Akhil stood at the mouth of the cave, the cold air brushing against his face.
In front of him, a swarm of beasts gathered—snarling, restless, ready to move out.
Leading them was a massive hound with a thick snout and two curved horns jutting from its skull. Its glowing eyes locked onto him, and for a brief moment, the entire horde seemed to pause.
'Is my luck really this bad?' Akhil thought, his expression tightening. 'Of all places… it had to be here.'
The beasts stared back, uncertain, as though trying to decide if the lone human in their path was prey or predator.
That hesitation didn't last.
They began to move.
{Berserk mode activated}
{Effect: Strength +30%. Damage output +10%. Duration: 3 minutes.}
"I knew this would come in handy," Akhil muttered under his breath.
A pulse of heat surged through his veins. His heart raced, muscles swelling beneath his skin as raw power flooded his body. Every nerve lit up, his senses sharpening until the world slowed around him.
