The village square hummed with life—players bartering, NPCs hawking wares, the air thick with ambition.1500 Beelzebub leaned against a wall, his Steel Bracers glinting under torchlight, aura simmering like a coiled beast. Level 3, 200 EXP banked, and stats climbing with every kill. His Gluttony talent gnawed at the edges of his mind, hungry for more. The Iron Dagger rested in his grip, a tool too weak for his growing strength. He needed something sharper—something worthy.
A new quest flashed on his HUD: "Hunt the Razor Boar. Slay the beast in the Western Woods. Reward: 150 EXP, 50 Copper, Random Loot." Beelzebub smirked, cold and confident. "Perfect. Let's feast."
He strode toward the woods, ignoring the chatter of players forming parties. The twins, Lia and Mira, trailed at a distance—Lia's hesitant glances meeting his occasional flirty winks, Mira's sharp eyes tracking his every move. "Keep up if you can, ladies," he called, voice dripping with sarcasm. "I don't wait for stragglers."
The Western Woods loomed, trees gnarled and shadowed, the air heavy with the scent of pine and blood. Beelzebub's aura flared as he entered, crushing the undergrowth flat—a public flex, a warning to anything lurking. A growl rumbled ahead. The Razor Boar emerged—massive, tusks like curved blades, hide bristling with spines. Level 5, its HUD tag read. A challenge for most. Prey for him.
"Come on, then," he taunted, aura thickening. The boar charged, tusks slashing. He activated Horned Frenzy, Speed spiking to 34 for ten seconds. The world slowed—his body a blur as he dodged, the Iron Dagger slicing its flank. Blood sprayed, but the blade chipped against its hide. "Trash weapon," he muttered, tossing it aside.
Fists it was. Strength at 40 cracked the boar's ribs with a single punch. It roared, spines firing like arrows. He twisted, Speed at 23 barely enough, two grazing his arm. Pain fueled his grin. King's Roar erupted—"Break!"—staggering the beast, Mastery ticking to 3/10. He closed in, hammering its skull until it buckled, dead at his feet.
"Ding! Razor Boar defeated. Absorbed: Strength +20, Speed +15, Defense +15, Mana +5, Razor Rush (Skill). Loot: Boar Tusk x2, Copper x100."
Strength: 60 Speed: 38 Defense: 35 Mana: 14 Skills: Razor Rush (High-speed charge with cutting force, Mastery: 1/10)
"Ding! Quest Complete. Reward: 150 EXP, 50 Copper, Random Loot: Steel Sword."
"Ding! Level Up! Reached Level 4. EXP: 350/200."
The Steel Sword materialized—sleek, double-edged, a proper extension of his will. He swung it, the air whistling. "Better," he said, aura surging to match its weight. The twins stepped into view, Lia clutching a bow, Mira a dagger. "You're insane," Mira said, voice steady but edged with respect.
"Insanely good," Beelzebub shot back, winking. "Enjoy the show?" Lia nodded shyly. "W-we got a few wolves. Not… like that."
"Stick around," he said, playful yet commanding. "You might learn something."
A shout broke the moment—Kael and his party crashing through the woods, late to the fight. The Elf's eyes narrowed at the boar's corpse, then Beelzebub's new sword. "You again," Kael spat. "Stealing kills now?"
Beelzebub's aura flared, crushing branches overhead. "Stealing? I take what's mine, trash. Step up or step off." Kael's party flinched, but the Elf stood firm, gripping his own blade. "We'll see who's trash at Level 10."
"Looking forward to it," Beelzebub replied, voice a low growl. Kael retreated, his party trailing, fear flickering in their eyes.
POV Shift: Elara, the Priestess
Back in the village, Elara knelt at the Temple of Life, praying over a flickering altar. The Human—Beelzebub—lingered in her thoughts. His aura, dark and voracious, clashed with the Minor Life blessing she'd bestowed. "Goddess," she whispered, "guide him. Or… restrain him." A chill ran through her. His smirk, his confidence—it unsettled her, yet drew her in.
Beelzebub returned to the square, trading Boar Tusks for 40 Copper. His HUD pinged: "New Quest: Escort the Merchant. Protect NPC Jorin to the next village. Reward: 75 EXP, 25 Copper, Favor." He found Jorin—a wiry man with a cart—near the stables. "Let's move," Beelzebub said, aura simmering. Jorin nodded, unnerved but compliant.
The road stretched east, dusk painting the sky red. Halfway there, bandits struck—five, Level 3, wielding rusty axes. Beelzebub stepped forward, Steel Sword gleaming. "Trash dares interrupt me?"
Razor Rush launched him into the first, sword cleaving through armor and flesh. Blood sprayed, the man collapsing. "Ding! Strength +5, Speed +3, Defense +2." The others charged. He parried with Basic Slash—Mastery to 2/10—then unleashed Horned Frenzy, Speed hitting 57 briefly. Two fell in seconds, heads rolling. "Strength +8, Speed +5, Defense +4."
The last two hesitated. Beelzebub's aura crushed their will—cold, unforgiving. "Bow," he commanded. They dropped, trembling. He smirked, sparing them for now. "Run." They fled, Jorin gaping. "Y-you're a demon!" the merchant stammered.
"Close enough," Beelzebub replied, flirty edge creeping in. "Stick with me, and you'll live."
"Ding! Quest Complete. Reward: 75 EXP, 25 Copper, Favor (Jorin's Trust +10%)."
"Ding! Level Up! Reached Level 5. EXP: 425/300."
Night settled as they reached the next village. Beelzebub dismissed Jorin, then spotted Elara near a well, her white robes glowing faintly. She approached, voice soft. "You're back. The Goddess watches you."
He leaned closer, aura brushing hers, playful yet dominant. "Good. She'll see me take everything—maybe even her." Elara flushed, stepping back. "Blasphemy," she murmured, but her eyes lingered.
The twins caught up, Mira crossing her arms. "Flirting with NPCs now?"
"Jealous?" Beelzebub teased, winking. Lia giggled, Mira huffed. He turned away, plotting. Level 10 was close—profession selection, the world's unlock. "Time to devour it all," he muttered, aura flaring into the night.
Tracker
Level: 5 (EXP: 425/300)
Stats: Strength: 73 | Speed: 46 | Defense: 41 | Mana: 14 | Luck: 1 | Charisma: 1
Powers/Skills: Horned Dash (5/10), King's Roar (3/10), Horned Frenzy (1/10), Basic Slash (2/10), Razor Rush (1/10)
Bloodlines: Human
Blessings: Minor Life (+5% HP regen, 1/10)
Harem: No bonds yet (Twins Lia and Mira intrigued, Priestess Elara flustered)
Recent Gains: Strength +33, Speed +23, Defense +21, Mana +5, 1 Skill
Loot Drops: Steel Sword x1, Copper x165 (total: 395)