evolution through blood

Xander stood over the corpse of the fallen goblin, his heart pounding in his chest. His Kagune twitched, the red, appendage-like tendrils coiling with anticipation. His breath was heavy, and his instincts screamed for more—more blood, more battle, more evolution.

The remaining goblins snarled, gripping their crude weapons—stone axes, rusted daggers, and wooden spears—and charged at him.

System Notification:

Host has slain [Forest Goblin]. Calculating experience gained…

EXP Gained: 10

Absorbing Biomass… Processing…

Host's strength and endurance have slightly increased.

Xander barely had time to register the message before the goblins attacked.

He moved instinctively, his Predator Traits activating. His enhanced senses allowed him to predict their movements, and his Kagune lashed out in response.

A dagger-wielding goblin lunged at him, but he sidestepped with inhuman speed, catching the goblin's wrist mid-air. With a quick motion, he crushed its arm and slammed its skull into the ground, cracking it open like a melon.

System Notification:

EXP Gained: 15

Absorbing Biomass… Muscle density increased by 2%. Abyss fang sharpened slightly.

"WHAT THE HELL?" Xander muttered, feeling the subtle increase in power. His muscles felt denser, and his Kagune's edges became sharper. He wasn't just leveling up—he was evolving with every kill.

But the goblins didn't hesitate. The two largest goblins came at him together, one swinging a stone axe, the other stabbing with a jagged spear.

Xander ducked, his abyss fang twisting around his body in defensive arcs, parrying both weapons. He leaped backward, assessing the fight.

System Notification:

Host is in combat. Would you like to access battle analysis?

"No time for that!" Xander growled. His instincts already knew what to do.

He dashed forward, sidestepping the goblin's swing and driving his Abyss fang through its chest. The goblin choked on its own blood, its eyes wide with shock before going limp.

Before the other goblin could react, Xander grabbed it by the throat and bit down hard on its shoulder—a primal instinct taking over.

System Notification:

EXP Gained: 30

Absorbing Biomass… Strength increased. Bite force enhanced. Predator Instincts amplified.

Xander felt his teeth sharpen, his bite force increasing as if his jaws had strengthened in real time and his claws have gotten harder as he evolved

I'm literally evolving mid-battle.

The final goblin turned to run, but Xander wouldn't allow it. His Abyss fang shot forward, piercing through its back and lifting it off the ground before slamming it down, breaking its spine.

System Notification:

EXP Gained: 20

Absorbing Biomass… Abyss fang now extends 2 meters. Movement speed slightly increased.

The battlefield fell silent.

Xander stood there, his chest heaving, his body thrumming with newfound power. He flexed his fingers, feeling the denser muscles, the heightened awareness, and the increase in speed.

The system's voice echoed in his mind.

[LEVEL UP!]

Host is now Level 2.

Stat Points Gained: +5

New Ability Unlocked: Predatory Growth (Passive – Strength and endurance increase at a higher rate after each battle.)

New Quest Unlocked: Survive in the Wild (Kill 10 more enemies to reach Level 3.)

Xander let out a breath.

He had never felt so alive.

This wasn't just about survival. Every fight made him stronger. Every kill enhanced his body.

And if that was the case…

Then he would keep killing until nothing could stop him.

I need to find a pond Xander thought as he retracted his Abyss fang

Xander started to run in order to find a pond so he could wash off all the goblin matter off of his body

Xander noticed his body seemed more refined after he killed those goblins and as he looked ahead he spotted a small pond

Finally a pond Xander said with relief

Xander walked into the small pond and took his shirt and pants off to clean them after he got done cleaning his shirts and pants he put them on the ground to dry

Xander started to wash himself to get rid of the goblins matter off of his body after he got done he lied down on his back waiting for his clothes too dry

I wonder if there is other people like me or if there are dragons for me to asorb Xander thought with excitement within his tone

As Xander was relaxing he he had got an idea

System are there dungeons in this world

Yes there are dungeons they look like portals the stronger the portal is the darker the color is the system replied

Awesome! Xander said with excitement

That means I can get stronger faster and quicker he said

Host is advices not to go into the dungeons until he is level 15

Ok Xander said with disappointment in his tone

Xander got his clothes and put his clothes back on ready to explore the forest

Xander started walking around until he heard a roar the shook his very soul and he stopped in his tracks in fear

WHAT WAS THAT Xander exclaimed

That was a powerful creature host is suggested to hide

Not knowing where to hide Xander ran and ran but his efforts were seemed for nothing as he came face to face with a giant grizzly bear that has a red aura exuding from him that seemed to be 8 meters tall

Fuck fuck fuck what do I do Xander thought in panic

End of chapter 2

Lmk what y'all think of chapter 2 have a blessed day