level up.
Liam paid 10 star coins after the meal, which gave Harry insight into the purchasing power of star coins.
As they headed back to the Star Association building, Meru asked, "Didn't you say we were going for our first hunt?"
"We are, but first, you need basic weapons to slay a basic-tier beast. We are going to get the weapons. The Association provides basic weapons to newcomers. Your first outing will be supervised to ensure your safety," Liam elucidated.
"How powerful is a basic-tier beast?" Tyler asked, slightly uncomfortable about the mention of combat.
"Typically, basic-tier beasts possess strength equivalent to Foundation Building levels 1-3, intermediate-tier levels 3-6, and advanced-tier levels 6-9. Then comes the Elemental Master level, which we don't subdivide because, at higher levels, each level represents a vast disparity in power.
"So we can all handle an intermediate-tier beast, but before that, we must complete our first outing under observation. We have to hunt some basic-tier beasts captured by the Association."
Harry employed the inspect skill on Liam after hearing his confidence in confronting an intermediate beast.
[Qi Cultivation: Foundation Building 6.]
[Body Cultivation: Foundation Building level 6]
'That means he is as powerful as a high-level intermediate beast,' Harry pondered.
Enjoying each other's company, they arrived at the basement of the Association building.
It was an spacious room where several shops were aligned. Some of them were offices, and others were bona fide shops to purchase items.
Liam approached one of the counters and returned shortly after.
"I've got your weapons," Liam announced, displaying the weapons in his hands.
There was a sword, a dagger, and an axe. Harry, curious, used the inspect skill.
[Basic-tier sword.
Effects: Increases movement speed by 5%. Effective only for Foundation Building realm individuals.]
[Basic-tier axe.
Effects: Enhances chances of critical hits. Effects vary with the enemy's level.]
[Basic-tier dagger.
Effects: Increases strength by 5%. Effective only for Foundation Building realm individuals.]
The effects were impressive for basic-tier weapons.
They were unfamiliar with the basics, although Harry had some proficiency with bows but it wasn't an option.
Excited, Meru chose the sword, followed by Tyler selecting the dagger—a prudent choice as the strength boost would benefit him. With no other option, Harry ended up with the axe.
"I will teach you some fundamentals," Liam said.
After approximately three hours of training, they became proficient with the weapons. They didn't become masters but learned to wield them and, most importantly, how to defend.
"Now we will go to Gomis Mountain, where the Association keeps captured beasts," Liam said, running his hands through his black hair.
"Yay," Meru exclaimed, swinging her sword in the air.
Tyler just shook his head despondently.
Walking for half an hour.
"We are almost there. That is the mountain we're going to," Liam said, pointing at one of the mountains.
"The mountain is surrounded by massive, thick walls to prevent people from getting attacked. Although all the beasts are at the basic level, there are instances when beasts evolve by consuming each other's crystals and herbs," Liam explained comprehensively.
After walking a bit further, they arrived at the gate. The gate was as large as the walls, with a smaller gate to enter the mountain.
The mountain was dense with trees, and they were walking on a pathway made by other hunters. They could hear the sounds of battles all around them.
"There are low-level beasts in the outer area. We're venturing deeper inside to find stronger beasts because our squad is stronger compared to other novices," Liam said confidently.
After walking for about an hour, they arrived at an open space.
"Shhh... There is a group of one-horned tigers. They are the most formidable beasts available on the mountain," Liam stated.
When Harry saw them, he used his inspect skill.
[One-horned tiger - basic level beast.
Famous for physical attacks and speed.]
The system didn't reveal the exact level of the beast. When Harry pondered this, he received an answer.
["You know, I once told you that the system knows many things, but many things are secret even for it. It always uses your thoughts or your surroundings to expand its knowledge, so currently, it is using your power level system," Krish explained.]
Harry nodded. According to him, there was no risk in battling them because he was already at level 4, and Liam was at level 6. The weakest person in their squad was Tyler, who was at level 2, but he could compensate for it with the daggers.
Liam grabbed his bow and said, "You go in front. I will provide support from behind if any of you are in peril."
[Intermediate bow.
Hides the presence of the user from other beings.]
Harry was astonished because it was an excellent skill for an sniper or supporter, and any ranged weapon user would desire this type of skill.
However, he couldn't declare it was the best because he wasn't aware of many weapons. As Liam told him that only low-level weapons had these integrated skills. High-level weapons were as powerful as their level.
One-horned tigers had a horn on their heads, as their name suggested, and they were almost double the size of a normal tiger.
"Hey, are you sure we will be alright? They are enormous," Tyler said, gazing at these majestic tigers.
"You go ahead. I'm here if anything goes wrong," Liam reassured him.
They stealthily approached the tigers from behind. There were three tigers in the pack. Tyler's legs were trembling, creating noise with each step.
"What are you doing? Stay quiet," Meru whispered, palming his head when she saw the tigers' gaze towards them.
"I am not doing anything. It's just happening. I can't control it," Tyler replied.
"They noticed us. There's no point in attacking silently now. Charge!" Harry commanded, sprinting towards a tiger.
Meru also charged at a tiger, clutching a sword in her hands. She slid between the tiger's legs and inflicted a cut around its stomach, watching green blood drip.
After getting injured tiger's attacks became more powerful and ferocious.
The beast used its paws to try to slash Meru in half, but she blocked the paws with her sword, vague scratches could be seen on sword.
As the tiger was in vulnerable situation she struck directly at the neck. The beast's body collapsed to the ground.
These creatures lack intelligence.
Meru was elated because it was her first hunt, and it went smoothly. Then she turned around to see how the others were faring.
She saw Tyler on his knees, almost weeping, but in front of him was a beast with an arrow pierced through its forehead.
Then she saw Harry standing, staring at something, but she couldn't discern if it was the beast's body lying in front of him or something else.
Currently, what Harry was seeing was a notification he received after slaying the beast.
[Congratulations, you hunted your first beast.
Rewards: Instant level up.]
[Congratulations, you have reached Foundation Building level 5.]
[+1 stat.]
[Exp: 200/3200 exp.]
[Congratulations, you unlocked the storage feature.]
[Do you want to store the crystal in system storage?]
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