The level 2 monster died messily.
Ethan's main body stood over the creature, the knife in his hand dripping with black ichor. The thing had been ugly, all teeth and claws and desperate hunger, but it had also been slow and restricted.
[Level 2 Monster Eliminated
Points Gained: 10]
Ten points.
He used to get thirty for similar kills when he was level 1. The reduction should have bothered him.
But Ethan simply wiped the blade clean on the monster's hide and stood.
He had gained his initial points.
[Name: Ethan Hunt
Level: 2
Evolution Points: 10/15000]
If he did nothing and wait, he would need 11 days to break though to the next level. But founder would keep sending him monsters. He would level up even faster.
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On the battlefield world, Ethan's clone stood at the edge of the supply depot and watched the horizon burn.
