MFS:my familiar system

The air grew heavy as Kyle's battle mode activated. A cold, tingling sensation spread across his body as his newly unlocked mana responded instinctively.

Jared stood across from him, a cocky grin plastered on his face.

[Opponent: Jared Morn]

[Familiar: Brassfang Wolf (Veil-Tier)]

[Level: 6]

"You're really gonna fight without a familiar?" Jared laughed mockingly. "This'll be over fast."

Kyle exhaled, focusing on the surge of mana pulsing inside him.

[Mana Reinforcement Activated]

[Physical Attributes Increased Temporarily]

A subtle glow traced Kyle's limbs as strength surged through him.

Jared snapped his fingers.

The Brassfang Wolf lunged forward, fangs crackling with electricity. It was fast—faster than Kyle expected.

Kyle barely dodged, but the wolf's bite grazed past his arm, sending a jolt of electricity through his body. He gritted his teeth, pushing through the pain.

"Not bad," Jared smirked. "But you won't keep up for long!"

Kyle clenched his fists. If he wanted to win, he had to strike first.

[Mana Surge Activated]

A burst of power coursed through him. In an instant, Kyle dashed forward, catching Jared off guard.

He swung his fist—aiming straight for Jared's gut.

THWACK!

Jared staggered back, coughing, his eyes widening in shock.

"You little—!" He wiped his mouth. "You actually hit me?"

The Brassfang Wolf snarled, already charging again, its fangs glowing intensely as it built up an electric discharge.

Kyle's mind raced. He needed to end this.

[New Skill Unlocked: Counter Impact]

Counter Impact – Absorbs an opponent's momentum and redirects it into a stronger counterattack.

Kyle exhaled, calming his mind. If he timed this right…

The Brassfang Wolf pounced.

At the last second, Kyle twisted his body—letting the wolf's momentum carry it past him.

With a surge of strength, he slammed his elbow into its ribs, sending it crashing into the ground.

Jared's eyes widened in disbelief.

Kyle didn't stop. With enhanced speed, he closed the distance again.

BAM!

A solid punch to Jared's chest sent him skidding backward.

Jared groaned, trying to push himself up—but before he could retaliate, a notification flashed.

[Battle Complete]

[Quest Completed: Defeat a Level 6 Holder]

[EXP +20]

Kyle felt his body surge with newfound strength.

[Level Up!]

[User: Kyle Corvayn]

[Level: 3]

[EXP: 10/100]

[HP: 35/35]

[Strength: 18]

[Agility: 13]

[Stamina: 23]

[Willpower: 25]

[Mana: 30]

Jared stared in shock. "You—"

Kyle exhaled, rolling his shoulders. "I suggest you pick your fights more carefully."

Jared's frustration boiled, but before he could reply—

A sudden chill filled the hallway.

The lights flickered, and the air grew heavy, suffocating.

Jared's breath hitched. "W-What the hell—"

The Brassfang Wolf began to whimper, its golden fur standing on end.

A deep, guttural growl rumbled from behind Kyle.

Something was coming.

[A Familiar Has Been Summoned]

[Boneclaw Awakens]

Kyle felt it before he saw it.

Shadows writhed behind him, curling unnaturally. Then—it emerged.

A towering figure, skeletal yet nightmarishly alive. Shadows clung to its razor-sharp claws, and its hollow, glowing eyes locked onto the Brassfang Wolf.

Jared froze.

The Brassfang Wolf couldn't move.

Then—Boneclaw struck.

SHRRAK!

A ghastly claw shot forward, piercing through the Brassfang Wolf's chest.

The wolf let out a distorted yelp, its body beginning to dissolve—devoured by the void-like energy of Boneclaw's grasp.

Jared stumbled backward in horror.

Kyle snapped out of his daze—Boneclaw wasn't stopping.

A notification appeared.

[Boneclaw is absorbing energy…]

[Boneclaw grows stronger.]

Its dark aura intensified, shifting its gaze—toward Jared.

Jared fell to the floor, frozen in terror.

Boneclaw moved.

Its clawed hand lunged forward—aimed straight for Jared's chest.

Kyle's breath hitched.

He didn't know why, but deep inside, he knew—if Boneclaw struck, Jared wouldn't survive.

"STOP!" Kyle shouted.

The world lurched.

Boneclaw's claw halted, mere inches from Jared's heart.

For a moment, all was still.

Then, like a phantom retreating into the abyss, Boneclaw slid back into Kyle's shadow, its glowing eyes lingering for just a second before vanishing completely.

The suffocating chill lifted.

The lights returned to normal.

Jared sat there, trembling.

"You… y-you're a monster," he whispered, his voice barely audible.

Kyle remained silent, his heart pounding.

A final notification flashed.

[Boneclaw Has Acknowledged You]

[Your Familiar Has Awakened]

[Familiar: Boneclaw (Dormant)]

Kyle took a deep breath.

This was only the beginning.

Just then, a voice broke the silence.

"Did I just miss something?!"

Kyle turned to see Jace standing there, staring at him with wide eyes.

Kyle smirked. "Nothing important."

Jace gave him a suspicious look but grinned. "Man, I knew you were something else. C'mon, let's get outta here before someone reports this fight."

Kyle nodded, feeling a new sense of confidence as they walked away.

This was only the beginning.