The first mechanical beast staggered back, its circuits sparking violently from the impact of Ryo's precision strike. It wasn’t down yet, but its movements were slower, more erratic. Ryo barely had a moment to breathe before the two remaining beasts charged at him, their red eyes glowing menacingly as they closed in.
Ryo’s mind raced as he dodged another swipe, rolling out of the way just in time. The weak points were obvious now, thanks to the hacked drones, but hitting them wasn’t easy. These monsters were faster and more aggressive than anything he had faced before, and even with the ball, he needed something more if he was going to win this.
He felt the pressure mounting, his muscles burning, his breath coming in ragged gasps. The audience was still watching—he could feel their eyes on him, the tension in the air almost palpable. But it wasn’t the pressure of the livestream that was getting to him. It was something deeper, something primal inside him, a sense that if he didn’t push beyond his current limits, he wouldn’t survive this stage.
One of the beasts lunged at him again, its claws tearing through the air with terrifying speed. Ryo jumped back, barely avoiding the attack, but as he did, something strange happened. Time seemed to slow down, just for an instant. His vision sharpened, and he could see every detail of the battlefield—the cracks in the arena floor, the flickering lights of the drones overhead, the precise movements of the beasts as they prepared for their next attack.
And then, in that split second, something clicked inside him.
Ryo’s body felt lighter, more responsive. His mind was clearer, his thoughts faster. It was as if a new surge of energy had awakened within him, something he had never felt before. His senses were heightened, his reflexes sharper, and his awareness of the battlefield had expanded.
A notification appeared in his field of vision, glowing with a golden light.
[NEW SKILL UNLOCKED: HYPER FOCUS]
[HYPER FOCUS: Allows the user to enter a heightened state of awareness, temporarily increasing reflexes, speed, and perception of time. The user can analyze and react to threats with extreme precision for a limited period.]
Ryo’s eyes widened as the notification faded, and suddenly, everything made sense. He had unlocked a new skill—Hyper Focus—and it was exactly what he needed.
The beasts charged at him once again, but this time, Ryo was ready. Activating his new ability, the world around him seemed to slow to a crawl. Every movement of the mechanical monsters became clear, their attacks telegraphed in advance. Ryo could see the exact moment when the nearest beast would strike, and with perfect timing, he darted to the side, narrowly avoiding its claws.
In this heightened state, Ryo could see the weak points in the beasts' armor even more clearly. He spotted the exposed joints on their legs, the vulnerable circuitry around their necks, and the slight delay in their movements whenever they shifted their massive bodies. With a calm, focused breath, Ryo knew what he had to do.
He darted toward the second beast, moving faster than he ever had before. The ball at his feet became an extension of his body, every touch precise and controlled. With a swift, calculated motion, Ryo flicked the ball upward, sending it flying straight into the exposed circuitry of the second beast’s neck. The ball struck its weak point with deadly accuracy, and the mechanical monster let out a distorted, mechanical roar as it collapsed to the ground, its systems overloaded.
Two down, one to go.
The third beast was relentless, charging at Ryo with all the fury of a cornered animal. Its claws tore through the air, and it launched a barrage of missiles from its chest, but Ryo’s Hyper Focus allowed him to see each projectile coming. He dodged the missiles effortlessly, weaving through the battlefield with a grace and speed that left the livestream audience in awe.
**"How is he moving like that?! Did he just unlock a new skill mid-battle?"**
**"He’s untouchable! This is incredible!"**
**"Ryo’s on another level now! Look at him go!"**
Ryo barely noticed the comments flooding in. He was completely immersed in the battle, his mind and body working in perfect harmony. The third beast was his only focus now, and he knew exactly how to take it down.
He darted forward, closing the distance between him and the final beast. As the monster swung its massive claw at him, Ryo didn’t even flinch. He ducked under the attack with perfect timing, then launched himself into the air, spinning around to deliver a powerful kick to the ball, sending it hurtling toward the beast’s exposed leg joint.
The ball struck its target with a deafening crack, and the beast staggered, its leg buckling under the force of the impact. It tried to recover, but Ryo wasn’t giving it a chance. Using the last few seconds of his Hyper Focus, he dashed forward again, sending the ball flying straight into the core of the beast’s chest.
With a final, guttural roar, the third mechanical monster collapsed to the ground, its systems failing as sparks flew from its body. The arena fell silent, save for the faint hum of the drones overhead, capturing every moment of Ryo’s victory.
The livestream chat erupted in cheers and disbelief.
**"He did it! He took down all three of them!"**
**"That new skill was insane! Ryo’s a beast!"**
**"This guy’s gonna be a legend!"**
Ryo stood in the center of the battlefield, his chest rising and falling with deep, controlled breaths. His body ached, his muscles were on fire, and his mind was still racing from the intensity of the fight. But despite the exhaustion, he felt stronger than ever. The new skill, Hyper Focus, had unlocked something within him—a potential he hadn’t even known existed.
As he deactivated the ability, time seemed to return to its normal flow. The world felt heavier, slower, but Ryo had a new understanding of his own capabilities. He wasn’t just an S-Rank anymore. He was evolving, becoming something more, something powerful.
Before he could dwell on his victory, another notification appeared in front of him.
[CONGRATULATIONS. YOU HAVE COMPLETED STAGE THREE.]
[NEW OBJECTIVE UNLOCKED: ???]
Ryo frowned at the cryptic message. Before he could react, another message from Ross appeared on the screen.
[“Impressive, Ryo. But this is only the beginning. You’ve proven yourself in the training field, but the real test lies ahead. Prepare yourself.”]
Ryo narrowed his eyes, his fists clenching at his sides. Whatever Ross was planning, it was clear that the stakes were about to get even higher. But this time, Ryo wasn’t afraid. He was ready for whatever came next.
As the arena began to shift once again, Ryo took a deep breath and stepped forward, determined to face whatever challenge awaited him.
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Transported Into Another World With A System
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