NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Legacy Paths – Fangs in the Fog
Ren stood alone on a skybridge suspended between two floating towers of Starroot Academy.
Above him, light shone through a massive crystal sun, and far below, silver rivers twisted through the clouds like living veins of mana. Beast tamers passed in groups—whispers trailing behind them.
"That's the guy who beat Riku…"
"His beast was like nothing I've seen."
"Void-type? Spirit-linked fusion? What is he?"
Ren ignored the chatter. His mind was focused.
[System Alert: Faction Invitation Pending]
You have earned the right to choose one of three Legacy Paths within Starroot Academy.
Time Remaining: 43:17:08
Choose wisely. Each faction shapes your future in power, cultivation method, and reputation.
[Option 1: Wyrmfang Combat Hall]
Path Type: Pure Offensive / Physical Bond Mastery
Focus: Beast-body training, frontline fusion combat
Bonus: Strength +10%, Fusion Mode Extension +15s
Hidden Reward: Trial of Bloodscale Fang
[Option 2: Moonveil Codex Division]
Path Type: Beast Theory / Bloodline Cultivation
Focus: Beast evolution, advanced codex decoding, rare gene awakening
Bonus: Evolution Cost Reduction, Unlock Hidden Traits
Hidden Reward: Ethereal Beast Tome (Fragmented)
[Option 3: Rogue Path – Independent Course]
Path Type: Free Progression / Wild Contracting
Focus: Multiple beast bonds, hybrid system building
Bonus: +1 Contract Slot, Custom Skill Merging
Hidden Reward: Unknown Legacy (???)
Ren tapped the options, reviewing each carefully.
Wyrmfang promised power—but felt too narrow.
Moonveil aligned with evolution theory, and Nyx was evolving fast. That tempted him.
But the Rogue Path…
It didn't offer guarantees. Just freedom. Unknown power. Danger—and potential beyond structure.
He glanced at Nyx, who stood beside him, tails flickering in and out of shadow.
"What do you think?" Ren asked softly.
Nyx tilted his head.
Then turned toward the sky.
Silent.
Waiting.
Ren smiled faintly. "Yeah. I thought so."
[Selection Confirmed: Rogue Path – Independent Course]
[System Adjusting…]
Codex Evolution Tree: Unlocked
Custom Beast Merge Core – Prototype Mode: Installed
Tamer Rank Progression Changed: Rogue Tier
Passive Bonus: +1 Beast Slot (Currently Locked)
Fusion Skill Editor: Available After Next Battle
Hidden Reward: ??? (To be revealed…)
[Codex Entry: "Those who walk the Rogue Path choose not survival—but sovereignty."]
Ren's eyes narrowed. "Then I choose to dominate both."
Elsewhere – Moonveil Observation Tower
A robed figure watched Ren's decision through a crystalline scrying pool. Their fingers tapped the table once.
"So he rejected structure for chaos," the figure muttered.
Another voice echoed in the chamber. Female. Sharp. "Typical for those who carry fragments of the old codes."
The figure's eyes glowed faintly violet.
"Then we watch. And we prepare."
Later That Night – Starroot Academy, Outer Sector
Ren sat alone on the edge of a beaststone field, feeding Nyx a dark crystal from the Trial Vault.
The evolved Voidfang Alpha devoured it like candy—his aura expanding slightly with each bite.
[Beast Sync Updated: 66%]
Passive Trait Discovered: "Shadow Hunger" – Absorbs ambient dark-elemental energy to restore stamina.
Suddenly, the wind shifted.
Nyx growled.
Ren stood.
A masked figure stood beyond the trees. Cloaked in silver and gold, their presence was neither student nor staff.
[System Alert: Unknown Presence Detected – Identity: REDACTED]
Potential Threat Level: High
Aura Signature: Not from this realm
"You made quite a name for yourself, Kazuki Ren," the figure said calmly. "But you walk a path you don't understand."
Ren didn't blink. "And you're here to warn me?"
"To test you."
The figure raised their hand.
A beast emerged beside them—six-legged, draped in flame and wind. Its eyes glowed with otherworldly light.
[Emergency Encounter – Initiating Battle]
Opponent: ??? – Unknown Rogue Tamer
Beast: Ashwind Cerberant – Rank: ???
System Sync Lock Active.
Survive for 3 Minutes
System Evolution Key Fragment: Rewarded on Success
Ren's jaw tightened.
He turned to Nyx.
"No rest for us, huh?"
The beast growled.
They stepped forward.
Together.
And the battle began beneath a moonless sky.
End of Chapter 11