Rahim couldn't stop staring at the screen.
[Hidden Ability: Shadow Devour]
➡ Consume shadows to grow stronger
➡ Warning: Unknown side effects
"Side effects…?"
His throat went dry.
Before he could think—
The dead monster's shadow started moving.
"Yes… come closer…"
A whisper echoed inside his head.
"No… this isn't right…"
Rahim stepped back.
But his body didn't listen.
His hand moved on its own.
And touched the shadow.
[Devouring…]
A dark energy rushed into his body.
"ARGHHHH!!"
Pain exploded through his veins.
It felt like something was tearing him apart from inside.
Then—
Silence.
Rahim dropped to his knees.
Breathing heavily.
"I… I'm alive…"
The screen appeared again.
[Level: 1]
[Strength: +5]
[Speed: +3]
His eyes widened.
"I got stronger… without leveling up?"
Suddenly—
A reflection caught his attention.
In a broken glass nearby—
His eyes were no longer normal.
They glowed… faint black.
"What… am I becoming?"
Far in the darkness—
That same ancient voice whispered again—
"You chose power…"
"Now pay the price…"
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