Chương 9: [9] Name
Half a year has passed since my arrival in this world. My entry was rather grim, waking up in the body of a young beastman captured by slave traders. However, I was blessed with four Miracles from the God Bilbe through the intermediary Archangel Gabriel. After escaping to the snowy forest, settling down, preparing, and gaining survival experience, I am finally ready for an adventure.
As I washed my face in the nearby river, I could see a reflection that looked fresher than before. The wrinkles from malnutrition were gone. My skin was smooth, my face handsome by my own standards, with dog ears that resembled a wolf's more, and a tail hanging from the back of my trousers.
My long hair was grey, my eyes yellow, and my teeth sharp. Around my neck hung a woven string that I had fashioned into a necklace with a wooden cross I made myself. I created this charm as a reminder for when my emotions became unstable during my journey or when interacting with others.
After freshening up in the cold water, I felt revitalized. The cold water was no longer an issue since I had grown accustomed to it. The slowly thinning snow indicated that winter would soon end in this place. Therefore, I decided it was time to set out on my journey.
Walking over the thinning snow, I headed to the hut with a towel made from sheep's wool that I found two months ago while exploring the nearby forest. When I opened the hut door, warm air greeted my face. The view inside this small room made me feel at home; various pieces of furniture I added myself, a full food storage, and a comfortable mattress made this place hard to leave after six months of being my shelter.
Then, I put on fur clothing similar to the traditional attire of the Inuit people on Earth. This attire consisted of a thick jacket made from bear fur with an inner layer of sheep wool, providing maximum warmth. The loose fur trousers allowed for free movement and were lined with deer hide for extra durability. Wolfskin boots ensured my feet stayed warm and dry in the snowy terrain.
Once dressed, I began packing my belongings. In my bag, there was well-preserved monster jerky, a water pouch made from hide, and various monster materials I had processed into quality leather. The bag itself was also made from monster hide, as no other materials were available here. Additionally, I carried several sheets of paper and writing supplies. Writing the new Bilbe was far from complete, and Ciel suggested that I continue its writing while exploring this world, making the content of the new Bilbe more comprehensive and relevant to my own experiences.
Throughout my survival in this world, Ciel had been my guide and mentor. From giving advice to instructing what to do, he had been an indispensable helper. Thus, for the last time before leaving this place, I prayed again.
"Oh, Father in heaven, I am grateful for the blessings I have received from You so far. I ask that You continue to guide me on this journey," I said sincerely, joining my hands and kneeling before the cross hanging on the wall.
After that, I left some notes in the hut. The note read: "Whoever you are who finds this place, whatever you do with this place is up to you. I will pray for your safety."
With my gear ready and my heart filled with hope and determination, I looked around the hut for the last time. The warm air from the dying fireplace and the peaceful atmosphere in this room had given me many precious memories. "It's time to go," I muttered to myself.
The first step out of the hut felt heavy, but also full of the spirit of adventure. I stepped outside, leaving footprints in the thinning snow, with the hope that each step forward would bring me closer to my goals and a deeper understanding of this new world.
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After several days of walking east, traversing the snowy expanse in the northern part of the Central Continent, I only encountered monsters that I could easily handle with my spear. Wolves, bears, or bison, I could face them as long as they did not come in large groups.
I didn't want to turn the plains into a crater again. That power was truly dangerous. According to Ciel, I had not yet unleashed the full potential of my four blessings. While hunting a herd of bears, I tried releasing half the power of Uriel's blessing, just one concentrated fire shot equivalent to a missile explosion, flattening an area the size of a football field.
Yes, if I used that power again, rumors of a monster roaming would soon spread.
This journey had lasted four days and my salt supply was running low. Fortunately, around the forest where my hut used to be, I found rock salt. It was very useful when the salt supplies under the hut's floor ran out. I brought enough salt for this journey, but I didn't want to use it all because I planned to trade it for money besides selling the hides. I used only one small pouch.
Along the winding mountain road, I found the main road. Sniffing the scent of horses with my sharp sense of smell, I could tell that the scent was fresh. This meant that along this road there must be a settlement or civilization.
I cheered inwardly and quickened my pace. Three hours later, I saw smoke rising into the sky. The excitement in my heart peaked and I immediately ran toward the source of the smoke. However, something was strange. The closer I got to the source of the smoke, the stronger the smell of blood became.
Indeed, I was not wrong. It seemed that my meeting with normal people was not going well. An attack had occurred in the village I was heading to and I had to get there immediately.
With full determination, I quickened my pace, ready to face whatever awaited me in that village. The thought of possibly saving people or at least understanding the situation made adrenaline flow rapidly through my body. I couldn't let them suffer without trying to help.
For I had promised in this life to do more good and noble deeds.
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