Chapter 4: The Trials

As Lucas approached the entrance of the next chamber, he felt an overwhelming sense of nervousness that caused his feathers to rustle and flutter. The room was immersed in the rich, earthy aroma of wood, and in its center stood a massive wolf, its black and shaggy fur appearing menacing. The wolf fixed its piercing yellow eyes on Lucas, and let out a low growl that sent shivers down the bird's spine.

Lucas, armed only with his talons and beak, was determined to emerge victorious. With a powerful flap of his wings, he lifted himself into the air, hovering above the wolf and ready for whatever came next. The wolf pounced, its powerful jaws open wide, but Lucas was quick to react, dodging to the side and swooping down to peck at the wolf's shoulder. The wolf howled in pain, its massive frame quickly regaining its footing.

The wolf lunged again, this time catching Lucas off guard, its sharp teeth sinking deep into the bird's shoulder, causing [10 damage]. Lucas's HP was now 90/100. Struggling to break free from the wolf's crushing grip, Lucas flapped his wings with all his might, trying to lift both himself and the wolf off the ground.

The wolf lunged again, this time catching Lucas off guard, its sharp teeth sinking deep into the bird's shoulder, causing [10 damage]. Lucas's HP was now 90/100. Struggling to break free from the wolf's crushing grip, Lucas flapped his wings with all his might, trying to lift both himself and the wolf off the ground.

The wolf snarled and charged once more, but this time Lucas was ready. He dived down, his talons extended, and slashed at the wolf's face, causing it to howl in pain. The wolf's rage fueled its determination, and it lunged at Lucas again. But this time, the bird was quick, dodging to the side and pecking at the wolf's neck until its health bar depleted and it finally fell to the ground, defeated.

Lucas let out a triumphant cry, his feathers still radiating with the energy of his victory. Though he was badly injured, he was alive and victorious. He gazed down at the defeated wolf, feeling a mixture of pride and sadness. Though he had fought bravely, the battle had been brutal and intense. He realized that he needed to be more cautious in the trials to come, as he was not invincible. He gathered his strength and continued on, determined to prove himself worthy of the powers he had been granted.

After the battle, Lucas felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. He had proven himself in combat, and his skills had grown stronger as a result. His experience had increased, elevating his level from 10 to 11, and his current experience was now 280/15,000. Additionally, his [Peck] and [Sharp Claws] abilities had both risen from level 3 to level 4, and his health had fully recovered to 100/100. Lucas felt even more confident in his abilities and was eager to see what the next challenge in his trials would bring.