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Chapter XII: Fare Well
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“There’s no way I can kill you. Just let me heal you,” said Unk as he formed the spell.
*Pop* *Fizzle*
Unk stomped the ground and shouted, “What! Did I hit my limit?! Nooo!”
“Brownie dying…,” said Flappers as she hopped away from the growing pool of blood.
“I have to try again-”
“Kill me snack…”
Unk’s vision started to spin and he said, “I’m not sure I can Mr. Bear.”
Flappers landed on top of the bear and asked, “Kill brownie?”
“No! I’ll do it,” said Unk as he slowly grabbed onto the bone dagger lodged within his neck.
With all his weight, he started to push the dagger through the bear's neck using his foot. At first, he slowly pushed out of hesitation. However, he quickly realized the unnecessary suffering he was causing and changed his pace.
You have slain a Black Bear
+30 Experience
Level up
*Plop*
Unk then fell onto his bottom.
Flappers jumped over to Unk and asked, “Master sad?”
Unk looked over at the Moma bear who was leaving with her cubs and said, “Yes, master is sad, but it’s the cycle of life as some would say. I’m just glad that I could honor his wish.”
“Eat brownie?”
“Um, help me gather the rest of the food before you do that.”
The druid and his companion worked on collecting all the corpses into a pile like they did in their first goblin encounter. Unk would saw the limbs off with whatever blades he could find, while Flappers picked up the pieces and moved them. After what felt like a half day's work, they finished.
Unk crawled inside the pile and said, “Phew, thanks, Flappers. I think doing all this will help my odds with the lottery, you know?”
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“Yes! Yes!” screamed Flappers as she chewed the innards of a bear.
Would you like to active Amalgamation? Y/N
“Give me what you got!”
You have gained +2 Strength
You have gained +3 Constitution
You have gained the size Miniature
Processing growth…
“Wow, that is some unexpected growth, I mean literally. This’ll probably take a while, so let’s see what my level-up holds,” said Unk as the bodies slowly vanished into him.
You may select one novice-level spell and one beginner-level spell.
Novice spell selection: Generate water, identify magic, identify poisons, guide, point, mend, purify, identify magical script, resist, and minor boost.
“Hmm, only one huh? Most of these sound just as obscure and lame as the first time. Well, my inner wizard screams for the magical option once again. Eh, It’s all magic, who am I kidding? I pick identify magic.”
You may select one beginner-level spell.
Beginner-level spells: pacify animals, charm animal, heal light wounds, identify life, identify simple traps, endure climate, snag, berry delight, hide, long jump, stride, empowered fang, empowered stone, hidden mist, pass, shill, and nature’s ally.
“Now this is the list I should take more seriously. Show me empowered stone.”
Empowered stone enchants up to three stones and slightly enhances their damage dealt.
This wouldn’t be a bad option, especially if I learned to use a sling. But then again, I think it would be pretty hard to use a sling with these legs. Next, please.”
Shill temporarily summons a magical club or staff.
That sounds like it could come in pretty handy, except I don’t have fucking hands! Man, this whole lack of arms thing is getting to me. Show me something that I wouldn’t need arms for!”
Nature’s ally will summon a creature of your choosing to aid you.
“Hmmm, this is probably the best choice. I’m pretty weak, unfortunately, so depending on others will probably be my best bet for now. Okay, I pick nature’s ally.
“Now let's see what I look like on paper here.”
Status
Name: Unknown (Unk)
Race: Amalgaoriginem
Age: 1
Level: 2 (1090/3000)
Class: Druid
Size: Miniature
Hit Points: 13
Statistics:
Strength: 4
Dexterity: 4
Constitution: 6
Intelligence: 9
Wisdom: 13
Charisma: 8
Languages: Common, Syvan
Companion: Flappers
Spells: Novice - heal minor wounds, lights, dazzle, identify magic; Beginner - Commune with animals, scorch, nature’s ally.
Racial Ability: Amalgamate - Integrates an individual's body part, statistic, spell, or knowledge upon being slain and absorbed.
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