Chapter 90: No False Promises
chime rang in the silence, clear and resonant, cutting through the fading echoes of the serpent's death throes.
A translucent screen shimmered before Ethan's vision.
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[System Notification]
Venomfang Molter – Killed
Level: 38
Rank: Peak B
Experience Gained: 45,679
Skill Points Earned: 60,000 (shared)
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Ethan's breath steadied. The glow of the screen reflected in his blood-smeared eyes as the details scrolled past.
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[Ethan Cross]
Level: 11
XP: 139,135 / 179,030
[Lirael Vaerune]
Level Up! → Level 10
XP: 85,977 / 78,235 (overflow stored until class assignment)
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Ethan lowered his blade, the golden glow gone now, leaving only the dark, light-absorbing metal of Duskfang. His arms shook with fatigue. His chest rose and fell in ragged bursts, every breath reminding him of bruised ribs and venom-stung muscles.
