Beast tamer crow

*Chapter Two: The First Hunt**

The Shadow Panther's body blurred as it lunged forward, a streak of black cutting through the blood-red forest.

Crow barely had time to react. He threw himself to the side, rolling across the dirt as the beast's claws sliced through the air where he had just stood. The ground split apart from the sheer force.

[Shadow Panther – Level 20 Elite Legendary]

[Status: Aggressive]

A normal Beast Tamer wouldn't stand a chance.

But Crow was different.

He steadied himself, eyes locked onto the panther. "If I want to tame you… I need to beat you down first."

The beast growled, crouching low, preparing for another strike.

Crow didn't wait. He charged.

—

The battle was brutal.

The panther was faster, stronger, and more experienced. Each swipe of its claws forced Crow to dodge, his movements barely keeping up. One mistake, and he'd be torn apart.

But he wasn't just dodging—he was observing.

(Too fast to hit directly… but its movements follow a pattern.)

A slash to the left. A bite from the right. A retreat before pouncing again.

Crow smirked. "Got you."

The next time the panther lunged, he didn't dodge. Instead, he stepped **toward** it.

The beast's golden eyes widened in surprise—too late. Crow twisted his body, **slamming his fist directly into its jaw.**

A dull *crack* echoed through the forest.

The panther yelped, staggering back.

Crow didn't stop. He pressed forward, delivering a brutal kick to its ribs, then followed with a strike to its hind legs, forcing it onto the ground.

The once-mighty predator lay before him, panting, its body trembling from exhaustion.

[Shadow Panther has been subdued.]

[Taming attempt available.]

Crow wiped blood from his lip. "Now…" He reached out his hand.

[Tame Attempt Activated…]

A dark glow surrounded the panther. It let out a final, defiant growl—before lowering its head in submission.

[Shadow Panther has been successfully tamed.]

Silence filled the forest.

Crow exhaled. He had done it.

[Shadow Panther (Level 20 Elite Legendary) has been added to your beast slots.]

[Remaining Slots: ∞]

His smirk widened. "One down."

As the notification faded, movement in the distance caught his eye.

More beasts.

They had been watching.

Crow cracked his knuckles.

"Alright… who's next?"

End of Chapter Two