Metamorphosos : The Next Evloution

Crack.

Crack.

Crack.

An ominous cracking sound jolted Adam from the depths of unconsciousness. As he began to wake, an odd pressure enveloped him, constricting his body like a vice. He struggled to open his eyes, but darkness clung to him, confusion swirling in his mind like a storm.

Memories surged through him, fragmented and disjointed. He recalled being a third-year medical student, celebrating a night out with friends after a grueling finals week. Laughter, drinks, and the thrill of freedom filled his mind, but then—chaos.

He remembered crossing a busy street, the screech of tires piercing the air, and then—pain. A sudden, overwhelming darkness. "Did I die? Am I dead?" he mumbled, or at least tried to. But when he attempted to speak, no sound emerged.

Crack.

Crack.

Crack.

The relentless sound continued, echoing in the void as Adam fought to see or speak. Finally, a fissure appeared in the darkness, and light poured in like a flood. Seizing the moment, Adam pushed with all his might. When he finally emerged, he was met with an alien sky—three red moons hung ominously above him.

He looked around, bewildered, and found himself nestled in a nest with four other little white chicks. Instinctively, he recognized them: three were boys, and the last was a girl. Horror washed over him as he realized he was covered in feathers.

At that moment, a voice echoed in Adam's mind, sending a jolt through his tiny chick heart.

"Ah, Lastborne of my perfect flock. You have finally awakened and broken free. You, formed by my own divine blood. I wish I could embrace you, but powerful enemies pursue me. Here, in this nest, you are safest for now.

Grow. Evolve. Kill. Destroy.

Sow the seeds of chaos across the infinite worlds.

You and your brethren will carry my highest hopes."

"Seriously? You had powerful enemies, and you turned me into a bird? Why not make me human?" Adam shouted in his mind, frustration boiling within him. "And what's with all this killing and destruction? What a crazy thing to say to someone you've never met!"

A dark, amused chuckle resonated in his mind. "Oh, Abaddon, you will. And in time, you will come to love it."said the voice befor disappearing.

Just then, a gust of wind swept through, and two large brown hawks appeared, each clutching small fish in their beaks. Adam's brother began frantically begging for food, and soon the grotesque process of feeding commenced. A chill ran down Adam's spine as he looked up and saw the father hawk approaching him, a piece of fish dangling from its beak.

"No, wait—what are you doing? Noooooo..."

Before he could protest, the piece of fish was violently shoved into his mouth. It tasted incredible, but deep down, he felt a wave of disgust.

...[Ding]

[Evolution System Initiated]

[River Carp Consumed]

[0.5 Evolution Points Gained]

[Unique system granted by the Creator: Its sole function is to assist the host in accelerating evolution and customizing it specifically. Evolution points can be acquired by consuming the flesh of other creatures.

The higher the life force and the more advanced the prey, the more evolution points you will gain.]

Adam felt as if he were trapped in a surreal dream. He devoured more, accumulating points, before eventually drifting off to sleep, hoping to awaken from this nightmare. Unfortunately, when he did wake, he felt the warmth of cuddling with his siblings beneath their father rather than waking up in a hospital bed.

"I guess this is my reality," he thought. "As long as I continue to evolve, I can become whatever I want, The perfect being"with a though the system interfarance appeard.

[System Interface Activated]

Name: Adam

Species: Hawk {Albino}

Age: 1 month

Evolution Points: 6.4

Stats:

Strength: 0.3

Agility: 0.1

Intelligence: 10

Abilities:

[Enhanced Vision][Flight Mastery]

Points Required for Minimal Evolution: 50 (increases with each evolution)

Potential Evolution Pathways:

Predatory Instincts: Enhance hunting capabilities.

Physical Augmentation: Increase strength and agility.

Cognitive Development: Boost intelligence

[Warning: Evolution is a double-edged sword. Each transformation may alter your instincts and desires. Choose wisely.]

Looking at his stats, Adam felt a wave of frustration wash over him. After consuming all that food, he had only accumulated 6.4 evolution points.

With five chicks in the nest, including himself, that meant a total of 32 points if they all received equal shares. But he knew that wouldn't be the case; he wasn't as active as his siblings.

if he was the only one left, he could aim for at least 32 points a day. Over two months, that would amount to 2,160 points. The thought of evolving to godhood directly after leaving the nest filled him with excitement. How amazing would that be?

As he gazed at his sleeping brothers and sisters, a tinge of guilt flickered within him. But he quickly dismissed it. They were just animals, mere chicks. He was a human, reborn into this form. There was nothing wrong with that. It was decided: Adam would commit kinslaying once his parents left the nest.

Unfortunately, fate had other plans. His parents lingered for an entire week, taking shifts to care for their young. By the eighth day, both finally departed. Adam and his siblings had grown during that time, and he had accumulated 72 points in the week by becoming more active. However, he still had to contend with his siblings.

"Not after today, though. But first, I need to evolve. I'm not sure I can end my siblings and consume them quickly enough before my parents return."

"System, I want to evolve now."

[Host, you just need to think of it. If you have sufficient evolution points, you will evolve. The simpler the evolution, the shorter the time required, and vice versa.]

"Sharper talons and beak," Adam thought, focusing intently on his desire for power.

{The host has the minimal points needed for evolution, but due to the low amount, the upgrade will be relatively small.}

A wave of drowsiness washed over him, and when he opened his eyes again, he felt his talons and beak had become sharper—not by much, but enough to finish his prey faster.

[System Interface Activated]

Name: Adam

Species: Hawk {Albino}

Age: 37 days

Evolution Points: 0

Stats:

Strength: 0.5

Agility: 0.3

Intelligence: 10

Abilities:

[Enhanced Vision][Flight Mastery][Slightly Hardened Talons]

[Slightly Sharper Beak]

Points Required for Minimal Evolution: 150 (increases with each evolution)

Potential Evolution Pathways:

Predatory Instincts: Enhance hunting capabilities.

Physical Augmentation: Increase strength and agility.

Cognitive Development: Boost intelligence

[Warning: Evolution is a double-edged sword. Each transformation may alter your instincts and desires. Choose wisely.]

Instinctively sensing danger, his siblings huddled together in a corner. Adam began to walk slowly toward the largest one, his heart racing with anticipation. With one swift attack, he used his beak to penetrate the eye of his brother, killing him instantly. It was the least he could do...

[Ding]

[+4+4+7+10...]

Twenty minutes later, after consuming everything possible and ensuring nothing went to waste, his big brother netted him 150 points. His remaining siblings cowered in fear, and so the massacre began.

Thirty minutes later, only Adam and his little sister remained. She was the weakest and smallest, so he kept her for last. After staring at her for a while, he couldn't bring himself to do it and simply covered her with his wing.

"Twenty or so points a day is good enough," he thought. "I'll leave the nest in about twenty days, then I can evolve and hunt on my own."

Just then, the wind rustled, announcing his parents' return. They began looking around in distress.

"Well, I'm going to sleep," he thought. "I wonder how much I'll gain from them later. I should get at least 800 points or so. We'll find out soon enough."

[System Interface Activated]

Name: Adam

Species: Hawk {Albino}

Age: 37 days

Evolution Points: 480

Stats:

Strength: 0.5

Agility: 0.3

Intelligence: 10

Abilities:

[Enhanced Vision][Flight Mastery][Slightly Hardened Talons]

[Slightly Sharper Beak]

Points Required for Minimal Evolution: 150 (increases with each evolution)

Potential Evolution Pathways:

Predatory Instincts: Enhance hunting capabilities.

Physical Augmentation: Increase strength and agility.

Cognitive Development: Boost intelligence

[Warning: Evolution is a double-edged sword. Each transformation may alter your instincts and desires. Choose wisely.]