Chapter 8: Shadow Claw

Lucas felt the wind rushing past him as he glided through the sky, reflecting on his recent battle with the ghostly spirits. The victory had been his, and it was all due to his newfound control over the mana. He felt a rush of excitement as he remembered his next discovery, a skill that he had learned long ago but had forgotten about in the heat of battle.

The skill was called "Shadow Claw." Lucas had initially thought it was just a fancy name for his physical attack, but with his mastery over the mana, he now understood its true potential. He closed his eyes, focused his mind and enveloped his claws with the shadow mana. The mana seemed to come to life, clinging to his claws and giving them an ethereal quality.

The power that coursed through Lucas was like nothing he had ever felt before. He felt strong, in control, and unstoppable. He tested his newfound skill, diving down towards the ground and striking at a tree. The shadow claws sliced through the wood with ease, leaving a deep gash in the trunk.

Lucas was beyond amazed at the power of his shadow claws. He had never felt so confident in his abilities and was eager to see what else he could do with the mana. He couldn't wait to face his next challenge and see how his newfound power would serve him.

His system panel now read:

Level: 12

Experience: 900/18,000

[Peck] Level 6

[Sharp Claws] Level 6

[Shadow Claw] Level 1

[Mana Control] Level 2

Health: 100/100

Lucas was over the moon with his progress. He had gained another skill and his mana control had grown even stronger. He was ready to face any challenge that lay ahead and use his newfound power to conquer them all.