WereBeast Pt2

When he says player, is he referring to me, who has the adaptive system or simply the awakened? … No, it's definitely the latter.

If what he said is true and he is a "player," then the system as we knew it is far different from what we thought, and all that we know about rifts is false.

Khal steadied his breathing, staring the beast directly in it's eyes.

"Earlier, you said you only had a few minutes left. If I'm not wrong, you currently have a countdown over your head, don't you?"

The beast widened its eyes in shock and curiosity. "Yes, there is. The fact that you know that means you also have one, which means you also have a quest to kill me."

Khal sighed, scratching the back of his head. "On the contrary, I actually have a quest to survive until the timer runs out."

The beast erupted into laughter, holding onto it's stomach. "Yes, that does sound about right."

Khal ignored his taunt, his expression becoming cold.

"Before we continue trying to kill one another, i want to ask you something: what exactly are—"

The beast held it's hand up, stopping Khal. "I already know what you're about to ask, so don't bother; I have no intention of telling you that nor do I wish to continue this conversation any further."

"We both have our own goals, and they do not align with each other… Besides… having a full conversation with a hairless monkey is creeping me out."

Tch, Khal clicked his tongue. It seems I can't stall to heal any longer.

"You're right, and since we're about to go for round two, it's about time I reveal my blessing."

The beast smiled sinisterly, taking a running. "It's about time; after taking such a hard beating and not using it, made me doubt if you were really a player or not.

That confirms my suspicion; he is talking about the Awakened, and by his tone, he also possesses a blessing… I guess I need to test that feature out now.

Remote adaptation.

Choose the amount of adaptive points and the form the adaptation will take.

[0]

[Combat ] [Defense] [Practical]

Choosing defense when I can't counter would just prolong my life a bit.

"Consume 40 adaptive points for a combative adaptation."

Calculating danger. ↻

Selecting suitable combat ability. ↻

Process Complete.✓

Blessing: Flame Tyrant Body (Suppressed to D rank) Acquired (Temporarily.)

Flames erupted from his body, covering every inch of him in bright orange flames.

"Now that's more like it." said the beast.

Khal lifted his hands, watching the flames. It doesn't hurt at all. iv'e never even experienced the sensation of mana before now… And this feeling… is truly amazing.

Adaptation: Mana Sensitivity Acquired.

Mana Sense +1

"Don't think those flames will save you from me." In it's running position, the beast stretched it's leg back, it's leg muscles tightening

Blessing: Nitro.

FWOOSH!

NITRONIC MOVEMENT [⾛]

The beast blasted off towards khal, it's extreme speed only leaving a dark blur to be seen.

So fast, so this is how it found me. Khal thought.

The flame tyrant body doesn't just make my body burn with flames.

The beast appeared before khal, a smug grin on it's face, as it aimed it's claws at his neck.

As long as i focus the flames into my feet…

The flames around his body started to disperse, focusing in his feet.

VWOOSH–CRASH!

The beast stood in shock, it's mouth wide open. Khal was gone, only leaving behind a trail of dust and smoke.

"Fuck, that hurts."

To the left, Khal sat slumped in a tree, the sheer force of his speed leaving a dent.

Khal quickly got up, brushing himself off. "Let's go again; I think I understand it now."

The beast clenched it's jaw in rage, it's eyes filled with killing intent.

There's no way he just moved even faster than me... No, that's not possible even among level 15 players i stand tall in terms of speed… i was just caught off guard… Yeah… That's it.

Khal's feet lit up in flames, his expression resolute, staring down the beast. Khal took a deep breath before exhaling.

"Again."

VWOOSH!

Khal launched, his feet leaving behind burn marks in the soil.

The Beast, seeing Khal approach, rushed forward, it's mouth widening in an attempt to sink it's fangs into him.

At face value, it looks as if the main force behind the flame tyrant body is it's ability to emit flames, but it's actually.

BAM!

With his left khal slammed Its jaw shut, the beast's eyes rolled back from the sheer force of the blow, putting it off balance.

Its speed and strength!

Cognitive Acceleration +1

Khal grabbed it by it's neck, flames fuming from his hand, and with a swift motion.

BOOM!

Khal slammed it into the ground.

HU–HA– HUU!

Khal stood above the beast, resting his foot on it's chest, breathing heavily.

I haven't gotten used to the feeling of mana coursing through me, so I got burnt out pretty quick.

Adaptation: Increased Mana Output

Mana +1

Cough Cough

The beast laid flat on the ground coughing up blood, its body battered and bruised, staring at the sky, averting it's eyes from khal.

I'm… going to lose.

Memories flooded it's mind.

This world wasn't always this dark; there was a sun once, and the moon and sky weren't red.

There were once millions of blood lycans in this world. Now there's just me. If only the system hadn't abandoned us…

It's been thousands of years since the system even appeared to me, causing me to lose all my power, but then, out of nowhere, it did.

Quest: Kill the evil trespasser that intends to destroy your world.

A trespasser has come to kill the new generation of your people; kill him and save your world, fail and lose it forever.

The beast clenched his jaw in rage. Tears pouring out of it's eyes.

I won't lose; I have a mission to complete.

If I kill him, the system will come back to my world. He must die.

The beast's muscles started to grow, an ominous red energy slowly rising out of him.

I must kill him, save my world, save my world, save my world.

"I MUST SAVE MY—"

Burn.

Flames burst out of khal's feet, enveloping the beast.

"AHH– IT BURNS, STOP IT AHHH, I MUST KILL YOU, AHH."

Khal stared at him as it frantically moved, trying to escape the flames, his eyes void of emotion.

'I've read enough manga to know a power-up when I see one, and I'm not about to sit here and watch."

The beast's movements slowly started to slow down before becoming barely noticeable. Khal stopped the flames, taking his foot off him.

It was barely alive. All it's fur burned off, and its body was a few minutes away from being cooked.

Khal stooped down, staring it in the eyes, the beast staring back.

"I can end it for you now, or would you rather I wait until the timer runs out?"

Time Left: 10:36

The beast's mouth slowly moved, words coming out but barely audible. Khal leaned in closer to listen.

"Enjoy… your win for now… Soon your world… will have the same fate as mine."

The light in it's eyes started to fade; its chest stop expanding.

"I'm not sure what happened to your world, but if the outcome was this, i know for certain… I won't let it happen to mine."

Blood lycan lvl??? (Suppressed to 10) Defeated.

[50 Adaptive points, Acquired]

Stage Two Completed.

Stage three will begin shortly; please stand by. ↻

Blue boxes materialized around khal, taking pieces of him one by one.

It seems stage three is in another space. I wonder what kind of monsters I'm about to fight that are even higher than that guy.

Khal materialized in a separate area. Khal slowly opened his eyes. He was on the sidewalk of a dark street, brightened by streetlights, with multiple high-class houses on both sides of the road.

Wait… I recognize this area… This is my neighborhood.

"Khal? Is that you, young man?" An elderly voice came from behind him. Khal quickly turned around, raising his fist. "Old man Newton?"

The elderly man laughed. "It really is you, Khal. We heard you disappeared after your awakening. I know it's grade wasn't amazing but isn't it a bit inappropriate to leave your family worried for an entire week?

"And why do you look like you lost a tussle with a bear?"

Khal's eyes widen in surprise. Wait a second… Did you just say I was gone… for an entire week?

Newton raised an eyebrow. "Yea, six days actually; tomorrow would have made it seven."

I was in the tutorial zone for no more than 12 hours. I heard there were secret realms and rifts where time flowed differently but I never expected I'd experience it so soon. Khal thought.

And why did I leave the tutorial zone? I thought there was a third stage. does that mean it takes place in the real world… My own world instead of another?

Stage three will begin shortly; please stand by. ↻

Old Man Newton stood in silence, watching Khal.

Khal snapped out of his trance, looking at Newton. "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Newton, but I'll be fine. I'm about to head back home now so no need to concern yourself."

Khal walked off, following the sidewalk.

Old man Newton lifted his hand, waving. "I wasn't really concerned or asked for so much information but alright kid, take care."

5 Minutes Later…

Khal stood outside the gate of a massive mansion, the gate black, and at it's ends stood two golden dragons.

"Home sweet home… The place I dread the most."

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