The cavern quaked as the creature emerged—its legs scraping stone, its body gleaming like jagged shards of glass. Crimson eyes burned in the dark.
The Glass Widow.
Eren froze. "That thing… it's at least E-Class! Kael—we should run—"
Kael's fists clenched. Fear gnawed at him, but another sound chimed in his ears.
Ding!
[System Activated.][User Status Window: Opened.]
[Kael Ardyn]
Rank: F
HP: 90/90
Stamina: 50/50
Mana: 30/30
Abilities:
Fire Affinity (Lv.1) – conjure small bursts of flame.
Smoke Manipulation (Lv.1) – create smoke clouds to obscure vision.(A sub-ability from Fire)
Skills:
Basic Swordsmanship (Lv.1)
Dodge Instinct (Lv.1)
Empty Skill Slots: 2
Skill Tree: Open (Level 1 Path Available)Bloodline Tree: Locked till requirement is met.
System Points: 0
Kael's jaw tightened. F-rank trash… but I've got something those other hunters don't.
The Glass Widow hissed, legs cutting the ground as it lunged forward.
Ding!
[New Objective: Defeat the Glass Widow. Reward: 10 System Points.]
"Eren, stay behind me," Kael growled, raising his chipped sword.
The spider lashed forward. Kael dove, sparks skimming his skin. He rolled, exhaling sharply. His palms burned—then ignited. Tiny flames licked his fingertips.
"Let's test this." He thrust his hand out—fwsshh! A fireball burst forward, striking the spider's glassy leg. A small crack formed, smoke rising.
Ding!
[Weak Point Detected: Joint Armor Vulnerable.]
The spider screeched, enraged. One jagged limb slashed across Kael's side, spraying blood.
"Kael!" Eren cried, rushing forward. A soft glow suddenly flickered in his hands.
Ding!
[Eren Veylan: Hidden Potential Unlocked.][Class: Novice Healer.][Skill Gained: Minor Heal (Lv.1).]
Eren pressed glowing hands to Kael's wound. Warmth surged through him, sealing flesh.
Kael's eyes widened. "A healer… huh. Perfect." He smirked, blood still dripping. "Then keep me standing. I'll burn this thing alive."
The Glass Widow reared back, venom dripping.
Kael slammed his palms together, sparks flying as smoke began to coil around him. The cavern filled with a swirling haze, masking his movements.
The spider hissed, slashing blindly. Kael dashed low, his blade sparking with faint flame. He stabbed upward into its underbelly—CRACK!
Glass splintered. The spider screeched. Kael leapt onto its back, gripping tightly as his sword dug deeper.
"Burn!" Kael roared, flames flaring along his blade. He thrust down—fire searing through the weakened crack.
The spider convulsed violently, legs flailing before it collapsed in a heap, shattered glass scattering across the cavern.
Kael stumbled back, chest heaving, flames flickering out from his exhausted hands.
He managed to defeat the glass widow who was a rank higher than him but not with the help of his System.
Ding!
[Glass Widow Defeated.][Reward: +15 System Points.][Skill Drop: Venom Fang Shot (Lv.1).]
A window appeared:
[Choose Reward:]
1) Gain 15 System Points
2) Learn Skill: Venom Fang Shot (Lv.1)
Eren gripped his shoulder. "Kael… we survived…"
Kael smirked, eyes blazing with firelight. "This is just the beginning" he said.