I WASN'T INFORMED THIS WAS A BOMB. IS BASTIA TELLING ME TO DIE, OR AM I TOO WEAK TO BE TRUSTED WITH A WEAPON?
Either way, a bomb in this situation is the only way I will live here. I don't have a proper grasp on the terrain or a good survival instinct.
Though, I'm unsure how I should stick this inside the lizardman. Do I throw it, or do I shove it somewhere? People should be clear with these types of things. I'm not some manga character with supernatural senses who survives every danger with any object they can find.
I swear I'm not.
If you believe otherwise, why have I only been beaten up every god damn fight scene? I hope this time I'll win; otherwise, I'm surely going underneath earthen soil.
As the gnarly lizardman rushed forth, I knew that this moment would decide my fate. It seemed like time had stopped once more, much like when I faced Tanirava. However, there's a clear difference between now and then. Today, I'll prove that I won't fall in a place like this.
Niche as it may be, I narrowly slid under the beast's giant frame and pierced its arse with the ticking bomb. Now that I've done that, my victory is assured! Time to book it!
I sprinted towards the nearest tree to provide me with some cover. Luckily, the lizardman is distracted by the protruding extraterrestrial stick I implanted behind it. Honestly, I would be too. Unfortunately, there's nothing it can do now! I placed it in a spot where its stubby arms could never reach. The Golden Area!
Tick.
3.
2.
1.
I braced for impact and held on to the tree's trunk for dear life.
TSAR BOMBA!
The bomb had exploded and produced an unimaginably hot heatwave that disintegrated and blasted away most of the surrounding area. If not for my equally unbelievable luck, my tree and equipment barely saved me from this bizarre item.
And yet, I'm covered in blood.
Whether it be mine or the reptilians doesn't matter, I can't feel it.
" EUGH!!! WHY AM I COVERED IN BLOOD AND SHIT TOO?!?! "
An unknown voice stemmed from the bomb's blast point, so I painstakingly crawled nearer to take a peek and saw a hobo.
Wait, a hobo?
" I DID NOT JUST GET SUMMONED INSIDE SOMETHING. PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME MY OWNER PUT ME INSIDE AN ASS. "
Looking at them closer, the hobo seemed to have a body similar to that of a woman. Since I am covered in blood, my eyesight isn't precisely clear, but they're wearing a hoodie this idol I like. Although, they had the speech of a crude new generation kid. Still, they look oddly familiar? Where have I seen this person before?
The hobo then turned her head in my direction, indicating her keen prowess and ability to sense someone staring. I wonder if I should be scared or impressed, though I've been in this scenario before when I played with common folk. Everyone would stare all the time. Through that, I learned not to judge by appearance, and I'm ashamed that I've been corrupted by the internet that teaches you to do so. Truly terrifying.
But what she did, isn't that cool? Perhaps it may not be as cool as I thought because I was staring at the level of a death glare.
She is now standing proudly in front of me. Looking down on me, who was abandoned by fate.
" YOU'RE THE STUPIDEST PERSON I'VE EVER MET! " She exclaims.
" What? "
She didn't answer me, and our lovely deep silence ensued. Soon after, a droplet hit my face. From there, a gushing downpour continued to rage upon us.
Annoyed by this, she let out a sigh. After which, her left boot suddenly reached my face and sent me flying towards another set of 200 bushes.
" Ms. Bastia hired me for this fool? I seriously need to check on who my clients are. "
As the rain lets down, it washed down the dirt and impurities left by the lizardman on her face. I recognize her. It's Kiara!
How did she get here?
" Excuse me, Kiara, do you know where that hobo went? I'm pretty sure I was talking to one earlier. It'd be great if you could find them so I could hit them. "
" Of course! You're looking right at them! " She smiles ominously.
Oh no, I've seen this smile before. Hravati and the others have shown me this expression, which has always led me to Lady Death.
Oh no, I've seen this smile before. Hravati has shown me this expression, which has always led me to Lady Death and a glimpse of the underworld.
Oh no, I've- Wait. There's no way I'm repeating myself three times am I? How scary can this girl be?
" Haha, you jest! There's no possible way you're a hobo! It may be rude, but could I ask you to help me get back to the hospital? "
" Sure! What kind of servant would I be if I couldn't help you? It will only take a few seconds. "
And then, the world turned dark. Not only could I not see, but I couldn't feel myself or my surroundings. I have a feeling I passed out, but I'm still conscious. Let's enjoy this spiritual state of nothingness for the time being!
[ Legends say that the great hero Ars was never to be the same after this encounter. Was this for the better or worse? Find out on the next episode of Ars the Mentally Disabled! ]
LEVEL UP!
{ ARS }
{ LEVEL: 10 }
{ Stats }
Strength - 15
Intelligence - 4
Durability - 29
Stamina - 15
Agility - 20
Luck - 100
Karma - 99
{ Trait - King Gigolo }
{ Skill - Locked }
[ A stat going down is a rare case among rare cases. It shows how stupid our lovely main lead is! ]