I Am a Hero With A Hundred Abilities

Chapter 8 - 8: Ch 7. Mother's Instinct

In Ebonreach District, the beating heart of City X, the rich, elite, and powerful lived in a world apart from the struggles of the common people.

The streets were lined with hovercars, their sleek forms gliding noiselessly along the private lanes designated for the upper class.

Among these luxurious vehicles, a jet-black hovercar moved smoothly through the streets, cutting through traffic with an aura of silent authority.

This car wasn't just a display of wealth—it was a statement.

And the driver?

He was a Level 5 Champion, a warrior powerful enough to command respect in any circle.

Which begged the question—who inside the car was important enough to be chauffeured by such a fighter?

The answer was simple.

Sophia Lancaster.

The Prodigy of the Lancaster Family.

As the only child of one of the most powerful families in City X, Sophia Lancaster had been born into greatness.

She was a prodigy in every sense of the word—brilliant, ruthless, and powerful.

The moment she awakened as a Legendary Hero, her destiny had been set in stone.

At 25 years old, she had already reached Level 6 Master, an accomplishment that placed her among the elite.

She was the envy of countless women and the subject of countless men's fantasies—a woman who had everything: power, beauty, and prestige.

As the hovercar approached the Lancaster Estate, its sheer grandeur became visible.

The Lancaster Estate wasn't just a mansion—it was a city within a city.

Spanning hundreds of acres, it housed gardens, training grounds, personal re

Worse still, the distance between each was far too great, making it nearly impossible to rely on them for a proper cover.

But difficulty wouldn't stop him.

He had set out with a goal, and no matter the obstacles, the risks, or the pain, he was going to achieve it.

As he ascended a gentle hill, his sharp eyes caught movement in the distance.

Below, standing amid the tall, wind-swept grass, was a Horned Skervel.

At first glance, the creature looked almost harmless.

Its round, furry body was compact, no larger than a small calf.

Its big, beady black eyes gave it an innocent, almost adorable expression as it lazily nibbled on the grass.

Its short, sturdy legs and soft brown fur made it seem more like a docile farm animal than a monster.

But Ethan wasn't fooled.

The single, spiral horn jutting from its forehead wasn't just for show—it was a lethal weapon.

Ethan steadied his dagger, gripping it tightly.

Killing this monster was the first step in a thousand—the first necessary kill on his path to power.

His golden eyes burned with determination.

"You should be honored," he muttered under his breath. "You are the first to support my rise to power."

And with that, he lunged forward.

In an instant, the Horned Skervel's ears twitched.

The moment Ethan's dagger stabbed forward, the creature twisted its body, dodging with unnatural speed.

What?

Ethan's eyes widened—but it was already too late.

The Skervel sprang off its back legs, its movements shockingly fast, and before Ethan could react—

SHLK!

The horn drove straight into his chest.

Pain exploded through his body. His breath hitched, his vision blurred, and his strength vanished.

His fingers twitched weakly, his dagger slipping from his grasp as blood spilled onto the dry grass beneath him.

The Skervel yanked its horn free, and Ethan collapsed onto the grass, gasping for breath as his world turned black.

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Light flooded Ethan's eyes.

The sensation of cold stone beneath him sent a shiver down his spine. He blinked rapidly, his chest heaving as he processed what had just happened.

He was no longer in the flatlands.

Instead, he stood before a faintly glowing altar, a massive, circular platform engraved with ancient runes.

The Rebirth Altar.

His heart pounded, his mind racing.

He looked down at himself—his chest was whole again, no trace of the fatal wound.

A second passed in stunned silence before a single thought escaped his lips.

"What the hell?"

A/N: Any ideas for an ability can be given in the comments and it may be used as an ability Ethan will awaken in future chapters.