Bell's eyes fixated on his severed arm, a mix of horror and disbelief washing over him. The sight of his own blood pooling around him seemed surreal, trapping him in a state of shock. In that moment, everything faded into insignificance, and the presence of the looming ark beast became a mere nothingness to his shattered reality.

"Ah..."

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Bell uttered weakly, his voice filled with exhaustion and despair. Though his mind was consumed by a thick fog, his body instinctively responded to the surge of fear and adrenaline coursing through his veins. His heart raced, and every fiber of his body screamed for survival.

Unknown to Bell, as the ark beast prepared to deliver the final blow, a sudden eruption of dark mana burst forth from his trembling form. The sheer intensity of the black energy startled even the creature, momentarily diverting its attention.

As the dark mana continued to surge uncontrollably, the system recognized the critical situation and made a decision to take over Bell's body, for him to survive.

System: "Control failed... retrying... control failed... retrying... control failed... retrying... control confirmed, fully accessed."

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With the system now in control, the surge of dark mana intensified, engulfing Bell's being. His once vibrant eyes turned empty, a pale white as the system asserted its dominance. In that moment, an eerie calmness settled upon the chaotic scene.

The system wasted no time, extending Bell's right arm toward the amputated arm. As if drawn by an invisible force, the dark mana eagerly enveloped the amputated arm, accelerating the absorption process. putting bell's body on he's limitations, the arm disintegrated into ash, becoming one with the dark mana.

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However, the ark beast, irritated by the annoying surge of dark and smoky mana, lunged towards Bell, its massive paws aimed at the defenseless figure. Yet, the system, in control of Bell's body, displayed an supernatural agility, barely evading the imminent strike.

As the ark beast's attack missed its mark, the system maintained its hold on Bell's body, continuously emanating dark mana without stopping. The boundless mana seemed endless, fueling his movements and granting him a newfound resilience. Although its only a matter of time before bell's body would collapse.

Bell's body trembled as the system initiated the dark regeneration skill. Intensive bursts of dark mana surged from within him, gradually stopping the flow of blood from his severed arm. Though the process of regrowing the limb was slow, the regeneration progressed surely.

As the system use the cut skill once again, dark mana spiraled out from Bell's pointy finger. The ark beast roared, lunging towards him in an attempt to crush his defenseless form.

Reacting quick, the system leaped onto a nearby tree which was 30ft long but but bells body was still hanging from the lower point of the tree, barely evading the collision. Dark mana surge out from its fingertips, forming sharp dark mana that clung to the massive trunk.

Aware of the disadvantage, the system use the cut skill once more, this time with dark mana spiraling from both the pointed and middle fingers. The surge of dark energy helped in staying Bell's body to the tree, though the strain took its toll on his fatigued form.

Growing frustrated with the game of cat and mouse, the ark beast opened its mouth, charging a greenish energy ball. It aimed to unleash its powerful attack on Bell.

Instinct and fear surged through Bell's body, causing a storm of dark mana to erupt. The system responded swiftly, employing the cut skill repeatedly, making a claw-like formation with the dark mana.

The energy ball hurtled towards Bell, and the system's grip tightened on the tree, granting the body the momentum needed to swing and fling away.

With a resounding "swoosh,"

Bell's body soared through the air, directly targeting the ark beast's eyes. However, the beast possessed a passive skill, a mana shield, which prevented the system's attempt to break through.

Undiscouraged, the system's resolve remained unyielding. Bell's body let out a primal scream of anger and frustration "RAGGGGGGGH", channeling the dark mana to sharpen its claws further and further. The relentless surge of dark energy continued to burst forth, cracking the shield and causing the ark beast to roar in defense.

The loud roar ruptured Bell's eardrums, blood spilling from his ears. Yet, the system's didn't feel anything and allowed it to focus solely on the task at breaking the shield. Dark regeneration quickly healed the damage, stopping the bleeding.

With another overwhelming burst of dark mana, the shield shattered, forcing the ark beast to instinctively turn around. Now, the system had a larger target to strike. falling down on the beast's body, the system's razor-sharp claws tore into its flesh, prompting a thunderous roar of pain.

"ROOAAR!" The sound vibrating through the air, so powerful that it caused Bell's ears to bleed once again. Dark regeneration quickly healed the damage, putting an end to the bleeding. The deep gash left by the system's attack marked the ark beast's body, prompting it to retreat instinctively.

The system's warning echoed through Bell's mind, repeating the words,

{ERROR: Exhaustion reached the limit.}

Bell's body had been pushed to its breaking point by the relentless battle, and now it is on the edge of collapsing. Sensing the urgency, the system scanned the surroundings, spotting a small pond nearby with two rock frogs.

Understanding the use of the rock frogs, the system sprinted into action. It extended Bell's right arm towards the frogs, its fingers touched the rock frog.

{The ark beast's preferred snacks are rock frogs because of their mana-rich bodies,} the system informed itself, trying to absorb the creature's mana.

As the system attempted to draw mana from the rock frogs, the creatures fought back, desperately attempting to escape. Unfazed, the system resorted to ruthless measures, using the dark claws to amputate all of the frogs' limbs, ensuring they remained in place.

The surging black mana emanating from Bell's body began to slowly show fading, the dark mana reaching its limit. Bell's trembling form showed signs of exhaustion as his body approached its breaking point.

With a hand pressed against the back of the rock frog, a slow flow of mana emerged from the creature's body, flowing into Bell's. Unlike the dark mana, this mana was of a relaxing blue hue, slowly a calming and soothing feeling. but there was no time left, and the system forced the rock frogs to absorb their mana until they breathed their last breath.

Once the two rock frogs had perished due to mana depletion, the system swiftly absorbed their lifeless bodies. The dark mana surged forth once more, transforming the frogs into a pile of ashes.

Bell's body remained drained and weakened. Unable to support its own weight any longer, it crumpled to the ground, leaving Bell kneeling in exhaustion. However, the system had a plan. The dark mana claws vanished, and the spiral of surge of dark mana that had emanated from Bell since the start of the battle finally faded, fading away.

Taking a deep breath, Bell {System} focused his remaining energy. "Dark Regeneration," he whispered. Dark mana surged from the left side of his shoulder, the very spot where his arm had been severed.

The uncontrollable outpouring of dark mana was joined by a steady flow of blue mana, merging together as they spiraled around each other. The combination quickened the regeneration process, gradually forming new flesh and appearing Bell's biceps.

As the mana worked to regenerate the lost limb, Bell's body reached its limit. Exhausted and drained, he collapsed face-first onto the ground, his eyes fluttering shut. The system was forcibly ejected, leaving Bell's body helpless, laying on the ground as the mana continued its healing work.

In the depths of bells mind, when the system started  taking over his body, Bell found himself in a haze.

Huh... Where am I? What's with this fog?

Am I dead? Oh yeah... An ark beast killed me... Ha, I, the greatest mage, died that easily... Well, I guess it's expected when you get too cocky.... Well, is this heaven....? It feels quiet... Wait... What's that figure in the distance? A woman? What is she doing here? Am I really dead...? Wait... I'll go check.

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Name - Bell Aize,

Age - 9

Gender - Male

Race - Human

Attribute - None

Title - Dark Mana User

Old Title - The Greatest Mage

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Strength: 10

Speed: 6

Vitality: 15

Intelligence: 62

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(Ishka Village) Population: 200+

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SKILL SETS:

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