Seun-mi Ho walked through the forest, his steps crunching on the fallen leaves that carpeted the ground. The dense, towering trees formed a natural tunnel around him. The sun was beginning to set on the horizon, casting long shadows, but Seun-mi felt oddly calm after defeating the wolf pack. The air was crisp, and the adrenaline from the fight had worn off, leaving a dull fatigue in his body.
"I have to say, that was a good start," he murmured, a slight smile tugging at the corner of his lips. His thoughts were already drifting toward the next step: returning to the village, collecting the reward, and perhaps resting a bit.
But as he walked, a notification suddenly appeared in front of his eyes.
[Alert: Mana depletion detected]
Remaining mana: 15%
Seun-mi frowned. "Mana depletion, huh?" He hadn't really paid attention to his mana during the fight, but it was true that he had used the Intimidation skill several times.
"Interface, how much total mana do I have?"
The Interface responded immediately:
[Current mana points: 15/100]
Recommendation: Rest or use a mana potion to restore mana points.
"100 mana points, that's it?" Seun-mi sighed. "No wonder I'm almost out. I'll need to keep an eye on that in the future."
He continued walking, searching his inventory for a mana potion, but quickly realized he hadn't acquired one yet. "Well, I guess I'll have to wait until I get back to the village to recharge."
The path back to Naraheim was peaceful, the sounds of the forest harmonizing with the rustling of his footsteps. Despite his fatigue, Seun-mi felt strangely energized. He had managed to complete his first quest without too much trouble and even unlocked a new summon. But one question lingered in his mind: what were his real capabilities?
"Interface, give me a quest summary and show me my current stats," he requested.
The Interface appeared as a floating table in front of him, and a series of notifications quickly followed.
[Quest Summary: Protect the Flocks]
Status: Completed
Reward: 500 gold coins, +50 XP
Wolves eliminated: 5/5
New pet unlocked: Wolf Pack (Summon)
[Current Level: 1]
Experience: 50/100 XP
"Alright, still level 1. I'll need to put in more work to reach the next level." He scratched his chin, thoughtful. "But what about my other stats?"
The Interface displayed a detailed table of his personal statistics, the data he had been waiting to see since arriving in this world.
[Seun-mi Ho's Stats]
| **Stats** | **Value** |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------|
| **Level** | 1 |
| **Rank** | Inconnu |
| **Strength** | 12 |
| **Agility** | 15 (+5 from adventure's cape ) |
| **Intelligence** | 10 |
| **Charismema** | 8 |
| **Health Points ** | 75/100 |
| **Mana points** | 15/100 |
Seun-mi squinted as he examined the numbers. "Well, that's not too bad for a start," he thought, analyzing each stat.
"So, I'm more agile than strong, thanks to this cape." He glanced at the Adventurer's Cape he was wearing, a simple but evidently useful garment. _"Five extra agility points, not bad. That explains why I felt lighter and quicker."
Agility: 15 (+5)
Description: Agility influences movement speed, the ability to dodge attacks, and combat dexterity.
"Yeah, that matches what I felt during the fight. I was moving faster than those wolves." He straightened up, satisfied with this initial analysis.
He continued to review his stats.
Strength: 12
Description: Strength determines the power of physical attacks and the ability to carry heavy objects.
"Not too bad for a start. Maybe I could improve this with heavier gear or some training."
Intelligence: 10
Description: Intelligence influences the ability to use magic skills and the amount of mana available.
"That's probably why I ran out of mana so quickly. My intelligence isn't particularly high." He recalled the times he had used Intimidation during the wolf fight. "It consumes more mana than I thought."
He moved to the next stat with a wry smile.
Charisma: 8
Description: Charisma influences social interactions, persuasion, and the ability to inspire or manipulate others.
"Hah, only eight. Well, I've never been a social master, but I guess it could come in handy later." He shrugged. "Maybe I should boost this if I want to negotiate better rewards with NPCs."
Finally, he reached the most crucial stats.
Health Points: 75/100
Mana Points: 15/100
"I need to find a way to restore all this before diving into another fight." His health wasn't too low, but he knew tougher battles awaited him. Plus, his mana was nearly depleted.
"Interface, do I have any ways to recover mana aside from potions or resting?" he asked, considering his options.
[Mana Recovery]
Available methods:
Rest (passive recovery)
Mana potions
Passive abilities or skills (not unlocked)
"No luck. I guess I'll have to wait to fully recover my mana." He sighed. "I'd better find an inn quickly once I get back to Naraheim."
As he continued along the path toward the village, the Interface added another notification.
[Note: You have unlocked a new passive skill through your Intimidation ability.]
Unlocked Passive Skill: Intimidation (Aura Effect)
Description: This skill enhances the effectiveness of your intimidation abilities. Creatures of lower level or weak mental resistance will be more easily influenced by your presence.
"Now that's interesting," Seun-mi thought with a smile. "An intimidation aura. That might help me avoid some unnecessary fights by scaring off enemies before they even attack."
He kept walking, his mind focused on the next steps. He felt that he was still at the beginning of this adventure, but with each battle, each completed quest, he was growing stronger. His skills were improving, and his potential was slowly being revealed.
"Interface, are there any other quests available in the village?"
[Quests available in Naraheim: 2]
Quest 1: The blacksmith needs help gathering rare minerals from the nearby mountain.
Quest 2: Bandits have been spotted near the trade route. The village needs someone to take them down.
"Bandits and minerals, huh?" Seun-mi nodded. "I'll go collect my reward for the wolf quest first. Then I'll decide which mission sounds more appealing."
The forest began to thin, and the path widened as he approached Naraheim. The thatched roofs of the village were visible through the trees, and he could already hear the sounds of villagers going about their daily routines. The sun was almost setting, casting a golden light on the buildings.
"Finally back." Seun-mi made his way toward the village entrance, where the two guards were still stationed.
"Traveler! What brings you here?" one of the guards called out, repeating the same line from earlier that day.
Seun-mi couldn't help but smile. "I just killed five wolves to protect your flocks. You could at least remember me."
The guard stared at him for a moment, then scratched his head. "Ah… yes… of course. Well done, well done. Come in, traveler."
Seun-mi nodded and passed through the village gates. He headed straight for the central square, where he hoped to find the woman who had given him the quest. He had earned his reward, and perhaps a good night's sleep as well.
"First day, first quest completed. And this is only the beginning." Seun-mi smiled as he reflected on all he had already accomplished. "I can't wait to see what comes next."
End of Chapter 6.