"You have spirit, human," Akane laughed, her black wings unfurling. "But spirit won't kill a Prince. You are weak. You are Level 1."
"Then make me stronger," Reichi demanded, standing up despite the pain.
[System Notification: Quest Received - The Dragon's Trial (Part 1)] [Objective: Awaken your first Primal Element.]
Eriza stepped forward. "The 'Unknown Hero' has no fixed element. You must build your own. Fire is the element of pure will. Close your eyes, Reichi. Find the anger that burned in your heart when you fell."
Reichi closed his eyes. He saw Erina's smile. He felt the cold air of the abyss. He felt the sting of betrayal. The anger began to boil in his chest, hotter than any sun.
Suddenly, his hands erupted in a brilliant, fierce red flame. But it wasn't normal fire. It was dark, tinged with the purple energy of the abyss.
[System Notification: Primal Element 'Fire' Awakened!] [New Skill Unlocked: Hellfire Burst (Rank F)] [Level Up! You are now Level 2]