Kael exited the terminal room, his mind heavy but his resolve hardened. The final orb was near—he could feel it.
As he reached the chamber, he found it guarded by a humanoid figure made entirely of shimmering code—like a knight crafted from data.
"Trial Guardian initiated. Level 5."
Kael's interface flashed.
"Quest Update: Defeat the Guardian to complete Initiation."
The battle began instantly.
Blades clashed—Kael's Focused Strike against the Guardian's rapid sword slashes. He moved by instinct, barely keeping pace.
"System Skill Evolved: Focused Strike → Pulse Break Lv.1"
Kael's fist exploded with radiant force, cracking the Guardian's armor. The knight staggered, then burst into data fragments, leaving behind the final Energy Orb.
"Quest complete. Rank Up: Level 2."
Kael knelt, exhausted but victorious. The System pulsed one final time before fading into standby mode.
"You are ready, Kael Vire. The universe awaits."