Awakened Talent: 10,000 Exp Converter!

After leaving the market in the outer district, Vincent decided against heading to the Novice Center as planned. Instead, he ventured outside the sanctuary, entering the Verdant Wild Forest.

Once he entered the forest, he ventured deeper, carefully selecting a secluded area where he could focus without the prying eyes of others. His upgraded Mental attribute made the task easier, allowing him to sense his surroundings with acute precision. He closed his eyes briefly, extending his perception like an invisible net, ensuring there were no other presences within the vicinity.

Satisfied, he set down the steel cage holding the three primal pets he had purchased. The moment he did, the Ruby Chick and Blue Cloud Sparrow curiously examined their surroundings before turning their attention to him, chirping adorably.

Chirp!

A smile tugged at Vincent's lips. Meanwhile, the overweight gray rabbit—still munching on a nut—regarded him with an odd expression. It wasn't curiosity; it was the unsettling gaze of someone appraising food. Drool trickled from the corner of its mouth.

"What the hell is this rabbit thinking?" he muttered under his breath, waving his hand in an attempt to distract it. Yet the creature's focus remained unnervingly fixed on him, its beady eyes unblinking.

Shrugging, he retrieved three Capture Balls. Unlocking the cage, he gently picked up the Ruby Chick. Despite his care, the creature panicked, chirping loudly and pecking at his hand. However, with Vincent's current physique, the pecks were as harmless as tapping on steel.

"Calm down, calm down. I'm not going to hurt you…" he said softly, trying to soothe it. The attempt was futile, and the Ruby Chick remained agitated.

Recalling the vendor's advice, he produced an Origin Crystal, waving it in front of the bird. Instantly, its crimson eyes gleamed with hunger.

"Heh, this little money eater," Vincent smirked, holding the crystal closer. The Ruby Chick lunged for it, pecking at the crystal with aggressive fervor.

"Take it easy. No one's going to steal it from you."

Despite his reassurance, the Ruby Chick devoured the crystal as if it were its last meal. Once finished, it turned its attention back to Vincent, its expression expectant, as though asking for more.

"I'll give you more later, but you need to acknowledge me as your master first."

The Ruby Chick tilted its head, seemingly processing his words. After a moment, it chirped. Stay connected with empire

Chirp!

Vincent took this as agreement. Guiding his Origin Energy toward the bird, he watched as its beady eyes closed, allowing the energy to penetrate its mind. Moments later, he felt a faint connection form between them.

"Can you understand me?" he asked aloud, testing the link. The Ruby Chick tilted its head in confusion, but when he instructed, "Jump down," it hesitated briefly before leaping off his palm. Flapping its tiny wings, it tried to slow its descent but failed.

Vincent caught it mid-fall. "So, it can follow simple commands but doesn't fully understand me yet," he mused. Holding out one of the Capture Balls, he said, "You'll stay here for now. I can't carry all three of you around in a cage."

A pale light enveloped the Ruby Chick, drawing it into the crystal sphere. Through the translucent surface, Vincent saw the bird fluttering inside, seemingly unbothered by its new confinement.

Next, he turned to the Blue Cloud Sparrow. The fist-sized creature remained calm, observing him with intelligent eyes. Vincent recalled the vendor's claim that this sparrow was the smartest of the three and decided to test it.

"I'll feed you and take care of you, but you need to acknowledge me as your master," he said.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

To his surprise, the Blue Cloud Sparrow chirped in response, nodding its tiny head.

"Does it really understand me?" Vincent wondered, cautiously guiding his Origin Energy toward the bird. It accepted the energy without resistance, forming a connection instantly. Pleased with its intelligence, Vincent rewarded it with an Origin Crystal before securing it in a Capture Ball.

Finally, he faced the overweight gray rabbit. Unlike the others, it had been eyeing him intently the whole time. The moment he unlocked the cage, the rabbit leaped onto his shoulder. Despite his speed and perception, Vincent allowed it, curious about its behavior.

On his shoulder, the rabbit tossed aside its nut and reached out with its short, chubby arms, grasping at his face. Vincent watched, puzzled, until he felt a strange sensation—his Origin Energy draining rapidly.

Checking his interface, he saw his energy levels plummeting.

Origin Energy: 5000/6000

-500 Origin Energy!

-500 Origin Energy!

-500 Origin Energy!

"It's devouring my Origin Energy?!" he exclaimed. Such an ability was unheard of. Origin Energy was a warrior's lifeblood—the source of their strength. Without it, they were little more than enhanced humans, incapable of defeating high-tier Primals.

Alarmed, Vincent noticed the rabbit showing no signs of stopping, even after draining all his Origin Energy. It began tapping into his Chaos Energy instead.

Chaos Energy: 58/100

-1 Chaos Energy!

-1 Chaos Energy!

"No, no! Not that! I still don't know how to replenish it!" Vincent shouted, hastily distancing himself from the creature. His Chaos Energy, unlike Origin Energy, did not regenerate naturally. Losing even a single point was a significant blow.

The rabbit, dislodged by his sudden movement, tumbled to the ground, rolling a few times before stopping. Slowly, it stood up, its heavy body swaying slightly. Then, dark, ominous energy began to seep from its form.

Vincent watched silently, anticipating what would come next. The dark aura thickened, enveloping the rabbit entirely before dissipating. When the transformation was complete, Vincent activated his Heaven Eyes to assess the creature.

Chaotic Fate Hare — Tier 2 (1★)

Type: Unknown

Potential: Unknown

"It… evolved?" he muttered, unsure whether to feel impressed or concerned.

The rabbit's appearance had changed drastically. Its once-gray fur was now a deep abyssal black, and its ears had elongated, trailing down its back like dark ribbons. Despite the unsettling transformation, it retained its plump, comical shape, as though mocking its enhanced power.