Just as we were discussing. We were welcomed by many fairies; they are all the same as Dust Fairies except for their skin, which looks completely wood, and their wings, which, in comparison to Dust Fairies, have a full leaf colour.
"Welcome. We have been waiting for you, Savior." A gentle voice came from a fairy with a green leaf-made crown on her head, wood brown. Coloured skin wearing a leaf-coloured dress, green wings, and tiny height.
I was embarrassed after hearing it, but I didn't say
"Thank you for having us. I am Elowen, a nature elf, and she is Ellara Dust Fairy Village Chief Daughter." I introduced ourselves.
"Well, I know the forest spirit told us and also told us how bravely you fought. Oh, by the way, where are my manners? I am Verdantia Village Head of Wood Fairy Village and an Apothecary."
"Forest spirits?" I looked at her; it was the first time I heard from her.
"Well, they are tree spirits; you can say you will be able to feel them if you become a little bit stronger." Verdantia was introduced with the same gentle smile.
"Oh, thanks!"
"And I also know why you are here, but you know, if you want a piece of the key, you have to prove yourself so we can test you accordingly to the Oracle even when you have high standing in the racial hierarchy. So what I want to do is relive the problem that we have nearby if you can kill the Silver Lightning Wolf, so you will be able to solve my problem as well."
I looked towards Verdantia, who was still gently smiling. I first decided to check her status.
[Name]: [Verdantia]
[Race]: [Wood Fairy]
[Job Class]: [Apothecary]
[Level]: [Lv. 25]
[Satiation]: [60/100]
[HP]: [220/220]
[MP]: [480/480]
[STR]: [60]
[VIT]: [110]
[DEX]: [50]
[AGI]: [40]
[INT]: [75]
[MANA]: [120]
[LUCK]: [38] (Note: NPC stats don't increase with level up; they only increase level, not stats, which I will explain in the future.)
"And what might you want me to do?"
"Kill the Flying Serpent Draco, who is a nearby highest-level monster. I can feel there is more and more demonised energy coming from his side. He is level 15, with only five subordinates, unlike that wolf. If he is not finished on days 2 or 3, he will attack us, and we will not be able to defend ourselves."Verdantia still said, while gently smiling, that it's like killing doesn't matter to her.
"Okay, where do I find this Flying Serpent Draco?" I asked because it got me interested. There will be no problem while fighting level 15. No, it's not overconfidence, but I have many skills for myself.
"I will tell you the location; it is 3 and a half kilometres in the south, and I will provide you with bombs as many as you want." Verdantia said it was like making a deal as a businessman.
"Well, I will do it."
"But be careful; forest spirits are saying they are doing something sinister; that's why demonic energy is increasing." Verdantia said in a serious expression by warning.
"Okay, I will do it; no problem. Let me get ready."
"Yes, I will also bring things."
"Sister Elowen, will you be fine alone or should I come with you?" Ellara asked worriedly.
"Nope, you stay. Otherwise, I will not be able to fight properly, okay?" I said this towards the cute little fairy.
After that, I finally started changing into my battle dress. I don't know what was stopping me from changing into my battle dress, but whenever I tried changing something, something happened. Now, finally, I have a chance.
After changing, I look towards my increased stature, and I look more beautiful in this
"Not gonna lie."
"Lady Elowen, you look more beautiful in this dress." Verdantia complimented
"Thank you." I wasn't able to take the compliment properly because I was embarrassed.
"Here, lady Elowen, these are different kinds of bombs; they will help you kill his subordinates, and they can also restrain Serpent action to some extent."
"Okay, thank you, Village Chief Verdantia."
"No problem, Lady Verdantia. If you aren't able to do it, the forest spirit will help you escape from them. This will be my last help."
"Okay, then Village Chief and Ellara take care; I will be back." After saying this without any nonsense, I marched towards Serpent Strong Hold.
I slowly used camouflage, slowly mixing myself with the forest, and in just 20 minutes of slow running, I arrived at the Draco Serpent hideout.
"There is fucking evil energy coming from here."
"She told me there are five subordinates, so two are sleeping or maybe guarding outside the cave, and the other I can't sense with my nature spirit skill, so they are inside the cave with their leader."
"Let's try to kill them silently; they both are level 10, so it will not be a problem. I can imagine new spells, but I will not benefit only Thorny vines, and Wood Spear will be helpful.
(3rd-person POV)
With the serpents unaware of her presence, Elowen silently summoned her magic and cast the Thorny Vines spell. From the ground, a web of thick, thorn-covered vines shot upwards, ensnaring the first serpent. The serpent struggled and hissed, but it was futile. The thorns pierced its scales, and it met a swift demise.
As Elowen revelled in her victory, the second serpent, alerted by the death hiss of its companion, swooped down with a ferocious windcutter attack. A gust of slicing wind blades raced towards Elowen, who was taken by surprise. Because just after killing one serpent, Elowen let her guard down.
"I need to learn more," Elowen said to herself.
After successfully evading the wind cutter She evoked her Thorny vines shield just in time when she saw more wind cutters coming towards her. A shield made of vines materialised in front of her, and with a quick and precise motion, she blocked the incoming wind blades. The blades struck the wooden barrier, shattering on impact, and some splintered pieces grazed her, causing minor injuries.
With the Wind Cutter attack thwarted, Elowen wasted no time. She lunged forward with her wooden spear, thrusting it at the second serpent. The wooden weapon found its mark, impaling the serpent through its heart.
The second serpent let out a final screech before succumbing to its wounds.
(Elowen Pov)
"Ah, I need to be careful in the future."
"But I didn't understand one thing why this serpent using wind instead of poison Verdantia also didn't remind me; I also forgot. I need to learn more.
"It last screech, maybe alerted inside. Let's finish business here and then go sneakily inside."
[Congratulations on killing two Level 10 Demonised Flying Serpents]
[You got 400 exp points.]
[You got Serpent Feathers × 2]
[You got snake meat ×2]
"Well, it's good, but they are not Draco. Only their leader is; maybe I can make him pet after killing."
After collecting everything, I tried to enter the cave, but just as I entered, I found out
[You are getting corrupted by ancient demon energy.]
[You are getting corrupted by ancient demon energy.]
[-40 Hp]
Seeing the notification, I immediately backed down.
"What the heck is going on? What's wrong with this fucking ancient demon? Why is he everywhere?
"Fuck, how do I enter the cave? Maybe they don't want me to enter, and they are also not coming outside even after hearing the sound of their companion. Why are the beasts fucking smart here in anime and novels I saw low-level beasts are all dumb."
"Is this reality? Is everything a lie?"
"We don't know we need to do something."
After coming a little bit far from the cave, I started thinking of any method other than
"I can't make any charm or potion because I don't have ingredients. I should collect herbs and special things while travelling in the way from next time "
"Why don't I bomb the cave? Isn't that right?"
"But demon energy will spread all over, so let's go village back. There is no harm in saying that it was a failure; maybe she will also understand if she wants to eradicate it completely."