The Angelic Knight
Book 2
Chapter 1
Dancing with a wolf
Intro:
Alan was a gymnast of the highest calibre, representing his own country in competitions around the world, till an accident robbed him of the use of his legs. Now he was immersed in an unfamiliar world called virtual reality a place where he can walk again, but this world is dangerous and complicated. Accepting a quest that would be beyond any normal player can Alan who is new to games survive in this new world, and when no one is willing to help in the real world just who is going to help in the virtual?
“Welcome to royal road.”
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Story so far
After starting a game for the first time Alan created his first ever avatar Allwind, immediately setting out with the aim of being able to gymnastics again he began training his new virtual body, learning skills that some players never knew existed, he began to form friend ship with an ncp named Lillian, while hiding his identity from other players, he saved Lillian from drowning and was granted access to knight hood training as a result of the training he gained the hidden class Angelic knight, now he was having to baby sit his sisters friend as well as dealing with the very hungry wolf.
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The use of the light wing skill had completely drained the mana bar, Allwind wasn’t too surprised by this fact as he had just covered 20 meters in the blink of an eye. The speed at which he had moved had surprised him so much that he had doubted whether or not he would be able to stop, kicking up dirt as he slid to halt between the girl and the wolf which was now in mid leap, he somehow managed to defend against the attack that would probably have killed the girl, using both his blades in a cross guard he successfully defended against the wolfs front claws, he even managed to divert the first attack forcing the wolf to land in a different direct.
The wolf managed to land on all fours sliding backwards slightly from the unexpected intervention of this new threat it lowered its head and growled at the figure in front of it, now had its attention completely focused on Allwind he had to somehow survive long enough for the girl on the floor to get away.
Suddenly the wolf crouched preparing to attack again, but just as it was beginning its leap it appeared to slow down, and a strange symbol appeared above its head, it looked like a small clock and it appeared to be ticking, not having time to figure out what it all meant Allwind managed to side step away from the attack the wings on his back propelling him out of harm’s way, but in doing so he had put too much distance between him and the wolf and was unable to counter attack as a result.
‘So I have to use short movements only, when I use this skill,’ Allwind thought as the wolf tried attacking again, this time he was ready, blocking with his left sword he swung the right as hard as he could striking the wolf on the side in mid-leap, sending it flying off with a yelp.
The wolf skidded on the ground before racing straight back at Allwind its health had only dropped by 5%, this time it didn’t leap but attacked the lower aiming for Allwind’s legs only to be met by one of the metal blades while the other dug itself into its flank twice.
“Oh no you don’t, I’m gonna cut you to pieces for even considering doing that.” Allwind shouted as the wolf leapt away this time Allwind followed it hacking away with both swords each strike that cleanly hit the wolf reduced its health by 5%.
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Clairie stood helpless to one side as Allwind began what appeared to be a one side slaughter, it was happening so fast that if she didn’t pay 100% attention she would miss him in action, ‘just like how I miss seeing him compete,’ she thought not taking her eyes of the battle, she didn’t even acknowledge the girl they had rescued, when she stood up and dusted herself off.
The one sided slaughter, didn’t last long however as the wolf’s health reached the 15% mark, Allwind’s wings disappeared with a sudden popping noise, as if that wasn’t bad enough Allwind seemed to have lost his balance and was staggering slightly from side to side as if drunk.
“Hey what’s wrong with him?” the girl asked.
“I don’t know” Clairie honestly answered.
“Well the wolfs still alive, and if he doesn’t snap out of it soon were going to be in big trouble.”
“Ha I’m out of mana so I can’t do anything either,” Clairie cried as she started to panic,
“I’ve got enough for a fire ball,” the girl said “but I would rather run away,” she said turning around to flee, as Clairie grabbed her shoulder spinning her around, she grabbed her by the front of her tunic pulling her close anger suddenly replacing fear.
“If you don’t cast that fire ball right now, I’m going to make it my personal mission to hunt you down.” She growled at the girl.
“b-b-b-b-but it’ll kill us” the girl cried out.
“Do it, Do it now,” Clairie called as the wolf took a lunge at Allwind who barley staggered out of the way.
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Health – 60 points
Allwind staggered out of the way reeling from the effects of the light wing skill, the wolf had managed to strike allwind across the thigh leaving a red mark from its claws forcing allwind to his knees as the pain racked his body,
‘I knew this game was realistic but did they have to include the pain and when the hell are things going to stop spinning.’
Suddenly the wolf was in front of allwind again barring its fangs it began to charge at him as allwind feebly lifted his swords up to ward the creature away, leaping at Allwind the wolf knew it had one but all thoughts suddenly vanished as it yelped in pain as fire suddenly engulfed it in mid leap dropping its health by 8% before two sharp pains erupted from its stomach.
Kneeling on the floor Allwind only had one option left and that was to try rolling backwards out of reach of the wolf however the scenery and everything else was still spinning, which left allwind lying on his back as the wolf began its attack.
Suddenly there was a large amount of heat in front of him trying to ward away the heat he felt his swords dig in to something soft as a huge weight pinned him to the floor as the sky that had briefly filled his spinning vision was blocked out.
You have levelled up
You have levelled up
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The wolf landed on top of Allwind, causing the two girls to both hold their breath fearing for the worst as the wolf completely covered Allwind, both let out a huge sigh moments later when the wolf started to turn grey and disappear revealing a prone allwind laid on the ground like a statue swords pointing in to mid air.
“Thank god for that.” The unknown girl said as Clairie walked over to where Allwind was laid.
“Are you ok?” she asked
“I think so I’m just waiting for the world to stop spinning,” he replied
“You’re hurt,” Clairie accused him noticing his life bar. “I can’t heal you cos I don’t know the spell.” She said clearly upset.
“Don’t worry about it,” I have the bandage skill I’ll fix it myself as soon as the spinning stops,”
“You are amazing,” the rescued girl said walking over to them.
“Who are you?” Allwind addressed the girl who looked like Clairie with beginner’s robe she had blond long hair and sapphire coloured eyes.
“Oh sorry my names Fenna i’m a fire mage, thank you very much for rescuing me.”
“I’m Allwind this is Clairie.”
“Fenna why were you running from the wolf?” Clairie asked.
“I was in a party with four others they said they were strong and that they were going to hunt wolf’s and asked if I would like to join them.”
“Where are the others?” Allwind asked looking around to make sure he hadn’t missed seeing anyone as the world slowly stopped spinning.
“Oh they died they weren’t as strong as they pretended to be.” Fenna answered
“Oh”
“But you two are amazing what level are you?”
“Well after that I’m level 5” answered Clairie who was busy manipulating her status window.
AvatarClairieTypeNeutralLevel5ClassClericTitleN/AHealth360Mana530Stamina310Sustenance1Strength15Agility12Vitality11Wisdom34Intellect36Endurance10Fame5Concentration5Luck5Faith5Defence1%Offence0%Magical Resistance5%
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“Hmm Clairie, What are you doing?” asked Allwind as he sat up staring at her .
“What I’m upgrading my stat points” she answered frowning before she remembered what Allwind’s sister had told her about him not knowing much about the game.
“Wait you don’t know?” she asked
“If I did I wouldn’t be asking would I,” he replied trying not to sound irritated.
“Sorry I forgot this is your first time playing a game like this, when you level up you get five extra stat points that you can assign to any stat you want I suggest you add your points to strength the bit were it says STG.” She said as the girl next to her looked on in shock.
“How?” Allwind asked opening his own menu.
“Click on the where it says level and then it should bring up a plus sign next to the stats that are upgradeable.” Clairie replied ignoring the look of astonishment on Fenna's face.
AvatarAllwindTypeNeutralLevel6ClassAngelic KnightTitleN/AHealth460/520Mana220Stamina720Sustenance1Strength35Agility71Vitality21Wisdom11Intellect10Endurance16Fame20Honour0Fighting spirit2Resonance1Luck10Leadership0Defence0%Offence5%Magical Resistance0%
“OK done all six level’s worth of points spent, thanks Clairie sis never mentioned that.” Allwind said smiling at the huge upgrade his avatar had just received.
“Hey the loot,” Clairie said picking up several items off the floor,
“What did we get?” Allwind asked
“Wolf pelt, and wow two silver.” Clairie said almost crying with joy.
“Ermm sorry for interrupting here but, how should I put this are you both complete beginners?”
“what does it look like?” Clairie said smiling she sat down on the ground crossing her legs.
“Yes where beginners.” Allwind replied.
“Seriously you just massacred a wolf and you’re telling me your beginner’s wow.”
“It wasn’t that impressive was it?” Allwind asked
“Killing a wolf you have to be like level nine or above to be able to do that.”
“Well I’m level six, Clairie is five now, why are you sitting on the floor anyway?” Allwind asked
“I’m trying to meditate to refill my mana so I need you to be quiet and keep guard for five minutes.” Clairie replied.
“Ha good point,” Fenna said sitting down and in the same position as Clairie leaving Allwind slightly stunned.
‘guess ill bandage my leg then’ he thought going through his inventory he slowly wrapped his leg up and noticed that his health bar immediately started to refill even if it was exceedingly slow.
Five minutes later Clairie looked up at him from where she was sat.
“You look like you have allot on your mind.” She said
“Just wondering if I should mediate as well.”
“Do you have the skill?”
“No I don’t, I also only have half my mana left.”
“In that case you can’t only clerics, healers and mages get the mediate skill, if we had some you could use a mana potion but they cost allot of money same as health potions, at least you’re health is nearly full.”
“Potions that’s something else that bird brain of a sister never mentioned to me.” Allwind sighed
“Don’t worry about it you’re new to the game after all.” Fenna said looking up
“You aren’t that far ahead of us you know.” Clairie pointed out.
“That’s true, so what are you two going to do now?” Fenna asked.
“Well I wanted to level up and learn about the skills I have.” Allwind answered
“I need money so I can get another spell.” Clairie replied “what about you?”
“Well I’m supposed to be waiting for my cousins to get here, but they said that if I wasn’t level ten by the time they got here, they wouldn’t let me join them, and well I was wondering if I could join you?”
“I don’t mind,” Clairie replied “the more the better.” As Allwind just shrugged at the notion.
“So what should we do now?” Clairie asked
“You want to level up right?” Allwind asked looking directly at Fenna as she nodded.
“So we should hunt wolf’s when.” Allwind said looking confident.
“You’re mad were not ready for that.” Clairie replied shocked.
“She’s right you’ll just end up like my last group dead.” Fenna replied
“No listen I have a plan if Clairie can slow the wolf down I can attack it better if I don’t use my skill, you can burn it when it’s nearly dead and if we start to struggle I can use the skill to help.”
“Hmm it’s possible if we get the drop on the wolf but that’s not likely to happen you need a ranger for that.” Fenna replied.
“Why?” asked Allwind.
“Because they have a skill called eagle eye that lets you see the territory of animals and were there located at least I thing that’s what it’s called.” Fenna said scratching her head.
“Oh, in that case we don’t need one I have that skill,” Allwind replied.
“You do?” Clairie asked “What else do you have?”
“Ermm let’s see.”
“Eagle eye, Light wing, Identification, Gymnastics, Bandaging, Repair, Tailoring. I think that’s all of them.”
“Wow that’s really odd for a knight class you don’t, see many with tailoring skill, do you have the handy craft skill to go with it?” Fenna said.
“No I don’t, and I have no idea what to do with the last two skills,” Allwind admitted.
“You need a hammer to repair things it lets you repair armour and weapons. For tailoring you can make cloths out of things, you should go to the tailoring guild and the blacksmiths but you’ll need money which we don’t have.” Fenna finished smiling at him.
“Hmm ok, what skills do you have Clairie?”
“Me let’s see I have the Slow curse, Area spell, Meditation, Cooking, and Handy craft,” she replied
“As for me I have flame spell, Meditation, Fire ward, Handy craft and Cleaning.” Fenna said looking down embarrassed.
“So should we go with this plan then till we get enough money?” Allwind asked.
“We can always try,” Clairie replied nodding.
“Wait were actually going to hunt wolfs?” Fenna asked
“That’s the plan.” Allwind replied looking at Fenna his eye’s set.
“In that case we better set up a party then,” Fenna said as both Allwind and Clairie accepted the invitation. “Oh and can we all be friends as well,”
“Don’t see why not,” Allwind replied.
“That’s fine,” Clairie said “opps I haven’t had added you Allwind,” Clairie said panicking slightly.
“Well you are now.” Allwind replied.
Five minutes later they set off into the woods looking for more wolfs to hunt.
‘I’m gonna kill as many as I can catch just because I have to go see a shrink besides one of you scratched my leg’ Allwind thought to himself as he lead the way.
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As Allwind lead the way into the forest five sets of red eyes followed his movements from tall grass not too far away from where the three new friends had been sat, there was a distinct set of clucking noises before the red eyes began to shine and follow the three humans.
They were hungry for revenge, but had witnessed the man kill a wolf something they hadn’t done yet, they meant business and would get their revenge after they had a few pecks of a wolf themselves
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Authors notes:
Hi guys it’s been awhile sorry for the wait RL got in the way hopefully now back on track
The chickens are back yeay well it was small but they’ll start to take an active part from now on ?
See u all in the next chapter ?
Ps there won’t be any more releases till I get a pr man to help with code work and spelling