Darkness.
Not the peaceful kind.
The suffocating kind.
Lin King felt like he was drowning in nothingness. No light. No sound. No body.
Then
A voice echoed inside his mind.
[System Activation Complete.]
[Beast Tamer System Bound to Host: Lin King.]
System.
His eyes snapped open.
He was lying in tall grass beneath a crimson sky. Two suns burned overhead. The air smelled wild untamed.
Lin King sat up slowly.
Where am I
His memory felt shattered. The last thing he remembered was
A sharp pain.
A flash of betrayal.
Someone calling his name.
Then… nothing.
He clenched his fists.
How did I die
The system responded instantly.
[Host perished in previous world due to fatal betrayal.]
[Memory fragments locked. Unlock conditions: Increase Tamer Rank.]
[Welcome to the Beast Continent.]
Lin King's pupils narrowed.
So I really died.
Instead of fear…
He smiled.
Fine. If I'm dead, then this world belongs to me.
A transparent panel appeared before him.
Beast Tamer System
Host: Lin King
Tamer Rank: F
Tamed Beasts: None
Talent: Unknown (Locked)
Starter Reward: Beginner Beast Contract x1
The grass rustled.
A low growl echoed behind him.
Lin King slowly turned.
A wolf stepped out of the shadows.
Not normal.
This creature was nearly 8 feet long, with silver fur and glowing blue markings across its body. Its eyes were intelligent… predatory.
[Detected: Storm Fang Wolf Rank F.]
[Status: Injured. Defensive.]
[Recommended Action: Contract.]
Lin King stared at the beast.
The wolf stared back.
Lightning flickered faintly across its fur.
A dangerous creature.
But wounded.
Lin King stood up calmly.
If I died once… I'm not afraid to die again.
The wolf growled louder.
Wind began to swirl around it.
The system chimed again.
[Would Host like to use Beginner Beast Contract?]
Lin King smirked.
Yeah.
A golden sigil formed in the air.
The wolf lunged.
Lightning exploded.
The contract circle expanded instantly, swallowing both of them in blinding light.
For a moment
Silence.
Then
The wolf landed… but did not attack.
Instead, glowing symbols appeared on its forehead.
[Contract Successful.]
[Storm Fang Wolf has acknowledged you as Master.]
The wolf lowered its head.
Lin King exhaled slowly.
Looks like I'm not weak in this life.
The system spoke again.
[First Mission Activated.]
Survive the Beast Forest for 7 days.
Reward: Talent Unlock + Memory Fragment.]
Lin King looked toward the endless forest stretching beyond the hills.
Stronger beasts roared in the distance.
This world wasn't peaceful.
It was savage.
He placed a hand on the wolf's head.
From today on we rise together.
The wolf howled.
Lightning split the sky.
And somewhere far away
A pair of golden eyes opened in the clouds.
Lin King you returned.