'Tap' 'Tap'
The sound of Finn's footstep resonated across the deep cavern.
Finn has chosen the right tunnel.
Finn had walked for a long time, with no encounters of a living being. In the left hand holds a chargeble flashlight, while the other carry an ordinary magic dagger, that sells for 100$ worth.
'God, This is half of my salary.'
He wears an ordinary black jacket, With jeans on his half. He is carrying a small backpack, Inside carries supplies of food and clothes.
Finn can't specifically use a weapon. He was forced to learn a weapon, To atleast defend himself.
Finn did though learn Kendo, However he was unable to provide necessary equipment for it, So he choose to learn how to use a dagger instead.
He don't have the time and money to buy a full set of armor for protection.
As an Aluminum Ranker, He was given a monthly salary of 400$, Add up to that for every raids he attended.
One raid = 50$
Well... even though, He attended raids actively. The money he receive is still lacking.
Monthly finances = 150$
Sister's college = 200$
Finn's needs = 0$
Other needs = 50$
Obviously carrying on as a Shikari would be impossible, then. It would also be questionable whether he'd be able to live normally as well. He was a highschool student graduate, and since he didn't have any discernible job skills, he simply didn't have any option left to put food on the table.
I think there was a compensation paid out to the family member, when one dies from a raid, I believe it's ... 286,000$ or 300,000$.
That is a huge amount for a worthless ranker like me.
If that were the case, I wouldn't worry about my family..
when I die atleast.
***
'Clang'
There was light and sound just ahead. Finn immediately hid behind a rock.
'Tring'
[ Extermination Quest ]
While stranding the path, You have encountered a Goblin. Eliminate It.
Goblin: 2
Rewards : 30 XP, E-Rank Magic Core, Status Recovery.
[ Do you accept? ]
Y/N
There are 2 Goblins ahead of me, They were in a position, that would be considered as sleeping
'Should I end them...while it's still asleep?'
Looking back at the goblin's, They don't seemed to have their weapons close.
'Maybe I'll have the chance.'
"I Accept.."
A female voice has resounded in Finn's head.
' Extermination Quest was Accepted. The Quest is currently ongoing.'
'I should exterminate it, It's a good advantage for me after all...but first.'
Finn crawled silently as much as possible to not be heard, not towards the goblins, But to their weapons.
'I should first remove their weapons, I can easily take them down if they don't have weapons to use.'
Finn crawled towards the weapon's and successfully hid it.
Weapons consist of a warhammer, and a short sword but..
'Something's strange..'
As far as I know, Goblin's shouldn't have kind of equipments like this.
'Well.. It's not like I can do anything about it.'
Finn now crawled towards the 2 Goblins. He held his dagger uphigh.
'Here goes nothing..'
*Woosh*
Finn thrust his dagger into the Goblins heart, however..
"Ah..F*ck.."
Under the Goblins clothes they were hiding a chainmail of armor.
Finn miraculously believe that he can pierce it, Without knowing his strength was comparable to a casual normal human being.
The Goblin has awoken.
'If I can't pierce it! I'll just strangle him to death!'
'HNGK!'
The Goblin neck was grabbed, in a strangle hold. It was struggling to get free from his hold, however Finn didn't let go.
The Goblin gagged and clawed my arm, struggling to take a breath of air.
Slowly..
The long lost struggle started to settle down. The goblin lack of air, has led him to it's own demise.
'...'
'Now let's do the oth-'
*Woosh*
'Bam!'
"Ahgk!!"
Suddenly a terrible concussion threw Finn away across the ground.
Finn feel sluggish, As he try to stand up by his own two feet, Finn has trouble balancing himself, as he also was having blurry vision. He looked at his front, to see a Goblin holding a bloodied stone.
Finn touched his head, where he had been physically hit by the rock. There was blood in that area.
'Good thing I wasn't knocked.'
Was the first thing Finn has thought. If he was knocked out, Another slam on my skull would lead me to the afterlife.
The Goblin infront of Finn felt exultant and powerful, That he was able to inflict an injury to a human.
'Keep calm..'
[ Tranquil Mind is activated ]
Finn drew his dagger, and prepared the
very first stance he learned when using the dagger.
The CFA's stance.
This is the first stance Finn has learned, The CFA's stand provides maximal mobility, minimal target exposure and permits you to immediately counter cut your adversary. It's the most advantageous body position and posture for edged weapon techniques.
The Goblin who was Triumphant, Has a trace of nervousness in his action.
The whole body of the goblin was trembling.
Of course, everyone will atleast be anxious when fighting a person who has a lethal weapon in his hand, While..Someone uses an object that isn't usually considered to be dangerous as a weapon.
The Goblin can't throw his weapon either, he will be rendered defenseless.
What the goblin didn't know was, I was in a disadvantage too;
When I started, I haven't physically fought a Goblin before, And I've always end up needing help.
As I started to think about that, I started to shake, And that was a big problem for me.
The Goblin who was observing my movements, was now forming a grim smile etched on top of his face.
Once you have showed an expression of fear unto your enemies, The enemies will use it to your own disadvantages.
The Goblin was gradually approaching me.
'I can't back off now..'
My mind is telling me 'Not to move', However my body won't listen.
Finn was slowly backing off.
"Kukuku!!"
The Goblin let out a grimly laugh. He was too confident, that he immediately rushed forward giving me no time to react, With his rock weapons by his hand, he gradually shortened the distance.
"Sh*t!"
The Goblin was one step away, I stepped back, balancing my weight on my left foot.
The Goblin threw out a punch holding his rock out in a curved position at my temple. Luckily Finn have dodge the attack.
Finn turning ninety degrees to the left side, he brought his dagger right up to the waist and thrust it into the goblin's insides.
'SPLASH!!'
"Kargk!!"
The Goblin let out a devastating scream as Finn latched all his strength unto his arms, to shove it inside deeper.
"Ahrg!!"
Finn let out a warcry, As he forcefully twisted his dagger to a 90 degree angle, that caused it to stir the Goblin's inside.
'Thud..'
The Goblin who was in intense pain, Powerlessly crashed at the ground.
'Huff.. Huff..'
"I did it..."
Finn was panting heavily after his victorious fight against the Goblin.
[ You have Completed The 'Extermination Quest' ]
- Distributing the rewards -
= 30 XP
= E Rank Magic Core
= Status Recovery
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For a short while, the rewards have appeared right beside me.
[ You have level up ]
"Level up.."
I haven't heard that word for ages.. Since when did the last time I levelled up?
"Open Status Window."
[ Status Window ]
[ 60 HP ]
[ Stamina 30 ]
[ MP : 10 ]
[ Need Exp: 40 ]
Name : Finn Theraph
Age : 19
Level : 6
Proffesion : None
Job ( Class) Affiliation : None
Current Status : Exhausted, Triumphant, Bleeding
Title : 1 title is currently shown ( Lizard Guy )
Passive: Regeneration is currently active.
Stats:
Strength : 6
Agility : 8
Intelligence : 10
Leadership: 3
Luck: 6
- [5] Stats point available -
' Oh I'm currently level 6..'
[ Would You Like To Use Status Recovery x1 ? ]
Y/N
'Status Recovery?'
I haven't heard anything about that..
"What is Status Recovery?"
[Answer]
Status Recovery; It's a process, to restore yourself in a normal conditon.
'I'm bleeding right now so, Maybe I shou-'
'BOOM!!'
To the sound of the explosion came the terrible echo deep within the cave as if it were the anguished cry of God.
'BANG!!'
'BOOM!!'
Many explosion was heard. The earth shook intensified by the loud banging.
"What the hell?!"
Finn ran carefully as to not lose his balance, and also to avoid falling debris.
Finn followed the noises and suddenly strucked a sight of many dead goblins.
"Blargh.."
Finn vomited, that rotting smell..
Any formerly living creature, whether human or non-human, has that same powerful, pungent, disgusting odor that I can only describe as a garbage can left to ferment in high heat for an extended period of time. It does vary some between species, though, This one.. The smell of a goblin decomposing.
The power of the smell is incredible. Personally, I'm not sure if it's describable. You want to gag when you're fifty feet away It just lingers in the background.
"This is gonna leave a bitter taste in my mouth.."
'BOOM!!'
A sudden explosion was heard again.
'I'm getting closer, Just a little more.'
Finn passed by the rotting bodies and ran covering his nose.
At the distance Finn saw a tunnel illuminating light.
"Is this It?"
As Finn entered the Tunnel. A large dungeon like interior was seen. There lie's besides the altar a group of sleeping humans.
It was found out that it's our group, They have been teleported too, But in a different location, Since they're not the players.
"The altar's there too.."
'POOF!!'
"Finn Look out!!"
There was someone who shouted his name. Finn faced his head towards the voice.
"Sam?"
'BOOM!!'
< Chapter 4 Fin >
[ Titles ]
- Lizard Guy -
The exclusive name for the only Finn Theraph.
- Shame -10
- Leadership -5
- Healing +10