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Chapter 10: Leveling Up!
The grass swayed gently around Kyle’s knees as he made his way deeper into the dungeon. His heart was still hammering from the fight with the Grubhound, but he forced himself to keep moving.“I can’t stop here,” he muttered under his breath, glancing around nervously.Every step he took, the grass whispered against his legs like a thousand tiny voices. He could hear distant growls carried by the wind. Other hunters must’ve been busy too, fighting, scavenging. They had gear. Real armor. Real swords.Kyle patted the kitchen knife at his waist and gave a bitter laugh under his breath.“Yeah. Real professional, huh?”He just hoped to get some loots, so that he could pawn them and buy some gears. Also, he needed enough credits to rent at least a room for them.Suddenly, a ping sounded in his mind.[Group of monsters detected nearby!][Warning! Moderate risk due to number.]Kyle crouched low, creeping forward carefully through the waist-high blades. His heart thudded against his ribs, not f
Chapter 9: First Blood
The room was dim, lit only by the weak glow of the streetlamp outside the cracked window.Kyle lay still on the old mattress, arms folded behind his head, staring up at the ceiling where a spiderweb of cracks spread out like broken glass.Lia was already asleep beside him on her bed that was slightly better, curled up like a little ball under the thin blanket. Her hair was messy, strands falling across her peaceful face. She looked so small like that. So fragile.Kyle smiled faintly. Today had been long.Tomorrow would be better. That’s what he told himself. But then,Ping~His opti-com vibrated against his wrist, breaking the stillness of night.Kyle tapped it, expecting maybe a message from the academy about his final rank after his awakening. Instead, what waited for him was a few lines of cold massages.[Notification: You have been expelled from Star Academy. Effective Immediately.][Reason: Awakening with an unranked, unknown talent.][Residence Privileges: Revoked. Must be e
Chapter 8: STAT
Kyle stared at the screen, waiting.A soft hum echoed through the space, and then—[Loading Personal Stat Panel…]A warm glow passed over his body, and a new screen appeared. [STAT] Name: Kyle WrenTalent: Bubble (Rankless)Level: 0 (0/100 Exp)HP: 85 / 85MP: 20 / 20ATK: 4DEF: 3AGI: 5INT: 6Active Skills: Bubble Shield (Lv.1)— Creates a protective, invisible barrier of 1-meter radius.— User becomes invisible and immune to all attacks from beings of the same level.— Can block 1 elemental attack from a being one level higher.— Duration: 10 seconds— MP Cost: 5— Cooldown: 1 hourPassive Skills: Herbal Insight (Lv.1)— User can identify and harvest herbs of any quality.— Increases success rate of collecting rare herbs by 40%.— Added 5 extra slots in the inventory exclusive for herbs. Talent Evolution (Max)— Talent has been marked as ‘Evolving’. Current Level: 0— Use of active or passive skills will grant EXP toward Talent Level. Increase in every 10 level would
Chapter 7: Bubble Talent? Seriously?
Kyle blinked, still staring at Lia and that flickering candle like it was something out of a dream.“Lia…” he whispered. His sister beamed, cheeks a little flushed now thanks to the potion working through her system. “Ta-da~ How do you like the surprise, birthday boy?”The frosting was a little smudged, the candle half-melted and flickering — but to him, it looked perfect. “You… got me a cupcake?” he asked, voice barely above a whisper. Lia nodded, her fingers playing with the edge of her blanket. “It’s not much. I helped old Mrs. Yola sort her junk every evening this month. She gave me one as thanks. I saved it for today.” Kyle blinked fast, throat tight. “Lia…” Lia smiled, holding it out with both hands. “Hurry, before it melts all the way!” He blinked a few times, then slowly leaned forward, eyes fixed on the flame. “Make a wish,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Kyle closed his eyes. 'Please… give me a real chance this year. Just one. I don’t care how small it i
Chapter 6: The Best Brother in the World
By the time Kyle reached their apartment colony, the streets had emptied out, leaving only the occasional hum of patrolling drones overhead and the flicker of old neon signs that refused to die even after abandoned like them. The kind of place you didn’t choose to live in, it chose you when the system marked you as Dustborn and not worth the resources. He walked to the most desolate building in the colony and sighed.He pushed open the rusty gate to their building, careful not to wake anyone. These people had to give their all just to live one day more. They barely had time to rest, so he didn’t have the heart to disturb them. Kyle slowly climbed up the worn out stairs, stopping at the third floor. He paused outside the rusting door of the A303, pressing his forehead against the metal for a moment. Then he adjusted the bag in his hand, and straightened his worn out shirt, hoping to look a bit better.He exhaled slowly. Then he pressed his finger on the scanner.The door creaked op
Chapter 5: One Week Worth of Hope
The walk to the blood bank felt longer than it should’ve been. Whenever he would not been able to collect the necessary amounts to get the healing potion in these years, he would have to come to this place.Kyle shoved his hands deep into his pockets, the chill biting at his fingers even through the thin fabric. His thoughts spun around the huge debt like a cage, but every time his mind went there, he forced it away. One step at a time.Right now, he needed to get Lia her potion. After taking the potion, she would feel less pain, at least for one month. The neon sign of the blood bank flickered like it was on its last breath. Kyle stepped in through the glass doors, and the smell hit him immediately, like metal and disinfectant. The place was too clean and too empty. As, not everyone willing to sell blood to get foods. “Opti-com scan,” the clerk said without looking up.Kyle raised his wrist. A soft beep echoed through the room. The clerk finally looked up when Kyle rolled up his sl
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