well, I'd been walking for quite a bit, but still, no sign of civilization yet, as I walked a bit further I stumbled upon my first encounter, a big spider appeared probably the size of a German shepherd, damn I got to hide,
what a freaky sight, its multiple eyes coupled with those fangs and acid dripping from it, it heavily didn't sit well with me, as I was observing it from the nearby bush, one of its then met with mine, I suddenly felt a chill down my spine, the next thing I saw was it facing me and tackling me,
*BAM!!!* *CRASH!!!*
as I crashed into the tree behind me, I spat out blood, I can't process anything right now, but I know two things, ITS DAMN FAST AND I NEED TO KILL THAT SHIT, as I got back my focus back, I hesitated no further and pointed my index finger straight to the spider and thought of my skill
*SLICE!*
+20xp
once more I locked my eyes on the Spider, and all I could see was its body cut in half, what a powerful skill I have, "deadly" was my first impression, and that eerie aura this skill gives, well I guess that's where it got the "dark" title from, I won't even be surprised if this skill was made by demons,
anyway, I'm starting to get hungry, this spider probably won't be edible and I can't imagine it tasting good also, so I guess my objective right now would be to find some fruits or edible mushrooms.
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{Sunwel Kingdom outskirts, Klaus stronghold}
3rd POV
Inside a bar sat a plain-looking man who looked to be in his 40s, yet, he caught the attention of every person in the bar, some were just stealing glances but most were looking at him directly, the attire of the man was the cause of all this attention, the middle-aged man was wearing a kimono and katana with a silver hilt, his image appears to be the typical "Ronin" or Wandering Samurais of the east kingdom,
the stares of the common folks didn't bother him one bit, as his purpose of entering the bar was to gather intel, as he was enjoying his Liquor, he was also eavesdropping on the drunk and wasted.
"Is he that wandering eastman that was here to cause trouble?"
"Some say they saw the moment he went in the stronghold he knocked out the guards guarding the gate"
"how scary I hope the guards arrest him soon we don't want any trouble here"
'I did come here for information but all these people talk about are either me or useless stuff' Takahiro thought, 'I've drunk 8 pints of beer, and still no useful info' As Takahiro was about to leave,
"Hey, did you hear about the sudden overpopulation in Arachne forest"
"Yeah, it is concerning considering it's right next to our stronghold"
"A monster outbreak might happen"
'It might be worthwhile to check it out' Takahiro thought, as he paid for his drink, Takahiro then left the bar but the moment he went outside he was surrounded by 15 guards, "Takahiro of the East you are charged for assaulting a guard"
"Tch, Just my luck" As the guard prepared for an attack, Takahiro just jumped to the roof of the bar and hopped roof to roof heading straight to the gate heading to Arachne Forest, "Stop right there ruffian" a spirit user suddenly appeared,
" You should improve on hiding your spirit presence kid " Takahiro who anticipated the attack, Kicked the spirit user to the ground,
*Thud!* *Thump!*
"Sleep well, Kid," Takahiro said as he reached the gate and then proceeded to hastily run towards Arachne Forest.
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