The hunter stepped forward.
Its neck cracked as it tilted its head.
The system displayed new text.
Mini Boss: Hunter Alpha
Threat Level: High
Adam swallowed.
"Great… my first boss fight."
The creature suddenly lunged.
Adam barely dodged.
His new agility saved him.
The hunter smashed into a water tank behind him.
Metal bent like paper.
Adam's eyes widened.
"If that hit me… I'd be dead."
The creature turned again.
Faster this time.
Adam grabbed a metal pipe lying on the rooftop.
"Guess we're doing this."
The hunter attacked again.
Adam dodged and swung the pipe with everything he had.
CRACK
The pipe hit the creature's head.
It barely reacted.
"Are you kidding me?!"
The hunter grabbed Adam's jacket and threw him across the rooftop.
He slammed into the ground.
Pain exploded through his back.
The creature walked toward him slowly.
Like it was enjoying the hunt.
Adam's phone suddenly vibrated.
Emergency Reward Available
His eyes widened.
"What reward?"
The screen flashed.
Skill Unlocked: Adrenaline Burst (5 seconds)
Adam grinned slightly.
"Five seconds is all I need."
The hunter jumped.
Adam activated the skill.
Time felt slower.
His body moved faster than ever.
He rolled under the monster and swung the pipe again.
This time—
Straight into its throat.
The creature staggered.
Adam grabbed the pipe with both hands and drove it deeper.
The hunter collapsed.
Silence filled the rooftop.
Adam stared at the body.
Then his phone vibrated again.
Mini Boss Defeated
Reward: +2 Strength
Reward: New Skill Slot
Adam laughed nervously.
"I just killed a monster…"
But before he could relax—
Another message appeared.
Global Event Incoming
Adam felt a chill run down his spine.
Because when the system said global…
That meant the entire world.