Chương 4: Hot Chase By A Wild Ostrich
"Fucking Ostrich!" I bellow as I sprint through the forest, feeling the scorching sun on my skin.
But the relentless bird continues its chase. I'm amazed at how fast I'm moving, as if I have the speed of a car going 40 MPH in my previous life. Yet, it's not the speed that troubles me; it's the flaming-headed bird with a beak that seems intent on tearing my soul apart. Inwardly, I cry for help as I keep running, the bird hot on my heels.
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Suddenly, in the midst of my sprint, I spot a ledge constructed from thick branches tied together. In the distance, beyond the ledge, I notice a tent nestled among towering trees, resembling a fortress.
Screw it!
Without a second thought, I leap onto the ledge and push forward, only to turn around and see the bird stop abruptly at the edge.
"Hahahahaha! Who's the loser now, you stupid bird?" I laugh triumphantly, halting my run to taunt the creature.
As if understanding my words, the Ostrich-like bird scratches its feet on the ground while fire emits from its beak. It then spreads its wings and effortlessly flies over the ledge, resuming its chase.
"What the hell!" I shout in frustration, and without wasting a moment, I sprint forward again. In my mind, I imagine obliterating the beast with a mere snap of my fingers, but when I catch sight of its deadly talons, my confidence wavers.
Oracle! Are you kidding me!?
[Ahem... Sorry for the delay, buddy. I was fixing something. Oh, about this bird.... Wait a moment.]
I abruptly come to a halt and stare at the bird as a strange energy envelops me. Simultaneously, memories flood my mind—memories that don't belong to me. Yellow lights flash before my eyes as I absorb these foreign recollections, and suddenly, I feel a surge of confidence. No, not just confidence; I feel an intense burning rage deep within me. This transformation causes the bird to halt its pursuit and cautiously retreat.
"Die!" I shout at the creature as I sprint forward at incredible speed, delivering a powerful backhand slap to its head.
In an instant, the bird crashes to the ground, lifeless.
What the heck....
[Ding!]
[You have defeated a Rank 1 Bronze hot-headed wild Ostrich. You have gained 5 EXP.]
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[Name: Tristan Anderson]
[Race: Asura (Real features locked)]
[EXP Level 1: 5/100]
[Power Level (AGI/SRT/STA): 100]
[Mana Pool: Gold Rank 1]
[God's Blessings: 0]
[Class: Battle Mage]
[NOPC: 0]
[Spells: 0]
[Skills: 4]
[Techniques: 0]
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1. [Skill Name: Sweet Talk]
[Description: The Sweet Talk skill can be used in various ways. Draegan Vossen, the previous owner of this skill, mainly used it to charm women or persuade them to have sex. It can also be used to convince others to take certain actions. The potency of this skill increases as the host levels up.]
[Usage: Infinite]
2. [Skill Name: Spatial Storage]
[Description: Allows the storage of inanimate objects.]
[Usage: Infinite]
3. [Skill Name: Limitless]
[Description: The host can consume any number of beast cores.]
[Usage: Infinite]
4. [Skill Name: Blessings Devourer]
[Description: Absorbing gods' blessings grants the host those same blessings. To use Blessings Devourer on a target, the host must make the target submissive.]
[Usage: Once a Month]
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★Note: Consuming Beast Cores will increase the host's Mana pool. However, success is not always guaranteed, as individuals have a limit to the number of beast cores their bodies can hold, depending on the individual. You, however, are an exception.
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As I take in all the stats and information, my mouth hangs open in astonishment. The strange powers I felt—it was Mana. A-And my race... I am no longer human.
But what is this surging rage inside me? And those memories... It's as if...
Ah, now I understand. Those are Draegan's memories—his pain and betrayal by a goddess. He never mentioned this. I see why he said I would share his pain. The anger boiling within me is directed at the gods and goddesses.
[Dear host, you will bear Draegan Vossen's pain until you have avenged him. And yes, you are now an Asura. Although you can be considered a halfling since you can't transform into a full Asura. Draegan imposed this restriction to protect you from being discovered. In return for concealing your true nature, he took away your ability to transform.]
Hearing Oracle's words, it all makes sense. And most of the information in my system STATUS is clear to me, except for one thing.
Oracle, what does NOPC mean in the status?
[NOPC stands for Number of Players Consumed. It indicates the number of players from your world that you need to consume.]
Wait... You mean there are other players like me here? And I have to…eat them?
[Yes, all the players who entered this world like you are here, but they are not trapped like you since they don't know this is a real world. Regarding eating them them, I didn't mean consuming their flesh. You will absorb their essence, just like you do with beast cores. Once a player is absorbed or killed by you, they won't be able to play Afterlife Online again. In other words, their pods will be rendered useless.]
I see now. So, there are other players, and I need to absorb their essence. But what do I gain from absorbing a player's essence?
[By absorbing a player's essence, you gain their blessings, skills, and other rewards. Buddy, I will answer all your questions, but for now, focus on your surroundings.]
Hearing Oracle's words, I raise my head and quickly scan the area. Suddenly, I spot a soldier clad in silver armor, slowly approaching me with a sword at his side.
[Buddy, that's a holy knight. Pretend you've lost your memory after being attacked by bandits.]
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