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Lyon gazed at the hologram, he was filled with amazement at his newfound ability.

"Alright System. Tell me what is this Magic Storage ability?" he asked, eager for an explanation.

The System's voice sounded in his head, "Magic Storage is a dimensional space that allows you to recycle and transform the essence of any creature you eliminate back into Magical Power. This Magical Power can be accessed at any point"

Lyon was shocked and surprised. "That's incredible! In Astraeus, everyone is born with a set amount of magical power. This gives me a huge advantage," he exclaimed.

The System agreed, "Yes, that's correct. Your Magic Storage ability will allow you to supplement your Magical Power using the essence of creatures you eliminate."

Lyon was fascinated with the system, he started to explore and experiment with each function within the holographic tab. "What about these stat points? What are they? What can I do with them?" Lyon asked.

"This are points you earned after leveling up. They are skill points, which can be used to enhance your abilities and improve your performance in combat. All you have to do is access your holographic tab and navigate to the skill point distribution section. From there, you can choose which skill sets you wish to allocate your points to. Keep in mind that the more points you allocate to a particular skill set, the stronger that skill will become."

Before Lyon could distribute his points trembling and crackling arose , and a low, eerie hum filled the air. Piece by piece, the portal was beginning to disintegrate, flakes of magic floating away into space as its destruction progressed, a deafening roar nearly shook the ground beneath, and then, in an instant. "System, what is happening?" Lyon inquired, sensing unease. "The portal is collapsing. You must depart now! I repeat you must depart now!" the system warned Lyon urgently.

Lyon felt a jolt of panic overflow through him as he saw the portal's edges waver and flicker. The parasytes had returned, and they were out for blood. "I have to make it out of here," Lyon thought, his heart was racing as he glided through the air. Lyon desperately searched for a way out, but the enemies had him cornered there were far too many. With no means of escape, he braced himself for the fight ahead. Though outnumbered, Lyon was able to defeat a few enemies opening up a gap; a escape route he could finally use.

A notification had popped, " essence being converted, 5 points of Magic Power are now added to your dimensional space" the essence of the creatures Lyon had destroyed was being stored in his Magic Storage.

Suddenly, a bright, blinding light appeared, illuminating the exit for the portal. Lyon's sudden realization of the exit being so close triggered a wave of exhaustion and deep fatigue. As he neared the portal's exit, Lyon felt his limbs began to ache and his wings struggle to keep up.

More Parasytes appeared in front of the exit and they began to merged together, creating tentacle-like appendages that manifested only to swallow people in their grasp. An appendage finally got a hold of Lyon's foot sending him tumbling down towards the ground. Panic and despair overwhelmed him.

"System!! Do something!!", Lyon exclaimed. The System kicked into overdrive. In a burst of dazzling light, Lyon's stored magical power surged forth, sending the appendage reeling backward and freeing his foot from its grasp. Lyon shot out of the portal, the light of magical power almost blinded him and the the explosion's aftershock had pushed him back into the forest.

As he fell to the ground, Lyon's senses began to shut down. Everything went black, he had lost consciousness.