Chapter 32: The Price of Power – A Heartbeat of Destruction
I stood on the rooftop of the towering skyscraper, my body still humming with the aftermath of the battle. The dust of the fallen Alpha Nightcreature hung in the air like a dark memory.
I opened my eyes to the System's notification that now flashed before me, a satisfying tingle of accomplishment sweeping through me.
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[Congratulations! You have defeated the Alpha Nightcreature in its evolved state.]
[Bonus Reward Granted: Black Heart of the Evolved Alpha Nightcreature]
[This heart will be implanted in your right side as your second heart, increasing your stats and sharpening your instincts.]
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"So, this is the price of power," I muttered, my voice low, a grin spreading across my face. "God himself is giving me a boost in my abilities..."
The Black Heart of the creature—its once-glowing core—lay before me, pulsating with an otherworldly energy. The moment I looked at it, a powerful surge of strength seemed to radiate from it.
I felt a surge of pride swelling in my chest. "There's nothing more I need."
Then, the System chimed in once more.