Dorian's eyes snapped open to agony. His mind was a maelstrom of pain and confusion. Memories fragmented like shattered glass – glimpses of battle, screams, and blood-soaked steel.
He lay on cold, damp earth, his body broken and bruised. A faint hum whispered in his mind, growing louder until words coalesced:
**SYSTEM INITIALIZING...**
**HOST STATUS: CRITICAL**
**REPAIRING PHYSIOLOGY...**
Dorian's vision blurred as his body began to mend at an unnatural rate. Bones reset, wounds closed, and strength returned to his limbs.
He sat up, gaze falling upon his surroundings – a massacre site. Corpses littered the ground, victims of brutal slaughter. Dorian's memories stirred, revealing his presence here – a battle against rogue cultists.
Suddenly, visions flooded his mind:
* Himself wielding divine magic
* A lineage of powerful gods
* A catastrophic event that shattered his family's reign
Dorian's head spun as the visions faded. The hum in his mind grew louder:
**SYSTEM ONLINE**
**HOST IDENTIFIED: DORIAN, SCION OF GODS**
**CURRENT STATUS:**
+ Physical Health: 97% restored
+ Magical Energy: 42% available
+ Skills: Unlocking...
A virtual interface materialized before his eyes, displaying options:
**SKILLS TREE**
+ Divine Magic
+ Combat Techniques
+ Stealth Abilities
**NOTIFICATIONS**
+ Warning: Rogue cultists still active in vicinity
+ Hint: Recover memories to unlock true potential
Dorian's gaze fell upon the carnage around him. Cultist symbols were carved into the victims' flesh – a dark ritual halted by his presence.
He rose to his feet, resolve forming:
"I need answers. And revenge."
With that thought, Dorian selected "**Combat Techniques**" from the skills tree. His body surged with energy as new abilities unlocked:
**NEW SKILLS:**
+ Enhanced Strength
+ Agility Boost
+ Swordsmanship Basics
Suddenly, distant screams echoed through the forest – cultists closing in for another ritual sacrifice.
Dorian drew upon his newfound strength and agility, sprinting towards the screams. The Black System's interface updated in real-time:
**COMBAT MODE ACTIVATED**
+ Health: 97%
+ Stamina: 92%
+ Enemies Detected: 7 cultists
He burst into the ritual site, swords flashing in the fading light. Cultists turned towards him, eyes wide with fear and fanaticism.
Their leader, a hooded figure, sneered: "God-scum. You'll join our sacrifice."
Dorian charged, blades clashing with cultist weapons. The Black System provided real-time combat analysis:
**ENEMY WEAKNESSES DETECTED**
+ Cultist 1: Vulnerable to chest strikes
+ Cultist 2: Weak magic resistance
+ Cultist 3: Fearful of divine magic
Dorian exploited these weaknesses, striking Cultist 1's chest and shattering his ribcage. Cultist 2 stumbled back as Dorian unleashed a burst of divine energy, scorching his skin. Cultist 3 cowered, terrified, as Dorian raised his sword for the killing blow.
The Black System rewarded his victories:
**EXPERIENCE POINTS GAINED: 1200**
**LEVEL UP!**
+ Strength increased by 5%
+ Agility increased by 3%
+ Divine Magic capacity expanded by 10%
The remaining cultists faltered, their leader snarling orders to retreat. Dorian pursued, slashing down two more before the hooded leader turned to face him.
"You may have power," the leader spat,