Takeshi yawned before picking up his cup of coffee which contained about ten sugar cubes. He sipped it slowly, and enjoyed its delicious aroma. There came a knock at the door, and Takeshi looked up from his computer screen. He turned down the volume and cleared his voice.

"Come in," He said loudly. He set his cup of coffee down, and combed his fingers through his grey hair. Brian entered the room with a serious look on his face. "Sit down Mr. Silver." Takeshi instructed. Brian cleared his voice, as he pulled out the chair. He sat down, and looked up at Takeshi. He took in a deep breath and set his arms on the table.

"I am going to drop the formalities now Takeshi," Brian said. Takeshi raised his eyebrows but nodded his head. Takeshi and Brian weren't really considered friends, but they were great business partners. "What are you going to do about Elena, Takeshi?" Brian said with a hard blue eyes that stared into Takeshi's brown ones. Takeshi shrugged his shoulders, and sat back in his chair.

"I'm not sure what to do either Brian. You know, I know, they all know how hard Elena has worked to finish this game. It has been her passion for a long time, and without her we wouldn't have finished this project within twenty years. I know that she is childish beyond her age, but you must admit that she has a brilliant mind. We can't let her go after all these years just for one mistake."

"But Takeshi, this mistake could cost us our whole career. It could cost us Pure Sky Corporation!" Brian exclaimed. Takeshi chuckled, and then cleared his throat after seeing Brian's glare.

"I don't think we need to worry about that Brian," Takeshi turned his screen over. Brian's jaw dropped as he watched the short boy that was covered in blood, with blue hair that went slightly passed his shoulders. He watched as the boy grinned while slashing at rabbits that were attacking him. Brian could feel a shiver go down his back from the scene. Takeshi let out another chuckle as he saw Brian's reaction.

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Dawn reached the forest. He picked up the Fluffy Rabbit meats that he had dropped down earlier, and stashed them into the giant rubbery leaves. Dawn tied everything together with another giant rubbery leaf so that nothing would fall out. He was about to exit the forest when he noticed something black and furry on the ground.Dawn approached it cautiously just in case it was a creature in disguise. When he was sure that it was not a creature, he picked up. The fur felt soft in his fingers as he held it. It looked like an expensive vest that only rich people would buy.

"Examine." Dawn said.

Black Flurry Rabbit King Vest!

The defeated Black Flurry Rabbit King dropped this after his death. It contains his black fur which played a major part in his defensive power. It also provides a fashionable look with some warmth!

Defense +15

Water Resistance +10%

Dawn smiled as he slipped the vest on. It provided good comfort, and gave him a stylish look from his plain beginner clothes which consisted of a white long sleeve shirt, brown pants, and beginner sandals.Dawn noticed that he was still covered in blood. The game must not make blood disappear from clothes, he thought. Dawn would've washed if only he didn't have to return to camp. He picked up his bags, and began to run back.

Siegword watched as his student came running back while carrying two bags. A smile spread across his face. Good job my student  he thought as he crossed his arms. His expression turned cold as he tried to look stern and strict. Dawn dropped the bags in front of Siegword, and then laid down on the ground panting. His chest went up, and down with sweat trickling down his face. Dawn could feel the stickiness of the blood, and he wanted to dip himself in water immediately. He stood back up, and his breathing became more stable.

"What is this?" Siegword asked with a cold tone.

"Fluffy Rabbit meat, Seushi," Dawn replied.

"Fluffy Rabbit meat?!" The villagers exclaimed. Dawn looked at them with his eyebrows raised, and the villagers swallowed hard. The villagers couldn't help but think that Dawn looked evil with all that blood on him. Siegword couldn't help but let out a laugh at their reactions. Dawn turned to Siegword, and raised his eyebrows at him causing Siegword to laugh even harder.

"Go clean yourself up!" Siegword said as he threw Dawn a towel. Dawn caught it with his hand.

"Where?"

"Where you found water before. I know you found water somewhere already or you wouldn't be up and standing right now. Also bring us some water!" Siegword said. Dawn pouted as he turned back on his heels, and started to head back to the forest.

Dawn reached the river. He took off his vest, and placed it on a boulder as it didn't need to be washed. He stripped off the rest of his clothes, and carried them into the river. Dawn left the underwear on though, because he didn't want to see what was down there. Dawn was experienced in washing clothes with his bare hands as he has done it in real life many times before. He watched as the blood from his clothes flowed down the river. Dawn laid the clothes out on the ground for it to dry in the sun, and then went back in the river to wash his body.

After he was done with washing his body and hair, Dawn glared at his reflection. He could see how his facial features were manlier than when he was a girl. He could see a slight six pack showing on his stomach, and he smacked the water. Dawn got out of the river, and touched his clothes hoping they would be dry already since he took about ten minutes to get all the blood out of his hair. His clothes were still damped, and he let out a frustrated noise. He then looked back at the river. How am I suppose to get this back to camp? Dawn thought. He looked back at the rubbery leaves, and stood there for about five minutes. Then a light bulb went off in his head.

"Maybe that will work." He said as he picked five large rubbery leaves off its tree. He weaved the rubbery leaves together, tied the ends, and then he went back to the river. He placed the leaves into the river and then scooped it back up. The rubbery leaf then looked like a huge green eggplant. Dawn smiled at his idea, and then hanged it on the tree so water wouldn't seep out.

Intelligence +1

Dawn stared at the pop up wondering how stupid the game makers thought people had to be to award someone an intelligent point for figuring something like this out, but continued to fill up the leaves. After he was done, he closed his eyes tightly as he took of his underwear. He squeezed it as hard as he could, and he heard the water dripped out. Dawn then pulled the underwear back on, not caring if it was damped.

He opened his eyes, and sighed before pulling his slightly less damped clothes on. Dawn put the black vest on, and then picked up the leaves before heading back. Dawn tried to get back as fast as he could, which wasn't very fast considering how he was trying his best not to drop any water. Siegword was done setting the fire already, and had an annoyed face on as he watched Dawn come back.

"Did I ask you to raise another five levels? What the heck took you so long?!" Siegword yelled. Dawn felt annoyed as they didn't give him anything to hold the water as he left.

"Yes, yes, seushi. I'm sorry." Dawn said as he hung the leaves filled with water a on a nearby tree. 

“If you understand then let’s move on,” Siegword pulled out a piece of meat. “Dawn!” Siegword yelled. Dawn stiffen before turning back to Siegword.

“Yes Seushi?”

“Come here,” Siegword motioned his hand for Dawn to come over. Dawn walked over to Siegword relieved that he wasn’t going to die. He sat down, and stared at the orange flames.

“What is it Seushi?” Dawn stared curiously at the meat. Siegword stared at Dawn, and then gave her a smile.

“My first lesson to you as your teacher,” Siegword said. A popup message appeared before Dawn.

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Do you wish to learn the Cooking Skill from Siegword?YesNo

Dawn remembered from the book that a character can only have six skills that they can learn from NPC’s or other players. These were called Learned Skills. Skills learned from others contain four levels. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Mastery with five levels within each level.  They can only gain more Learned skills after getting to Mastery level in a skill. After that the skill would go under a new category, of Self Skills, and another slot for learned skills would be open. 

Weaponry skills unlike Learned skills can have an unlimited number. A player can learn how to use every weapon if they wished to do so, and also skills that are given to a player are unlimited. These skills also have the main four levels but have ten levels within each of the levels. This was made, because Pure Battle Haven is all about fighting and battling.

Also, most players would not want to learn everything. They would usually just choose a couple Weaponry skills to level up to mastery skill. Instead of being beginners of every weapon, most chose to be masters in a couple.

Dawn also recalled that the more advanced the NPC was, the faster, and better the player will learn the skill. This means that if a Master taught a player, the player would advance faster in that Learned skill. Dawn eyed Siegword cautiously. Should I really let this guy teach me how to cook? he thought. As if Siegword could read Dawn’s mind, Siegword gave him a smack on the head.

Attacked by Siegword! Health -5

“Ah!” Dawn let out a yelped as he put his hand over the spot he was hit.

“Why are you so suspicious of me? I am your teacher, of course I would only teach you the skills that I am either Advanced or a Master in!” Siegword pulled Dawn into a headlock.

Headlocked by Siegword! Health slowly deteriorating by -1 HP per second

“Okay, okay Seushi! I got it. Yes I accept!” Dawn said desperately.

You have accepted to learn the Cooking Skill from Siegword.

New Skill: Cooking

Cooking Beginner Level 1. 0%

Siegword let out a chuckle as he let Dawn go. Dawn rubbed his neck and gave Siegword a displeasing look, to which Siegword responded by pinching Dawn’s cheek, pulling Dawn closer to him.

Attacked by Siegword! Health -2

“Seushi!”  

“Pay attention. You will learn faster that way!” Siegword said as he let go of Dawn’s cheek. Dawn rubbed his cheek, and glared at Siegword for a second before looking down at what he was doing.

Siegword set the piece of meat on top of a grill. Each piece of meat looked like an oval shape and was about four inches long and three inches wide.  He sprinkled some salt, and herbs on top of the meat. Siegword waited a few minutes before turning it over and doing the same. After he was sure the meat was cooked he placed it on a plate and handed it over to Dawn.

You have received Cooked Fluffy Rabbit Meat!

Quality: Excellent Quality!

If eaten:

+500 HP

+1 in all stats for the next four hours

“You can eat first, since you did all the kills. Just know that after that piece I’m going to make you grill the rest!” Siegword said. Dawn could feel his saliva building up as he nodded.

He let out a grin as he stuck his fork into the meat, and slowly brought it up to his mouth. Before Dawn could place it onto his tongue, he felt an aura behind him. He turned around to see the villagers looking at the piece of meat also.

They all had a wanting look in their eyes as they stared at the piece of cooked meat. Their mouths were wide opened. Dawn could see them swallowing their saliva. They didn’t seem to be paying attention to Dawn but to the piece of meat instead. When they finally noticed Dawn looking at them, they closed their mouths and looked down with a blush on their face.

“Sorry young man… it’s just my family and I haven’t eaten meat in the last six years. Also that meat was cooked by Lord Siegword…” Marco said with a sad look in his face.

Dawn could feel his stomach yelling at him not to hand over the piece of meat. He worked for the last five hours for all these meat, and he didn’t want to hand it over. Dawn’s empathy got the better of him as he slowly handed them the meat. Even if Lett’s parents were poor, they at least got to eat meat once every week. She couldn’t imagine going six months without meat as she loved meat.

“You guys can have the first piece, and I will grill the others." He said as he started slicing up the other rabbit meat. Since Lett was actually a pretty decent cook in real life, her skills in cooking were not that bad. Siegword watched impressed as Dawn smoothly sliced the meat off, placed it over the fire, and sprinkled just the right amount of seasoning on top. After Dawn was done cooking the piece of meat and placed it on a clean rubbery leaf she also brought with her. 

You have cooked Fluffy Rabbit Meat! 

Quality: Normal

If eaten: 

+20 HP

She saw the pop up and felt slightly disappointed, however she knew she wasn't going to reached Siegword's level soon so she just ignored it as she continued on cooking the pieces of meat. Siegword's eyes widened as he thought Dawn wouldn't be able to cook something decent on his first try. He smiled before punching Dawn's head. 

"You little rascal!" He said cheerfully.

"Ah!" Dawn rubbed his head. 

Attacked by Siegword! Health -10

"Seushi!" He yelled and got another punch from Siegword. 

Attacked by Siegword! Health -10 

He stared at the pop up and glared at Siegword before continuing on cooking the fluffy rabbit meat in silence for he didn't want to get hit again. Siegword stared at him and grinned. 

Bastard may become even stronger than me! He thought before laughing out loud and giving Dawn another punch on the head.