Awakening Strength

The final sliver of evolution point vanished, replaced by a blinding flash of lightning essence. A searing pain erupted through Alex's body, a million needles pricking his flesh, bones, and muscles. He stifled a scream, gritting his teeth as he dug his nails into the futon, sweat slicking his skin.

Yet, amidst the agony, a surge of power coursed through him. In mere moments, his body transformed, sculpted to perfection, brimming with unimaginable strength and agility.

As the pain subsided, the system prompt reappeared:

[Lightning essence evolution: authority [lightning: +0.5%] your strength +4, agility +4, vitality +4]

Alex clenched his fist. The average human's base stat was two points. This incredible improvement doubled his physical fitness. The raw power coursing through him filled him with an unshakeable confidence.

He relaxed his tensed muscles, mentally accessing his status panel:

[NAME: Alex Cain]

[AGE : 21]

[CLASS: Lightning Monarch]

[LV 2 EXP:9/10]

[HP: 10/10]

[STR : 2(+4)]

[AGI : 2(+4)]

[VIT : 2(+4)]

[MP : 5/5]

SP: 0

EP: 0

[SKILL: Appraisal]

[TALENT :{ Lightning Manipulation}]

[AUTHORITY :{ Lightning(1.5%)}]

His attributes doubled those of a normal person – a remarkable starting point. Alex exhaled a long breath, surprised most of all by his 1.5% Authority number. Where could he find electricity to fuel his evolution further? Evolution points were paramount!

But Alex wasn't impulsive. He rose from the bed and opened his laptop. With a determined click, he created a sticker on Twitch labeled "Ability Users." After some thought, he left a simple message:

Congratulations to ability users who can find and enter this sticker and understand its meaning. I believe that in the next time, the ability users who can appear here will become extremely brilliant beings in the future! - Monarch of Lightning.

Alex smiled, shutting down the laptop. After yesterday's bizarre events, he couldn't shake the feeling there were others like him – perhaps without the benefit of his unique system. Perhaps this message would resonate with them.