'BOOM!!'
A massive arsenal explosion met my ears.
Dust covers my view.
'Huff..'
Finn backed off and fell to the ground.
"What the.."
"You okay kid?"
A sudden figure appeared right before me.
"Clark?"
It was Clark..
I looked at my front, There is an active barrier surrounding us.
I got saved by Clark.
But how is he here?
He should be fighting the golem.
Did he defeat it?
I have many question yet to ask, but it's not a good time, To be asking question.
'What the hell happened?'
Some projectile came flying at me, Luckily I was saved, If Clark wasn't here, I would be dead by now.
"Get up kid, We don't got much time!"
Clark said to me in a hurry.
Clark reached out his hand, and I took it.
"Listen here kid!"
Clark held my shoulder's. His hands were shaking.
"Once the device has ran out, run towards Sam, Got it?"
"Y-yes."
The device.
I looked around within the barrier.
I spotted a tool, in the center of the of the barrier.
It's a magic tool?
The device must be the one who set up the barrier.
Slowly the barrier was fading in and out.
It's running out of magic.
"Get ready, to run."
*Bzt*
A Sound was heard and the barrier was dispersed.
'Thud'
I ran, heading towards Sam who was on guard, with a tense expression.
He was looking at something.
While running I turned my head at the direction Sam was looking.
There was a hooded figure in sight.
The hooded figure was small and had green hands.
"Where the hell did you go?!"
What the hell is that question he seriously didn't know about it?
"Huh?! You left me behind the entrance of the cave!"
"Tsk."
Sam clicked his tounge and averted his gaze away from mine
Clark approached us.
"Clark, Is that the summoner?"
Finn asked pointing at the hooded figure.
"Unfortunately I don't know either.."
Clark faced the figure.
"Appraisal."
( Appraisal is a skill that allows the User to get information about other objects within the System. )
[ Using Appraisa- ]
'BZTT'
There was a sharp pain in Clark's chest.
"Argh!!"
Clark groaned in pain.
[ Warning: Appraisal was obstructed ]
"It's no use, I tried several times but It just wont god damn work!"
"Whatever that thing is... It's preventing us from accessing it's own information.."
"Appra-"
"Clark stop using that skill, It'll damage your soul if you keep using it!!"
Sam lectured Clark.
Finn glanced at the hooded figure and it's preparing something big.
The hooded figure was using magic in his finger tips preparing a ball of mana.
"Guys!!"
The group had a tensed expression.
"Sh*t! Split up, It can't target all of us at the same time, if we split together."
"Got it."
We split up in 3 groups, Clark went to the left side, Finn went to the right, and Sam in the middle.
"We'll corner him, It's a magic user so it's not good at close range. We'll shorten the distance between us."
The ball of mana the hooded guy was creating, Suddenly engulfed in red flames.
The Goblin shot the ball towards Sam's direction.
"Clark, Use it now!"
"Got it!"
Clark prepared a spell, And wrote the runic in mid air.
"Wind wrap."
A strong gust of wind enveloped Sam's body.
Sam body was lifted up in the air, He dodge the flaming fireball that was sent into him.
Clark prepared a new spell again, This time a strong wind boosted Sam upfront, He was sent flying towards the hooded figure.
"Wind Augment!"
*Woosh!!*
'Slash!'
The Hooded figure managed to back off.
Sam missed the head, however he still managed to cut the Hooded figure chest.
A mark was left in the hooded figure upper torso.
"ARGKKK!!"
The hooded figure screech in anger and resentment.
The hooded figure face was seen. It was a face of a goblin.
"A Goblin?!"
"Pesty humans, I'll kill all of you!"
"Gravity propel!"
'BOOM!!'
A loud bang of bass was heard.
Sam went flying in abnormal speed and crashed into the wall interior.
"Sam!!"
The Goblin then started to chant something.
"~~"
I felt an ominous sensation latching into my body.
The air feels heavy and it's getting hard to breath.
I'm about.. to.. faint.
I glanced at Clark, He already fainted.
I'm losing my vision, It's getting dark..
'Crap, I'm about to... faint'
'THUD!'
***
I was in my apartment.
"Huh.."
Everythings feels foggy.
I went outside my room and head towards my kitchen.
A tremelous voice was heard behind me.
I turned around and saw my mother and my little sister.
What happened..
"Finn, Come and sit, Let's eat."
That voice.
"Mother?"
"Hm? Yes it's me.."
"Come on brother let's eat already, I'll be late!"
My sister said.
"Ah.. no, sorry."
We all sat on the table and started eating breakfast.
'Something's weird, I just can't put a finger on it '
Mother glanced at Finn, who has a confused face.
"You're awfully pale today Finn?"
"Ah, sorry.. It's just that. I got a lot of things in my mind."
"Ah I see.."
Mother showed a happy expression, We started eating peacefully not until...
"Finn."
"Yes? "
"I'm proud of you."
'Eh?'
A message appeared. However it's a different female voice, that resounded in my head.
[ You are trapped in an illusion, You have to escape Finn Theraph ]
"Illusion.."
"What are you mumbling about, Brother?"
"This is not real.."
"What do you mean Finn, This is real.."
'TRING'
[ Would You Like To Use ' Status Recovery' ]
Y/N
"Is there something wrong Finn?"
Mother fingertips touched Finn's hand.
"I'm sorry Mother, I need to go.."
"Huh? Go where.."
Finn face was anguished.
Even though, All of this is not real. Saying good bye to a family still hurts the same way as it did.
'TRING'
[ Would You Like To Use ' Status Recovery' ]
Y/N
"Yes.."
"Finn!!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Blargh!!"
My head is ringing.
I'm back.
The Status Recovery actually worked..
I glanced around my surroundings.
The Goblin froze in place, It's still chanting something.
Clark is still down. I think he's still in the state of Illusion.
Sam is at the crater where he crashed, He's not moving either, Is he dead?
"Sigh.."
A mysterious goblin manage to defeat 2 Chromium ranker. This is getting worse than I expected.
What's more worse is.. I'm the only one that can make a move.
Strange.. I should be panicking at this kind of situation..
[ Answer: Tranquil Mind is currently active ]
I forgot about this skill.
I achieved this skill by traumatizing myself..
Yeah..
'Tring'
[ New Quest ]
:The Last Stand:
Exclusive for : Finn Theraph only.
Level Compatibility :???
Defeat the distracted [???] Goblin, As you are the last one who remain standing.
Rewards : 500 EXP, A Rank magic core, Distorted Staff of Evil, Quest progression, Magic Extremity.
※ Warning : You can't decline the Quest ※
"Hmmm"
She has a good point.
Even If I flee, I still can't get out of this situation.
And the rewards are extremely tempting, And what's Magic Extremity?
Is it a skill?
Well anyway.
What caught my attention is the A rank magic core.. Just by hearing that name, I get chills down my spine.
An A rank magic core is worth 100,000 $. It's definitely a lot of money.
Finn glanced at the goblin and began thinking a plan.
The Goblin looks distracted.
I'll sneak behind the Goblin and stab him.
"..."
Yeah it's a good plan..
Definitely a good plan.
Finn was displeased by his way of thinking.
He snapped.
No! What am I thinking?!
Even If I manage to stab it behind the back, Is it enough to kill the creature?
Of course not, Not with a level 6 Aluminum ranker like me!!
[ Tranquil Mind has reduce your state of pertubation ]
'Sigh..'
Ugh, I wish I was a whole lot more stronger.
But even so.. It's my only chance.
Let's think about this carefully
It's a summoner so it's weak in combat and I'll be striking him behind sooo, I mostly have the upper hand.
If stabbing it once isnt enough, I'll just stab him 10 more.
Ok!
It's decided I'll grasp this once in a lifetime chance!
***
Finn sneaked behind the Goblin, That has white eyes looking above the ceiling, Mumbling words.
Has he gone mad, No maybe it's still maintaining the Illusions.
Did he found out that I already got out of the Spell?
I can't comprehend what it's trying to say, It's probably runic languange.
Finn has successfully sneaked behind the Goblin without it noticing.
A message appeared.
[ You have learned: Stealth ]
'A skill?'
[ Passive Skill : Stealth Lv 1 ]
it's an ability to move undetected with, well, Stealth obviously. It also covers your ability to perform actions unobserved or unnoticed.
Stealth is currently: Off
This is cool, I got a passive skill, just by sneaking. So this is how you get skills?
"Stealth On..."
[ Stealth Lv 1, Currently active ]
Does this mean they can't see me?
[ Answer: Wrong ]
Stealth means there is no sign of your passage, you're always silent, and you can take things out of other people's hands even if they're watching you. They can't just detect your presence.
'ah... I see.. I see'
Well enough of that let's finish this.
Finn took a few step approaching behind the Goblin.
My Stealth is still Lv 1 so I'm very cautious about everything.
Finn is now currently behind the Goblin's back side.
Let's end this..
Finn gripped the dagger tight with his two bare hands.
'THRUST!!'
'Woosh!'
'Bzzztt'
A loud electrical sound was heard and the dagger stopped in place.
A barrier surrounded the goblin.
"What the?! I can't pierce it!!"
'BZTT!!'
Finn put all his strength into this one final thrust, His arms trembling as he struggled to pierce the barrier.
Finn arms started to lose strength.
[ Warning: Critical Condition ]
Further use of strength will make you vulnerable.
[ Warning: Physical capabilities is dropping ]
Finn gritted his teeth, His arm is now bleeding.
He has reach his limit.
Slowly his grip at the dagger was weakening.
'Clang'
Finn finally released the grip of his only line of defense.
"No.. no.. no."
"Kukuku.."
The Hooded goblin was giggling.
"I didn't expect you to escape my Illusions.. Little human."
"Appraisal."
'The Goblin can use appraisal?!'
"Kugh"
What.. Is this pain.. Is feel's like my chest is being torn apart.
[ Answer: Using Appraisal is implied to be harmful to the user's and opponent souls, so most humans prefer to use Appraisal rune instead of developing the skill. ]
It's looking inside my own soul?
"Eh? A Lv 6 human?! How.. Did you escape my Illusion."
"..."
"You're very pathetic..You are not even worth killing..But it's a waste of Exp."
"I'll feed you to my pets."
"P-pets?"
The Hooded goblin ring was glowing bright red.
A flow of red thick mana rolled in a vortex like a tornado.
*WOOSH!!*
When the tornado dissipated a pack of what seemed to be, a Red rabid Direwolf appeared.
Finn backed off a few steps, But the direwolf was slowly advancing.
This is the worst.. Can I do anything?
I'm weaponless, Weak, Fragile and pathetic.
Should I just..
"Give up?"
'TRING!!'
"Huh...?"
『[ A¿%=F ] has send [ Finn Theraph ] a gift.』
'Tring'
「Would you like to open it?」
Y/N
'Tring'
A young female voice resounded in my head.
『 Please open the Gift, Finn Theraph 』
'Tring'
「Would you like to open it?」
Y/N
"Wha.. what?"
"Kill the Human!!"
The Goblin fiercely commanded the wolfs.
"GRRR"
'Tring'
『Please accept it, or you'll.... d i e 』
< Chapter 5 Fin >
『 Name : Finn Theraph
Species : Human
Skill Points : 10
Clan : None
Status:
HP: 60
MP : 10
SP : 30 = SS
50 = MS
Average Offensive Ability : 10
Average Defense Ability : 14
Average Magic Ability : 3
Average Resistance Ability : 6
Average Speed Ability : 10
Skills:
Stats & Ability Skills:
Hp Auto Recovery Lv 8 • Strength Lv 3 • Solidity Lv 4, Tranquil Mind Lv 4.
Attack Skills:
Stab Lv 1 • Thrust Lv 2.
Enhancement Skills:
.none.
Active Skills :
Hp Recovery Lv 8 • Tranquil Mind Lv 4.
Leadership Skills:
. None.
Perception Skills:
Hit Lv 1 • Concentration Lv 1.
Magic Skills:
. None.
Resistance Skills:
Pain Nullification Lv 3 • Pain Mitigation Lv 4 • Faint Resistance Lv 1.
Passive Skills:
Stealth Lv 1 • Auditory Enhancement Lv 2.
Titles:
Lizard Guy •