Chapter 4: Chapter four
### **Chapter Four: The Tamer's Growth**
Crow stood at the edge of a large, rocky clearing. His tamed beasts, the Shadow Panther, Stone Golem, and Dire Wolves, stood by his side, their eyes scanning the surroundings. He could feel his power growing—every battle, every creature he tamed, was pushing him forward. He had already leveled up to 4, but that was only the beginning.
"This is where I start," Crow muttered to himself.
With his beasts by his side, he had the confidence to face even the most dangerous of opponents. He had no doubt that today would be a turning point.
"Let's see what we can find."
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The forest was dense with life, but not all of it was friendly. As Crow moved deeper into the terrain, the presence of dangerous creatures became more evident. The ground vibrated under his feet, and the air felt heavy with tension.
"Something's coming," Crow said, eyes narrowing.
Before he could finish his sentence, a large **Wyvern** appeared from the treetops, its wings slicing through the air as it landed with a crash.
[Wyvern – Level 25 Legendary]
**Strength:** 70
**Agility:** 45
**Endurance:** 50
**Intelligence:** 30
**Mana:** 60
**Skills:**
- **Poisonous Breath (Active):** Breathes a cloud of toxic gas that deals damage over time and poisons anyone caught in the cloud.
- **Wyvern Dive (Active):** Performs a powerful dive attack, dealing massive damage to anyone in its path.
- **Wings of Destruction (Active):** Flaps its wings with enough force to create shockwaves, knocking enemies back and dealing wind damage.
- **Flight Mastery (Passive):** Increased flight speed and maneuverability, making it harder to hit mid-air.
A giant creature with scales like metal, sharp claws, and a barbed tail that flicked ominously. It snarled, its yellow eyes locking onto Crow.
Crow grinned. "Perfect."
His beasts were already in position. The Shadow Panther slinked to the left, blending into the shadows, while the Stone Golem positioned itself in front of Crow. The Dire Wolves began to fan out, flanking the wyvern.
"Everyone, move!" Crow barked.
The battle began in a flurry of movement. The Wyvern launched into the air with incredible speed, flapping its wings and sending gusts of wind crashing into the group. Crow barely held his ground, but the Stone Golem took the full brunt of the gust, standing firm with its rock-hard skin.
The Shadow Panther lunged, striking at the Wyvern's leg, while the Dire Wolves charged with coordinated ferocity. The Wyvern screeched, trying to retaliate with its tail and sharp claws.
Crow's heart raced as he watched his beasts fight in unison, but he knew that the Wyvern was too strong. This wasn't just a battle—it was a test. If he wanted to tame the Wyvern, he needed to weaken it enough to subdue it.
The Shadow Panther's claws scraped across the Wyvern's side, drawing blood, but it barely flinched. The Stone Golem delivered a heavy blow to its wing, sending the creature crashing to the ground.
"Now's my chance!" Crow shouted.
He darted forward, moving faster than he had ever moved before. With his heart pounding, he jumped onto the Wyvern's back, avoiding its snapping jaws. The Wyvern thrashed beneath him, but Crow held on tight, using every ounce of his strength to maintain his position.
[Wyvern – Level 25 Legendary]
[Status: Severely Injured]
The Wyvern struggled beneath him, but Crow wasn't done yet. He slammed his fist down, channeling his Beast Mastery.
The air around him crackled with energy. Crow's power surged as he extended his hand toward the Wyvern's massive head, activating the **Tame** skill.
[Tame Attempt Activated…]
The Wyvern's glowing eyes flared as it resisted, but Crow kept pressing, forcing his will onto the beast. He felt its mind slipping into his grasp, its defiance fading away.
With one final, desperate roar, the Wyvern's body relaxed. It was defeated—both in body and spirit.
[Wyvern has been successfully tamed.]
[Wyvern (Level 25 Legendary) has been added to your beast slots.]
[Remaining Slots: ∞]
Crow exhaled in relief, his body trembling from the intensity of the fight. He stood slowly, looking at the massive wyvern that now bowed its head in submission. The beast's red eyes flickered, still wary but no longer hostile.
"That's one way to level up," Crow said with a faint grin.
He felt the power coursing through him as his level increased.
**[Level Up: Crow – Level 5]**
The surge of energy was almost overwhelming, but it felt like a victory. He had reached level 5.
**[New Skill Unlocked: Beast Enhancement (Active)]**
*Temporarily enhances the stats of all tamed beasts, increasing their Strength, Agility, and Endurance by 30% for a limited time.*
"Not bad." Crow grinned, looking over at his beasts. The Shadow Panther, Stone Golem, Dire Wolves, and now the Wyvern—all had different strengths, but they would work together. He could feel the bond strengthening between them, his ability to command them growing with each victory.
"This is just the beginning," Crow said, feeling more confident than ever. "Let's see what else this world has to offer."
As he turned to leave the clearing, his beasts followed him without hesitation. They had proven their loyalty, and he was ready to see what he could achieve with them by his side.
### **End of Chapter Four**