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Name : Valsea Ape (Common)
Level :20
HP: 2500/2500
Description : Valsea Ape also known as the 'Tree Climbers'. They pose long, firm arms and legs allowing them a precise and strong grip on whomever or whatever they touch. Compared to other beasts in Valsea's forest, the ape does not have any sharp offensive mechanism. Rather, they overwhelm their prey with pure brute strength from their well defined muscles,. They also exert a higher level of intelligence compared to other beasts, making it hard to corner them. When in group they allow their instincts to take the helm instead of their intelligence.
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Mylo was currently head to head against a single Valsea Ape. The ape hurriedly pounced around, carrying itself by bending the tips of its fingers and carrying its body weight. Every step it took one of his hands touched to soil in a knuckle shape, also known as the knuckle-walk.
Mylo took out his rapier, with a quick slashing motion, he landed his first hit at the ape. Conjuring the deathly effect of the Thorn's skill imbued on his weapon. The mammal clumsily stumbled head first into the ground.
[You have dealt -716 damage]
[Valsea Ape right Arm has been maimed.]
The Ape lost balance of his body by having it's right arm paralyzed. Mylo took this opportunity without dawdling, aiming his rapier into a downward position with the intent of piercing the ape's skull.
[You have dealt a Critical hit. – 2000 hp]
[You have earned 2000 EXP (800 EXP x 2.0 x 50%]
[Half your experience earned has been given to your ego sword.]
[You have earned 1000 EXP]
[Current EXP required for next Level; 1000 /51,200]
"I'm truly grateful for the additional experience point provided from the 'beginner's class' perk. "
Mylo headed deeper inside the forest. After hunting for half a day, he managed to grind a total of twenty-six apes, earning him 52k experience points, half of it given to his ego sword.
"Why isn't there an option to disable the half experience lost?"
Mylo hunted for a few more hours, making it a full day's worth. He only had one more day before he had to further advance his quest with Aureus. As promised, without logging out even once the second days passed in a blink of an eye. He lost count of the amount of ape's he grinded, thanks to his tenacity and conviction he managed to reach level 16.
While his ego sword did not even reach the half point of experience needed to level up. During his levelling spree, he realized that every level his experience point needed to reach the next one would sightly decrease. Instead of being multiplied by two, the experience needed was multiplied by 1.5 of the previous one. This was quite helpful to him, he now realized why most elite players managed to reach the 20th level mark relatively fast.
He earned himself thirty attribute points and six skill points. Usually one would only earn eighteen points but because he chose the beginner's path, he had an additional two points each level. Sadly, he did not earn himself any loot during his grind.
"What amazing perks, people's perception of a beginner's class truly is underrated."
"Oh! I still haven't equipped my level 15 items!"
[You have equipped Crimson Swift Boots]
[You have equipped Stealth Ring]
[You have equipped Crimson Leather Armor]
"Whoa! The equipment's esthetic provides such overbearing appearance. I feel strong just based on looks. And the stealth ring, I already feel the guardian's annoyed expression. It will be harder to get attacked with it. Hahaha!"
"Now, I bet Efferus is waiting for me. Let's head back."
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*Knock-Knock*
"Coming!"
"Hey, has everything been good Aureus?"
"Yes Sir, the old man is taking good care of me."
"Good! Would be kind enough to let me know his whereabouts ?"
"I don't know, I haven't seen him since yesterday."
"I see, il wait for him here if you don't mind."
"Sure~."
A few hours passed without any news from Efferus, Mylo was getting inpatient.
"What is he doing? I could have farmed experience points during my wait here. Huh?"
Mylo heard the sound of the door opening and walked toward it.
"Aureus! I'm back! Did Cosmo pass by?"
"Hello Efferus, what took you so long?"
"Oh, I apologize for my late arrival. It took longer than expected."
"So? Anything I should know?"
"Not at the moment."
"How come?"
"I've informed the king about the issue, it will take time for him to send out an investigation team and get news from them. If anything comes up, I will inform you as soon as possible."
"I see…"
"Don't feel too down, I came with good news."
"What is it?"
"I asked the king to arrange a meeting between us and the Noble Orsova. We're heading there right now ,let's go!"
"Oh! Great, I get to fulfill Aureus mother departing wish. Aureus, come!"
"What is it?"
"You're going to see your father."
"…"
"Aureus…do you remember what I told you a few days ago."
"…Yes."
"Then you should be ready for whatever response he gives you."
"I know! "
"Good! Let's head out then!"
"Yes!"
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