The shattered armour of the Vampire Knight scattered across the frozen wooden planks, turning to ash as the dark magic holding the monster together finally broke.
Kai let out a long, tired breath.
He stood up straight and watched the blue notifications stack up in his vision, glowing brightly against the night sky.
[Enemy Defeated: Vampire Knight Lvl 25]
[Level Up! Current Level: 20]
[Boss Defeated: Bonus Reward Granted]
[New Skill Acquired: Battle Trance (Passive)]
[Description: When engaged in high-stress combat, time slows slightly in the user's perception by twenty to thirty per cent. Greatly enhances dodging capabilities and precision striking.]
'That is an upgrade,' Kai thought, feeling a sudden, soothing wave of energy wash over his tired muscles.
'Slowing down time even by a fraction of a second changes everything in a close-quarters fight.'
Curious about exactly how far he had come since waking up in this twisted world, he willed his full status window to open.
