In the lush green tropic Forrest surrounding the lumen mountains, A blond-haired youth was currently having the time of his life butchering low-level slimes and other mobs alike
Humming a tune as he cut through mobs with ease as he moves forward, only stopping to catch his breath every once in a while.
August was currently making his way toward the guardian dragon's lair as he strolled through the long scenic view that the forest provided him. It was his first time outside the village in a while so he wanted to take the time to appreciate the view and the nature that surrounded him.
Last week, he left a note on his desk which he hoped that his childhood friend, Ophelia had read. He didn't have a choice since she was in her last months and the village was too poor to afford a cleric to take a look at her and no one was skilled enough to do anything about her disease
He was aiming to take the fruit of a magic tree that a dragon god guards. It was said that the fruits that grew from the tree can cure any illness, disease, or injury. No matter how severe or life-threatening the condition of the person is in
In his home world, Midgard. Humans were the dominant race that occupied the majority of the land, followed by the beast-men, demons, angels, and lastly, god-like beings that resided across the land.
examples of such beings consist of the guardian dragon that guards the world tree.
Although it is probably suicidal of him to expect himself to be able to contend with a god. He only had one goal in mind. Get in, take the fruit get out, and hopefully keep his life. "Easy twenty-minute adventure right?" That was what he said four days ago when he started his hike to the dragon's lair.
He severely underestimated the sheer amount of calories hiking up there took. He didn't expect himself to be able to survive stealing fruit from a tree guarded by a dragon god but he was regretting not bringing more food to sustain himself
He looked around the forest as he walked in attempting to catch a wild boar to cook himself a decent meal. He might not look like it but he was nervous about this whole trip. He had heard stories from his master about this place and the dragon he was about to solo.
From a young age, he had been trained by the retired sword saint of the holy kingdom. His master was a lone swordsman who came here in his youth in pursuit of an opponent worthy of his blade as described by his master. He wasn't able to find anyone so he ended up retiring by the county side to live a hermit's life
August practically begged his master to teach him the ways of the sword in hopes that Ophelia would like him if he was fit and strong enough to protect her.
"Those were the best years of my life…" he could still remember how his master reacted initially when he told him about why he wanted to learn swordplay. August's master had laughed so hard when August declared his reason. "you think a strong body and muscles can hook you a girl eh? Look at me! I'm way past my prime and yet my luck with women is horrible! Honestly… I just barely managed to lose my virginity and I've never had anyone do it with me after the first girl dumped me for a pretty boy. Follow my footsteps and you're going to end up dying before you get laid."
Thinking back to his master's words, he laughed at it after looking back all these years. "Looks like your words came true master." August unconsciously forced out a wry smile thinking about the prospect of him dying a virgin.
On his way there, he decided to put the hunting skills he had learned from his master and hunt for his last meal. He swiftly maneuvered through the forest as he used the movement technique his master taught him.
Catching a boar, he swiftly flicked his wrist and the boar was cut into small pieces. After he had done so, preparing and grilling it took the whole evening but he had time to spare so he didn't mind it much.
Tucking himself in his makeshift bed, he sighed internally as he thought about his childhood friend. "By now, I hope that she had seen my letter to her. Ophelia, I'm sorry… but this is the only way for you to live, even if I have to die trying I will definitely save you."