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Chapter 17: Blood Baptism
The sound of Goblin horns still echoed through the trees of the Blackroot Forest.WIIIIIIT!!From behind bushes and tree trunks, a dozen Goblins emerged one after another. Their red eyes stared greedily at Akseli as they raised their crude weapons. Akseli gripped his sword tighter, his eyes darting to calculate the number of enemies before him.Five in front. Four on the right. Several more were already circling behind him.They were far more numerous than the Guild’s mission report had indicated."So this is the trap..."He took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm. Panic would only make him die faster.The first Goblin lunged, swinging a stone axe. Akseli dodged, shifting half a step to the side.Srak!His blade flashed, leaving a long gash across the Goblin's chest. But before he could finish it off, two others attacked from different directions. Akseli retreated immediately, choosing to maintain his distance rather than counterattack.The Goblins let out shrill, mocking lau
Chapter 16: Iron Rank Hunter
Mornings in Greyhaven always began with the rhythmic clanging of blacksmith hammers echoing from every corner of the city. Trade carriages rumbled in and out of the main gate, while hunters crowded the streets before the sun had even fully risen.In front of the Hunters’ Guild, Akseli stood, gazing at the small badge in his palm.The badge was crafted from grey iron, featuring a wolf’s head engraved in the center.Below the emblem were two simple words:Iron Rank.Though it was merely the lowest rank, Akseli gripped it tightly.For the first time since leaving the Holy City, he felt he had achieved something through his own efforts."Still staring at it?"Rowan’s voice sounded from behind.Akseli turned and offered a faint smile."It still feels like a dream."Rowan chuckled."That’s how every newcomer is."He patted Akseli on the shoulder before walking into the guild."Come on. You have things to take care of."Akseli followed him inside.The guild hall was far busier than the day b
Chapter 15: The City of Greyhaven
Dawn slowly broke over the Ashen Forest. Sunlight pierced through the gaps in the giant trees, banishing the mist that had blanketed the woods since the night before. The sound of birds returned, as if the lifeanddeath struggle of the previous night were merely a dream.Inside the cave, only embers remained of the campfire. Brom stretched, groaning softly."I feel like my bones are about to fall apart."Finn chuckled. "Be grateful you can still complain. That means you’re not dead yet.""If you were the one who got hit by that Shadow Bear, you'd know how it feels."Luna shook her head as she packed away her bow. "Fighting first thing in the morning, are we?"The atmosphere felt much lighter than the night before. Although their bodies were still covered in wounds, at least they had managed to survive.In the corner of the cave, Akseli slowly opened his eyes. His right shoulder still throbbed with pain from the Shadow Bear’s blow. He moved his arm cautiously; the pain was still there,
Chapter 14: Traces of the Past
The night mist began to shroud the Ashen Forest. No one chose to remain at the site of the battle. The smell of the Shadow Bear’s blood still hung in the air, and every hunter knew it would only invite other monsters."We’re moving," the greencloaked woman said shortly.No one argued. Garrick immediately helped Brom, who was still struggling to walk. Finn wrapped his arm in makeshift bandages, while Luna retrieved the arrows that were still usable. Akseli helped carry the gear. Even though his body was covered in wounds, he forced himself to keep going.The woman in the green cloak glanced at him briefly. "Your wounds are quite severe.""I can still walk.""If you collapse halfway... I’m not carrying you."Akseli offered a faint smile. "I’ll try to stay conscious."That reply made Luna snort softly. "You still have time for jokes? You were almost killed.""Precisely because I'm still alive," Akseli replied.The journey resumed. The woman in the green cloak walked in the lead. Her steps
Chapter 13: The Impossible Fight
ROOOAAARRR!!The Shadow Bear’s roar shook the entire Ashen Forest.The shockwave swept through the surrounding trees, stripping them of their leaves. Night birds took flight in a panic, while the smaller monsters hiding in the thickets fled immediately.The beast stared at Garrick’s group with glowing red eyes.Then...BOOM!Its massive body lunged forward."Scatter!" Garrick barked.Everyone moved almost in unison.Brom took the lead. The giant axe in his hands spun before crashing into the Shadow Bear’s foreleg.DANG!The impact sounded like iron striking rock.The axe left only a faint scratch.However, the force of the blow was enough to throw the Shadow Bear off balance for a split second."There!" Luna shouted.Swish! Swish! Swish!Three arrows flew in rapid succession.One struck the monster's left shoulder.The other two were simply swatted away by its claws.The Shadow Bear roared in anger.In a flash, its claws swept toward Brom."Watch out!"Brom hurriedly raised his axe as
Chapter 12: The Hunter of the Ashen Forest
ROOOAAARRR!!The roar shook the entire Ashen Forest.Birds hiding in the trees flew off in a panic, while the pack of Aether Wolves that had been surrounding Akseli scrambled away, not daring to look back.The middleaged man’s expression changed drastically."Damn it..."He sheathed his sword in one swift motion, then grabbed Akseli by the wrist."If you still want to live, follow me!"Without giving him a chance to ask questions, the man dashed through the forest.Akseli was nearly dragged along. His exhausted body was forced to run as fast as possible over tree roots and thorny bushes. He nearly tripped several times, but the man pulled him back every time before he could lose his balance.Behind them, the sound of heavy footsteps began to echo.THUD!THUD!THUD!The ground trembled with every stomp.Akseli glanced back, but he could only see trees crashing down one after another, as if something massive was plowing through the forest."What... what kind of monster is that?" he aske
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