Summoner Awakening-Chapter 2: Blade Surge!

Leo sprinted through the dark terrain, his enhanced speed making the journey feel almost effortless. The wind tore past him, and the desolate landscape seemed to blur as he focused on the glowing marker from the system guiding his way.

'incredible!' he thought, marveling at how natural his movements felt despite the surreal speed.

The towering silhouette of the Orc King's castle soon came into view. It was a massive, foreboding structure, its jagged stone walls rising ominously into the crimson sky. The faint orange glow of massive torches illuminated the perimeter, casting long, flickering shadows.

[Approaching Target Location!]

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[Quest Update: Optional Objective - Eliminate Guards to Secure a Safer Route]

Leo slowed down, observing the orcs stationed outside the castle. They were heavily armed, some patrolling the grounds while others barked orders in guttural tones. He slipped behind a large boulder for cover, assessing the situation.

'Optional, huh?' he thought, scanning the guards. 'who cares if it make things easier for myself.'

Moving with precision, Leo approached the nearest orc, its back turned to him. The sword pulsed faintly in his hand, its presence steady and familiar. With a fluid motion, he swung the blade, cutting through the orc's neck in complete silence. The creature crumpled to the ground.

[Enemy Defeated!]

[Experience Gained: 150 XP]

He dragged the body into the shadows before moving on to his next target. Every strike felt calculated, the sword responding almost instinctively to his intent. He dispatched each guard quickly, their armor proving no match for the weapon's edge.

'This isn't just a sword—it's alive in some way,' Leo thought, dragging another body out of sight.

The guards at the main gate were his next obstacle. Two massive orcs stood by the heavy wooden doors, their postures rigid and alert. Leo circled around the edge of the courtyard, using the shadows to conceal his movements. When he was close enough, he dispatched the first orc with a single, precise strike. The second turned, but Leo reacted immediately, driving the blade through its chest before it could alert anyone.

[Optional Objective Complete: Guards Neutralized!]

[Reward: 200 XP | Increased Stealth Proficiency]

The system's efficient response gave him a momentary sense of accomplishment. He pushed the massive doors open just enough to slip inside, entering the dimly lit castle.

The interior was oppressive, the air thick with the scent of blood and damp stone. Animal-hide banners adorned the walls, and flickering torches cast long shadows across the hallways.

The system marked his path with a glowing trail on the floor, leading him through winding corridors. He encountered lone patrolling orcs occasionally, but they fell quickly to his blade.

[New Notification: Resource Pickup Enabled]

Leo noticed a faint shimmer where each orc fell. When he examined it, the system displayed a new option.

[Orc Supplies Recovered: 5 Minor Health Potions | 100 Gold]

'A loot system? Not bad,' Leo thought, slipping the potions into his bag.

Eventually, he reached the massive main hall. The chamber was enormous, dominated by a throne that looked like it was built from bones and twisted metal. Sitting upon it was the Orc King.

The creature was a towering beast, its three horns curling upward like jagged spikes. Its armor barely contained its hulking frame, and a monstrous axe rested by its side. Glowing red eyes locked onto Leo the moment he entered, and the Orc King's guttural growl reverberated through the hall.

[Final Objective: Eliminate the Orc King]

[Recommended Strategy: Exploit Environmental Hazards | Observe Enemy Patterns]

Leo steeled himself, shifting his stance as the Orc King stood, its massive frame casting a long shadow across the hall. 'This is it,' he thought, determination rising. 'Let's see what you've got.'

Charging forward, his sword raised high, focusing all his speed and strength into a single, powerful strike aimed at the Orc King. The blade sliced through the air with a hum, but the Orc King moved with surprising speed. In a flash, the massive beast dodged the attack, sidestepping Leo's strike effortlessly.

Before Leo could react, the Orc King swung his weapon—a massive, double-headed axe, the steel gleaming ominously. The weapon's weight looked unbearable, but the Orc King wielded it with ease, slashing in a wide arc toward Leo's midsection.

Leo barely managed to duck, feeling the wind from the axe's swing as it narrowly missed his face. His heart raced, but he wasn't given a moment to breathe.

Out of nowhere, the Orc King lunged forward with a brutal kick, catching Leo off guard. He was slammed against the stone wall with a sickening thud, his body rattling from the impact. Pain shot through his side, and blood began to trickle from a wound on his arm where the Orc King's weapon had grazed him.

'Damn... he's strong,' Leo thought, gasping for breath. He pushed himself off the wall, struggling to stay on his feet. The Orc King's growl echoed through the chamber, and Leo could feel the pressure mounting.

But Leo wasn't about to back down. He took a deep breath, focused on the healing ability granted by the system, and activated it. A warm, soothing energy spread through his body, mending his wounds as the bleeding slowed.

[Healing Activated!]

[Health Restored: 30%]

Leo could feel the strength returning to his limbs as his body healed, the pain in his arm subsiding.

'Alright, time to rethink this,' he thought, taking a step back.

He glanced at the Orc King, his mind racing for a new approach. The brute strength and speed were overwhelming, but Leo knew he couldn't just rely on raw power. He needed to use his agility and precision.

This time, he wouldn't charge in recklessly. Instead, Leo focused on the Orc King's movements, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike again.

Leo stood still for a moment, analyzing the Orc King's movements. This time, he wouldn't charge in recklessly. His focus sharpened, and he watched as the Orc King raised its enormous axe high, preparing to strike.

Leo waited for the perfect moment. When the Orc King swung, Leo sidestepped, swiftly swinging his sword upward. The blade sliced through the Orc King's exposed side, cutting deep into the thick armor, blood spraying from the wound. The Orc King staggered back, roaring in pain.

Wasting no time. He lunged forward, bringing his sword down with precision, delivering a final blow to the Orc King's throat. The blade pierced through the beast's thick skin and into its windpipe. The Orc King let out a gurgled scream, its hands clutching at its neck as it crumpled to the floor.

Leo stood over the fallen beast, panting, but as he took a moment to catch his breath, the Orc King's eyes flickered. A surge of rage shot through it, and with a deafening roar, the Orc King pushed itself back up, moving with terrifying speed.

The axe swung toward Leo with frightening velocity.

Leo barely dodged the first strike, but the second came too fast to avoid. He blocked it with his sword, the impact sending him sliding back across the stone floor.

'he's even faster! I need to do something or I am dead as fuck' Leo thought,

In that moment, a surge of energy pulsed through Leo's body, as the system triggered a new skill.

[Skill Activated: Blade Surge!]

[Effect: Enhanced Strength and Speed for 30 seconds]

Leo's senses sharpened. His body felt more lighter, unimaginable faster. The Orc King's movements seemed to slow, its strikes more predictable. Leo dodged another brutal swing and closed the distance.

The sword hummed in his hand as he surged forward, driving the blade deep into the Orc King's chest, piercing through its thick armor. The Orc King's roar turned into a final, guttural sound before it collapsed to the floor.

Leo stood over the fallen creature, his body still humming with the energy from Blade Surge. He caught his breath, his heart racing.

[Quest Completed: Orc King Defeated!]

[Experience Gained: 500 XP]

[New Strength Level Achieved]

[Blade Surge Mastery Increased]

[Skill Acquired: Berserker Strike]

[Achievement Unlocked: Orc King Slayer]

[New Loot: Orc King's Crown | Orc King's Axe]

Leo looked down at the Orc King's lifeless body, his chest heaving.

"That... was insane," he said. Despite the battle, he felt stronger, more confident.

[New Skill Acquired: Necromancy]

[Description: The power to raise and control the dead. This skill allows you to summon fallen enemies as allies. Summoned creatures retain 100% of their original strength and abilities. Limitations apply based on inventory space.]

[Current Inventory Space: 10 Slots | Larger beings consume more space. Example: 1 Orc King = 10 Slots. Ordinary Orc = 1 Slot Each.]

Leo frowned as he studied the system's interface. "Necromancy, huh? That's... dark, but useful." He clicked through the options, noticing the shimmer surrounding the bodies of the defeated orcs and the Orc King.

[Select Corpses to Store in Inventory]

The system displayed the stats of the fallen orcs, but Leo's attention kept returning to the hulking body of the Orc King. "It's obvious," he muttered. "I don't need a bunch of grunts when I can have their leader."

[Confirmation: Store Orc King in Inventory? (10 Slots Required)]

Leo didn't hesitate and selected the Orc King. The massive corpse shimmered with dark energy before dissolving into thin air, leaving a faint, ominous glow in the room.

[Orc King Stored Successfully]

[Would you like to assign a name to this summon?]

Leo tilted his head at the question. "A name, huh? Yeah, why not? Let's call him... Grimfang."

[Summon Name Set: Grimfang]

The moment the name was confirmed, the system provided another notification:

[Would you like to test your new skill, Necromancy, and summon Grimfang?]

Leo couldn't suppress a grin. "Absolutely."

He focused on the command, activating his new ability.

The air in the throne room grew cold, and shadows began to pool on the ground in front of him. Dark energy surged, and from the inky blackness, Grimfang began to rise. His massive frame materialized, glowing with ominous red and black hues. His three horns gleamed, and his crimson eyes burned even more fiercely than before.

[Grimfang wants to say something to his master!]

"Say!"

["Fuck You!"]