As I stood over the defeated scorpion, a warm surge of energy coursed through me. It was an odd sensation—like a shot of espresso, but without the jitters.
Suddenly, a notification panel materialized in front of me, shimmering like a holographic mirage.
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Congratulations! You have defeated a Giant Scorpion.
Experience Gained
You have leveled up!
New Level: 2
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“Oh, look at me, I’m a big deal now,” I said, smirking at the panel.
“Leveling up in the middle of a desert? What’s next? A parade?”
A rush of excitement coursed through me. I had a few new points to allocate.
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[You have received 5 Status Points and 3 Skill Points upon leveling up.]
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Now came the fun part. I took a moment to think about my choices. After battling a scorpion, I realized a little more strength wouldn’t hurt, and I could always use a boost to my survivability.
“Let’s see what I can do,” I said, mentally preparing my allocations.
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Status Points Allocation:
Strength: 1
Agility: 2
Endurance: 2
Intelligence: 0
Wisdom: 0
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“Now that’s a plan,” I murmured, approving of my choices. I needed to bulk up a bit, but maintaining my agility would keep me light on my feet.
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[You have allocated your Status Points.]
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Status:
Name: Ethan Rivera
Class: Survivalist
Level: 2
Attributes:
Strength: 3
Agility: 3
Endurance: 4
Intelligence: 0
Wisdom: 0
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Feeling a surge of newfound strength, after that I level up my skills with the skills points.
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Skill Points Allocation:
Hunting (Level 1) → Level 3
Shelter Building (Level 1) → Level 2
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“Double trouble! Look at me go!” I chuckled, feeling rather pleased with myself.
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Active Skills:
1. Foraging (Level 1)
2. Shelter Building (Level 2)
3. Hunting (Level 3)
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Passive Skills:
1. Desert Adaptation (Level 1)
2. Resourcefulness (Level 1)
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The panel confirmed my upgrades, and I felt a sense of pride swell within me. I had become stronger, and my skills would now reflect that.
“Let’s hope my next opponent is a little less spiky,” I said with a smirk, stepping away from the scorpion.
With my new abilities, I felt ready to take on whatever the desert threw my way. I straightened my gear, adjusted my knife, and set my sights on the horizon.
“Adventure awaits! Or at least a decent lunch.”
And just like that, I ventured deeper into the unforgiving landscape, the weight of the world slowly shifting to something lighter. If I could take down a giant scorpion, what else could I conquer? The desert had no idea what was coming for it.