The forest mist lingered like a living shroud as Kael advanced cautiously among the blackened trees, analyzing every inch of the terrain. His system interface pulsed with information, flickering with each movement he considered.
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[ENEMY DETECTED]
Name: Shadow Wolf
Level: 3
HP: 120/120
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Kael smirked. Nothing challenging. But ahead, something new caught his attention: a group surrounded by larger monsters. Among them, a slender, agile figure moved with deadly grace, her dark skin and glowing eyes radiating determination.
— Well, well… looks like we're not alone after all. — Kael murmured, glancing at the reader. "Brace yourselves—this is going to get interesting."
The figure weaved through attacks, dodging medium-level monsters effortlessly. Kael recognized immediately her combat level:
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[CHARACTER DETECTED]
Name: Hinata
Level: 50
Class: Shadow Warrior
HP: 450/450
Agility: 55
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— Interesting… — Kael murmured. — She knows how to handle herself.
Then the colossal monster emerged: black scales, eyes burning like coals, and an aura of pure destruction.
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[ENEMY DETECTED]
Name: Shadow Tyrannosaur
Level: 45
HP: 2,500/2,500
Threat: Extreme
Agility: 40
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Kael narrowed his eyes.
— Ah, now we're talking. — he said, looking at the reader. "If you thought my progress was easy, get ready for some serious eye candy."
He activated his newly unlocked agility skill:
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[ABILITY UNLOCKED: Shadow Flow]
Effect: Multiplies perception and attack speed proportional to level.
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Kael blurred into multiple positions almost simultaneously, dodging bites, claws, and bursts of dark energy. Every strike was calculated with surgical precision.
The monster roared, shaking the ground. Kael leapt onto a rock, spun in midair, and struck a precise blow to its ribcage.
The system exploded with notifications:
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[DAMAGE: 180]
[CRITICAL HIT!]
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Hinata watched in astonishment, dodging smaller attacks while keeping the group safe. Kael noticed the monster's patterns and began chain attacks, breaking rhythm and pushing his limits.
— If this were an anime… this would be the part where everyone screams my name! — he muttered to the reader.
The creature unleashed a wave of dark energy. Kael, now moving in a near-supernatural flow, dodged and countered with a series of punches, kicks, and aerial strikes, all perfectly synced with the system.
The panel blinked furiously:
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[EXP GAINED: 75,000]
[LEVEL UP: 1 → 37]
[ATTRIBUTE POINTS GAINED: 120]
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Kael laughed softly.
— Feeling that? Jumping 36 levels at once is… a little unfair, isn't it? — he winked at the reader. — But hey, I'll take the challenge.
He opened his status panel and distributed the points acquired:
Strength +30
Agility +40
Endurance +25
Intelligence +25
New abilities flashed across the screen:
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[NEW ABILITIES UNLOCKED]
1. Shadow Dance – Movements almost impossible to predict, increases evasion and attack power.
2. Rift Strike – Powerful attack that slices through space and energy, bypassing part of enemy defenses.
3. Extreme Perception – Instantly detects weak points in any visible enemy.
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The already-wounded monster made one desperate attack. Kael anticipated, sidestepped, and with a final strike, crushed its chest. The creature vanished into a cloud of shadows.
Hinata finally relaxed, breathing heavily, awe evident in her gaze.
— Who… who are you? — she asked, staring at Kael like he was something more than human.
Kael smirked:
— Someone who knows how to handle a level 45 monster while everyone else is still learning to run. — he winked at the reader again. "And you thought my level was normal…"
The system blinked once more:
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[PLAYER STATUS]
Name: Kael
Level: 37
Strength: 45
Agility: 75
Endurance: 45
Intelligence: 45
Available Points: 0
[HINATA STATUS VISIBLE ONLY TO KAEL]
Name: Hinata
Level: 50
Class: Shadow Warrior
HP: 450/450
Agility: 55
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Kael scanned the forest, knowing new threats would appear. For now, he could enjoy his newfound power, breaking the fourth wall one last time:
— And for you, readers… I hope you enjoyed the show, because the next acts are going to crank it up even more.
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✨ End of Chapter 3
Kael has:
Defeated a level 45 monster in an insane fight.
Leveled up directly to Level 37.
Gained new abilities and distributed attribute points.
Interacted with Hinata and broken the fourth wall.
Set the stage for more epic battles and system progression.