The alley lay in ruins, the dust settling slowly as Kalyan lowered his sword. The Mirefang Beast had fallen, its glowing eyes now dim, and the air smelled of burnt scales and debris. His chest heaved, sweat dripping down his face, muscles aching from both exertion and the system's manual activation toll.
Every victory has a price… and every battle teaches a lesson.
The Sage King System pulsed beside him, displaying a detailed summary of the fight.
Battle Report — Mirefang Beast
Damage dealt: 82% efficiency
Tactical points earned: 30
Critical Survival Bonus: 50
Loot acquired: Iron Short Sword (Upgraded durability), Partial Healing Potion x1
Points total: 230
Kalyan exhaled, feeling the weight of both fatigue and accomplishment. The system's assessment was accurate—he had survived, but barely. Every strike had been calculated, every dodge deliberate. And yet, he knew he had learned more from what could have gone wrong than from what had gone right.
Registration Prompt
Suddenly, a soft chime rang from the system.
System Notification:
Kalyan has completed first dungeon engagement.
Adventurer registration required to officially record achievements, points, and rank.
Kalyan frowned. In his last life, being unregistered had cost him resources and allies. He tapped the interface.
Register as Adventurer?
Options: Yes / No
He pressed Yes.
Registration Complete:
Adventurer ID: 00127-K
Rank: F
Mana/Aura Type: Mixed
Guild Affiliation: Pending
Initial Points: 230
The system highlighted his status. Being an official adventurer meant that future dungeon access, point accumulation, and skill development would be tracked and acknowledged by guild authorities.
Being unregistered could have cost me recognition—and worse, access to stronger dungeons.
Surveying the Battlefield
With official registration complete, Kalyan moved carefully through the debris, examining the remnants of the alley. Crumbled walls, scattered crates, and scorch marks from the beast's flame breath painted a stark picture. The system detected minor resources in broken crates.
Hidden Loot Detected: Minor mana-infused minerals.
Reward: 10 Points
Kalyan collected them, noting that these resources could be valuable for crafting, upgrades, or trading.
Tactical Reflection
He crouched atop a ruined wall, gazing at the city beyond the alley. The neon lights flickered faintly through the smoke, and for a moment, the world seemed calm. But calm was a deceptive luxury.
Next time, the enemy won't be a single creature. Strategy and foresight are more important than brute strength.
He replayed the battle in his mind, considering efficiency, points, and system mechanics. Every choice had consequences—physical stamina, mental focus, and risk.
Preparing for the Future
With minor wounds patched using his healing potion, Kalyan finally sat against a wall, letting his body rest while his mind worked tirelessly.
Points earned: 230
Tactical mastery lessons: Applied
Adventurer ID: Active
Anticipated next threat: Unknown but imminent
The Sage King System monitored silently. Registration ensured all points, rewards, and tactical achievements were officially recorded. Kalyan understood that this first official step marked a new chapter in his journey—from survival to formalized power, influence, and control.
I have survived the first test. I have learned. Step by step, I will grow stronger and prepare for what comes next.
The alley was silent, but Kalyan's mind was alive, calculating, planning, and preparing for future battles where every choice could mean survival—or death.