After his power level reached Tier 1 Mid Level Beast, he no longer felt as weak as before, but he still had no intention of leaving the cave. The dark, rocky walls felt safe — a shelter where he could quietly evolve until his mother decided it was time for him to face the outside world.
Three days passed, and once again, his mother returned from her hunt. This time, she brought back a Duskfang Burrower, a colossal rabbit nearly three meters long — far larger than himself. As always, she tore the creature in half, pushing one half toward him. He ate until his belly was tight, savoring the fresh meat.
As he finished, the Evolution Path flickered to life once again, and a new entry appeared:
Evolution Path:
1. Duskfang Burrower - 300kg/1000kg
Three days later, the same pattern repeated. This time, my mother returned with a Moonveil Stag, a deer-like creature towering at nearly 7 meters in length and weighing close to 3000 kilograms. Its silver-gray fur shimmered faintly under the dim cave light, and its antlers seemed like branches carved from moonlight itself.
This was my first time seeing such a majestic and enormous deer. As always, I instinctively concentrated on the Moonveil Stag, and what I saw left me stunned — its power level was Tier 2 - Peak Stage Beast.
Until now, my mother had only ever brought back prey at most Tier 1 - High Stage, but this… this was on a completely different level.
For a moment, excitement filled me — eating this creature might bring incredible benefits — but that excitement quickly soured into regret. The Evolution Path could only hold a single species at a time, and right now, it was still locked onto the rabbit
As always, she tore it in half and nudged my portion toward me.
Before I could take a bite, my mother let out a low, rumbling growl, her meaning somehow flowing into my mind without need for words.
(This prey... rare.)
The language of beasts wasn't spoken — it was felt. And I could feel the weight of her warning clearly. This wasn't ordinary prey.
The moment my teeth finally sank into its flesh, my eyes widened — the meat was unbelievably tender, softer than anything I had ever tasted, even surpassing the catfish.
The moment I finished eating, my body shivered with delight. The meat was beyond delicious — rich, tender, and overflowing with energy. It was the most incredible thing I had ever tasted in this life.
Out of habit, I called up my Status Window to check for any changes. What I saw left me frozen in shock.
The Evolution Path had updated — and to my surprise, the Moonveil Stag had been added alongside the rabbit.
It seems... different species from different tiers can exist in the Evolution Path at the same time. That realization made me happier than I'd ever been since coming to this strange world.
Evolution Path:
1. Duskfang Burrower - 300kg/1000kg
2. Moonveil Stag - 500kg/1000kg
For the first time, I felt a sense of hope — like I wasn't just some helpless cub waiting to be fed. I was evolving, step by step.
But there was still nearly 1000kg of meat left from the stag, far more than I could eat at once. My stomach was already stretched to its limit, so I dragged the remaining meat to a small alcove at the back of the cave — a natural storage space my mother had carved out long ago.
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In this world, meat from beasts infused with spiritual energy could last for two to three days without spoiling. The dense energy locked within their flesh preserved it far better than ordinary food. Even if the meat began to decay slightly, the taste would only dull — no real harm. My stomach, strengthened by my evolving body, could handle even half-rotten meat without issue.
And there was one more thing — my mother never touched the food I stored there. She only ate what she hunted for herself, and the prey meant for me was always mine alone. In this one strange way, her instinct as a mother was absolute. Because of that, I never had to worry about guarding my stash.
Since my stomach was already stuffed full, I dragged myself toward my favorite spot — right beside my mother. Her fur was soft and radiated comforting warmth, and the gentle rise and fall of her breathing felt like being rocked to sleep. It was the safest, most peaceful place in the world for me, and before I knew it, I slipped into dreamland.
The next morning, sunlight poured into the cave, bright enough to force my eyes open. It felt like even the sun itself was urging me to wake up and eat the rest of the Moonveil Stag. Without hesitation, I dug in and filled my stomach to the brim once more.
Once I finished, I instinctively opened my Status Window to check my Evolution Path.
Evolution Path:
1. Duskfang Burrower - 300kg/1000kg
2. Moonveil Stag - 1010kg /1000kg
(System: Evolution requirement met. Do you wish to evolve?)
Without hesitation, I said "Yes" within my mind. Once again, darkness swallowed my consciousness, pulling me into a deep slumber.
In that darkness, a strange vision unfolded — I was no longer a bear cub, but something else entirely. My body felt both heavy with power and light with speed, as if I had become the perfect fusion of raw strength and graceful agility. Silver-grey fur flickered across my body as I dashed through mist-covered forests and rocky cliffs, my massive frame moving far faster than its size should allow. Each step felt effortless, my balance flawless even on unstable ground.
Meanwhile, my real body underwent a deep transformation. My length stretched until I stood nearly three meters long, but I didn't grow thinner — my bulk remained, muscles packed with even denser power. However, those muscles compressed slightly, becoming tighter and more explosive, capable of sudden bursts of speed without losing any of their terrifying strength.
My bones hardened further, able to withstand the force of rapid acceleration and sharp turns. Silver-grey fur wrapped like natural markings around my wrists, ankles, and neck — faint traces of the Moonveil Stag's grace grafted into my very being.
Even my heart, lungs, and senses adjusted — not just for survival, but to process speed, movement, and terrain with terrifying precision. I wasn't just faster. I was a beast built to dominate with overwhelming force and overwhelming speed.
After 24 hours, my eyes slowly opened — and the first thing I saw was my mother, standing at the cave entrance, silently staring at me. For the first time, she didn't growl, didn't speak. Her gaze carried no scorn, only quiet recognition — as if she was seeing something far beyond a simple cub.
Without a word, she turned and left the cave.
I took a deep breath, feeling the subtle power in every movement, then instinctively called upon my system to see what had changed.
[System Update: New Passive ability Acquired.]
"System, show my Status Window — and from now on, set my name as Nyxir," I declared within my mind.
As if responding to my will, the translucent screen appeared before me.
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Status Window
Name: Nyxir
Growth: Bear Demon Cub
Age: 2.5 Months
Species: Abyssal Void Bear Cub
Tier: 1st Tier - Peak Stage Beast
Bloodline: Abyssal Void Bear Bloodline (Dormant)
Potential: 5th Tier - Peak Stage Beast
Skills:
Biting (Lv 10)
Clawing (Lv 10)
Thrashing (Lv 10)
Evolution Path:
1. Duskfang Burrower - 300kg/1000kg
Passive Abilities:
1. Underwater Breathing (Lv 10)
2. Moonveil Grace (Lv 25)
Combat Power:
Equivalent to 2nd Tier - Low Stage Beast
He was no longer nameless. Nyxir — a name he chose for himself, a name that belonged to him alone.
As he stood, he opened his Status Window once more, and his eyes immediately widened in surprise.
His tier had risen — 1st Tier - Peak Stage Beast.
That wasn't all. A new row had appeared beneath his abilities.
Combat Power: Equivalent to 2nd Tier - Low Stage Beast.
That was a shock. Combat Power wasn't something he had seen before — the system had never displayed it. But now, it stood there clearly, as if the system itself acknowledged that his strength had reached a new level.
He was just a cub, yet his power already touched the realm of 2nd Tier beasts.
Excitement surged through him, but so did confusion. Just how much did that Moonveil Stag change him?
As he stood, he realized something strange — even though his body had grown larger and bulkier, it felt unbelievably light. Every step felt effortless, as though the ground itself pushed him forward. It was a strange, exhilarating sensation, like he could leap into the air and soar if he just tried hard enough.
When he moved, it wasn't the slow, heavy gait of a bear cub. It was a blend — the raw power of his compressed muscles combined with the fluid grace of a stag. Each movement carried both weight and speed, strength and agility, a strange harmony between two completely different creatures fused into his evolving body.
