Chapter 17
Chirp Chirp Chirp Chirp Chirp
Rustle Rustle Rustle Rustle Rustle
After we have crossed the wide plain meadow, and saw a lot of monsters roaming around the area - {Nero Rabbits}, {Boars}, {Elk}, and {Deer} - we then came across a dense forest. Though we are quite unsure what monsters we might encounter, the 2 of us still moved forward, with careful and vigilant march.
Chirp Chirp Chirp Chirp
Swish
Dook!
Hearing Eun's yelp, I then ducked down, and slowly hide behind the bushes.
Snort Snort Snort Snort
A 2 meters huge {Boar} then came, with a short head yet a body as big as a barrel, or look like a barrel. 2 arch canine teeth, 6 long slender legs, short mane at its back, wrinkled hairless body, and 1 horn at the center of its snout
<> [Six Legged Barrel Boar]
[Name: None]
[STR: 450]<
[AGI: 47]<
[INT: 0]<
[VIT: 3,450]<
[DEF: 40%]
[Rank: Gold]
'Gold!?! How is it Gold?'
(Author's POV)
Confused, Shin wrack his brain to remember everything, about the monsters he have known so far, monsters that he have seen, and monsters that he have fought back in the past, and he know for sure that this species of {Boar} is at least Silver at best, so how then? How?
'... Did they changed the rank of monsters also?... Why?....'
Snort Snort Snort
Paw Paw Paw Paw
The monster then suddenly on a high alert, swaying its head as it paw the ground.
'..... Did it found me?'
He anxiously asked, as the monsters were sometimes looking at his direction - slightly - and vigilantly looking around the vicinity. Tension is building up, everyone is relentless. The {Boar} keeps turning its from left to right, and anxiously swaying its head, while Shin can't even move from it's spot as he survey the surrounding part of the forest. For a [Gold Tier] monster to be this uneasy, there should be something capable of doing that.
Grunnt!
The {Six Legged Barrel Boar} then roared in annoyance
Snort Snort
Paw Paw Paw
Dook
Feeling the touch of Eun's little paw on his cheek, he then stared as his top left, where Eun was gazing at, and
Swoosh
Euunnkkkk!!
"!!"
Shin then hurriedly bended himself up much lower, as out of nowhere, a long something just wrapped around the body of that {Boar}, a 2 meter high {Boar} in an instant, and forcefully grab it. Shin then slowly back away from the bush as he crawled, while Eun watched his back.
After he have distance himself, he then slowly get up as he kneel and observed the surrounding area.
Dook!
As Eun stated it was clear, he then stood up and walked. Knowing the monsters are quite strong in this area, they moved.
.....
Swhghhhhhh
Splash Splash Splash
Half an hour of walking, they then reached a river. It wasn't wide and was quite shallow, so they pass through it. And before he could reach the other end
Dook!
Shin then hurriedly bend down and stood still, as Eun alarmed him. He then slowly back away, and hid deep in the forest
Dook!
As Eun confirmed they are safe
Rrrawrrgggg!
A loud roaring sound then rang behind him, causing him to reflexively crouch, and hid behind a large tree.
Dook!
Eun then reassured him the enemy was far away from them, but even then
"... We should just head back. We are still far too weak to venture here"
He stated. His been here for 4 hours already, and he already meet monsters that are out of his league, monsters that could easily peel him like a banana. He wanted to grow strong not to meet his end, so he decided just to left this place, and just think right after what to do next.
Dook
Eun then agreed to his proposition, so the 2 then went back to where they came, and get out from this Dungeon.
....
Knraaaa!
Ngraaa!
Khraa!
".... Fuck"
Dook!
<> [Hobgoblin Mage]
[Name: None]
[STR: 213]<
[AGI: 15]<
[INT: 40]<
[VIT: 2,250]<
[DEF: 32%]<
[Rank: Silver]
[Skills:]
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<> [Magic Proficiency] {passive}
<> Dawn in the era of Sorcery, those who wields magic were regarded as Prophets, upon their knowledge and skills, the world is engulfed with heightened curiosity. [Mastery - Lv 6: 49/ 300]
<> For every successful magic casted, 1% magic damage is added
<> [Fire Ball]
<> A fire sorcery that cast a ball of flame. [Mastery - 6: 79/ 180]
<> Discharge a ball (+1) of flame that causes 3% magic damage
<> [Area Detection]
<> Surveillance is the key for survival. [Mastery - 10: 25/ 600]
<> It can let you feel the presence of any creature for 3(+1) meters radius.
[Race: Goblin]
..
<> [Hobgoblin Swordsman]
[Name: None]
[STR: 225]<
[AGI: 20]<
[INT: 0]<
[VIT: 2,250]<
[DEF: 32%]<
[Rank: Silver]
[Skills:]
<> [Sword Slash]
<> A sword skill where you can cut your enemy with one sweep. Slashing their neck and body apart in one swing. [Mastery - 3: 36/ 150]
<> Deals 3% attack damage
<> [Quick Reflexes]
{Passive Skill: Upon activation, it could last for 20 seconds, with 7 seconds CD}
<> When one's feet is used, body shall move. [Mastery Lv 9: 16/ 54]
<> When [Quick Reflexes] is used, 3% of the user's speed will increase for 3 seconds
[Race: Goblin]
..
<> [Hobgoblin Swordsman]
[Name: None]
[STR: 220]<
[AGI: 18]<
[INT: 0]<
[VIT: 2,250]<
[DEF: 32%]<
[Rank: Silver]
[Skills:]
<> [Sword Slash]
<> A sword skill where you can cut your enemy with one sweep. Slashing their neck and body apart in one swing. [Mastery - 5: 36/ 250]
<> Deals 3% (+2%) attack damage
<> [Quick Reflexes]
{Passive Skill: Upon activation, it could last for 20 seconds, with 7 seconds CD}
<> When one's feet is used, body shall move. [Mastery - 18: 116/ 108]
<> When [Quick Reflexes] is used, 3% of the user's speed will increase for 3 seconds
<><> Combine with any dashing skill/ increase speed skill, additional 3% (+1%) of fatal strike will occur in every strike. [Duration: 2 seconds]
[Race: Goblin]
A group of {Hobgoblins} then blocked his way towards the gate where they entered
'.... And they are powerful too, fuck'
Hkraaa!
Nghraa!
Dook?
".... We should find somewhere else than here, we could just wait until they leave"
Dook
"I think they are merely curious about that door for now, maybe later on, they will lose interest on it, so we should just wait until then, rather than waiting here"
Dook!
As they tried looking for a good spot to hide
Khraaa!
Nghraaa!
The {Hobgoblins} were suddenly on high alert, as their [Mage] alerted them to the coming enemy. The 2 [Swordsman] then went upfront, gripping their rusty Iron sword.
Dook!
Eun then notified Shin for the sudden behavioral changes of the monsters. Looking at them, he was also confused, as the monsters now were facing the gate with a restlessness painted on their faces. Though curious he might be, he still moved back and tried finding a good spot to rest. Whatever thing those monsters are facing, for 3 [Silver Tier] monsters to be this agitated, it won't end well, so he need to make sure he distance himself far from them.
"As long those three won't be guarding that gate, I don't care about anything else here"
As he moved away
Kraaa!
Ngraaa!
The [Mage] then pointed its wooden staff to the wooden gate, while the 2 [Swordsman] the took their stand, until
BOOM!
The wooden gate then suddenly burst, making the 3 {Hobgoblins} baffled. And within those flying debris
Nhggaa-!!
A giant Lizard then suddenly emerged, and
Munch!
Bite off one of the {Hobgoblins} upfront, chopping it into 2 in an instant
Khraaaa!
The {Hobgoblin Mage} then casted a [Fire Ball] to it, but
Pank!
Nraa!?
It was blocked by a dense mana that was covering the Lizards body like a barrier
Nhraa!
The other {Hobgoblin} then rush forward, holding tightly it sword as it dash. It then raised it up as it arrived, and swing it down
Thunk!
Snap!
Hgraaa!?!
Yet with only the skin, its rusty sword broke, causing the giant Lizard to turn its head to the left, and
Hgraaa...?
Munch!
Killing another {Hobgoblin}.
Nhraaa!
Panicked, the {Hobgoblin Mage} then casted another [Fire Ball], until
Swoosh
Crunch!
... Ngraa?
Thud
Before it could be fire, the giant Lizard suddenly leap towards it, and chopped both of its arms in a swift strike. Puzzled, the {Hobgoblin} was left in daze, staring at its cut arms before
Munch!
Before it was bitten in half. The 3 {Hobgoblins} were no more, and standing at their corpse was
Hisssss
A giant walking dragon
<> [Giant Komodo]
[Name: None]
[STR: 578]<
[AGI: 76]<
[INT: 0]<
[VIT: 3,550]<
[DEF: 40%]<
[Rank: Gold III]
[Skills]
<> [Magic Resistance]
<> No legends stood without its nemesis. [Mastery - 25: 456/ 1,500]
<> 8%(+2%) magic damage reduction
<><> When negated a magic attack, +2%(+1%) damage [magic and physical] for 2(1) seconds
<><><> When negated a magic attack +1% increase in speed
<> [Slash Resistance]
<> No legends stood without its nemesis. [Mastery - 25: 456/ 1,500]
<> 8%(+2%) slash damage reduction
<><> When negated a slash attack, +2%(+1%) damage [magic and physical] for 2(1) seconds
<><><> When negated a slash attack +1% increase in damage
<> [Piercing Resistance]
<> No legends stood without its nemesis. [Mastery - 25: 456/ 1,500]
<> 8%(+2%) piercing damage reduction
<><> When negated a piercing attack, +2%(+1%) increase in speed and reflexes for 2(1) seconds
<><><> When negated a piercing attack +1% increase in speed
<> [Quick Feet]
<> A gift from the wind spirit, to boost one speed. [Mastery - 21: 49/ 630]
<> It let the user dashed for 3(+1) meters front with additional 1%(+1%) increase in reflexes
<><> Upon defeating an enemy when [Quick Feet] is used, +2%(+1%) attack damage and +1%(+1%) increase in speed and reflexes
<><><> +3% speed and reflexes for 5 seconds when defeating an enemy (3).
[Race: Lizard]
Hisss
...
After hearing that explosion that came from the gate, Shin's instinct of directly ignoring its curiosity for his safety was a safe choice, as he was able to properly distance himself away from that place. He then looked around the area, and found a perfect spot
Eun then jump down as he survey the surrounding area, while Shin tried climbing up to this huge tree he found
Hump!
As he jumped and grab one of the nearest branches, and started climbing up
Dook!!
"Huh!?"
Eun then suddenly warned him, making Shin to jump down
Thud
"What is it?"
Dook!!
Eun then hurriedly climbed up to his shoulder, telling him to run. Seeing the distress Eun, Shin then back away as he stared upfront and run
Dashing with everything he has, Shin passed through the forest swiftly, and flexibly. Jumping to those uprooted roots, going below those fallen trees, and going in between those giant trunks, with the help of Eun, they were able to avoid some monsters along the way
Crash Crash Crash Crash
"!!"
Dook!
Eun yelled, as Shin was about to look back, diminishing his speed.
Dook!
"Sorry"
Crash Crash Crash Crash
Hisssss
As Shin was gaining his momentum back, behind him as it rushingly crawl, the giant Lizard dash without care as it crash each blocking trees on his way.
Hissss
And only caring at the prey its hunting
Crash Crash Crash
Dook!
Running as fast as he could, he then jump to a tangled roots of 2 huge trees
Hump
And dash back again as he landed. He then took a right turn as Eun directed, and continuedly cross the dense forest. Passing another huge tree that arched to the right
Dook!
Eun the suddenly alarmed Shin, making him stop his track as he jumped down. Though hesitant, Shin place his faith to Eun as he stopped, and stood there in the open.
"Haah..... Hah..... Haah.... Hahh...."
Crash Crash Crash
While something was chasing them, and not stopping.
Dook!
Hastily, Shin then ran towards where Eun is, standing at a small hole from the roots of a huge tree. Crawling down
Dook!
Eun then lead the way to a small and narrow tunnel, but before he could even enter
Crash!
Hissss
Thump Thump Thump Thump
Bang!
"!?"
The giant Lizard then smacked its head in the giant tree, startling Shin below
Krrkkk Krkkkk Rkrkkrkkk Krkkrkkk
It then violently scratched the huge trunk, trying to dig its way in. Without caring, Shin and Eun made their way inside the tunnel, and continuedly move forward without looking back
Krrkkk Krkkkk Rkrkkrkkk Krkkrkkk
Bang! Bang!
Fiercely smacking the small hole using its mouth to wide it
Tap
!!
It then suddenly settled, and looked at his left
Kuarrhhrr!
And roared
Kwwkkrr
Kuaahrrr!
It then threateningly roared once again, warning the guest the territory it waltzed in
Kuarrhhhh!
Ferociously reminding it to move out
Rkrkkkkk
Yet it didn't listen, as it slowly moved towards it. Angered
Kuarrhhhh!!
The giant Lizard then violently rush, opening its huge maw as it dash
Kuarrh-
Splash!
And died in a single tap, shattering its huge head to smithereens. The giant monster then move forward, not caring for the critter it killed, and just walked towards the side of this giant tree, that was once a nest of a thriving {Hobgoblins}
Rkkkrrkkk
And making sure the prey it eyed on, won't slip from it
<> [**Kyodaina tora] (giant tiger in Japanese)
[Rank: Emerald]
<><><><><>
*Babirusa have barrel-shaped bodies with deer-like legs and bristly skin. They are a dull gray or brownish in color and appear naked or hairless. They are about 2 feet tall and 3 feet long and can weigh over 200 pounds. (if anyone wants to know what animal I took as reference)
**Panthera zdanskyi is an extinct pantherine species, the fossils of which were excavated in Gansu Province, northwestern China. Due to its close relationship with the modern tiger (Panthera tigris), it is called the Longdan tiger.
As of 2023, at least two recent studies considered P. zdanskyi likely to be a synonym of Panthera palaeosinensis, noting that its proposed differences from that species fell within the range of individual variation.(this is the inspiration of the new monster that appeared, from wiki)