The brutal efficiency of the kill was instantly rewarded. As the crimson mist settled and the shattered remains of Ken's warhammer clattered to the stone, vibrant, golden notifications seared themselves across Adam's vision, a stark contrast to the gore.
[ Adventurer (Ken) Defeated! ]
[ +280 EXP | +290 EP ]
[ Ding! Level Up! ]
[ You are now Level 54! ]
[ Skill Points: +1 ]
[ Next Level: 42 / 340 ]
[ Evolution Points: 597 -> 887 ]
[ Crown of the Hollow Glutton - Domineering Will: 34 -> 35/1000 ]
A wave of pure, potent power surged through Adam's veins, washing away the lingering pain from his wounds, the sensation even more intense than the Blooming Vitality. His muscles thickened, his scales hardened further, his mind grew sharper. He let out a shuddering breath that misted with particles of light and dark.
'This is it,' he thought, his galactic eyes blazing with a terrifying mix of fury and euphoria. 'This is what I wanted. Humans… they're the best.'
