Chapter 6 – Entering the Dungeon
The entrance to the Level D dungeon loomed before Kael and Lyria. A dark, gaping maw in the side of the mountain, pulsing with ominous energy.
> System Alert: High-risk dungeon detected
Kael tightened his fists, the runes on his arms glowing red. Lyria floated slightly above the ground, her hands emitting a pale blue glow.
—Are you ready? —she asked, her voice calm but serious.
Kael nodded.
—As ready as I'll ever be.
They stepped inside. The air was thick and cold. Shadows seemed to crawl along the walls. Every step echoed, making Kael's pulse race.
> Enemy Presence Detected: Unknown
The dungeon was alive. Every corner seemed to whisper threats. Kael felt the Abyss system reacting, highlighting paths, showing possible traps.
> New Objective: Explore Dungeon & Survive
They advanced cautiously, unaware that the dungeon itself was watching.
Chapter 7 – First Dungeon Trial
A sudden roar echoed through the hall. From the darkness, skeletal warriors emerged, armed with rusted blades and glowing eyes.
> Enemy Detected – Skeleton Soldiers, Level 2
Kael acted on instinct. He struck with *Abyss Slash*, dark energy ripping through the first skeleton. Lyria chanted softly, casting a protective barrier.
> Experience +100
> Level Up: 4
The battle continued fiercely. Each skeleton shattered against Kael's growing power. Yet the Abyss system warned:
> Warning: High Abyss Energy Consumption
Kael's body ached, but he couldn't stop. He had to survive. The system guided his strikes, and slowly he began to understand the flow of energy—the way to **control the Abyss without losing himself entirely**.
By the end of the trial, Kael and Lyria stood victorious, but bloodied and exhausted. The dungeon had only begun testing them.
Chapter 8 – Shadows of the Abyss
Deeper inside, the dungeon grew darker. Shadows twisted unnaturally, forming humanoid shapes that whispered Kael's name.
> Enemy Detected: Shadow Wraiths, Level 3
Kael's heart raced. His red eyes glowed as he activated the Abyss power fully. He felt the familiar burning sensation, the pull of darkness promising strength but at a cost.
The wraiths attacked in unison, fast and intangible. Kael learned to strike where the system highlighted weak points. Each successful hit increased his **experience and mastery of Abyss energy**.
> Level Up: 5
> Skill Upgraded: Abyss Slash → Abyss Edge (Lv.3)
Exhausted but alive, Kael realized the dungeon was shaping him into something more than human.
Chapter 9 – Awakening the Abyss Power
Suddenly, a massive shadow appeared: a dungeon boss, larger than anything Kael had seen. Its eyes glowed crimson, body made of shifting darkness.
> Boss Detected: Shadow Warden, Level 6
Kael felt fear, but the Abyss system whispered encouragement.
—You are stronger than you think.
The battle began. Kael and Lyria coordinated perfectly: he struck with Abyss Edge, she cast supportive magic. Every attack pushed Kael's system further, awakening new Abyss abilities.
> Skill Learned: Shadow Step (Lv.1)
The fight ended with the Shadow Warden disintegrating into dark particles. Kael was drained but victorious.
> Experience +500
> Level Up: 6
Chapter 10 – Escape and Revelation
The dungeon began collapsing after the boss's defeat. Rocks fell, corridors cracked, and Kael barely managed to grab Lyria's hand to escape.
Outside, the night sky was clear, but the forest seemed darker, more ominous. Kael felt the system buzzing, displaying a message:
> New Quest Unlocked: Discover the Origin of the Abyss System
Lyria looked at him, a hint of worry in her eyes.
—This world is more dangerous than I imagined…
Kael clenched his fists. His red eyes glowed under the moonlight.
—Then we'll get stronger. Together...