The third task Chase chose was about deep within a dense, ancient forest, thundering trolls have been causing havoc, disrupting travelers' paths and terrifying nearby villages.
Chase ventures into the dark and gloomy forest, the ground trembling beneath his feet from the thundering trolls' heavy footsteps. As he nears their hidden lair, the trolls sense his presence and emerge from the shadows, towering between 9 to 11 feet tall, their stocky, muscular bodies exude raw, brute power, a broad nose, and a wide, toothy grin, showcasing their sharp, jagged teeth and small, malicious, brown eyes glowing with malice.
Legend has it that Trolls were born from the very essence of the ancient forests, a creation of the powerful forces of nature, Initially, trolls lived in harmony with the other inhabitants of Eldoria, coexisting peacefully within the lush greenery landscapes. They were known for their wisdom and deep connection to the earth, often sought out by Mages for their profound understanding of the natural world, However, as time passed, a dark shadow began to creep over the land. The rise of dark magic and corruption seeped into the hearts of some trolls, turning them into malevolent beings.
-Troll-
- Monster Rank: Lesser-
- Level: 8-
- HP: 460-
- Strength: 53-
- Agility: 36-
- Physique: 45-
- Skills: Ground Stomp, Heavy Fist-
"Who dares intrude upon our sacred territory?" growled the troll, eyeing Chase with cold hostility.
Chase responded with a confident, self-assured smirk, facing the troll directly. "Since when has this been your domain? It's been ours for quite some time," he calmly retorted.
"Don't speak of our storied history, puny human! We'll crush you like an insignificant bug!" another troll roared, joining the confrontation.
Yet, Chase stood undaunted, his grip firm on his trusty spear. Taking a deep breath, he prepared himself for the impending, fierce clash. 'I'll need to rely on lightning-fast speed and wait for the opportune moment to strike,' he thought, analyzing the situation carefully, keenly aware of the disadvantage posed by their enormous size if he confronted them directly.
"I'm here to put an end to your rampaging, destructive ways," Chase declared, his voice cold and determined, his words cut through the tension like a sharp blade.
"Hah! Look at him! Only one arm, and he thinks he can take us on!" mocked the taller troll, who appeared to be the malevolent leader.
Unfazed, Chase maintained his smirk. "One arm is all I need," he replied calmly, appearing fully prepared for the ensuing battle.
Without hesitation, the troll leader commanded, "Charge him!", The air crackled with animosity, like a brewing storm ready to unleash its fury upon them.
The ground trembled as the trolls thundered towards Chase, but he deftly evaded their massive fists, displaying impressive speed and agility as he gracefully darted between them.
With remarkable agility, Chase blurred his movements, making it nearly impossible for the trolls to anticipate his actions. He swiftly darted behind a troll's legs, delivering rapid spear thrusts and slashes, targeting the creature's legs and tendons, causing the troll to drop to its knees in agony. The troll's loud screams echoed through the air.
"Ahh!"
Another troll charged at Chase from the side, but he leaped up, driving his spear into the kneeling troll's head, ending its life in an instant.
As Chase deftly dodged the trolls' attacks 'How can I get them exhaust' He thought, after a couple of seconds, a plan took shape in his mind. He started running in a circular pattern, increasing his speed as the trolls attempted to follow but failed to keep up.
"How is he so fast?" one of the trolls gasped, breathing heavily.
"What is he doing?" A troll said unsure.
"Get him!" Another troll snarled.
As Chase continued his circular run, the trolls began to slow down, unable to match his relentless pace. He then stopped, turning toward two trolls lined up behind each other. Infusing his spear with war power energy, he threw his spear unleashing a deadly attack called "Eagle Javelin." The spear pierced through both trolls' heads, leaving them lifeless on the ground.
With two trolls down 'Two more to go, then the leader' Chase thought, focused on the remaining pair and the leader. He carefully calculated his next moves, seeking a way to defeat them all.
The troll leader was taken aback by Chase's unyielding strength. "Stop him!" the leader shouted enraged.
"He's relentless!" A troll said, his face contorted with fear and astonishment.
Chase, with an evil, calculating smile playing on his lips, "You brought this upon yourselves," he said calmly with a hint of icy coldness, showing no fear in the face of their fiery rage.
Troll Leader, frustrated by their inability to kill Chase, calls for a final, desperate charge. The other trolls follow suit, but Chase remains composed, channeling all his strength into his formidable spear.
"Crush him!" the troll leader roared.
Undeterred, Chase met their charge with a thunderous strike, slicing off a troll's leg with his infused spear before thrusting it into the creature's head.
"We can't stand against him!" The last troll said struggling to hit Chase as he keep dodging the troll's fist swiftly.
One troll remained, struggling to land a hit on Chase as he deftly evaded its furious fists.
Seizing the opportunity, Chase incapacitated the last troll and swiftly moved toward the troll leader, leaving no room for mercy.
The troll leader looked at his dead trolls and then back at Chase "Ahh, you dam warrior I will kill, you for killing my group"The leader shouted angrily
The troll leader, witnessing the demise of his companions, bellowed with rage, vowing to kill Chase for slaying his group. The two dashed toward each other, and as they closed in, the leader unleashed a powerful ground stomp, causing the earth to tremble and crack. Chase reacted quickly, jumping back to avoid the impact, but the leader's other fist caught him off guard, sending him flying into a nearby tree.
"Ha, Ha!, Look at you now you weak human" The troll leader taunted.
Chase slammed into a tree and felt his finger broken, "Oh, it's definitely broken," he said looking down at his hand, all his fingers bent in different directions.
Examining his injured finger, "I just have to pop it back in," he said out loud as he felt the ground tremble toward him, indicating the troll leader is coming. Chase pressed his finger into the ground, pushing them back in place.
"Ahh!" Chase grunted from pain, as he started to feel his regen working to heal back his finger.
'The regen feels really good, my finger already feels healed,' Chase thought, moving his finger without any problem. He got up and grabbed his trusty spear, seeing the leader coming toward him.
"Puny human still alive," The troll leader said taken back.
"Let's do it," Chase said, determination blazing in his eyes, as he dashed toward the malevolent leader.
As the leader swung at Chase he slide underneath him, he thrusts his spear upward, aiming for the vulnerable areas between its legs.
The troll leader's eye shrank, "Ahh!" The leader screeched in pain, covering its exposed, vulnerable part. Chase, from behind, jumped up the troll's massive leg onto the leader's shoulder. With the leader still in pain, he used his infused spear to thrust it into the leader's ear, penetrating deep into its brain.
After killing all the trolls, Chase headed back to the Village.
"He did it! The one-armed spearman drove away the trolls!" A village shouted happily.
As Chase emerges from the forest, the villagers cheer for him, grateful for his bravery.
A villager with a bright smile approaches Chase with a heartfelt thank you.
"Thank you for saving us, one-armed warrior."A village said gratefully
Chase just nodded to the villages and walked away, he leaves behind a forest that is now safe.
-Congratulations host on killing a level-8 Troll! : 80 XP- the system notified.
-Congratulations host on killing a level-8 Troll! : 80 XP- the system notified.
-Congratulations host on killing a level-9 Troll Leader! : 90 XP- the system notified.
-Congratulations host on level up from 8 to 9 Reward 5 knight points- the system notified.