The System Reincarnator: From Zero to Shadow King

The thug's body fell to the ground, motionless.

His shadow disappeared into the void, devoured.

[The enemy is defeated.]

[+10 Strength; +5 Agility.]

[New Passive Unlocked: Shadow Predator.]

A peculiar sensation settled into my chest.

Was this about power?

I flexed my hand.

It felt natural.

The second guy attempted to crawl away, his face blanched from fright.

"P-Please! I didn't mean —"

I stood on his back and pushed him into the dirt.

"Neither did I… when I died."

[Execute? Yes/No]

"Y."

A shadow blade appeared from my palm and sliced through his throat silently.

[The enemy is defeated.]

[+5 in strength.]

Suddenly—

[Hidden Quest unlocked.]

[Title] Shadow's First Blood.

Objective: Kill ten foes with Shadow Skills.

[Reward: Shadow Domain (Rare Skill).]

A grin came across my lips.

"So… the real game begins."

But, as I turned to leave—

Clap, clap...

Slow, methodical claps resonated around the alley.

A towering man walked out of the darkness, his face masked by a thick hood.

"Impressive… for a beggar."

I felt it right away: the pressure was oppressive and dense.

This dude was not a street thug.

"Who are you?" I inquired, keeping my stance slack.

The stranger chuckled.

"Let us just say..." "I recognize a king when I see one."

[Danger Detected.]

For the first time since I woke up in this world…I realized I wasn't the only shadow in the dark.