Chapter 38

They wouldn't think twice before ending him if given the chance.
"Let's see what else this system has in store for me," Shin mumbled under his breath as he opened the system page. 
"Hmmm…."
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Level: 05 || Max. Level: 05  --
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"Huh?" Shin muttered to himself, staring at his profile. His eyes widened as he realized that his leveling stat was already maxed out. It was an unexpected surprise. 
It meant that no matter what he did from now on, he wouldn't be able to level up anymore. 
"Seriously? I can't level up anymore?"
He was annoyed and feeling a bit disappointed. He had enjoyed the thrill of leveling up and the feeling of getting stronger, but now that it was gone, he felt a bit lost.
This would result in him struggling to survive both in hunting and self-defense.
Fortune favored him this time as the creature seemed to be outside its usual dwellings and was already seemingly weaker prior to their encounter.
He realized that he had won not because of his own skill or strength, but because of the lizard's own attack. 
The sense of pride he had felt after his first successful hunt was now shattered, leaving him feeling unsure of his own abilities.
With a disheartened sigh, he mumbled to himself, "Useless...worthless...that's what I am" as he sat idly beside the remains of his prey.
As he was preparing to move on to check another stat, he noticed a button-like object located next to the Leveling stat.
'What's that...?'