Name: Leon
Race: Frailvein Leech Lv.4/5 Exp: 3/15
Class: Locked
Rank: H
HP: 9/9 -> 29/29
MP: 10/10 -> 15/15
SP: 8/8 ->28/28
STR: 4
VIT: 5
AGI: 3
INT: 3
CHS: 5
Free Points: 0/0
Error +4 N/A
Skills:
Active: Bite
Passive: Stealth, Bleed, Anesthetic, Detection. Poison Resistance (new).
Titles:
Child of Blood
Traits:
Blood Body
10 Exp gained for killing a Vipervine, 2 Exp gained for killing two Featherflits.
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It's a relief that the bear's blood provided such a crucial lifeline. Without it, I would have faced a painful demise. Surviving the encounter not only granted me a newfound passive skill in poison resistance, which is a huge boon, but it also solidified my resolve to make this bear my target for elimination. It's become clear that this bear is alone now, without others of its kind to aid its survival. My observations revealed its desperate attempt to seek shelter in a cave, only to be rejected by its own parents.
This bear, while radiating heat like an oven cooking a Thanksgiving turkey, was a formidable creature, but its parents were another level entirely—they were giants engulfed in flames, a constant inferno that scorched everything around them. My body was burned just by being near them but the blood from the bear kept me regenerating the burned flesh.
The cub's youthful pride fueled its movements as it strolled through the forest, a miniature monarch in its own right. Its steps carried an air of ownership as if it believed every tree, every rock, and every stream belonged to its dominion. The cub's confidence was evident in the way it held its head high and surveyed its surroundings with bright, curious eyes. Occasionally, it would come across other creatures of the forest, each representing a potential challenger to its perceived reign. Whether it was a wary deer cautiously grazing in a meadow or a nimble fox darting among the trees, the cub's instincts stirred with the thrill of potential competition.
As the bear cub continued its journey through the forest, I, concealed within its flesh, continued my relentless pursuit of sustenance. With each beat of its heart, I drew deeper into its flesh, extracting precious blood that pulsed with life and vitality. With each pulse of the bear cub's heart, I drew nourishment, channeling the blood into my fangs. The bear cub, unaware of my presence, continued its playful romp through the forest.
Feeding deeper within the bear cub's flesh, I encountered the intense heat radiating from its body, a searing sensation that threatened to overwhelm me. Recognizing the danger, I focused on feeding more voraciously, using the blood not only to sustain myself but also to counteract the burning sensation. As I drank, I concentrated on the idea of developing a resistance to heat or fire, much like the way I had gained poison resistance earlier.
With each drop of blood consumed, I felt a gradual adaptation taking place, a subtle reinforcement against the fiery elements that threatened to harm me. It was a slow process, requiring patience and persistence, but the potential for heat resistance flickered promisingly within me.
The uncertainty of whether my plan would succeed gnawed at me as I continued to draw sustenance from the bear cub's blood. Regardless of the outcome, one thing remained certain—I would not abandon my quest to kill this cub. If this failed, I would pivot and find another route to kill it.
Day after day, I delved deeper into the bear cub's body, acclimating myself to the intense heat emanating from within. The process became a routine of pushing my limits, enduring the scorching temperatures until they became more bearable, and then pressing on further. It was a cycle of adaptation and perseverance, each day bringing small incremental progress. As weeks turned into months, the heat that once felt unbearable now seemed almost familiar, a testament to my growing resilience. Yet, with each layer of heat resistance gained, I encountered new thresholds, each one requiring renewed effort to overcome.
As I continued my daily routine of feeding, resting, and pushing against the limits of the heat, I did so with a newfound confidence. Even if I hadn't gained the exact skill I sought.
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The bear cub, perhaps alerted by the persistent intrusion within its body, began to exhibit signs of awareness after several months. Despite the wound healing behind me, the bear's instincts or perhaps some other sense tipped it off to my presence. At first, it was subtle—a twitch here, a restless shift there—but as days passed, the bear's reactions grew more pronounced. It became more vigilant, occasionally pawing at the area where I had been feeding, a clear indication that it sensed something was amiss.
Being nestled deep within the bear's body provided me with a level of safety and protection that I couldn't have achieved otherwise. Despite the bear's growing awareness of my presence, the physical barriers of flesh between us rendered it unable to directly harm me without harming itself.
The bear cub's frustration and growing awareness of my presence manifested in its behavior toward the world around it. Enraged by the discomfort or unknown sensations caused by my actions within its body, the cub's demeanor shifted drastically. The bear cub's actions turned aggressive and erratic. Its once playful and curious nature gave way to bursts of anger and violence, directed not just at me but at any perceived threat or annoyance.
With determination driving me forward, I pressed on towards my destination within the bear's body, undeterred by its outward displays of aggression. While the cub's anger and frustration reverberated throughout its surroundings, I remained focused on my singular goal: reaching its heart.
Using the vibrations emanating from the bear's heart as my guide, I navigated through the intricate maze of its internal anatomy. Every pulse, every beat, drew me closer to my destination, a vital organ. Despite the bear's best efforts to assert dominance and control over its surroundings, it was powerless to stop the inevitable progression of my journey. With each passing moment, I edged closer to achieving my objective, driven by an unyielding resolve to confront the source of my torment.
The bear's futile attempts to halt my progress only resulted in chaos and self-inflicted harm. Its frenzied assaults on the surrounding trees and rocks, fueled by frustration and desperation, only served to weaken its own body. Each collision, each impact, was a testament to its inability to thwart my determined advance toward its heart. It roared and thrashed, a creature driven to madness by an unseen adversary. But in its blind rage, it only hastened its demise, unknowingly aiding me in my quest.
With each passing moment, the distance to my target diminished, until finally, after days of relentless determination, I stood at the threshold of the bear's heart. The searing heat radiating from the bear's heart was a trial I had prepared for, albeit with trepidation. As I drew closer to this pulsating epicenter of life within the bear's chest, the intensity of the heat threatened to overwhelm me. It was akin to plunging into molten lava, every fiber of my being singed by the fiery embrace.
The searing heat emanating from the bear's heart enveloped me, a relentless inferno that threatened to consume me whole. Every fiber of my being screamed in protest, my body writhing in agony as I pressed forward through the fiery crucible. Yet, amidst the flames, amidst the torment, there was a primal instinct driving me forward, a hunger that could not be denied. With each beat of the heart, a surge of scorching heat washed over me, threatening to incinerate me from within. But I persevered, fueled by the intoxicating aroma of blood that permeated the air. It was a tantalizing siren's call, beckoning me deeper into the heart of the inferno.
With each sip of blood, I felt my vitality surge, my wounds closing and my strength renewed. The pain of the flames faded into the background, eclipsed by the euphoria of sustenance. My stat Vit surged at an unprecedented pace.
The urgency of my situation could not be overstated—the countdown to my evolution weighed heavily on my mind as I delved deeper into the bear's heart. Time seemed to rush by in a blur of heat and determination, each passing moment a reminder of the task at hand. With every beat of the bear's heart, the timer inexorably ticked down, a relentless reminder of my impending deadline.
I tore into the heart, rending flesh and sinew with a ferocity that surprised even me. Each piece I devoured brought me closer to my goal, the primal urge to evolve mingling with the taste of victory and vitality. The bear's heart, once the center of its strength and life, would become the catalyst for my evolution. Despite the blistering heat and the strain on my newfound abilities, I persisted.
Time was running out. Harnessing the raw power coursing through me, I willed the very blood around me to transform, shaping it into razor-sharp blades that sliced through the heart with unparalleled precision. For the first time, my MP was being consumed at a rapid rate. It was helping me shape the blood into tools of destruction that aided me in beating the deadline.
Congratulations on your victory and completing a quest! You have killed a Rank-G Royal Cinder Cub Lv3, Class Cinder Mauler Lv3. 45 Exp being gained.
Reward: Class Choices, Evolution Choices, and full system access.
Unlocking a class and evolving into a Rank-G monster are significant milestones in your journey toward power and evolution. With the system fully unlocked, you now have access to a wealth of new abilities and opportunities for growth.
"Congratulations, kid. You've reached the max level, opening the path to evolution and a new class. Choose wisely, though, as this decision is irreversible. I may not speak with you again, so take care on your journey ahead."
"Ah, yes, that was quite the spectacle. The suffering and pain on both sides, it was almost poetic. And the way you devoured the cub's heart while it was helpless, simply brilliant. Here are some rewards for dispatching another innocent creature in such a gruesomely effective manner. I must admit, I didn't think you had it in you—demon style indeed. You've got guts. I would recommend not being inside a living creature you evolve especially one not so small. That is the first and last advice you get now do your best and entertain me more."
Reward: 5 Str, 4 Vit, 2 Agi, 4 Int, 10 Chs. Error +6 Tainted Soul.
Time left to evolution and class selection is 37 hours 24 minutes 40 seconds or do you wish to evolve now? This message can be closed without choosing and be reopened.
Yes/No
Oh no, I have to get out of this bear's body as quickly as possible. I began tearing my way out in the opposite direction of where the bear fell, retracing my path into the bear's body. With my newly gained stats and the boost from the demon, I found myself moving much faster as I exited the bear's body. Wanting to expedite my escape even further, I decided to allocate my last free point to Strength. Emerging from the bear's body, I found myself with only 13 minutes and 28 seconds left on the timer to evolve. Using the minutes available to me made my way deep into a thorny bush to serve as protection against others. and selected yes to evolve.