Chapter 4: The First Trial
A new morning starts...
"Ahhhhh, yesterday was hell... Literally. But well, I did learn a few skills so it's a win-win!"
'Rimu's sleeping. Heehee'
Boink — I pressed the slime's plump figure.
"Guess she won't be waking any time soon."
'I'ma head off... Ah, but wait, I broke my sword yesterday... And that Magical Sword... it went poof... Let's try recreating it again...'
Whoosh-Click
"Ah, I can reproduce it as I wish. Thank goodness."
'Whelp, time to head off'
Once again, I returned... staring at the endless forest, "The same as usual... Gloomy" I blurted.
"Let's go"
'Perception'
Step
"Huh...? I see no monsters... I mean... They're hiding? I'll go greet them"
'I sense 3 of them farther ahead.'
As I got closer, with my blade, I struck them. Resisting my slashes, it took me quite a few seconds to finish them off
Thud
"These guys are hard to deal with. Anyways, what's with them? Hiding? Really? From what?"
'Heheh. 'tis probably from I!'
"— Nah, never. Hahah... Hah... Ouch. That irks me so I'll just clear this forest as soon as possible. Tch."
'I'll get out of this place soon, too. Life here's becoming repetitive.'
"Hello there, I see youuuu"
Slash.
Bang!
From somewhere far, developed, an abrupt explosion... So sudden that it made me jerk my head.
"Ah! The hell's that?! That surprised me!"
'Perception... All I see are mobs in hiding... From what I heard, it's right over... There...'
Following my Researcher instincts: 'To discover the unknown,' I went on deeper with investigative intents. That being said, I did not, let down my guard. I advanced with calculating thoughts
'What could that possibly be? — One of this place's natural phenomena? If so. I need to know. It might prove any use for my future researches in this world'
Bang!-Thud!
"There it is again!"
Excited of what transpired, I rushed to where the sound was.
"Wha..."
A withered tree, lay flat on the ground.
'From the looks of it, this tree's obviously been struck by a blunt... Something. Maybe a punch...? This is no natural occurrence... But, if not, then, what...'
I asked myself... Puzzled, I went on looking everywhere and attempted to deduce what had happened.
"It's highly possible that this is a high level monster's doing. I can't perceive it with Perception..."
'If that's the case, I'll just have to predict it via deduction'
Shrewdly, I pondered...
"That place... Might be likely. Considering that it's a..."
After a few more seconds.
"Got it!"
'It's got to be that place'
Upon arrival...
"..."
Grughhh...
A monster, pulsating its thirst for blood.
'A... Vampire...? I think, Crap, I think, I'm getting the chills...'
"Why's it standing still?"
Grughhharghhh
Slash!
"Woah! Craaap!"
'That's right! I can't sense you with perception! '
"I! — Slash! — Need to — Slash! be — Slash! Quick-witted!"
Evading its ferocious advances, I decided to use my Magical Sword
"Eat this sword, you — Slash!-clank!"
'Dammit, way too swift for a dead guy... I can't even properly use Magic. It's a tactical retreat!'
Being as elusive as can be, I used misconception to lose its trail. Needless to say, after eluding it, I observed from a safe distance.
'That was one hell of a battle.'
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."
'I'm still not used to utilizing Magic... But, I did gain practical experience... Enough of that. To beat that thing, I'd stoop to underhanded methods'
'heh... Heheh... Mwahahahaha!'
Being the disingenuous guy, I've always been, I executed the hit and run ploy.
"Heheh, over here!"
Swoosh-Slash-Clang!
"Too bad! That's a metal replica of me, idiot!"
'Generating Hydrogen... Produce,'
"Flaaameees! Oop, I almost forgot. Confine you in a Diamond Cage"
Grrrr-rroaaaaar!-Slash!-Slash!
'That's Diamond for you, the toughest element!'
"Bwa-hahahah-hahahah!"
Thus, began, my usual Chuunibyou-punchlines.
Subsequently, after it was devoid of life, I produced water out of magic to pan out the fire and collected whatever was worthwhile.
"Hahhhh, today's exhausting, Time to go back, I guess."
With that, I headed to my lodgings covertly. Steering clear from any of the villagers was an arduous task. I couldn't risk getting dragged by Tsuki-san for another drink
"Phew, that went smoothly... No one saw me, so I'm all good!"
Boing
"Hahhhhhhh...—"
Boing
"Huh? Oh, right. Rimu. Sorry for taking so long. You were just so cute sleeping so I couldn't bear to wake you up."
Boing-wobble
She leaped from above my head and wobbled.
"Heehee, you missed me that much? Ahaha-hahah-heheh. Can't be helped. Tomorrow, let's stroll around town— Erhm, village... Uh, whatever. Let's sleep."
Another repetitive day... A casual life with Rimu and the Townspeople.
"Still with your Cute Slime, Sir Shuma?"
"Yessir!"
'Talking with strangers... Throws me off.'
"Anyways, sorry for being abrupt but I've got urgent business, sooo... Seeya!"
Running swiftly, I reflexively went to a place I shouldn't have ever visited...
From there, I shrieked inside my head.
"Hey, Shuma. What's with the rush? Were you chased by the villagers? Hahahahahaha!"
Tsuki-san...
"Tsuki-san I just came to say my regards. Anyways, Good seei—"
"Hol'up, Shuma. Here, have a drink"
From within, I screamed atop my lungs. I felt like I was gonna undergo a life or death situation.
'Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo'
"I think I'll pass. Tsuki-san, remember, I have to clear that forest?"
"Ah, right, a shame. How about later? Pay us a —"
Scramming as swiftly as possible, I interrupted Tsuki-san and replied:
"Sorry, I'll have to pass! I need to think about a lot of things!"
'Saaaaaaaaaaaaaafeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee'
"Waaaaahhh, that was a close call! Right, Rimu?"
Wobble
"Well then, let's try going to a Cafe or something."
Hence, we arrived. Somewhere, so tranquil, absent of the crowd's banter. A place, where I, along with Rimu, could take things easy.
'Fancy establishment... We even have the typical Barista... Ah, he's approaching'
"What is your order? Please select from this Menu"
'Hehh, this world ain't too bad. It really is like the modern world. I suppose, it's that guy's doing... That Researcher from the lore Tsuki-san's narrated'
"I'll just take latte and also, donuts"
"Please give me a minute, Sir Shuma."
Rubbing the back of my head. "Heheh, thanks." With a genuine smile, he went preparing my requested orders and performed fancy Barista moves... Elegantly.
"Thank you for waiting. And here's the donut. I presume, that it's for that adorable slime of yours? Sir Shuma?"
'Heh-heh... You get it, man!'
"Uhm, yeah. and thanks!"
"With pleasure. Please do enjoy your stay."
Boing-Splutch
Rimu jumped from my head and digested the treat.
I lifted the cup, took a sip — stylishly, I placed it down.
"I'm luxurious..."
'I'm a celebrity'
Conceited, I laughed inside my mind like a 'refined' psycho.
Enjoying the V.I.P.-like treatment I acted like a high-class for a few more minutes.
"Alright, I've calmed down... "
'Haaah, alright. that was awesome. Alright.'
'Starting tomorrow, I'll begin Plan E: Execution. Of what? you say? Heh, the Whispering Deadlands!'
"Heheh-heheh Mwahah—"
'Ooops, close call, close call.'
'Alright, this time, I've really calmed down.'
"Starting tomorrow, Rimu, let's clear Whispering Deadlands..." I smiled
"Together... Within a week. A week is sufficient."
I was confident. Convinced that with the experiences I have accumulated, I could do it.
Thus signals, the Beginning of my first trial
-End of Chapter-
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