2025-12-12 04:57:14"I guess I should leave..."
Henry's voice barely escaped his lips. Hidden behind the thick trunk of an old tree, he watched the clearing ahead with wide, focused eyes. Two baby wolves prowled in the distance and the adult wolf watched over them. "I'm leaving, if I die again... that's it, no third chance." Henry turned to leave but suddenly, a soft chime rang in his ears. [New Quest] [Quest: Defeat the Wolves] [Reward: 50 Experience Points] Henry let out a shaky breath. "Whew. I don't have a choice" "What do I have in my inventory?" [Inventory] — Slingshot — 100 Rock Bullets A moment later, a small slingshot appeared in his hands. It was a simple wooden Y-shaped frame, polished but rough, with two rubber bands stretched between its tips. Henry stared at it, dumbfounded expecting something more powerful to appear. But no, this was it. "How is this supposed to be my weapon...?" Sighing, he summoned the rock bullets. A pouch full of tiny smooth stones that's was in a shape of bullet, it's was different from normal tiny rocks one could pick from the ground. He peeked inside, then tied the pouch securely around his waistband. "Alright.....if this is how I survive, so be it." He crouched lower, peeking around the tree, the wolves were still roaming, unaware. Carefully, he drew one of the small rocks and loaded it into the slingshot's cradle. His fingers trembled slightly as he pulled the band back. The wooden frame felt awkward in his hand. His stance was clumsy, his grip unsteady. The rubber band wobbled as he tried to steady his aim, too shaky. He adjusted his footing and took a deep breath. "Whew... come on, focus." He exhaled slowly and closed his right eye, centering the first baby wolf in his sight. It sniffed curiously at the grass, oblivious. And then, he let go. The rock zipped through the air, making a faint whistle as it cut through the silence. *BAM!* It smacked against the baby wolf's skull. The creature dropped with a yelp, legs sprawled. "Damn.... Not enough." Henry quickly grabbed another rock and loaded it. The wolf was dragging itself up, groaning. *Whish!* The second shot struck the creature in the torso. Its legs gave out. [You've Killed a Baby Wolf] "Yes!" Henry hissed, trying to keep his voice down. But it wasn't quiet enough. The wolves snapped their heads toward him, eyes glowing. "Oh no…" Their growls deepened. Then the adult wolf charged and the baby wolf followed behind. Henry's eyes widened. "Not funny!" He spun and ran. Leaves crunched underfoot as he tore through the trees. Branches scratched his skin, but he didn't stop. The sound of four-legged pursuit echoed behind him. "Damn!" he panted, heart racing. He glanced over his shoulder. They were still coming. Ahead, four goblins milled around a clearing. Henry didn't hesitate, he dashed right past them. The goblins blinked in confusion. Then they noticed the wolves. "Tskkkk!" one barked, drawing a rusty sword. The others followed, brandishing weapons and speaking in a harsh tongue. They met the wolves head-on. Henry paused behind a tree, watching. The goblins fought fiercely, but the Adult Wolf was too fast. One goblin fell with a swipe, another was bitten in the neck. In seconds, all four lay motionless, and the wolves kept coming with the baby wolf taking the lead this time. "No time…" Henry muttered. "One hit and I'm done." He dug into his pouch, pulled out another stone, and took aim. His breath was shaky. The baby wolf closed in, then it's jumped. "Hoowwwll!" *Swish!* Henry fired. The rock hit mid-air, slamming into the wolf's skull. [You've Killed a Baby Wolf] The wolf fell to the ground dead. "One left." The Adult wolf was already lunging, jaws aimed at his legs. Henry rolled to the side, barely dodging. He stumbled in the landing, but stayed upright. 'No time to think' He drew a rock, loaded it then turned. The Adult wolf snarled and came charging. Henry fired, awkwardly, too quick. But the rock hit true and the wolf fell to the ground. [Quest completed] [You've Killed the Wolves] [+50 Experience Points Earned] Henry collapsed onto the ground, chest heaving. He hadn't realized how exhausted he was until the fight ended, every limb felt heavy now. His breathing slowed as the adrenaline drained. After a long pause, he whispered, "System." [Status] [Name: Henry] [Race: Goblin] [Class: Marksman] [SP: 0] [Level: 1] [EXP: 50/100] [Evolution Crystals: 0] [HP: 15/15] [Strength: 10] [Agility: 10] [Stamina: 10] [Vitality: 10] [Skills: Locked] "Just fifty more and I'll level up," he said aloud, voice tired but proud. As he stood, something shiny caught his eye just a few distance away from the wolf. A small crystal, glowing faintly, lay nestled in the grass. He walked over and picked it up. [Item Acquired: Evolution Crystal] [+1 if Absorbed] "This must be it," he murmured, holding the crystal between his fingers. "With this… I can evolve." Without thinking, he popped it into his mouth. It dissolved like sugar, slipping down his throat effortlessly. He smiled. "Well, that was easier than I...." Then pain exploded through his body. Henry gasped. His knees buckled. He fell to the ground, clutching his chest as the searing agony spread through every vein.
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Chapter 176 Loosing The Whisperfang
Henry forced himself to remain calm after hearing Emma's question. Internally, however, his mind was working faster than ever before. The battle against the infected Black Bear King had been difficult, but this situation felt far more dangerous. Fighting monsters was simple compared to answering questions from experienced knights. One wrong answer could expose everything. Fortunately, during his run back to the carriage, he had already prepared a story. He had repeated it over and over in his head until it sounded natural enough that even he almost believed it himself."I don't know," Henry replied while pretending to think about it. He glanced toward the forest where the instructors had disappeared moments ago before shrugging slightly. "Maybe they were chasing after something." His answer sounded casual and uncertain, exactly how someone in his situation would respond. The less information he provided voluntarily, the less likely someone would notice inconsistencies. At least, that
Chapter 175 Perfect Plan
"The beast is getting away!" Louis shouted at the top of his lungs the moment he realized the goblin had no intention of remaining in the clearing. His voice echoed through the forest as he pointed toward the section of trees where the creature had disappeared. Gareth and Tyler immediately turned in the direction he indicated, but they were already too late. The goblin was nowhere to be seen. Only a few shaking branches remained behind, silently revealing the path the creature had taken moments earlier. The realization immediately frustrated the three instructors because after everything that had happened, they still had no answers regarding the mysterious goblin or the legendary bow in its possession.Without wasting any more time, the three knights charged into the forest. Their boots pounded heavily against the ground while leaves and loose dirt scattered beneath their feet. Each of them pushed their bodies forward at incredible speed, hoping to catch sight of the fleeing goblin be
Chapter 174 Infected Beast Reward
"I don't care where that monster learned how to do that, but we have to end its life now. It's a huge threat," Louis spoke while tightening his grip around the handle of his sword. His voice carried a seriousness that neither Gareth or Tyler questioned. During all his years as a knight, Louis had encountered creatures capable of extraordinary feats, but never a corrupted bear capable of controlling fog and creating a tornado. Every instinct he possessed was warning him that allowing such a creature to survive would be disastrous. If it escaped into a populated area, the number of casualties it could cause would be unimaginable. The thought alone was enough to strengthen his resolve.Gareth and Tyler silently agreed. Both men stood several meters apart with their weapons already raised and their bodies positioned for combat. The three instructors slowly formed a wide semicircle around the infected bear, making sure it had no obvious route of escape. Their movements were cautious and de
Chapter 173 Faraway Enemies
The raging tornado still lingered across the battlefield like a living disaster that refused to die, tearing through the forest with brutal force and uncontrolled mana. Trees were uprooted completely, their massive trunks snapping and twisting before being swallowed by the swirling winds, while rocks and shattered debris circled endlessly like weapons waiting to be released.Louis gritted his teeth as he drove his sword deep into the ground, both hands wrapped tightly around the hilt while his boots slid backward under the pressure of the wind. Even with mana reinforcing his muscles, his entire body trembled violently as he tried to resist the overwhelming force pushing him away from the center of the storm.“Damn it…!” Louis growled through clenched teeth, his voice barely audible over the roaring winds that threatened to tear everything apart in the area.Gareth stood slightly behind him, his hands raised as he maintained a mana barrier that shimmered violently under pressure. Crack
Chapter 172 Massive Tornado
Henry struggled to push himself upright after the latest exchange with the infected Black Bear King. Every movement sent waves of pain through his body, forcing him to grit his teeth just to remain standing. When he finally managed to straighten himself, he immediately noticed blood dripping steadily from the deep wounds across his chest. The bear's claws had cut far deeper than he initially thought. His breathing felt heavier, and his vision briefly blurred when he checked his status window. The sight that greeted him was enough to make his expression darken. Nearly half of his health was gone. For the first time since the battle began, he realized that continuing to fight recklessly could easily get him killed before he ever had a chance to claim the reward."Dammm," Henry muttered while pressing a hand against his injured chest. His voice carried both frustration and annoyance. He had finally found a quest with an incredible reward, only to discover that the enemy guarding it was m
Chapter 171 One Powerful Strike
Louis continued watching the battlefield below while the fog slowly thickened between the trees, making the already chaotic scene even harder to read. From his position on the high branch, he could still clearly see the infected Black Bear King and the goblin with the help of the moon light, but every few seconds the mist would rise just enough to blur their movements before thinning again. It was an unnatural rhythm, almost as if the forest itself was breathing around them.Tyler broke the silence again after watching the goblin continue fighting below. The more he observed, the more tempting the opportunity looked. The bear was clearly injured from its earlier clash with the instructors, and now it was focused entirely on the goblin. “We should use this opportunity to finish it,” Tyler said again, his voice lower but more insistent this time. “It’s distracted. If we strike together now, we might actually bring it down before it recovers.” Gareth didn’t respond immediately, instead n
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