The wolf of winter place

Ch 2 arrive in the new world

Toinic's eyes flutter open. The world around him is unfamiliar-tall, glowing trees that seem to hum with energy, a sky painted in deep purples and blues. He blinks, confused and disoriented.

Toinic: (muttering) "Where... where am I?"

He staggers to his feet, amazed by the sheer beauty and strangeness of the place. The air feels charged, every sound amplified, every color more vivid than in the world he once knew. The pain from the car accident is gone, replaced by a strange sense of calm. But his mind is racing, trying to make sense of what just happened.

Toinic: (thinking) Am I dead? No... this feels too real. But what is this place?

After a moment, he shakes off the confusion and decides to explore. He walks through the forest, the tall trees stretching high above him. Strange flowers glow softly at his feet, and he can hear the distant sounds of unfamiliar creatures moving in the underbrush. It's both beautiful and eerie.

As he continues walking, a strange sound reaches his ears. A low growl, deep and guttural, echoes from the forest ahead.

Toinic: (nervously) "What was that?"

He cautiously moves toward the sound, curiosity getting the better of him. But as he gets closer, the growling intensifies. Suddenly, from behind a cluster of trees, a massive creature emerges. Its skin is covered in scales, its eyes glowing red, and its fangs glistening in the dim light. It's like nothing Toinic has ever seen before-a nightmare brought to life.

Toinic: (panicked) "No, no, no... not now!"

Without a second thought, Toinic turns and sprints away, heart pounding in his chest. The creature roars and gives chase, crashing through the forest behind him. Toinic's breath comes in ragged gasps as he weaves between the trees, desperate to escape.

In the distance, he spots a narrow cave entrance hidden behind a rock formation.

Toinic: (thinking) There!

He pushes himself harder, adrenaline pumping through his veins. Just as the creature closes in, Toinic dives into the cave, barely squeezing through the narrow gap. The creature slams into the rocks behind him, unable to fit inside. Its angry growls echo from the entrance, but for now, Toinic is safe.

Panting, he crawls deeper into the cave. The air is cool and damp, and the further he goes, the darker it becomes. After a few moments, his eyes adjust to the dim light, and he notices something unusual at the far end of the cave-a large stone tablet, covered in strange symbols.

Curiosity piqued, Toinic approaches the tablet. The symbols glow faintly, as if beckoning him closer. He reaches out, hesitating for a moment before placing his hand on the cool surface.

As soon as he touches the tablet, it flares to life. The symbols glow brighter, and suddenly, more symbols begin to appear, floating around him in the air. They swirl and shift, their patterns mesmerizing.

Toinic: (awed) "What... is this?"

The tablet begins to crumble, turning to dust in his hands. The glowing symbols rush toward him, spiraling around his body before sinking into his skin. He gasps, feeling a strange energy surge through him, filling every part of his being.

Toinic: (gasping) "What's happening?!"

A glowing interface suddenly appears before his eyes, floating in mid-air. It's like something out of a video game-a transparent screen with information, stats, and a strange title:

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SYSTEM ACTIVATED

Welcome, traveler. You have been granted access to the System of Valarys. Through this system, you will gain abilities, skills, and knowledge to survive in this world. Adapt or perish.