Jan: What do we do now? We don't know the plot, and we don't have any weapons.

Oscar: Jan, take a moment to calm down.

Ira: Let's not panic. We actually have some information from what's written on the screen. It looks like we need to find a spiral key to escape.

May: She's right. The information is there, so we should focus on finding that key.

Lee: Hold on a moment. Before we go searching for the key, we should first figure out where we are and whether there are any potential threats or dangers around us. There might be people or creatures with weapons or valuable information.

Oscar: You know what? I agree with the midget here—was it Lee? In this situation, finding others and gathering Intel should be our top priority.

A moment later, Ira speaks up while crouched on the ground:

Ira: Guys, look on the ground in front of us. I see footprints, most likely from a big cat, possibly a tiger.

Oscar: You're right, Ira. I hadn't noticed them until you pointed them out. Good observation.

Ira: I wasn't a trained detective in Texas for nothing. She says with a smirk on her face and a confident posture.

Lee: Okay, we need to make a decision. Let's choose a direction and start moving, away from whatever made that roar. I'd prefer not to become its lunch today.

Jack: East seems like a safe bet. I haven't heard any roars from that direction.

After running east for a couple of minutes...

Jan: Do you guys think that whatever made that roaring sound is following us?

Lee's thought: Why is there always someone tempting fate in times like this? Don't they realize that saying something like that practically guarantees it'll show up?

Suddenly, a creature resembling a wild boar emerges from nearby bushes, followed by three smaller ones.

Jan: Oh, it's just some wild boars. No need to worry.

Jack: Are you blind? That's not a regular wild boar! Look at its size. It's way bigger than any I've seen before, and we're completely unarmed.

Jan: Maybe they're not aggressive?

Lee, assessing the situation: Who among us is capable of taking on one of those creatures?

Oscar: I can handle a smaller one without much trouble.

Ira: I can too, probably.

Lee: All right then. The rest of you deal with the remaining wild boars. Try to finish them off quickly or at least keep them at bay until one of us can assist you.

Ira: What about you, Lee?

Lee, with a smile: Someone's got to take care of the big one, and that someone seems to be me. Finish your fights and then come help me with mine.

The group splits up, and oddly enough, the wild boars seem to follow Lee's distribution.

/

Oscar's Encounter with the Wild Boar:

Oscar was next to face the menacing wild boar. The massive creature charged at him with a fury that seemed to shake the very ground. Despite the surprise rush, Oscar managed to sidestep at the last moment, causing the boar to crash headlong into a nearby tree.

As the boar staggered from the impact, Oscar saw his opportunity. In a daring move, he lunged onto the boar's back and wrapped his arms around its neck, attempting to choke the beast into submission. The struggle was intense, relying heavily on Oscar's arm strength. He strained to maintain his hold, his heart racing with the realization that one wrong move could cost him dearly.

Oscar's determination paid off; the wild boar's eyes began to glaze over, its struggles growing weaker. The lack of oxygen was taking its toll, and soon enough, the boar's movements slowed to a stop. Oscar had managed to subdue the creature through sheer force, leaving it unconscious on the forest floor. He couldn't help but feel a surge of triumph at his unexpected victory.

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The system's voice rang out, announcing Oscar's success in this unexpected confrontation.

"Kill wild boar gain 5 points."

As he caught his breath, Oscar knew he couldn't afford to rest just yet. His companions were still in danger, facing their own battles against the wild boars. With a renewed determination, he pushed aside his fatigue and set off to join the others, his mind focused on aiding his friends.

His encounter with the wild boar had not only granted him valuable points but had also ignited a fire within him. As he ventured forth, he couldn't shake the feeling that this strange and dangerous world held much more in store for them all.

/

Ira's Encounter with the Wild Boar:

As the chaos unfolded, Ira quickly assessed the situation. The charging wild boar was a formidable opponent, its massive form bearing down on her. Instinct kicked in, and she gracefully evaded its lunge, narrowly escaping its snapping jaws.

With a swift motion, Ira unhooked her belt, her mind racing for a solution. Her eyes caught a glint of sunlight on a nearby branch, and an idea formed. She deftly sidestepped the boar's next charge, slipping behind it. Her fingers wrapped around the sturdy branch as she prepared for her countermove.

As the boar swung around to face her again, Ira saw her chance. In a daring move, she lunged forward, her belt now in her hand like a makeshift lasso. The boar's head was momentarily ensnared, its frantic attempts to break free only tightening the grip. This was the distraction Ira needed.

Snatching up the pointed branch, Ira's heart raced as she aimed for the boar's eye. Adrenaline surged through her veins as she struck with precision. The sharp tip penetrated the boar's eye, and the creature let out a guttural cry of pain. Undeterred, Ira pressed on, her steady determination driving the branch deeper.

The struggle was intense, the boar's thrashes growing weaker as Ira held her ground. The forest seemed to hold its breath as she fought valiantly. Then, in a final surge of effort, Ira's strength won out. The branch reached a crucial point, piercing through bone and brain matter.

The wild boar's body shuddered, its movements growing sluggish before finally collapsing in a heap. Ira stood panting, her chest heaving with a mixture of exhaustion and triumph. She had faced the beast head-on and emerged victorious.

A notification flashed in her vision:

> System: Kill wild boar - Gain 5 points.

With a satisfied smile, Ira turned her attention to her comrades who were still entangled in their own struggles. Jack, Jan, and May were locked in combat with their respective adversaries. Despite her fatigue, Ira knew she had to help them, just as they had helped her.

Ira: Lee seems to be holding his own against that big one. I'll deal with the smaller threat and then join him.

With renewed determination, Ira charged toward her friends, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

/

Lee's Encounter with the Big Wild Boar:

Lee found himself face to face with the enemy, a wild boar of impressive size. He quickly assessed the situation and his opponent. "How did I end up here again? Well, first things first, let's deal with this creature."

The wild boar let out a thunderous roar and charged towards Lee. Thinking on his feet, Lee reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys, gripping them tightly between his knuckles. As the boar lunged with its mouth open, Lee dodged to the side and delivered a punch to its neck with his left fist, the keys adding an extra edge to the blow.

The wild boar staggered and crashed to the ground. Lee's punch had missed its mark, but the keys had still managed to inflict some damage. Blood started to drip from Lee's left fist, evidence of the keys piercing the boar's tough skin.

Lee wasn't out of danger yet. The enraged boar turned its attention back to him, its gaze fixed on Lee. Lee's fist continued to ooze blood, the keys having only partially penetrated the boar's thick muscle.

With determination, Lee switched the broken and bent keys for a fresh set from his pocket. He knew he needed to slow down the boar further if he had any chance of defeating it.

Surveying his surroundings, an idea sparked in Lee's mind. He realized the danger but decided to take the risk. "This might be dangerous," he thought.

The boar charged once more, its mouth agape. Lee made a split-second decision and ducked to the left, once again punching with his left fist. The keys found their mark, this time hitting the boar in the eye.

A furious roar echoed as the boar turned to face Lee, now even more enraged. Blood from its wounds painted its eye red. The boar charged again, this time with its mouth closed, moving even faster than before.

Lee's lips curled into a confident smile as he stood his ground, seemingly unfazed by the charging beast. At the last moment, he jumped into the air and landed with precision on the boar's nose. Using its head as a springboard, Lee launched himself onto the boar's back.

The boar, now charging toward a large thorn-covered bush, struggled to stop its momentum. Its legs were too short to halt the rush, and it crashed into the thorns, shrieking in pain.

Seeing his chance, Lee wasted no time. He grabbed a long, sharp branch from the ground and began stabbing the boar's hindquarters. The boar writhed in discomfort, attempting to escape the thorns but finding itself stuck.

After several minutes, the boar managed to extricate itself from the thorns, but not without paying a heavy price. Its body was riddled with small thorns, and its hindquarters were bleeding from Lee's relentless assault.

The boar lunged at the offered branch, its powerful jaws clamping down. Lee gritted his teeth as he didn't have time to dodge he Straight the branch in the open mouth of the boar penetrated the boar's mouth, causing it to recoil in agony. The boar's howl echoed through the forest but this come with a price Although the branch Straight was making pain to the boar, the boar still bite Lee's arm in the process , leaving a nasty mark, lee grabbed a heavy rock and brought it down with all his might, driving the branch deeper into the boar's head .

The boar's struggles intensified, and then, it finally ceased moving. Lee heard a mechanical voice in his head, announcing his victory and the points he had earned.

"Kill Entelodon gain 50 points."

Exhausted and bloodied, Lee looked at the lifeless creature before him. He felt a mixture of accomplishment and unease. This was the first time he had taken a life, and it weighed heavily on his conscience.

Oscar approached, breaking the silence. "You did well, Lee. Sometimes survival demands tough choices."

Lee- that one problem down

Oscar – but why this wild boar was so much different from the other ones

Lee- because he wasn't a wild boar but Entelodon

As they tended to their wounds and prepared to move on, Lee couldn't shake the feeling that he had crossed a threshold. He had faced a deadly adversary and emerged victorious This encounter had pushed him to his limits and beyond, revealing a newfound courage and resourcefulness., but he was beginning to understand that survival in this new reality came at a cost.