His eyes widened instantly, and his pupils dilated as he took in the scene around him.

The place was massive, far beyond what he had imagined. A circular structure stretched endlessly around him, and rows of doors were placed at different levels, one above another, forming layers that rose higher and higher.

Above all of it stood a gigantic tree whose size was beyond comprehension. Its trunk was thick and ancient, and its branches extended upward as if they were piercing straight into the sky.

The height of the tree was unimaginable, and no matter how much he tried, he couldn’t see its end.

Thick, humongous roots spread across the ground, wrapping around the circular structure in a pattern that looked both chaotic and organized at the same time.

The air felt heavy, and there was a strange sense of life and silence mixed together.

At the center of this place, he saw a strange creature floating quietly in the air.

It did not move or react, but even without doing anything, Reigns felt a strong pull toward it, as if something inside him was telling him to go closer.

He hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked toward it.

As he got closer, the feeling grew stronger.

Without thinking too much, he reached out his hand and touched it.The moment his fingers made contact, a soft sparkle of light burst out.

Reigns’ eyes snapped open wide, and his body jerked slightly.

The next moment, he found himself back outside, leaning against the rough trunk of a tree.

He blinked a few times, trying to process what had just happened, and his breathing was slightly uneven.

Before he could fully gather his thoughts, a sudden sound broke the silence.

POP!

POP!

He lifted his head quickly and looked ahead, and for a moment, he even rubbed his eyes as if he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

"For real?"

In front of him stood a small plant.

It had a thin, frail body with roots that looked barely strong enough to hold it in place, and its head was shaped like a small bucket.

A simple mouth was carved into its structure, and two small, twinkling eyes gave it a strange but somewhat lively appearance.

It looked very similar to Bellsprout from the Okémon series, but there were slight differences that made it feel more real and less cartoonish.

[Name: Splash Shooter Lv1]

[Tier 0]

POP!

POP!

The small plant made soft squishing sounds as it shifted slightly.

As soon as it appeared, Reigns suddenly felt a wave of exhaustion hit him.His body felt heavier, and a faint weakness spread through his limbs.

"Summoning must have taken my mana, still it’s too much, I feel like melting."

He placed a hand against his forehead as a sudden dizziness overtook him, and his vision blurred slightly.

His legs felt weak, and he started lowering himself, preparing to sit down and steady himself.

However, just as he was about to sit, a sharp screech echoed through the air.

Kyaakk!

The sound was harsh and piercing, and it made him flinch instinctively.

He looked up immediately.

A gutterhorn sparrow shot down from the sky at a terrifying speed, its wings cutting through the air as it dove straight toward them.

Its target was clear.

It was aiming directly at the splash Shooter for some reason.

The next moment, the gutterhorn sparrow slammed down from the sky with terrifying speed, its sharp beak aimed straight at the small splash Shooter.

Reigns’ heart skipped a beat as panic surged through him, and his body reacted instantly.

"Dodge!"

He shouted loudly, his voice filled with urgency as he stepped forward instinctively, ready to move.

However, instead of dodging, the Splash Shooter raised its small head slightly taking a steady and fearless posture.

For a brief second, everything felt still.

Then, in the next moment, a strange energy gathered at its mouth, and a mystical shot burst out with force.

Bang!

The projectile slammed directly into the gutterhorn sparrow mid-air.

A cracking sound followed instantly as its neck twisted unnaturally, and its body lost all momentum before crashing heavily onto the ground.

Dust scattered slightly upon impact. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

[You have killed Lv1 gutterhorn sparrow.]

[You have gained 40 days tradable lifespan.]

Reigns’ jaw almost dropped to the ground as he stared at the fallen bird,and his eyes opened wide with disbelief.

"What the hell..."

His chest rose and fell slowly as he tried to process what just happened.

That single attack had killed it instantly.

The sound and impact, however, created a small commotion in the surrounding area, and the ground nearby began to shift slightly.

Moments later, Reigns noticed something unsettling.

Small creatures began squeezing out from the soil, their bodies slimy and wriggling as they surfaced one after another.

The ground looked disturbed, and faint movements continued beneath the surface.

After seeing the Splash Shooter’s ability, Reigns quickly regained his composure, and a sharp look appeared in his eyes.

He raised his hand slightly and gave a command.

"Shoot them."

"Pop!" The Splash Shooter responded with an eager sound, its tiny body swaying slightly as if it understood perfectly.

The next moment, another shot was fired.

Bang!

The projectile struck one of the slug worms directly, and its body exploded into pieces, scattering across the ground in a messy splash.

[You have killed Lv1 slug worm.]

[You have gained 30 days lifespan.]

Reigns watched closely, his attention fully focused.The Splash Shooter fired again, repeating the process with precision.

However, this time, the shot was missed.

The worm reacted quickly and burrowed back underground, disappearing from sight.

The atmosphere suddenly turned tense.

Reigns’ expression changed slightly as he realized the danger.

The ground beneath them began to shift again, and this time it was closer.He immediately noticed the soil moving right under the Splash Shooter.

His eyes widened, and his body moved without hesitation.

"Be careful!"

He roared as he lunged forward.

At that exact moment, the slug worm burst out from the ground, its slimy body shooting upward as it tried to latch onto the Splash Shooter’s head.

Reigns reacted just in time.

He grabbed the worm from behind mid-air with his fingers digging into its slippery body as he forced it down.

With a grunt, he slammed it hard onto the ground.

His Callous Hand skill made his palms rough and more durable, allowing him to grip tightly despite the slime.

Without giving it a chance to escape, he raised his fist and punched down brutally repeatedly.

The impact was heavy, and the worm’s body burst under the force, turning into a disgusting puddle.

[You have killed Lv1 slug worm.]

[You have gained 20 days of tradable lifespan.]

Reigns exhaled sharply,and his chest heaved slightly from the sudden movement and lingering exhaustion.

Before he could fully relax, another notification appeared.

[You have leveled up]

He froze for a moment, then slowly looked at the message.A faint sense of disbelief mixed with excitement appeared in his eyes.

"I leveled up..."