2025-09-12 17:59:02Aaron looked at the newly upgraded map and was astonished to find it filled with yellow dots. Even beneath the camp, two yellow dots were visible. Only now did he realize why, back in the Dark Forest, he had spotted so few of them, the new map function could detect creatures underground.
He then noticed the map’s range had been extended. The Dark Forest was now clearly visible, glowing with red lights. Wolves and wild boars were scattered throughout, easily identifiable. Looking more carefully, he spotted a village located just four kilometers to the south. A river flowed beside it. "Maybe this is Brindle Hollow," he thought. The place they had been searching for. Even more surprising, the map now displayed the number of people inside each hut. What truly stunned him was the addition of emojis floating above their heads. Most showed sleeping emojis, one had a hungry emoji, and a few displayed love emojis between two people, likely indicating mating. Aaron blinked and quickly looked away, feeling awkward. Then he checked Maria’s emoji. Her mood was shifting rapidly, from disgust, to panic, to embarrassment. Aaron frowned, confused. "What did she just see?" He decided to talk to her about it later. For now, he carefully tucked the coin pouch into his cloth purse, hidden securely inside his pants. Then he paused and opened his stats panel. To his surprise, he had 120 experience points available. He thought to himself: "I have enough experience points now. Should I increase my level or invest in skills?" "I already know the benefits of upgrading skills... but I haven’t leveled up even once. Maybe it’s time to explore what leveling up actually does." Aaron Warwick (Lv. 2) (30/200 EXP) HP: 30/30 MP: 20/20 STR: 3 DEX: 2 CON: 3 INT: 2 Skills: - Lion Breathing Mastery (Lv.2) (101/200) - Basic Sword Mastery (lv.2) (3/200) - Basic Archer Mastery (lv.2) (8/200) - Cooking (50/100) Experience Points: 120 Aaron stared at his stats panel and froze. He still didn’t have enough experience points to level up. “Just 50 points short,” he muttered. His eyes drifted to the box of mice. He checked their status, sure enough, they weren’t strong enough to even display a level. A wave of regret washed over him. At the same time, he felt a strong impulse to head out and hunt wild animals in the Dark Forest. The wolves and boars he’d seen on the map could easily give him the experience he needed. But he shook his head. It was already night. The forest would be even more dangerous in the dark. “Not worth the risk,” he thought, letting out a quiet sigh. "Aaron, are you asleep?" Maria’s voice came from outside the curtain. Aaron hesitated briefly, then stepped out of the tent and found her standing there. A faint frown creased her forehead as she spoke in a low tone, "Aaron… I’ll sleep next to you." She immediately grew embarrassed and added, "Don’t misunderstand me. It’s just… the wilderness out here, and the wolf howls really frighten me." Aaron was stunned for a moment, but then he understood. He replied calmly, "Okay, Miss Maria." He glanced at her, her appearance was dusty and worn from travel. Being a clean freak himself, he felt no lustful thoughts. At least, not for now. Maria, still embarrassed, followed him into the tent. The air inside smelled faintly of mice, and the other tents weren’t much better. Aaron picked up the box filled with mice and moved it to another tent. Then he carefully arranged the firewood and returned. The bed was made from wild bushes, with a thin cloth spread over the top. He lay down quietly, and Maria, her head lowered, lay beside him. Aaron was soon asleep, physically and mentally exhausted from the day’s events. On the other hand, Maria lay awake, panic stirring in her heart. She couldn’t help but worry, what if Aaron tried something during the night? But then she heard him snoring beside her. She was stunned, even dumbfounded. "Am I not attractive enough? How come Aaron’s not interested in me?" she muttered to herself. "Damn it!" Despite her frustration, a wave of relief washed over her. The day had been terrifying, but meeting Aaron had been the one good thing she could hold onto. With that thought, she finally drifted off to sleep. --- Early the next morning. Aaron opened his eyes, feeling a strange weight pressing down on him. He frowned and slowly looked up. He was stunned. Maria was lying on top of him. At that exact moment, Maria’s eyes fluttered open, and she was even more stunned than he was. She immediately screamed, "Pervert!" She raised her hand to slap him, but Aaron caught her wrist calmly and said, "Miss Maria, please behave yourself. I haven’t done anything disrespectful to you." He gently moved her aside and stood up, walking out of the tent without another word. Maria, still flustered, checked her clothes. Everything was intact. Then she remembered her sleeping habits, and instantly turned red with embarrassment. Last night, Aaron had a good sleep. Early in the morning, he checked the map and searched for a nearby water source to relieve himself. He found one. Just five hundred meters from their location, there was a small puddle filled with water. A few other puddles were scattered nearby, likely remnants from rainfall a few days ago. At least for now, his bathroom problem was solved. As for washing his hands, he could use ash, something he’d learned from survival tips. Just then, Maria stepped out of her tent. She spoke in a low tone, "Aaron, I’m sorry." Aaron simply waved his hand and replied, "Miss Maria, I’m going to relieve myself." He didn’t say more, it was too embarrassing. Maria, on the other hand, blushed heavily. She also felt the need to go. "Can I follow you?" she asked. Aaron nodded and said, "Take some charcoal with you. You can use it to wash your hands."
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Mermen Tribes
Aaron no longer bothered to count how many mermen he had slain. All he knew was that none could withstand him. His experience points had already surged to 700 million, and only half an hour had passed. The pace was staggering. If he continued hunting, he was certain he could push his Knight level from 61 to 71. The only concern lingering in his mind was whether higher‑tier enemies might interfere. He had just wiped out another tribe, this one numbering at least 30,000 mermen. The battle had been noisy, and Aaron suspected other tribes were now alerted. He sent a message to Ronta: “How is the looting going?” Ronta replied with a broad smile, “Lord Aaron, we’ve gathered a huge amount of resources.” Aaron responded calmly, “If you’ve finished looting, come to my location. I’ve cleared another tribe.” Ronta was stunned, but quickly composed himself. “Okay, Lord Aaron. I’ll bring the people there.” Turning to Greta, he explained, “Lord Aaron has killed another tribe. He aske
Killing The Mermens
Ch. 208The next day, Aaron woke early. After washing his face, he ate a few fruits to satisfy his craving. As a Saint‑tier cultivator, food was no longer necessary for survival, mana alone sustained him, but the habit of eating still brought comfort. Stepping out of his room, he found Ronta waiting respectfully at the door, “Lord Aaron, do you want to grab breakfast together?” Aaron shook his head calmly, “I’m not hungry. You can eat your fill.” Ronta nodded. “Okay, Lord Aaron. May I also accompany you? I can help collect monster cores and ensure the people remain honest.” Aaron replied evenly, “Do as you please.” Ronta smiled gratefully. “Thank you, Lord Aaron.” As they left the building, Aaron spotted Greta seated at the entrance, waiting. She rose immediately, greeting him with respect. “Lord Aaron, do you want to eat something before we head out?” Aaron’s tone was firm, his eyes sharp with determination. “No. Let’s go. I want to complete the task as fast as I can.
Greta
The spaceship descended smoothly into the settlement area of Konkon Island. Ronta turned to Aaron, “Lord Aaron, we’ve reached our destination.”Aaron opened his eyes, excitement flickering within them. Finally, he had arrived at Konkon Island, a place where he could test the weapons he had forged from his domain. Stepping out of the ship, a cool breeze carrying the salty tang of the ocean brushed against his face.Vibrant birds chirped from the colorful trees, while blossoms released fragrances that calmed his mind.Aaron glanced around, noting the clay and twig structures. “This place looks a bit backward.”Ronta quickly explained, “The people here chose to preserve their way of life. Tourists are drawn to this unique beauty, coming for relaxation and food.There’s even a colorful banana that tastes of seven different flavors, each equally sweet.”Aaron’s eyes lit up at the mention, already deciding he would try it.Ronta added, “Don’t be fooled by the simple huts. They’re built fr
Wood Domain
Encounter at Sea Onboard the spaceship, Ronta steered steadily toward Konkon Island, while Aaron gazed out at the vast ocean, wonder flickering in his eyes.Schools of colossal fish swam beneath them the smallest nearly 50 meters long, the largest stretching to 800 meters.Suddenly, a massive water vortex erupted, swallowing the entire school in an instant. Aaron’s breath caught as he glimpsed the monstrous maw, nearly 4,000 meters wide. Similar disturbances rippled across the ocean, chilling him to the core. Whatever lurked beneath had the strength of a Saint‑tier beast.Before Aaron could dwell on it, Ronta’s panicked voice broke the silence, “Lord Aaron, a flock of Fisher Birds is blocking our path!”He added quickly, “They range from Tier‑4 to Tier‑6. But they always attack in thousands. Even Saint‑tier cultivators avoid them. Their elements are ice and water.”Aaron’s tone was calm, decisive, “Open the hatch. I’ll deal with them.”Ronta hesitated, but Aaron pressed firmly, “Hu
Coke
Aaron’s eyes narrowed when he heard about the mermen. “Why are those sea creatures occupying the land?” he asked.Ronta replied thoughtfully, “I don’t know for certain. But they appeared ten years ago, likely searching for someone. The good thing is they can’t stray more than ten kilometers from water sources. Konkon Island itself is home to Demi‑humans, and there’s been constant fighting there for the past decade.”Aaron touched his chin. “Is there any mission for clearing the mermen?”Ronta shook his head. “I can’t check those missions, Lord Aaron. My star rating is only two stars.”Aaron opened his Smart Bracelet. “Is there a way to filter missions related to Konkon Island?”Ronta nodded. “Yes, Lord Aaron. You can search the destination from the top right corner.”Following the instructions, Aaron quickly found the listing-- 4‑Star Task - Mission Details: Konkon Island has been invaded by mermen. Eliminate them. - Strength Required: Grand Master Wizard and above. - Task Re
Donto Island Hunt
Half an hour later, the spaceship slowed to a halt. Ronta turned to Aaron and said, “Lord Aaron, we’ve reached the location.”Aaron stepped forward, gazing at the vast island below. Towering trees stretched toward the sky, colorful flowers bloomed in abundance, and flocks of birds soared gracefully overhead. The sheer size of the island stunned him, it was far larger than he had imagined.Ronta explained, “This is Donto Island. Its size is nearly 100,000 square kilometers, and it’s home to countless species of monsters.”He added, “Once you finish your task, send me a message directly. I’ll return to pick you up.”Aaron nodded, then leapt from the spaceship, descending into the wilderness. Immediately, he began to sense the differences in the environment. The air was richer, as though the oxygen content was higher than on his previous planet. The gravity, too, was heavier, about 1.5 times that of Kellar Planet.All around him, new species thrived: exotic plants, vibrant birds, strange
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