Chapter 9: This Is Going to Be Harder Than I Thought:
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<Name: Hawk Direveil -- Age: 24>
<Race: Human (Magus)>
<Bloodline:
Merlin's descendant (weak) (can be evolved)
???????? (Locked)>
<Level: 1 (EXP: 0/100)>
<HP: 140/140 SP: 105/105 MP: 360/360>
<Attributes (Stats):
Strength: 12
Dexterity: 14
Constitution: 14
Intelligence: 18
Charisma: 11
Luck: 6>
<Free Stat Points to Allocate: 0>
<Abilities: Unlocked at level 5; Universal Language (Legendary) (Unable to lock) >
<Marks: Oath of Righteous Retribution
<Skills:
Anatomy (Beast): level 6 (5% to next level)
Anatomy (Humanoid): level 5 (0% to next level)
Biologist: level 6 (1% to next level)
First Aid: Level 0 (0% to next level)
Herbalism: Level 3 (0% to next level)
Survivalist: Level 2 (10% to next level)
Traits: Magus Blood; Iron Will
Languages: Common, Archaic Human, *Universal Language Ability>
Much better, although now I noticed I had the mark 'Oath of Righteous Retribution'. It must have appeared after that night. And now I needed start scouting the area. I really wanted to start learning magic, but I should really check out the area surrounding the clearing. I was already lucky to have survived one night out in the open, I didn't want to keep testing my luck. So, I picked up the books in front of me and with the letter, willed them back into my inventory, then I pulled up my inventory.
<Inventory:
Basic iron sword x1
Wooden short bow x1
Quiver x1
Iron tipped arrow x20
Basic iron dagger x2
Grimoire x1
Hatchet x1
Tinderbox x1
Dried Jerky x9
Waterskin (full) x1
Book: 'So you want to be a Mage: Everything you need to know to begin' x1
Black Leather Book x1
Book: 'Arcane Warrior' x1
Letter from unknown author x1 >
Looking through it, I had no idea how to use a sword or daggers. Well I knew the pointy end goes into the enemy, but everything beyond that is beyond me. I had used a bow before, but that at least ten years ago at summer camp. And even back then I wasn't that good with it, only hitting the target 8 out of 10 shots. Of those 8 that hit the target, only about 3 were even close to the bullseye. Out of my options I will have to go with the bow, at least with it I could stay far away from anything I wanted to shoot. So, pulling out the quiver and arrows I loaded the quiver and slid the harness on, the arrows sticking out of the quiver being just above my right shoulder. Next I pulled out the daggers, I was surprised to find that the daggers were actually in scabbards that I could easily attach to a belt around my waist. Luckily the pants they gave me came with a belt, it wasn't leather, and I honestly couldn't tell what it was made out of. It almost felt like you took a normal belt and made it with some weird rope, it was a weird belt. But the daggers attached to it easily enough.
Wondering to myself I pulled out the iron sword as well, yep it's in a scabbard. I tried to figure out how to attach it to my belt, but it seemed like they had way too many straps on it. I tried for what felt like 15 minutes before I stopped what I was doing, shaking my head at my own ignorance, then I took off the quiver and was able to strap the sword onto my back without issue. Once the sword was in place the quiver fit nicely over it. Then I pulled out the bow, which I just held in my hand.
Checking myself out in the reflection of the pond, I looked pretty badass. Sword popping up over my left shoulder, quiver with arrows over my right shoulder, two daggers on my belt, and a bow in my hands. If I had armor I would be ready for any newbie zone, I hope this area is like a newbie zone. Would really suck to go through all this to just walk out into the woods into the waiting mouth of a level 100 monster. I shivered at just the thought.
Begging to any gods listening out there to not let me walk directly into any monster I have no chance against. Firming my will up, I squared my shoulders, pulled an arrow from the quiver and nocked it. As ready as I could be, unless I wanted to just let the forest remain a complete unknown and just sit by this pond and hopefully learn a spell before I ran out of food... No, I can't do that. I started walking into the forest.
The shade under the trees was cool, with a slight breeze blowing through the trees. All the trees sported bright green leaves and needles, it felt like a pleasant walk during springtime. As I was walking through the forest I looked at the stats of my bow and arrows, I should probably start checking this stuff before I am about to use it.
*Ding* <Wooden Short Bow: A short bow 3'5"ft long. +5 dmg, +5% accuracy. Quality: Common>
*Ding* <Iron tipped arrow: A well balanced arrow shaft, tipped with an iron arrowhead. 5 dmg, +10% accuracy, 2% chance to cause a bleed affect. Quality: Common>
Very nice! +15% to accuracy, 10 damage, and 2% chance to make the target bleed! Let's go hunting!
Not long after entering the forest I saw a brown rabbit about 20 yards in front of me. It was about 3 times the size of normal rabbits, and it had two long brown fluffy tails. I pulled back the arrow and slowly aimed at the rabbit. I took my time aiming, and when I had 100% confidence in hitting the rabbit I released. The arrow shot from the bow, and struck a tree right behind the rabbit, 5 feet above the rabbit. The rabbit wasn't even spooked, it just kept munching on a leafy bush, while pulling another arrow from the quiver and nocking it, I noticed the blinking icon in my lower left vision. Prompting me that I had unread notifications. Looking around again, all I noticed was the rabbit munching away, not seeing anything that might be dangerous I decided to read the prompt.
*Ding* <Congratulations you have learned the skill: Archery>
Well now that I have the skill maybe I will only miss the huge rabbit by 3 feet instead of 5 feet. Clearing the message from my vision I pulled back on the arrow and aimed once again at the rabbit. Taking my time, I took careful aim.....and fired!
It was another miss; I was wrong I didn't miss it by 3 feet or 5 feet for that matter.... No, the arrow plunged into the ground 8 feet in front of the rabbit. And the rabbit had the nerve to not even look up from his meal, just kept munching away. I should have practiced more at camp...
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Ariauth
Ariauth I loved writing this chapter so much. I don't believe the MC is cut out to be an archer, but I guess time will tell. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. And if you would like to support my work and tell me what you think of my story so far please leave a comment or a review. It would be greatly appreciated!
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