I Became a Ranker Before Rankers

Mana

My world had ignited around me with a radiant glow, and my vision return, but with an uncanny clarity surpassing anything I had experienced before. It was if I had transcend the limitations of physical eyes and ascended into a higher state of perception above all else. The PLAYER tab still lingered before me, and I quickly clicked on my eyes.

Equip Dragon Eyes: YES or NO

"Yes!" I exclaimed, my voice void of all hesitation, eager to embrace the possibilities of "Dragon Eyes."

To my surprise and horror, something began to grow on my face, accompanied by an unbearable agony greater than even ripping my eyes out. I collapsed onto my hands and knees, bewildered and desperate. In an urgent attempt to ease the pain, I reached for a mana path and directed it towards my eyes like water from a hose. The pain subsided in my head and a bizarre sense of tranquility washed over me. 

The environment around me underwent a breathtaking metamorphosis. Colors intensified, and the world pulsated with a vibrant energy, unveiling hidden beauty in the messed-up dream world I was living in. 

The dimly lit cave, once shrouded with darkness, now emanated an ethereal radiance. The shadows danced along the walls, casting mesmerizing patterns on the walls, like the light was dancing. The mundane stalactites seemed like intricate sculptures, dripping of something similar to liquid gold. Even the very flames of the fire, danced with a newfound brilliance, emanating a play of hues. With each flicker, a new life was born. As I looked deeper into the fire's glow, I grew an inexplicable attachment to it, and I couldn't bear the thought of leaving the fire alone in the cave's darkness. 

"I just want to take you with me!" I screamed to it, through the first tears I had since I lost my eyes, maybe out of happiness that I had finally won the battle, or uncertainty of what this dream had in store for me. 

Eternal Flame would like to form a bond with you. Do you accept? YES or NO

I stood astonished. What the fuck was going on? Was the fire actually alive this entire time? Puzzled by the sudden interaction with the fire, I hesitated, but the allure of this dream world encouraged me to embrace the unexplained. So, without fully comprehending the consequences, I pressed "YES." 

Bond with Eternal Flame has been established. Associated with "Flame Master" title giving additional 50 points for fire affinity. Associated with "Manipulator" skill which allows user to control properties of the fire and allows it to control any type of flame that exist within all worlds. 

Would you like to read the 154 unread notifications? YES or NO

I assumed that the notifications were useless and just telling me the weather or time, so I pressed "YES." All of a sudden I was flooded with countless screens. Each message revealed new skills and artifacts–some interesting, some less–and my body began to transform at a rapid pace. My body became healed, the scar on my 

Eternal Beast Body Proficiency Increased (Proficiency 64%)

The body is beginning to emit an ancient power that allows for the user to gain strength faster and gives a boost to all stats. 

Trailblazer Proficiency Increased (Proficiency 12.4%)

Amount of Leava given increases by 110%. Currently at 13,200,000 Leava for Floor 13.

New Skill: Pain Tolerance

You will be able to tolerate large amounts of pain better and will be less effected by attacks. This skill also gives a boost to strength stats and increases weight by 15%. As user continues to experience more pain the proficiency will increase (Proficiency 13.6%)