Chapter 3: The First Hunt
Chapter 3
Chapter 3: The First Hunt
Crow wasted no time in the Novice Village. He had no interest in weak beginner quests or mundane NPC chatter. Instead, he immediately left through the village's eastern gate, stepping into the dense wilderness beyond.
Towering trees loomed overhead, their emerald leaves rustling in the soft wind. Sunlight barely filtered through the thick canopy, casting dappled shadows on the grassy forest floor. The faint sounds of wildlife filled the air—chirping birds, rustling underbrush, the occasional distant growl of a prowling beast.
And then—
A flicker of movement.
Crow's sharp eyes snapped toward a small clearing up ahead. He crouched low behind a bush, his heartbeat steady as he assessed the situation.
Four foxes stood before him, their sleek bodies low to the ground as they prowled around, searching for prey. But these weren't ordinary creatures.
A translucent blue glow flickered across Crow's vision as Eye of Insight activated automatically, scanning the beasts.
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[Forest Fox]
Level: 2
Evolution Potential: Rare Fire Fox
[Forest Fox]
Level: 2
Evolution Potential: Rare Fire Fox
[Forest Fox]
Level: 2
Evolution Potential: Divine Nine-Tails Fox
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Crow's breath hitched slightly. Divine Nine-Tails Fox.
That was not normal.
He had played Beast Dominion Online for years, and he knew that a fox at this level should never have such an absurd evolution potential. Rare Fire Fox? Sure, that was expected. But a Divine Nine-Tails Fox was a legendary evolution—something that shouldn't even be possible at this early stage.
Was it because of Hyper Evolution?
A smirk curled at the edge of his lips.
This was exactly the kind of advantage he needed. If he could tame it now, he'd have a beast that could evolve into one of the most powerful creatures in the game—long before anyone else even had a proper party setup.
Slowly, he raised his hand, activating Soul Link.
A dark red aura shimmered around his palm as an invisible thread of energy shot forward, attempting to form a connection with the foxes.
The two weaker foxes barely reacted, but the one with the Divine Nine-Tails Fox evolution let out a sharp yelp. Its golden eyes snapped toward Crow, its body stiffening as it sensed the presence invading its soul.
It was resisting.
Crow's smirk deepened. "You're strong. But not stronger than me."
He pushed harder.
Soul Link wasn't just a skill—it was a battle of willpower. The fox fought back, its body trembling, its eyes blazing with raw defiance. But Crow was relentless. His past life had been filled with brutal PvP battles and ruthless takeovers. Compared to the minds he had broken before, this fox was nothing.
A sudden pulse.
The resistance snapped.
The fox collapsed, panting heavily. A new notification flickered across Crow's vision.
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[Congratulations! You have successfully tamed a Level 2 Forest Fox (Divine Evolution)!]
[Due to Hyper Evolution, the beast has begun rapid mutation…]
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Crow's grin widened as he watched his new companion twitch and shudder. Its brown fur darkened, shifting to a shimmering crimson-gold hue. Its tail split in two, flames flickering at the edges. The evolution process had already begun.
He was officially ahead of the game.
The world didn't know it yet, but the Tyrant of Beasts had just taken his first step toward domination.
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