Renji opened his system interface, the glowing panels hovering before his eyes. His gaze swept across the updated stats.
[Stats Updated]
Strength: 33
Speed: 30
Perception: 35
Endurance: 29
Vitality: 14
Luck: 12
Unused Points: 20
Below that, a notification pulsed with new energy.
[New Skill Acquired: Resonance Shatter (C-Rank)]
Curious, Renji tapped the description.
Resonance Shatter (C-Rank)
Type: Active/Passive Hybrid
Effect: Disrupts and destabilizes an opponent's Beast Resonance or ability flow upon contact. Causes fractures in resonance output, reducing effectiveness and leaving openings.
Scaling: The stronger the enemy's resonance, the harder it is to destabilize—but greater damage is inflicted when successful.
Passive: Slightly boosts Renji's own resonance control, allowing short bursts of power beyond normal limits.
Warning: Overuse may strain the user's body, leading to backlash.
Renji's eyes widened. "Wait… was this the skill the Mantis King was about to unleash before I killed it?" He clenched his fist, realization dawning. "Tch. Lucky for me I finished it off first."
He glanced down at the ground, spotting the shattered remains of his knuckle weapon scattered across the dirt. Walking over, he crouched and gathered the broken pieces into his hands, the metal still warm from battle.
Sitting cross-legged, he exhaled and pulled up his stat window again. "Alright… let's make this count."
He distributed the points with careful thought:
Strength: +4 → 37
Speed: +6 → 36
Perception: +4 → 39
Endurance: +4 → 33
Vitality: +2 → 16
[Updated Stats]
Strength: 37
Speed: 36
Perception: 39
Endurance: 33
Vitality: 16
Luck: 12
Renji flexed his fingers, feeling his body surge with renewed balance and strength. A sharp grin tugged at his lips.
Rising to his feet, he brushed the dust from his clothes and turned toward the looming gates of the outpost. His claws retracted, and his shoulders finally relaxed.
"…Time to get a new weapon."
Taking a deep breath, Renji stepped forward, heading straight toward the nearest weapon store. The battlefield behind him was silent, but the future ahead was only growing louder.