The core melts in my mouth, and it tastes like roast chicken. Delicious. I wonder if that's what it tastes lie to all monsters, or if it's psychological reaction designed based on what I find delicious.

I rolled away, glad that I didn't have to worry about confronting whoever was in the carriage, they seemed to have decided to let me go.

As a noble, I didn't like owing people favors, but I doubt that she'd ever feel the need to collect on that favor.

I mean what trouble could she get into that would need my help? Surely there's nothing.

Stolidus is going off in the background, complaining about my stupidity.

[Why would you bludgeon the raptor into unconsciousness while it's carrying you! How stupid can you be!?]

It was about to drop me you know.

[Yeah, but why knock it out?! You could've just damaged one of its wings and then lead it into a downward spiral! You wouldn't have suffered nearly as much that way!]

... Oops.

[Don't oops me you moron! You had vines wrapped around its legs, you had time to think!]

And I did think. I just came to a different conclusion than you did. Why is this so important to you.

[I'm literally your system guide. I was created to keep an eye on you and make sure you don't do stupid shit like this.]

Then where were you just now? Eh? Where was my guide hmm?

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[Napping! I didn't think leaving you alone for a few minutes would cause this much trouble!]

You were wrong.

[I see that! sigh. Why couldn't I have gotten a more sensible player?]

Why couldn't I have gotten a more sensible guide? I mean, you typed sigh into your box. That's extra effort for no reason.

[...]

And while we're at it, why were you napping in the middle of the day? I'm a monster. I live in a dangerous environment. It shouldn't surprise you things like this will happen once in a while.

[But we chose this forest because it's peaceful!]

Relatively peaceful. There is no such thing as peaceful in a monster filled environment, even children now that.

[Are you comparing me to a child! ]

Well I mean if the hilt fits...

[You!]

But as I roll away in a little bicker section, I recall something, now that I no longer have to worry about elf shenanigans.

I'm about to evolve.

Yes, at level 4/5, I'm about to evolve.

So I'll go explore.

What? I just got here. Let's enjoy life a little.

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So wandering through the forest, I managed to discover the horned rabbit borough. It's slightly bigger than I am, and it's enough space for me to explore through the tunnels.

I do run into quite a few horned rabbits, and they are quite confused at first, but choose to push past and ignore me. I guess that makes sense?

I mean, I haven't done anything, so they may have evaluated me as a non-threat, but I'm also in their boroughs. Do they think I'm not dangerous at all? How weird.

These are fun little tunnels for sure. They loop and weave, interconnecting into endless tunnels, and it seems very easy to get lost.

So after a few hours I got out, after getting lost for two, but eventually getting out, having had a rather nice day of tunnel navigation. Maybe next time I will navigate using a vine bound to the outside.

I probably could just break out using attacks, but that seems quite rude for rabbits who chose to ignore me and let me be.

The next few days, I spend resting in the sun, exploring tunnels, and killing f rank monsters.

Not many of course. Salamanders, bugs, and even another raptor, though this time I reacted faster, and with a good stake through the head, the situation ended.

The scolding did not.

Finally, after a few days, I feel a sudden surge of energy. Something refreshing, energizing.

Overwhelming.

It feels like its about to burst.

[Congratulations! You are about to evolve! Choose your evolution wisely.]

[Emphasis on wisely.] Grumbles Stolidus.

I ignore him, just as I always do.