Chapter 2: The First Glimpse of Power
Ren's new world was mysterious and full of danger. The surging energy within him had taught him how to walk, but his first true test was yet to come. As he reached a deserted field near a waterfall, the grass suddenly turned to ice. A thunder roared in the sky, and from a cloud of smoke emerged a terrifying creature—a four-armed *Frost Behemoth*, its eyes glowing like blue embers.
"You do not belong to this land," it growled. "Therefore, you must be destroyed."
Ren's hands instinctively rose, and golden lines began to glow from his palms. But the power was still incomplete. The Behemoth attacked with a shower of icy stones, knocking Ren to the side. Pain surged through his body, but instead of fear, anger filled him.
"I'm not the dying boy anymore," Ren whispered.
Then, a bright light burst from his chest. A glowing ring began to spin around him—*Level Up: 1 → 2*. Along with it, a new power unlocked: *"Divine Ignition."*
His eyes lit up. The next time the Behemoth attacked, Ren raised his hands and hurled a fiery spear into the air. Screaming, the spear pierced the Behemoth's chest and exploded. The field was engulfed in flames.
With the Behemoth's final scream, silence fell. Its departing energy flowed into Ren. Then, the ancient voice echoed once more:
"Good luck, Ren. This is only the beginning."
Ren clenched his fists. Now he carried not just life, but purpose. The first gate to divine power had opened, and he knew—he wouldn't just witness this world, he would shape it.
**Would you like Ren to meet a mysterious companion in the next chapter?**