Chapter 9: Ch 09 - Moment that changed everything
Klaus lay on his bed, the soft. His gaze was fixed on the shimmering blue panel that floated above him, specifically on the newest addition to his skill set.
The Dire wolf, an unexpected challenge in the D-Rank assessment, had given him more than just another notch on his belt.
Skill Acquired:
Swift Step (D): Your reaction speed and burst movement receive a notable enhancement. You gain an uncanny ability to dart, weave, and slip through tight spaces or past dangers. This skill allows for sudden bursts of speed and nimble changes in direction. Agility stat is double the physical stats.
And below it, he noticed the addition of a substat on his panel.
[Current Status]
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[physical stats - 29
>agility - 2x 29 >> 58]
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He could feel the difference, even after lying still. His leg muscles now felt coiled and springy, their outlines more sharply defined beneath his skin. A strange, almost electrical hum thrummed just beneath the surface, a readiness for explosive movement.