and learn to survive in this world, realizing my identity as a monster.

* Human Path:

If I choose the human path, I will become one of them, possessing intellect, emotions, and values. Perhaps it will be a path of knowledge and technology, where I will learn, work, and strive for development and prosperity. I will be part of society, building relationships and finding my place among humans.

"Not interesting..." - The raven's eyes passed by this path.

* Demon Path:

If I choose the demon path, I will gain the essence of the dark and mysterious world ruled by ancient and powerful beings.

Perhaps it will be a path of power and ambitions, where I will strive for domination and control over the world. I will become part of ancient cults and fight for my place in the hierarchy of the demonic world.

* God Path:

If I choose the god path, I will become a spiritual being with incredible abilities and knowledge. Perhaps it will be a path of wisdom and worship, where I will sit on a divine throne and influence the destinies of worlds. I will be an object of worship and faith, but also responsible for the fates of many.

"On the other hand, being a god seems banal..."

My thoughts spun; I realized that choosing this path would influence my entire fate.

What should I choose? I felt that each of these paths would be interesting and bring its own difficulties.

"No, no, no! Thanks, I've already been a demon, I've already been in a vampire's body, I've had enough of that."

"Do I need control and power? I don't think I really need it.."