[Narrator: Author]
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BOOM-SHAKE!
A deafening boom echoed through the forest as a hogzilla, the massive wild boar with razor-sharp tusks, rammed its head into a towering tree. Splinters flew in all directions, the tree's protest reverberating in the air as it crashed to the ground.
SHWAAA-CRASH!
The ground shook from the crash. The hogzilla hook its head, snorting and flicking blood from a nicked tusk. Before the hogzilla could strike again, streaks of gray flashed through the undergrowth behind the creature.
Smoke-colored wolves leaped, fangs bared, aiming for the hogzilla's flank.
But before their paws could find purchase, the hogzilla whirled around with surprising agility and let out a high-pitched squeal that pierced the air.
SQUEAAL!
The sound paralyzed the wolves mid-leap, their sleek bodies frozen in mid-air, claws extended but unable to find their mark.
Seizing the moment, the hogzilla lowered its head as it charged towards the stunned predators, its massive frame hurtling through the underbrush with unstoppable force. However, just as victory seemed assured, another gray wolf, unseen until now, lunged from the side.
CHOMP!
SQUEAAL!
With a swift move, it sank its teeth into the hogzilla's back-left leg, causing the beast to squealed in pain, stagger and veer off course.
CRACK-BOOOM!
With a thunderous crash, the hogzilla collided with another tree, the impact sending shockwaves through the forest, leaves raining down like a verdant storm.
WHUUUU~
At that moment, the hogzilla, its breath ragged and eyes wild, began to emit a sinister brownish aura that seeped from its body full of gashes, shrouding its massive frame in a dark haze. The aura pulsed and writhed, matching the beast's growing rage.
Veering its body with a swift motion, the hogzilla elevated its front legs and reared up, towering over the forest floor. The wolves, eyes glinting with caution, backed off to the tall bushes.
Whimper~! Whimper~!
SQUEEAAAL!
STOMP-SHAKE!
With a deafening squeal, the hogzilla brought its front legs down, stomping with earth-shattering force. The ground quaked, sending shockwaves rippling through the underbrush. The wolves were thrown into the air, their yelps drowned out by the cacophony of the impact.
Seizing the moment of disarray, the hogzilla's eyes locked onto a wolf caught in mid-air, its body helplessly flung by the tremor. With a terrifying speed, the hogzilla lunged forward, its tusks glinting menacingly under the sun.
WHOOOSH~!
The targeted wolf, stunned and unable to react, met the deadly strike head-on.
PIERCE!
PSHAAAAA~
The right tusk pierced through flesh and bone, the wolf's heart skewered with a sickening crunch. Blood sprayed, painting the grassy land in dark crimson. The wolf's body went limp, the life draining from its eyes as it hung from the hogzilla's tusks.
The remaining wolves, eyes wide with a mix of fear and rage, regrouped.
SQUEEAAAL!
The hogzilla, fueled by the taste of blood, let out a high-pitched squeal. It lifted its massive front legs once more and brought them down with an even greater force. The ground trembled violently, sending another shockwave radiating outwards.
RUMBLE-RUMBLE!
The remaining wolves, caught in the tumult, were thrown into disarray. One wolf, mid-leap, found itself helplessly airborne. The hogzilla seized this moment, lunging forward with its formidable tusks.
PIERCE-CRUNCH!
The impact was brutal, the left tusk piercing through the wolf's side with a sickening crunch. Blood gushed from the wound, and the wolf's body convulsed before falling limp, skewered by the hogzilla's relentless strike.
Whimper-Whimper~
GRUNT!
BOOM-RUMBLE!
With a savage grunt, the hogzilla lifted its legs for a third time, slamming them down with earth-shattering force. Another shockwave rippled through the forest, leaves and debris swirling in the chaos.
The last wolf, disoriented by the relentless onslaught, was flung aside.
The hogzilla, eyes locked onto its final prey, charged with murderous intent. Its tusks, bloodied and lethal where the deceased wolves still hung, aimed to deliver the final blow.
But as it neared the wolf, pain shot through its back-left leg, where the wolf had bitten earlier. The leg buckled, and the hogzilla veered off course, its tusks grazing the wolf's side instead of delivering a fatal strike.
WHIMPER~
The wolf, narrowly escaping death, landed awkwardly but quickly regained its footing. The hogzilla, momentarily staggered by the pain, shook its massive head, dark eyes gleaming with a mix of fury and frustration.
The last wolf, sensing an opening, lunged towards the hogzilla's flank, its jaws wide and ready to bite. But the hogzilla, despite its injured leg, reacted with brutal swiftness. With a powerful kick from its back-right leg, the hogzilla sent the wolf hurtling through the air.
WHIMPER~
THUD! CRACK!
WHIMPER~
The wolf's body collided with a tree bark, the impact so forceful that the sound echoed through the forest. The wolf whimpered in pain, its body crumpled against the base of the tree. Blood gushed from a deep wound on its head, staining the ground beneath it.
At that moment, the air above distorted, shimmering like a mirage. A figure plummeted from the sky, descending rapidly towards the near-death wolf.
"WH-WHY THE HECK AM I FALLING FROM THIS HEIGHT?!"
As the figure fell, a primal scream erupted, cutting through the thick silence of the forest.
THUD!
The figure landed squarely on the wolf's back as a cushion, but the force of the impact drove an elbow into the wolf's skull with a sickening crunch. The wolf's body spasmed once before falling still, its life extinguished instantly. Blood pooled around its head, the ground soaking up the crimson fluid.
Suddenly, a translucent system panel appeared in front of the figure, glowing faintly, showing a single text:
「 Leveled up! 」
「 OBTAINED | [Stat Point] (x2) 」
「 NOTE | "Stat Point" can be allotted to chosen Stats! 」
"...EH?"
Both the hogzilla and the male figure remained motionless, a tense silence enveloping the clearing.
The only sounds were the ragged breaths of the hogzilla and the distant rustle of the forest. The figure stood still, eyes wide in shock, while the hogzilla's dark eyes bore into him, the aura around it pulsating rhythmically.
'W-What... just happened?!', he screamed internally. 'L-Leveled up?! Am I inside of a game? What did made me level up, though?! (What's with the assignable stat point, too?!)'
His thoughts raced as he tried to comprehend the situation. Suddenly, he noticed the lifeless wolf beneath him, its blood staining his clothes. His eyes widened in horror.
"AAAAAAHHHHH!" he screamed, jumping up and away from the wolf's body.
At the same time, the hogzilla, startled by the sudden scream, squealed loudly, its massive frame twitching in surprise. It reared back, nearly losing its balance as it tried to make sense of the chaotic scene.
The man's voice trembled as he addressed the hogzilla, still reeling from the unexpected turn of events.
"Did I... Did I killed this?" he stammered, his gaze flickering between the hogzilla and the lifeless wolf on the ground.
The hogzilla, still in a state of shock, stared back at him with wide, dark eyes. After a moment's pause, it nodded twice in response, its massive head bobbing awkwardly.
The man stared at the hogzilla, mouth agape, as the absurdity of the situation sank in.
"W-W-W-WHAT THE ACTUAL F*CK?! YOU CAN UNDERSTAND ME?!"
"A-A-Am I a murderer now?" the man thought frantically, his heart pounding in his chest. He let out a sigh of relief and wiped his sweat on his forehead, "But there's no eye witnesses (Phew). I just have to get away from here."
Just as he began to consider his escape route, a sudden grunt snapped him back to reality. He whipped his head around to see the hogzilla scraping its front legs on the ground, a menacing glint in its dark eyes.
'AH.' he exclaimed inwardly, his mind racing with panic, even his facial muscle became stiff. 'I-It looks like I really need to get away from here...!'
With fear propelling him, he turned on his heels and bolted, his feet pounding against the forest floor in a desperate escape. Behind him, he could hear the thunderous thuds of the hogzilla's pursuit, its enraged squeals echoing through the trees.
"I'M DOOMED! I'M DOOOOMED!! I'M DOOOOOOMED!!!"
As he ran, branches whipped past his face and roots threatened to trip him at every turn. He dared not look back, his only focus on putting as much distance between himself and the vengeful hogzilla as possible.
His face remained stoic, a poker face masking the panic raging within. But inside, his thoughts were a whirlwind of terror.
'I'M GONNA DIE! I'M GONNA DIE! DEATH IS CHASING ME!!!', his mind screamed in disbelief.
He glanced to a tree, and thought of climbing it for a momentary escape.
THUD! CRACK! CRASH!
However, with those following sound, he was forced to look behind him, only to find the hogzilla seamlessly ramming to each tree on its way.
'A-AH! WHATEVER! FORGET IT!'
With each thunderous footfall behind him, his internal panic intensified.
'F*CK! F*CK!! F*CK!!!' he cursed silently, the expletives punctuating his frantic thoughts.
'How did the hell did this happened?!' he wondered, his mind racing to make sense of the situation.
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Back in the classroom, the monotony of the lesson was shattered by a sudden burst of blinding light that flooded the room. Startled, the student named Sawada Jiyoo jolted upright from his seat, blinking rapidly to adjust to the sudden brightness.
Before he could fully regain his bearings, a student behind him carelessly bumped into his back, sending him staggering forward.
"Hey, watch it!" he muttered under his breath, irritation simmering just beneath the surface.
But his annoyance was short-lived as another collision rocked him, this time from the front. His balance already compromised, he teetered on the edge of falling. With a sense of impending doom, he felt himself slowly descending, the ground rushing up to meet him.
Just as he braced for impact, his back didn't land on the hard floor as expected. Instead, he continued to descend from the air, the sensation of falling gripping him with an iron grip. Panic surged through him as he shouted,
"W-WHY THE HECK AM I FALLING FROM THIS HEIGHT?!"
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