"I think this is the best spot to start a surprise attack, Rena," I whispered as she looked at me with blushed cheeks, her face close enough to kiss if the fox didn't put her hind feet on her face, that is.
The small fox didn't accept me as her master yet but seemed to enjoy the area around my neck, although I hoped it wasn't because of the blood she drank.
A vampire fox... rather cute, but I wanted her to become my Pet due to her choices, not some stupid magic binding.
Her small ears flickered under my chin as she sniffed the air.
I could feel her about to growl, so I tapped her nose with my finger to stop her.
We were 50 yards from the goblin village and 10 yards above them on a rocky ledge I found by sneaking around the cliff.
"Mmmm, but I must climb down to attack; what do you plan to do first?"
As her question was asked, I held five arrows, flicking four between my long, delicate fingers, and one of them Knocked as I drew my longbow fully.
Holding this position was no longer too stressful on my arms and chest.
"Then how about if I can kill more than five goblins before they injure me? You will do anything I ask."
I teased Rena with a confident smile while looking into her azure eyes sparkling so close to my face.
"If you lose, I will make you do something for me instead."
"Wuwu..."
[Double Trigger!]
[Dual Training Event]
[Accept?]
Of course, I accept it.
Success [Rena and Yuzu will increase their bond towards you by +10, gain +4 bonus attribute points (2 per Pet) a chance to tame the Azure Flame Fox]
Failure - [Rena and Yuzu will decrease their bond towards you by -10, Losing the chance to tame the Azure Flame Fox forever.]
"..."
"Phew..."
Since things were so dangerous and close, losing Yuzu was not an option because her Spirit Fire was truly amazing for me, who didn't have high intellect right now.
The random prizes he got from the training event for Yuzu were +2 Levels for him and Rena, and the second was a weapon token.
[Weapon Token (Bronze)] (One Use)
Summon a Weapon of your current level - Max Level: 10
[Name: Tendo Akira
Race: Vampire (Eros)
Level: 7
Exp: 48/70
Class: Monster Tamer
HP: 84/84
MP: 55/55
STR: 35
VIT: 17 (Sealed)
INT: 11
AGI: 17
DEX: 20
DEF: 26
CHA: 171 (1,505 Sealed)
Bonus Attribute Points: 0]
[Title: Eros Vampire] (Goddess of Death's Champion)
You can pleasure women with the slightest touch, and sucking the blood of the opposite sex causes the highest form of pleasure for them.
[Racial Skills]
(Undying) - You cannot die from age, disease, sickness or natural causes.
(Eternal Youth) - You will forever remain the most beautiful you imagine yourself in age, looks and scent.
(Infinite Vitality Lv.1) - Your Vitality recovers 10 times faster than normal, even during combat. +50 HP to yourself and all Pets.
(Vampiric Charm Lv.1) - Increases your charm by 150
(Vampiric Vision Lv.3) - Grant's ability to see in more detail slows time during combat by 0.3 seconds.
(Vampiric Reflexes Lv.2) - Your body is superhuman, and so are your reflexes. Increases dodge, parry and movement speed by 20%.
[Abilities]
(Dexterous Fingers Lv.4) - Your fingers are extremely nimble when dealing with women and for normal tasks.
(Command Lv.1) - When commanding Pets, increase their damage dealt by 10% and remove all fear and panic effects.
(Caress/Training Lv.2) - A method to boost bonds with your Pets! Treat them well, and they will adore you forever, increasing the chances for a random Caress event by 20%.
[Skills]
(Spear Mastery Lv.2) - Increases all damage with polearms by 20%
(Unarmed Mastery Lv.5) - Increases damage when unarmed by 50%
(Archery Lv.2) - Increases damage and accuracy with all bows and crossbows by 20%
(Double Shot Lv.1) - Shoot two arrows in rapid succession with 90% damage: 2 MP
(Power Shot Lv.1) - Charge an arrow beyond normal, adding Mana for 150% damage: 5 MP
(Lunge Lv.1) -Charge forward with your spear, causing 50% STR damage: 10 MP
[Spells]
(Rapid Fire Lv.1) (Special) - Fire up to five arrows in rapid succession, dealing only 80% of the total damage of a normal shot, and the strain will be doubled: 20 MP.
(Azure Spirit Fire Lv.1) - Creates a ball of blue fire that deals damage equal to 100% of your highest damaging attribute: 5 MP (Current STR: 35 damage)
(Double Power Shot Lv.1) (Special) - Charge 2 arrows with bloody Mana and obliterate the target with 200% damage on each arrow: 20 MP
***
Although I considered using the token for a level seven bow, the max was level ten, so waiting might be better.
"Okay, I am going to shoot. So be ready, Rena, Yuzu." I made sure to mention Yuzu to build more bonding with her at the same time for free.
Mana began to swirl in the air, dancing around the arrow fully drawn in my bow. A dark red colour as I slowed my breathing to deep, focused breaths.
The hunger for blood was constantly urging me to feast since I became a vampire, only sated when I enjoyed the body and blood of Rena, but during combat, I found myself becoming thirsty the more I saw their blood flowing.
A world of bright darkness filled my eyes as I watched the archers patrolling their village.
The small red hearts thumping along inside their chests. I could see its flow when it squeezed the delicious ichor around their body.
Bloody Mana now spiralled around all five of my arrows. My guess seemed correct, as my Mana dropped by forty Mana instantly.
I could use all skills together in unison, but the mana cost would be greatly increased.
⟪Rapid Fire⟫+⟪Power Shot⟫
Finally, I was prepared as the goblins walked around the central pillar in a group of eight, seeming to be heading towards the gate to change the current guards.
Two warriors were walking with them. But this was too good a chance to miss, as they were completely open from my position, and they only had six archers, but their armour was quite decent. I needed to aim for their weak points.
As soon as they walked past the pillar, my arrows released with a gentle whistle before a howl sounded. I felt a twang of pain as I shot five arrows in rapid succession with the Power Shot effect, a slight ache before they all shot toward the target.
The recoil felt like the release had bruised my shoulder, making the whole thing less comfortable than expected, but the outcome was worthwhile.
Before I even got a chance to move, the first four were impaled against the pillar before they crashed to the ground with blood spurting from their necks, unable to survive, as the last arrow penetrated the arm of a goblin warrior, dirty green blood that smelt like fast food tempting my instincts with its alluring scent.
[You gained 5 Experience (Exp: 53/70)]
[You gained 5 Experience (Exp: 58/70)]
[You gained 5 Experience (Exp: 63/70)]
[You gained 5 Experience (Exp: 68/70)]
(Quest: 4/5)
***
That left four remaining goblins still stunned momentarily; not wasting a moment, I held onto my new bow tightly and needed only a single kill to clear the quest; speed was important, not power!
Because the two archers were aiming at me!
Ignoring the Goblin warriors, I ducked and rushed past the debris, moving in to cover at my right as three arrows zipped past me, one of them being an explosion arrow!
My blood seemed to race as adrenaline flooded me in that short moment. But as if someone had doused the fire raging in my heart, I began to take calm, slow, deep breaths.
I will not repeat the mistake of letting panic get the best of me...
Once again, I steadied my longbow, aiming it around the broken debris.
Mana flickered in my vision like a radar; my eyes quickly pinpointed the last archer hidden behind a small dirt hill; he wouldn't survive any longer.
Dread crept on his face as I drew a new arrow and drew my string; the atmosphere had changed. His expression showed a tiny crack in his previously mocking attitude.
Unlike last time, I only put Mana in the arrow before it took flight; one simple attack before it broke the air in front, forcing his focus towards the projectile; now, he was trapped in his mind with nowhere to go!
The sharp projectile sank into his throat without a moment of struggle, letting him die immediately; he was bleeding but without enough blood to fuel his life.
Even as the adrenaline wore off, I could not help but lick my lips hungrily. That blood smelled amazing. It was my goal now!
[Level Up!]
[You gained 5 Experience (Exp: 3/80)]
Not even looking, I began to shoot at will, no mana or magic, just aiming at the goblins before they rang the bell; with only seven archers remaining, they were my goal before the big guy and priest appeared.