Overloaded Heat

As Cyrus was being overwhelmed by the waves of ants, an unbearable sensation of scorching pain seeped out of his body, causing his heart to race. He felt a sudden flash of warmth spreading throughout his body, with his chest feeling the most intense sensation followed by his face, neck, and lower body. His skin quickly reddened, and his sweat instantly evaporated due to the fierce heat. The intensity of the heat reached an unprecedented level, and flickers of flames emitted from his body, quickly sparking an uncontrollable combustion of flames. The flames raged on, burning everything in their path, as Cyrus screamed in agony. The pain was unbearable, and he felt like he was being consumed by the inferno. The ants retreated, unable to withstand the intense heat, as Cyrus was left burning in agony.

"G-GIIII!!!!"

"G-GIII!!!"

The blazing flames were so intense that even the tiniest of creatures like the ants scurrying near Cyrus were instantly reduced to mere charred remains, their tiny bodies now nothing but brittle, lifeless husks, consumed by the flames.

"A-AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

After narrowly escaping from the jaws of death, Cyrus was confronted with yet another dire situation. The conjured flames not only destroyed everything around him but also consumed his own body. The intense heat scorched his skin, boiled his bodily fluids, and made it hard for him to breathe. The flames seemed uncontrollable, and as he resigned himself to his fate, he felt his life slipping away. However, just as suddenly, the searing pain he felt moments ago began to fade away, leaving him barely clinging to life. All of his clothes were burned away by the fire, leaving him lying naked on the cold, hard stone floor. Despite the trauma of the incident, the chilling sensation that followed was a welcome relief.

Cyrus frantically searched for something, anything, that could save his life. His eyes landed on a small red vial lying beside him, and he instinctively reached out to grab it. The vial contained a precious [Health Potion], a rare item that could instantly heal wounds and restore one's strength. Cyrus had purchased it just in case he encountered a life-threatening situation like this, and had kept it in his backpack. He quickly uncorked the vial and drank its contents in one gulp, feeling the cool liquid flow down his throat and into his body.

As the potion worked its magic, Cyrus could feel his life force slowly returning to him, like a river replenishing its banks after a long drought. His breathing eased, and the pain in his body lessened. For a moment, he allowed himself to feel relief, grateful that he had made it out alive.

"What just happened..."

As he tried to make sense of the unexpected situation, a sudden sound caught his attention. He lifted his head and saw a flickering holographic window appear before him, displaying the following message.

[Congratulations! You have been chosen as a Awakener!]

[Awakening Ability that best suits you...]

[Completed! You have Awakened the Ability 'Overloaded Heat']

[Life threatening situation has been detected. Forcefully activating user 'Cyrus Strongmen' ability for the first time]

[You have dealt 10 damage]

[You have dealt 10 damage]

[You have dealt …]

[…]

[You have killed Ant worker x 30; you have gained 120 experience points]

[Congratulations you have level up!]

[Having reached 1 Health Point. Skill 'Overloaded Heat' will forcefully deactivate.]

[You have consumed a Health Potion. You have healed 20% of your maximum health.]

"H-Haha~. I can't believe it... me... becoming an awakener..."

Cyrus was in disbelief as he stared at his [System] interface. This moment had been a lifelong dream of his, but he never thought it would become a reality. As an Awakener, he had acquired abilities that were uniquely his own, and the [System] allowed him to monitor his growth in real-time. It was like being inside a video game and seeing your stats increase with each level. However, Cyrus knew that with great power came great responsibility. His expression quickly changed from ecstatic to serious as he realized the weight of the responsibility he now carried.

"I will eradicate those monsters from the face of the earth! Mark my words! I will never allow another child to experience what I have! And after my main goal has been accomplished, I will abolish the need for those greedy pigs called hunters! They care more about money and fame than protecting innocent lives. It sickens me to my core!"

"System!"

[Character Information:]

[Name: Cyrus Strongmen]

[Level: 00->01]

[Experience: 20/200

[Health: 1->20/100]

[Mana: 100/100]

[Race: Human]

[Awakened Ability: Overloaded Heat]

[Active Skills: None]

[Passive Skills: None]

[Attributes:

Strength: 10

Vitality: 10

Endurance: 10

Agility:10

Intelligence: 10

Attribute points available: 5]

"System, give more more information about my Awakened Ability."

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Awakened Ability: Overloaded Heat Lv.1/10

Proficiency: 1%

Description: Overheat the body and cause burning damage to anything within a certain radius, the extent of which depends on the level of the ability. However, activating this skill comes at a cost: the user will still feel physical pain, but the burns won't leave any permanent scars on their body.

*Depletes 1% of your maximum health each second as fire damage when skill is activated.

*Deal 10% of your maximum health as fire damage every second In a radius of 5 meters.

*When health reaches 1 point, ability will automatically deactivate.

*This ability can be activated and deactivated at will.

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"...So be it! Hell is already present on earth! And if it takes me burning in its flames to pass through heaven's door, then I'll do it any time of day! I'll endure the pain for the relief I seek after all these tribulations! It's all for a better future! The gate that killed my parents has yet to be vanquished even after all these years, but I will grow stronger and slaughter the beasts that brought forth my hardships!"

"..."

"No matter what!"