Welcome to Abyss...

Prologue: The Abyss

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Chapter 1: Awakening in the Abyss

Hello, my name is Rex. I was just living a mundane life when, out of nowhere, everything changed. One ordinary day, as I walked down the street, a strange announcement echoed through the city's quiet streets:

"Welcome to The Abyss, a realm where monsters are capable of killing you in an instant. Survive if you can."

The words barely had time to sink in before a blinding light enveloped me. The world around me twisted and warped, and I felt myself being pulled through a tunnel of dazzling white. When the light finally faded and my vision cleared, I found myself inside a small wooden hut. My heart pounded in my chest as I looked around, trying to make sense of my new surroundings.

Where am I? This place didn't look familiar at all. I suddenly recalled the announcement and wondered if this could be... The Abyss. The realization hit me like a cold wave.

Before I could process much more, a flood of information surged into my mind, and instinctively, I spoke the word, "status."

A screen materialized before my eyes, revealing:

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[Name: Rex]

[Attribute: Human]

[Level: 1]

[Talent: Infinite Buff (EX-grade)]

[Skill: None]

[Combat Level: 1]

[Buff: Starter, Novice]

[Debuff: None]

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I stared at the display in stunned disbelief. This was no ordinary situation. My eyes fell upon the talent description.

[Infinite Buff (EX-grade)]

"Makes any buff duration infinite."

"This... this is incredibly powerful," I murmured to myself. With such an ability, I could potentially dominate this harsh new world. My excitement was palpable as I turned my attention to the effects currently active on me.

[Starter]

A buff only given to newcomers in the killing world to ease their integration.

"Increases damage and energy recovery by 100%. Grants +10% to all stats."

"Duration: Infinite"

[Novice]

"Increases damage and energy recovery by 50%. Grants +5% to all stats."

"Duration: Infinite"

"These buffs are beyond anything I could have hoped for," I marveled, feeling a rush of exhilaration. The power these effects granted me was overwhelming.

Just then, a new message appeared:

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[Ding]

"You are the first person to receive an EX-grade talent. Achievement complete."

"Reward: Random Talent Card"

"Do you want to use the Random Talent Card?"

"Y/N"

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Without hesitation, I chose "Yes." The screen flickered, and another message appeared:

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[Ding]

"You have used the Random Talent Card. Acquired SS-rank talent: True Vision."

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My eyes widened as the details of this new talent unfolded before me:

[True Vision (SS-rank)]

"Grants the ability to see through illusions, detect hidden traps, and perceive the true nature of things. Enhances perception and awareness significantly."

"This... this is incredible," I breathed. With True Vision, I could navigate this treacherous world with an edge that few others would possess. The combination of Infinite Buffs and True Vision would make me a formidable force.

My mind raced with possibilities. With these talents, I felt an intense drive to explore and understand The Abyss. I had been given a remarkable opportunity, and I wasn't going to squander it. But first, I needed to gather my bearings.

The wooden hut seemed basic, but it might serve as a safe haven for now. I took a moment to steady myself, knowing that my next steps would be crucial. The Abyss was a realm of danger and mystery, and survival would require more than just powerful abilities; it would demand wit, strategy, and courage.

With a deep breath, I stepped outside the hut and into the unknown. The Abyss awaited, and I was ready to face whatever challenges it had in store.

To be continued...