บท 7: ENCOUNTERING [HELL HOUND] II

[Ding!]

[Emergency quest cleared!]

[Reward is given!]

Reid POV:

Seeing the reward granted message I was very excited.

"status" I call out.

[SYSTEM INTERFERENCE]

[STATUS]

HOST: REID

LEVEL:01

EXP:60/100

RACE: Unknown

AGE:10(90236).

GEN: Male

HEALTH POINTS: 10/10

MAGIC POWER: 0/0(Host Doesn't have mana core in his body)

*{NEW} ELEMENT: FIRE(MASTERY:3%).

GRADE : 1

*{NEW} TITLES:

*{NEW} [Flames Rekindled][GRADE: LEGACY]

Description: the ancient art of fire manipulation awakens. Those touched by the Flames Rekindled possess a rare skill, enabling them to summon and control ethereal flames. With this power, they can scorch their enemies, forge weapons of pure fire, and illuminate the darkest secrets hidden within the realm.

STRENGTH:05

STAMINA:10

AGILITY:7

INTELLIGENCE:21

FATIGUE10%

[SKILLS]

1. [EYES OF TRUTH] [Lv:1][GRADE:GOD]{+}

2. [ARCANE BOOK] [Lv:1][GRADE:GOD]{+}

3. [MORTAL RE INCARNATION] [Lv: Max]

[Locked][GRADE: GOD]{+}

4. [SEAL][Lv: Max][GRADE:GOD]{+}

[VOID STORE] [Locked]

[SYSTEM TASK]

1. [SURVIVE]

Description: Survive in the wild forest with many dangers lurking surround. "Fight to survives not to kill" and reach the nearest safe place.

State: In progress.

Time left: 26 days.

Reward: 1. [Skill] Survival instinct

[Grade: U]

Description: It can help to avoid a deadly situation.

Use: user can scene danger.

[Emergency quest!]

Task : Kill the hell hound.

State : completed.

"wowwwwwow"

Exclamations of awe and astonishment escaped from my lips, a breathless amalgamation of wonder and surprise.

"I can scarcely believe my eyes; is what I am witnessing truly real? I have become an elemental user—an extraordinary rarity not easily found".

It is said that only one in a million can awaken the power of an element.

I have heard tales from seasoned adventurers during their visits in my village, revealing that elemental users possess a unique ability—they do not require mana to wield their elemental powers.

Furthermore, it is whispered that an elemental spell surpasses any spell of the same caliber.

For instance, should I conjure a fire spell utilizing my fire element, its destructive force would surpass that of a mere fireball spell fueled by mana.

But this is not simple, as even people with same element can have power difference between their elemental spell depending on their mastery over it.

Well it is quite difficult to rise your mastery level but it will definitely increase ones spell power.

This newfound elemental power undoubtedly enhances my strength.

Additionally, there's the enigmatic concept of [TITLE], which, according to the knowledge bestowed upon me by the system, holds tremendous value and proves incredibly challenging to acquire.

Unlike conventional skills, [TITLE] possess unique qualities—they lack restrictions or cooldowns, functioning akin to GOD-grade abilities.

However, they remain slightly less effective despite their grade.

Curiously, among my repertoire of four GOD-grade skills, one grants me omniscience, yet my understanding is limited to the information provided by the system.

Puzzled by this, I contemplate that perhaps my current level of power is insufficient to fully control this skill.

Consequently, the system aids me by offering only essential knowledge, ensuring my progress and growth.

As the adrenaline of the battle against the hell hound subsided, I realized the urgency of the situation.

Though I had managed to slay the fearsome creature, its pack would undoubtedly seek vengeance.

Since I was currently near my makeshift resting place, I decided it was crucial to return there immediately, gather my belongings, and vacate the area without delay.

With haste, I hastened towards my secluded resting place, aware that time was of the essence.

Upon reaching the familiar spot, I swiftly gathered the meager food I had, along with some sturdy ropes made from tree vines and the stone tools I had painstakingly crafted over the past few days.

These possessions were essential for survival in the unforgiving wilderness.

Knowing that I had to leave this perilous location behind, my thoughts turned to the mountains that lay ahead.

During a previous hunt, when I had strayed from my path, I had stumbled upon a hidden trail.

At the time, I had chosen not to explore it further, but now, with the need for a safe passage, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to take that very route.

Firm in my resolve, I believed that the mountain pass would eventually lead me to a human settlement, where I could find shelter, assistance, and perhaps even uncover more information about the world beyond.

But the daunting mountain pass ahead of me was the very same area where I had faced the formidable hell hound.

Considering the dangers that awaited me there, I knew I had no choice but to alter my course and take a detour.

Reluctantly, I veered away from the treacherous path that led through the heart of that menacing territory.

Instead, I sought an alternative route, one that would circumvent the perilous region and ensure my safety.

It was a decision born out of necessity, for the stakes were too high to gamble on a second confrontation with the hell hound or its vengeful pack.

Though the detour added uncertainty to my journey and would likely lengthen my travels, my primary concern was to preserve my well-being and reach my destination unharmed.

With a resolute mindset, I adjusted my bearings and set forth on the newly chosen path, hoping that it would lead me away from the looming threat and towards a more secure passage.

...........

"Why?..Why? ..Why?.." The echoes of those questions reverberated through my mind as I found myself trapped, encircled by three ferocious hell hounds.

Only moments ago, fortune had smiled upon me as I successfully vanquished a hell hound, unlocking the incredible power of fire—the very embodiment of legend and magic.

The elation that surged within me was short-lived, for fate abruptly turned its back, twisting my luck into a cruel, unforeseen torment.

Now, the cruel irony struck me with a bitter force.

The creatures that I had once triumphed over were poised to become my relentless adversaries.

The irony of fate, it seemed, relished in taunting me, dragging me from the pinnacle of victory to the precipice of defeat.

With a sinking heart, I realized that the odds were stacked against me.

My earlier triumph served as a fleeting glimpse of hope, a mere taste of what could have been.

Now, faced with the imminent threat of these three hell hounds, the outlook appeared grim.

The sinister jaws, dripping with saliva, and the menacing glares from their fiery eyes painted a haunting portrait of my impending doom.

But I refused to succumb to despair. Even as anxiety tightened its grip around my chest, a spark of determination flickered within me.

I knew that in the face of adversity, one's true strength was tested.

Whether it was a twist of fate or a cruel twist of destiny, I was determined to defy it.

With every fiber of my being, I steeled myself for the impending battle, ready to unleash the latent power of the elemental fire coursing through my veins.

As the heat of defiance surged within me, I braced for the clash that would decide my fate, prepared to confront the looming peril and forge my own destiny amidst the jaws of uncertainty.