The night was dark and cold. Ethan patched himself in the safe zone, examining the system interface.
[Level Up Available]
His stats glowed:
Health: 150 → 180
Stamina: 120 → 150
Strength: 20 → 25
He gained 2 Skill Points.
The countdown on the system now showed Next Monster Event: 2 hours.
Ethan experimented with the Skill Points:
Upgraded Quick Strike to Level 3
Unlocked Dodge Roll, increasing evasion
A faint rumble shook the building. Outside, shadows moved unnaturally. Ethan realized he had to prepare for the first large-scale attack.
[Cliffhanger:] A gigantic silhouette appeared on the horizon, black panels shimmering behind it.