Kyle stood in front of the creature, watching it with sharp eyes.
It was no longer just an enemy.
He knew, deep inside, that he could ally with this being, if he learned how to deal with it.
He took a deep breath, then spoke in a low but firm voice:
"I will name you… Umbrax."
The moment of silence was strange.
The creature looked at him with its large eyes, then slowly shook its head.
Suddenly, Kyle felt something new:
an inner awareness, a new sense…
He could communicate with the creature silently, as if their thoughts were connected.
Umbrax grew stronger.
Its movements became sharper and smarter.
It was as if naming the creature and acknowledging it as an ally had granted both power and awareness.
Kyle realized he could not stay the same.
He had to train with it, not only to strengthen his body, but also to learn new combat techniques and understand how to handle other monsters.
The training began:
Umbrax attacked with quick, measured movements, not deadly, but testing his reactions and limits.
Every strike was a lesson, every attack a chance to learn distance, timing, and the psychological analysis of the enemy.
Kyle tried different techniques: dodging, lunging, defending, and using the weight of Gravebound in new ways.
In return, Kyle began testing Umbrax's strength:
Every strike, every movement, every charge… showed the creature's energy and power beyond what he expected.
But each time, Kyle read it, understood it, and used it to improve his training.
Today was not just physical training.
His Morium Awareness was expanding.
He was learning the language of monsters, their movements, and their weaknesses.
Every lesson, every test, was a step toward mastering the Abyss… without losing respect or fear of it.
When they finally rested, Kyle breathing heavily, Umbrax watching him with intelligent eyes, he realized something important:
He was no longer alone.
No longer just a survivor in the Abyss of Morium.
He had a true ally, extra strength, and greater awareness.
And inside, the inner voice whispered:
"This is only the beginning… and there is much more for you to learn."