White-steel Gauntlets

[White-steel gauntlets]

Special Gauntlets made of White-steel. An extremely durable and resistant metal that is equally heavy and requires large amounts of strength to wield properly.

Mike stared at a pair of silver-white gauntlets that would reach his elbows if he decided to wear them. They were simple and unardorned, but somehow, there were no gaps or grooves, which made Mike wonder how one would twist their joints. However, he honestly believed that the academy wouldn't put it there if it couldn't be used

The fingers of the gauntlets were also sharp to resemble claws, and the knuckles had small but noticeable grooves, which made it certain that being punched by them would hurt a lot.

Mike stared at them for a while and tilted his head.

He'd never seen them before. Then again, he'd never seen a lot of gauntlets before, so he couldn't judge.

And yet, he felt an odd sense of... kinship with the weapons.

He tilted his head as he looked at him as he searched his memory. He'd never seen them before, but there was something deeply familiar about them.

'They sort of remind me of... the moon?' That's what he thought.

Without wasting any more time, he opened the case and reached in to grab the gauntlets.

They were cool to the touch, and just like the description said, they were pretty heavy. However, it didn't bother Mike that much as he lifted them with relative ease. Had anyone else tried to carry them, they would find themselves straining.

He didn't look at any other gauntlet as he carefully slipped his hands into them, and as he thought, they reached his elbows, meaning he could use most of his arms to fight with them on.

As soon as he slipped them on, he suddenly felt like they were locking around his arms, and they didn't feel so big anymore.

He tried clenching his fists, and as he thought, he was able to move his joints freely despite the lack of visible openings for joints, he could move his fingers and wrist, so there would be no obstruction.

He was about to nod in appreciation when he suddenly got a notification.

[Ding. Item containing Moonlit Jade detected. Does the host want to bind?]

Seeing the notification, Mike was taken aback.

'... Huh?' He frowned and started walking around. He'd been standing there for a while, so he didn't want to make himself seem suspicious by making facial expressions while staying in one spot.

'System, care to explain?' Mike asked as he got the feeling that he had discovered another niche feature about system and Lupines.

[The item the host picked up contains an item named Moonlit Jade, a special material that has soaked inside moonlight for a long time, giving it certain special properties. It's something only Lupines and other creatures tied to the moon can use properly. Lupines can make use of these materials in different ways, and one way is by turning them into equipment.

If the Host chooses to bind with the item, certain special effects could be unlocked.]

Hearing the explanation, Mike blinked.

'Huh. Now that I think about it, when I was in that strange cavern where the ability orb was, a lot of the markings on the walls had different moon symbols and other stuff.' Mike mused as he recalled seeing the different colors of wolves and the moons above them.

'Will binding them have any visible effects?' Mike asked. His instincts told him that binding with the gauntlets would do him good, but he'd rather not cause a commotion due to acting impulsively.

[It can be subtle if the Host wishes it to be.] The system replied curtly.

'Alright, bind it!' Mike said decisively, unable to stop his excitement.

As soon as he gave the order, he felt a faint stinging sensation in his arms. It wasn't painful per se, but it was certainly uncomfortable, and Mike couldn't help but grimace.

A moment later, the sensation stopped, and as soon as it did, Mike blinked as he stared at the gauntlets. He now felt a sort of connection with them. It was faint, but it was there.

He suddenly had the urge to check his stats panel, and he swiftly did so.

STATS

[Name]: Mike

[Age]: 17

[Race]: Lupine

[Level]: 11

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STATS

Strength: 51 → 61 (+10)

Agility: 52.8

Endurance: 56.4 → 71.4

Vitality: 80.8

Perception: 51.2

Allocatable Stat Points: 15

Ferocity: 9% (stable)

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SKILLS

> (Active Skills)

•Haven Ring (Level 1) – Creates a protective ring of aura around the user, defending them from all sorts of damage. Effectiveness of Haven Ring depends on the density of aura infused.

• Primal Rend (Level 1) – When the Predator brandishes its claws, the prey can only cower in fear and hope it passes over them... or the rending ends swiftly. The skill allows the Host to rend a target with his Primal Dominion, dealing devastating damage while suppressing any energy and ability in the way of the attack, increasing the damage significantly while resisting different forms of defenses.

•Primal Dread – A skill born from the instinctive will of the Heart of the Lupine. Allows the Host to project his aura as an oppressive field, suppressing surrounding energy and enforcing instinctive submission on nearby beings. Those caught in its range feel as though they are prey before a true apex predator.

The potency of Primal Dread scales with the Host's Ferocity, aura output, and killing intent

•Crimson Ladder (First Step) – A combat style devised by Masha and adapted by the Host. Built upon compounding momentum, each motion fuels the next in a relentless chain. Though simple in structure, it demands an exceptionally durable and powerful physique. First Step represents the initial master and grants access to its core movements and flow.

•Partial Transformation (Stable Variant) – Lupines are creatures of both control and wildness. This Stable Variant allows the Host to partially assume his true form without surrendering to instinct. Grants heightened strength, agility, natural weapons (claws, fur, tail), and improved balance, while maintaining mental clarity.

•Overclocking (Level 1) – By forcefully accelerating energy pathways, the Host can dramatically boost physical performance. Comes at the cost of rapid energy depletion and severe bodily strain. Prolonged use risks exhaustion and internal damage.

• Primal Awareness (Level 2) – The Host can precisely direct his instincts to warn of danger, incoming attacks, or nefarious intent. Moreover, the Host can get an idea of the possible moves an opponent can make and narrow down his consequent decisions.

• Predator's Foresight (Level 2) – It's only natural for a predator to excel at hunting, and to excel at hunting, the predator must know how to read their prey. Allows the host to see an outline of their target that alludes to how the target will move after, while also analyzing the flow of their movements and rhythm, allowing the Host to better memorize the way they move, and the Host's mind can unconsciously memorize these patterns to be repeated precisely. Effectiveness of Predator's Foresight scales with energy output and mental energy expended.

> (Passive Skills)

• Bestial Adaptation – Physical stats (strength, reflexes, stamina, and senses) are heightened even in human form.

• High-Speed Regeneration – Natural regeneration is enhanced to incredible speeds, allowing the Host to recover from injuries, both big and small, at record speeds, as well as recover from physical and mental fatigue significantly faster as well as recover lost energy quicker.

• Aura Modulation – Through disciplined control, Host can regulate the intensity and spread of his aura at will, reducing waste and maintaining longer active periods without strain.

• Hunter's Banquet – The Host gains permanent stat points from consuming defeated prey. Stats gained depend on the strength and inclination of the prey.

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ABILITIES

• Primal Dominion [A]

A combat-type aura ability that embodies the will of the Heart of the Lupine. Enhances physical performance beyond natural limits, reinforces every strike, and can be shaped into devastating bursts or protective barriers.

Due to the Heart of the Lupine refusing to accept such defiance, this ability now exerts an instinctive authority over energy and lifeforms within range, suppressing rebellious or hostile flows and foes and forcing them into obedience. When activated in full, it projects the intent of a true predator, demanding respect from all who sense it.

• Vitalis Core [B+]

A recovery-type ability that drastically increases the Vitality of the user. Through this ability, the user can heal from small injuries, to recovering from serious injuries as well as being able to regenerate lost limbs. Speed of regeneration as well as the seriousness of the wound determines how much energy is consumed to recover.

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EQUIPMENT

White-steel Gauntlets: Special Gauntlets made using White-steel and Moonlit Jade. While the gauntlets are equipped, the user gains +10 in strength, and +15 in endurance.

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EVOLUTION

Locked

> Requirement: Unknown

'Oh. New section. Neat.' Mike smiled as he looked at the new section as well as his stats.

On another note, Primal Awareness had gotten an upgrade, and Mike was pretty certain it was from his 'fight' against Masha.

'So I can get stat bonuses from binding equipment with attributes related to the moon, huh? Interesting.' He thought.

[It isn't strictly from items related to the moon. It's just better with them compared to normal items.] The system pointed out, and Mike nodded to himself.

'That makes sense. Now then.' He looked around.

'Time to get more stuff.'

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