On his way to another task, with his trusty spear strapped on his back, Chase couldn't help but feel a dull ache in his shoulder. "Ahh, Fuck," he exclaimed, the pain reverberating through the serene landscape like a thunderous echo. Nevertheless, he pressed on, determined to confront the mischievous kobolds causing havoc in the outskirts of the quaint village.
As he approached the village, he overheard some worried villagers discussing him. "Is that the one-armed traveler they were talking about?" one asked.
Another replied nervously, "Yes, but how can he handle a group of kobolds?" Chase couldn't help but notice how quickly news traveled, but he reassured them, saying, "Don't worry. I'll make sure they don't cause any more trouble."
Chase spotted multiple kobolds in front of him, about two to three feet tall, with reptilian features, scaly skin ranging from brown to green. They had sinister snouts, sharp teeth, and bright, beady eyes that gleamed with mischief, and their clawed hands and feet added to their dangerous appearance.
Seeing Chase stand tall, his spear firmly gripped in his hand, the mischievous kobolds surrounded him, sneering and taunting.
"A one-armed human trying to scare us!" a kobold snickered.
"Yeah, what can he do with just one arm?" another mocked.
"Nothing! We'll have some fun with him!" snickered another kobold.
Chase looked at the kobolds, holding only daggers and short bows. "It's not the number of arms that matter; it's how you use them," he said stoically, his fearlessness burned like an unyielding flame in the face of multiple adversity.
-Kobold-
- Monster Rank: Lesser-
- Level: 7-
- HP: 310-
- Strength: 41-
- Agility: 38-
- Physique: 36-
- Skills: Nimble Dodge, Multiattack-
Long ago, kobolds inhabited vast subterranean networks, building intricate tunnels and underground cities deep within the heart of mountains, caves, and ancient ruins. Over the centuries, kobolds' interactions with other creatures shaped their reputation. Some kobolds were peaceful and preferred to remain hidden from the world above, living in harmony with nature and the earth.
However, not all kobolds embraced serenity. Some factions developed a penchant for mischief and trickery, venturing to the surface to play pranks on humans and other beings. This mischievous nature gave rise to tales of kobolds stealing valuables, hiding precious items, and creating misfortunes for unsuspecting travelers.
Chase narrows his eyes, his resolve unwavering. He takes a deep breath before speaking in a cold, low tone."Your fun ends here," Chase said calmly, narrowing his eyes.
The Kobold Leader, a little taller and stronger looking than the others"Oh, we're shaking in fear! Let's get him!" Kobold said grinning.
The kobolds charge at Chase, with a fierce onslaught of attacks, Chase also charged jumping up with Overhead Strike slamming into a kobold's head, swiftly pulling out his Sweeping Strike tripping a kobold Despite their numbers, Chase maneuvers with impressive agility, parrying their strikes, and countering with swift, precise movements.
"He's good!" said a surprised kobold.
"We can't let him beat us!" a panicking kobold said.
Chase's spear dances through the air, creating a whirlwind of steel. He delivers calculated blows, slicing off his head and arms.
Chase moved closer to a kobold that attacked him, Chase did a Feint then spun halfway his spear slashed through the kobold's torso, jumping off the dead kobold's body, he trusted threw another kobold's head on the way down, landed front rolling, he heard an arrow coming behind.
"What's the matter with you all? Get him!" The kobold leader shouted angrily.
Chase's movements become more fluid, seamlessly adapting to the kobolds' tactics, His one arm proves no hindrance as he uses it to stabilize his spear and maintain a balanced offense and defense.
Chase's spear sliced through the kobolds like a scythe through ripe wheat, leaving chaos in its wake.
" He's stronger than we thought!" A kobold gritting its teeth.
"I warned you not to underestimate me," Chase said with a smirk.
The kobold leader realizes that their initial arrogance was misplaced. He attempts to rally his comrades, but their morale wavers as they continue to fall under Chase's relentless assault.
Chase's every move was a symphony of grace and precision, orchestrating the battle to his advantage.
Finally, the kobold leader is the only one left." Your all on your own now" Chase said.
The kobold leader had a panic on his face before going back to calm "You are strong but with one missing arm, you will always be at a disadvantage" he said.
Chase suddenly lunged, his spear extends his body forward, propelling the spear towards the kobold leader with a burst of speed and power, the leader quickly dodged out of the way an shot a short bow arrow at him, poking his spear forward at the arrow, maintain distance between himself and the kobold.
After Chase and the kobold leader dashed toward each other swung his spear at the leader he used his dagger to block his spear blade, Chase using his foot tripped the kobold, Chase slashed down but the leader rolled out of the way, but because Chase kept thrusting a the leader kept rolling,.
Chase notice a rock about to block the Koblod leader"Is that all your going to do"he taunted, but the Kobold leader didn't pay attention to his taunt but kept rolling to escape his spear until he rolled into a rock blocking him rolling anymore"Wait!"The kobold leader shouted but it was already too late Chase trusted his spear into his head, as the leader's life slowly slip out his eyes.
The villagers watch in awe as Chase stands triumphant over the dead kobolds..
"He did it! He drove them away!" A villager said in admiration.
A villager approaches Chase with gratitude.
"Thank you for protecting us, one-armed warrior." a VIlliager grateful.
As the villagers celebrate their victory, Chase quietly walks away.
-Congratulations host on killing a level-7 Kobold! : 70 XP- the system notified.
-Congratulations host on killing a level-7 Kobold! : 70 XP- the system notified.
-Congratulations host on killing a level-8 Kobold leader! : 80 XP- the system notified.