WHATTHEFUCKWHATTHEFUCKWHATTHEFUCK?!?!?
My gaze darts around, taking in the woodland clearing and trying to calm down.
Ok, think. You were killed by a truck through the wall, died, then woke up here… wait, did I just get fucking isekai'd?!
"Hello?" I tried to call out, but all that came was a loud yowl, like a feral wildcat. I jump up, standing unsteadily on my four legs.
Wait, four legs?
I look down and see two lean, well-muscled digitigrade legs, ending in paws, claws retracted into the toes. Sleek black fur covers everything, and I look back under me to see a long tail swaying slowly and softly back and forth, and two more legs farther back. I glance over my shoulder and stumble a bit. Two large, gleaming, dark indigo wings sprout from behind my shoulders, feathers integrating seamlessly into my fur. I flap a few times to get a feel for them, realizing that I could fly, if I tried.
A blue window appeared in front of me, making me jump.
[Welcome, User]
I stared at it, uncomprehending. Wait. I thought, Status. Another window opened in front of me.
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Name: None
Titles: Lady of The Forge
Race: Felvaxian
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Level: 5
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HP: 400/400
MP: 1200/1200
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Points: 0
Str: 40
Agi: 50
Con: 40
Wis: 40
Int: 40
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Skills:
Wind Magic Lvl 1
Earth Magic Lvl 1
Language Comprehension Lvl 1
Hunter's Instinct
Enhanced Agility
Stealth
Windburst
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I read through it a few times, before focusing on my title.
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Lady of The Forge: (Hidden Title) As the master of your domain, you have increased base stats. Other effects may be revealed. +20 to all stats.
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Ok, I thought, That's pretty good. But what does it mean by domain?
I then checked two of the skills I had, [Hunter's Instinct] and [Language Comprehension].
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Hunter's Instinct: Allows vague detection of nearby hostile creatures.
Language Comprehension: Allows understanding of the basics of all languages, higher levels allow better understanding.
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Well, those are great. But what in the hells is a Felvaxian? I checked that next.
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Felvaxian: A large, panther-like creature with raven wings, the felvaxian is highly intelligent and steadfastly loyal.
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So that's what I am, huh? Cool. If you're wondering how I'm not freaking out more, I already kinda accepted it. If I'm dreaming, cool. If I'm not, also cool. I can't do anything about it.
I fold my wings, looking around again. My mouth feels dry and I'm hungry, so I stand up, shaking the dirt off of my fur, and go over to the stream. I look at my reflection in the water while I drink. The face of a black panther stares back, tufted ears swiveling at every sound and two feline amber eyes above a maw full of sharp teeth. I drank my fill, and then began exploring. I wandered through the forest, weaving through the underbrush before I found a large clearing. I paused when I smelled something. I crept through the greenery, and spied a few rabbits scattered about, happily nibbling on the grass. I activated [Stealth], then circled to the one closest to the treeline. I felt detached from the situation as I prepared to pounce, corded muscles tensing and claws digging into the soft ground, and then sprang forward, my powerful jaws clamping shut around the neck of the rabbit and snapping it.
The rest of the rabbits fled, and as I finally realized what I did, a system message popped up.
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Lvl 10 Forest Rabbit has been slain, experience gained.
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The shock of killing something with my mouth quickly clears as my stomach growls. I began eating, the raw meat surprisingly tasting quite good. If I was still human, I would probably despise it but to my feline tastes, it was delicious. I finished eating and began tracking the rest of the rabbits to another clearing. I repeated the same thing I did the first time, and the window appeared again.
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Lvl 4 Forest Rabbit has been slain, experience gained.
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I continued exploring, time passed. It was nearing dusk as I found a small cave nearby. I entered the cave, thankful for the shelter. As I drifted off, I wondered what tomorrow would bring.
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The chirping of birdsong greeted me as I woke, stiff from the stone floor. I glanced around, confused, before I remembered. So, I'm actually in another world. Huh. I feel like I should be freaking out more, but for now I need to survive. I thought to myself as I stretched, basking in the warmth of the sunlight. I began planning my day. First, I need food. So more rabbit hunting. Then, I need to find civilization, if there is any. I nodded to myself, becoming determined to find people. I ran through the forest, weaving between trees and ducking through brambles. The feeling of running freely, the wind ruffling my fur, trees slipping by, was euphoric.
The scent of the rabbits mixed with the scent of wood and leaves, and I began to track. As I moved further along the trail, the scent grew stronger, and mixed with something else. As strange as tracking something with my nose was, I could tell the difference between the two trails. The rabbits smelled like grass, flowers, and a bit of a gamey smell, while this new one was more… canine, smelling like a damp dog, but not quite. Then it clicked. Wolves. Of course there were wolves out here. I found the clearing with the rabbits, and as I prepared to pounce, a pack of four wolves dashed through, scattering them. I cursed mentally. Well, I thought, I can always find more prey.
I began tracking a scent I recognized as a deer, but when I came to the end of the trail, there was only blood and the smell of wolves. It continued like this, finding a trail, following it, and it ending in blood. A deep, primal rage bubbled up within me as the fourth trail ended the same way. Well, I thought, I need more experience if I'm going to survive this world. I activated [Stealth] and began tracking them to a slightly larger cave than the one I was using.
I paused just within the treeline, checking the place out. A few wolves were lazing around the clearing, a couple of larger ones guarding the entrance to the cave. I counted six around the clearing, including the guards. I snuck around to the one that was closest to the woods, and decided to test my magic. I started with my wind magic, trying to feel my mana. I closed my eyes, focusing. It took a few minutes, but a feeling of calm washed over me as I felt the mana flow.
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Skills Unlocked: Mana Manipulation, Mana Sense
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I dismissed the windows immediately. I could now feel a few mana paths through my body, and made a mental note to test those later. I imagined a thin sheet of pressurized air, then shaped it into a curved blade. I opened my eyes to see the head of the wolf in front of me separated from its body. It hadn't rolled or moved, but it was obvious from the blood pooling under a missing slice of the neck that it was dead. I quickly sent more wind blades at the rest, slaughtering them in seconds before they even realized the first was dead. I shuddered at how strong such a basic spell was.
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New Menu Unlocked: Spells
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I read this before pulling up my status.
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Name: None
Titles: Lady of The Forge
Race: Felvaxian
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Level: 9
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HP: 450/450
MP: 0/1320
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Points: 20
Str: 46
Agi: 54
Con: 44
Wis: 44
Int: 44
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Skills:
Wind Magic Lvl 2
Earth Magic Lvl 1
Language Comprehension Lvl 1
Hunter's Instinct
Enhanced Agility
Stealth
Windburst
Mana Manipulation Lvl 1
Mana Sense Lvl 1
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Spells
Aeroslash
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I stared for a moment before calling the windows I'd dismissed back to view.
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Lvl 12 Timber Wolf has been slain, experience gained. x4
Lvl 26 Guardian Wolf has been slain, experience gained.
Lvl 27 Guardian Wolf has been slain, experience gained.
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I read through my spells and realized that my wind blade was an advanced spell, not a beginner like I thought. I also noted my mana being empty and filed that away. Good to know, it is powerful, but drains my mana. I focused on my spell.
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Aeroslash (Advanced): A highly compressed, paper thin blade or air, capable of cutting through nearly anything. Short range. Drains mana proportional to the material being cut. Cannot damage magic infused materials.
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I took some time to search the area, confirming that all the wolves that were there were dead. As I padded over to the entrance, a rumbling growl echoed from behind me.
Well, shit.