That kobold... was a real man.
Weakened, bleeding, and clearly outmatched after watching his goblin buddy turn into a kebab—he still charged at like he was the protagonist.
I panicked, obviously.
’Shadow Bind!’
Nothing.
The spell fizzled like soda gone flat.
’Shit.’
Even a lowly E-rank monster, the kind children laugh at in bedti stories, was stronger than in raw stats. I barely managed to dodge the incoming claw swipe, tumbling like a potato sack down a slope.
Desperate, I raised my hand and yelled:
’Shadow Bomb!’
BOOM!
The explosion blasted the kobold back—and with it. My shoulder throbbed from the impact. What do you expect from a zero-experience villain cosplaying as an MC?
After that enlightening welco to combat, I decided to grind—real hard.
Five days later...
I had reached Level 3.
Killed over 40 monsters. Let’s be honest—only E-rank ones. Anything higher, I respectfully bowed out and ran away like a noble.
’System, show my stats.’
[
─── STATUS WINDOW ───
Na: Ashen (Reincarnated)
Level: 3
Race: Human (???)
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➤ Physical Strength: C
➤ Mana Capacity: SS
➤ Speed: E
➤ Charm: S
➤ Luck: E
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➤ Elental Affinities:
Shadow
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➤ Skills:
▸ Shadow Bind – Binds a target using shadow chains.
▸ Shadow Bomb – Creates a volatile orb of shadow mana that explodes on impact.
▸ Shadow Creation – Materializes weapons or tools from shadows.
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➤ EXP Progress:
Level 3 → 4: ▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░ (40%)
Kills Required: 20 more
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]
’Only 20 more kills to level up... Easy.’
But enough grinding—let’s talk about the main course.
Volkin.
A silver-furred wolf said to be faster than thought itself. In the OG tiline, the protagonist made a contract with him without a fight. According to his future self, Volkin wanted to explore the world and was chained by so noble family.
So what did the MC do?
He bought him. Simple.
I thought I could do the sa. Just go up to him, put on my most charming villain smile, and say:
’Dear puppy, co to mama. Mama will show you the world~’
That’s it. Easy peasy.
And then... I found him.
Standing in a misty grove, silver fur shimring like moonlight, claws glinting with latent power, and golden eyes looking straight into my soul.
I opened my mouth to say those sacred words.
But the look in his eyes?
Yeah. Not having it.
Abort.
I quickly changed tone.
’Oh almighty Volkin, I am here to free you from the chains that bind you. Join , and together we shall see the world. Be my contract beast, and share my journey!’
He narrowed his eyes and snorted.
[You are too weak. Why would a beast like bind with a weakling? My ancestors would mock .]
’Weak?’ I scoffed. ’I may look weak, but I’ve slain over 200 monsters in this forest—regardless of rank!’
I said that with the confidence of a compulsive liar and the soul of a delusional protagonist.
Volkin’s ears perked. His mouth curved into sothing resembling a smirk.
[Very well. But if you’re lying... your body will be the first thing I shred.]
He stepped forward.
I gulped.
’Test ?’ I asked weakly.
He bared his fangs.
[Prepare yourself, human.]
’...I’m dood.’
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