Toby and Browny have just left Charming's domain, the journey out was long and very boring, mostly because Browny chose to walk instead of running.
It would have been nice if he could move through domains like he was doing before, but for whatever reason, he's just walking now, and Toby has no choice but to accept it.
With nothing better to do, Toby thinks about his encounter with Prince Charming, the dream being leaving a good impression on him.
Toby Robinson: Who knew dream beings could be so intelligent, really felt like I was talking to a real person. This world is so incredible. (Toby commented with a smile, still riding on Browny's back)
"Huff!" (Browny sounded in displeasure)
Toby Robinson: Oh, so you do understand me. (Chuckles) Don't worry big guy, I think you're very intelligent. You're already smarter than any bear I'll ever meet. (Toby complimented him with a smile)
"Soft Growl" (Browny sounded happily)
Toby Robinson: There's no way we can beat Prince Charming, we'll have to get stronger first... At least he let us leave without a fight.(Toby says in relief)
Toby and Browny are now in a suburban neighborhood, or at least it's a domain that looks like a suburban neighborhood. The houses were the typical suburban home, with private yards, green spaces, and white picket fences everywhere.
But even though this domain looks normal, there's something off about it. And it's because there are no people, not a single person in sight.
Suburbs often provide a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, perfect for living a comfortable lifestyle. But the absence of people just makes it all creepy and uncomfortable.
Toby Robinson: What is this place, why did you bring us here? (Toby asks as he looks around, seeing nothing but empty houses)... I don't like this place, it's just so creepy. (Toby said nervously, but liking the eerie silence at all)
Suddenly the silence is broken by the sound of a loud crash, and it came from one of the houses. Toby turns his attention on the house the sound came from, and sees nothing there.
Toby Robinson: Alright, that's enough, let's get out of here, I'm not messing with whatever that was! (Toby says as he hurries Browny, trying to make him get them out of here)
But then something bursts out the door of one of the houses, it's small but it moves pretty fast, so Toby can't get a good look at it at first, but it looks like an insect. But there is one problem with that observation, it was huge.
This large insect has a flat oval shaped body, big compound eyes located on the sides of it's head, long threadlike antennae and six long, spiny legs. It's leathery body is dark reddish brown in color, if you haven't guessed it yet, it's a giant cockroach.
[You Have Encountered A Partial Dream Being]
[Name: Eew!]
[Race: Partial Dream Being]
[Level: Very Low Grade Dream Being]
[Skills: Swarm Call]
Toby Robinson: Do you know what this means, Browny? This is gonna be easy! I mean it is pretty big for a cockroach but it's about what, three feet tall. Psh, we're taking it down easy! (Toby said confidently, readying his sword and shield)
The partial dream being finally takes notice of their presence, and just stares at them for a bit, not moving at all. But then it raises it's head up, generating a loud hissing sound from it's body, also using it's insectoid wings to make some noise.
Toby is startled by the sudden sound, because it was very loud and he didn't know cockroaches could do that. But then he remembers something about this dream being, it has a skill called swarm call.
The young dreamer quickly realizes that it must be calling for backup, and that might be bad depending on how many more of them show up. Toby's fear is realize when dozens of giant cockroaches begin to swarm out of the houses, gathering around the one that called them, before slowly repositioning themselves to face Toby and Browny's direction.
[You Have Encountered Multiple Partial Dream Beings]
[Defeat A Substantial Number Of Them To Earn A Level Up]
Toby Robinson: Although a level up does sound enticing, there's no way I'm fighting all of these things. (Toby thought nervously, ready to leave this place)... Okay Browny, what we're going to do now is back away slowly, no sudden movements, okay. (Toby whispers to him, hoping this will help them escape)
Browny turns his head to briefly look at the young dreamer, before immediately turning his attention back on the swarm of Eews. He is not willing to back away from this fight.
Toby Robinson: Browny, no. I know what you're thinking, but please don't do it! (Toby tries to change his mind, but it is already decided)
"Roar!!!" (Browny roars as he charges towards the swarm without hesitation, taking poor Toby along for the ride)
Toby Robinson: Browny, Nooooo!!!!! (Toby yells as he desperately tries to stop this from happening, but it is already too late, the fight has already begun)
Next: What It Takes To Be A Dreamer.