The rain had stopped, but the night air was thick with a restless energy. Kael's body hummed with newfound power—the Heaven Breaker System already integrating with his very being.
The holographic interface floated before his eyes, displaying a glowing map of the laboratory ruins.
"Objective: Locate and collect 10 Energy Orbs scattered throughout this area."
Kael's gaze sharpened. The system wasn't just a tool—it was a challenge. Each orb promised strength, but the path was dangerous.
He moved through the wreckage cautiously. Shadows twisted between shattered machinery and rusted pipes. His senses felt heightened—every sound, every flicker of light amplified.
Suddenly, a shriek echoed from the darkness—a twisted creature, malformed and desperate, lunged at him with claws like razors.
Kael barely had time to react. The system alerted him.
"Warning: Hostile entity detected. Combat mode enabled."
Instantly, a faint glow wrapped around his fists. Power surged through his muscles, and reflexes sharpened.
The creature struck, but Kael's fist connected first, sending it crashing into a wall. He followed with a swift kick, and the beast crumpled.
As it dissolved into dark mist, the system notified:
"Enemy defeated. Experience +50. Energy Orb detected nearby."
Kael scanned the area and spotted a pulsating blue light beneath a pile of debris. He reached out and grasped it.
"Energy Orb acquired. Quest progress: 1/10."
His chest tightened—not just from the thrill of victory but from the realization that this was only the beginning.
The road ahead would be long, filled with pain and enemies. But with the Heaven Breaker System by his side, Kael was ready to face whatever came.