With only one month left before the game launched, Leon knew there was no time to waste.
His new inheritance had granted him unparalleled power, but it meant nothing if he wasn't strong enough to wield it properly.
He needed to grind.
Hard.
And so, he set out into the wildest, most dangerous regions of the world—places where no player had ever dared to step in their early days.
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Hunting the Beasts of the Forbidden Zone
Leon's first target was the Crimson Abyss, a massive canyon where high-level monsters roamed freely.
Even in the late game, this place was considered a death trap.
But to Leon?
It was an opportunity.
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Battle After Battle
BOOM!
A Level 70 Obsidian Wyvern (Elite Grade) screeched as Nyx's abyssal fangs tore into its throat.
Leon barely had time to breathe before three more wyverns descended from the skies.
"Fenrir, take the left! Ironhide, hold the ground!"
His beasts responded instantly, moving with military precision.
Every battle pushed them to their limits—forcing them to grow stronger, faster, deadlier.
> [You have defeated an Obsidian Wyvern (Elite).]
[You have gained 1,200,000 EXP.]
[Level Up! You are now Level 56.]
But it wasn't just about experience.
Leon used this time to refine his combat skills, pushing himself in ways that even his past life had never allowed.
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New Beasts, New Power
As the days passed, Leon expanded his arsenal.
By the third week, his beast lineup had changed drastically.
> [Beasts Tamed:]
1. Fenrir, Shadowfang Guardian (Epic, Level 90) – Shadow-based apex predator.
2. Nyx, Abyss Serpent (Epic, Level 85) – Dark-attribute serpent with venom abilities.
3. Infernal Fangbeast (Epic, Level 82) – Molten-clawed tiger with devastating fire abilities.
4. Obsidian Wyvern (Elite, Level 78) – A newly tamed flying mount, providing aerial dominance.
5. Phantom Stalker (Elite, Level 74) – Assassin-type beast specialized in silent kills.
6. Ironhide Bear (Elite, Level 72) – A powerful tank with near-impenetrable defenses.
Each one of these beasts was considered a boss-level threat to ordinary players.
Leon had effectively built an army—and he wasn't finished yet.
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Pushing Past Limits
By the final week, Leon reached Level 65—a threshold that no early-game player would even dream of achieving.
He had maximized his stats, unlocked new beast synergy tactics, and mastered his Beast Sovereign's Call ability.
But more importantly—he had become someone truly untouchable.
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The Day Arrives
As the final day before the game launch approached, Leon stood on a cliffside, gazing down at the vast world below.
The land looked peaceful now.
But by this time tomorrow, millions of players would descend upon Devia, unknowingly stepping into a world that would one day merge with their own.
Leon took a deep breath.
This time, things would be different.
This time, he was prepared.
And when the players arrived… he would be waiting.
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