Chronicles of The God Slayer of Shadows

The creature stepped forward, spectral shadows coiling around its limbs.It lowered its head respectfully before Adrian. "The pact is made. Our fates are now one. You freed me... so now I fight for you... until the end of all things."

A burning sensation blossomed on Adrian's forearm.

The system chimed:

[You have formed contract "Blood Oath" with Familiar, Nyxaris.]

[+10 to all stats]

Adrien felt the familiar surge in power within his body and he wanted more.

[Passive Ability Acquired: Bloodbound Pact.

Des: You and Nyxaris share a portion of resistances and reflexes.You have control over the familiar's actions and can give him commands.]

[+5 to Agility]

The Abyssal Burrow began trembling violently, stones cracking and collapsing inward.

Without hesitation, Adrian and Nyxaris sprinted toward the surface, dodging falling debris.

They burst into the pale moonlight just as the ancient ruin caved in behind them, sealing away whatever other secrets had been hidden below.

Panting, brushing dust from his cloak, Adrian looked at his new companion.Nyxaris flicked its spectral tail and, for the first time, spoke aloud: "Let's hunt something stronger next time." Adrian's mouth twisted into a rare smirk. "You read my mind." freёwebnoѵel.com

Side by side, the God Slayer and his shadow-forged familiar vanished into the desert night, both unaware of the wars, gods, and horrors that awaited them beyond the dunes.