Chapter 17 – The Telekinesis Awakening

Mon walked through the HAP Training Facility, his mind still replaying the events of his last dungeon raid. The betrayal, the helplessness, and the realization that he lacked an offensive skill.

"If I had a way to fight back properly, I wouldn't have had to rely on just my guns and Dimensional Storage," he muttered to himself.

Determined to fix this weakness, he entered the training hall, a vast area designed for hunters to hone their abilities. Dummies, targets, weight machines, and sparring areas stretched across the room.

Mon clenched his fists. He needed to become stronger.

Suddenly, a familiar notification sound echoed in his mind.

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[System Notification]

A New Path Opens!

You have survived against overwhelming odds.

The system recognizes your desire to grow.

New Quest Generated!

[Quest: Unleash Your Potential]

Push your limits in training.

Demonstrate creativity in battle.

Reward: Random Skill Unlock

Time Limit: 24 Hours

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Mon's eyes widened. This was new.

Unlike previous system notifications that only appeared when he leveled up or finished a dungeon, this was a direct challenge to improve himself.

"Random skill unlock, huh?" he muttered. This could be exactly what I need.

With a smirk, he cracked his knuckles and got to work.

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Training for the Unknown Skill

Mon started by pushing his body to the limit.

He practiced speed drills, running laps around the facility while dodging moving obstacles.

He tested his gun accuracy, firing in rapid succession at shifting targets.

He sparred against multiple training dummies, using only hand-to-hand combat to sharpen his reflexes.

But something felt missing.

If the system wanted creativity, he had to think outside the box.

That's when an idea struck him.

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A New Combat Strategy

Mon walked over to the weapon racks, his gaze landing on a bundle of steel chains.

He picked one up, feeling its weight in his hands. A chain could be useful—a flexible weapon with both range and control.

"But what if I didn't have to hold it?" he muttered.

He closed his eyes, concentrating. He imagined the chain moving on its own, responding to his will.

At first, nothing happened.

Then—

The chain twitched.

Mon's eyes snapped open just as the chain lifted into the air, floating on its own.

His heart pounded. Was this it?

Just as he thought that, the system chimed again.

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[System Notification]

Quest Completed!

You have unlocked a new ability through sheer effort and willpower.

New Skill: Telekinesis (Unrestricted)

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Mon exhaled, excitement coursing through him. He had done it.

He opened his status screen and scanned the description.

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[Skill: Telekinesis (Unrestricted)]

Allows manipulation of objects with the mind.

No stamina or mental limit.

Can control multiple objects simultaneously.

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A grin slowly formed on his face.

"This… this changes everything."

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Testing Telekinesis: Mastery Begins

Mon focused on the chain floating before him.

He whipped it forward, watching as it wrapped around a nearby dummy's leg. With a flick of his wrist, the dummy was yanked off the ground and slammed into another one.

"Not bad."

He picked up several throwing knives and lifted them into the air. They hovered in formation, spinning slowly.

"Let's see how fast I can control them."

He gestured forward—the knives shot toward the targets, embedding themselves into the bullseyes with pinpoint precision.

His control was sharp. But he needed more.

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Gun Control Experiment

Excitement rushed through Mon as he thought of something even crazier.

He opened Dimensional Storage and summoned ten handguns.

One by one, the guns floated into the air, circling around him.

"This… is going to be fun."

With a single thought, he fired all ten guns at once.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Bullets rained down on the targets, hitting from multiple angles.

Even more impressive—Mon reloaded the guns mid-air using his telekinesis, inserting fresh magazines without touching them.

"Now this is what I call an upgrade."

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Reflection: A New Path Forward

As Mon lowered the weapons and exhaled, he realized something.

His biggest weakness before was relying on his hands to fight.

Now?

He could fight with his mind.

This wasn't just an improvement—it was a game-changer.

And if he had unlocked this by pushing himself…

What other hidden powers were waiting to be discovered?

One thing was certain.

He was far from done.