"We need to become stronger. There are many beings out there that can easily destroy the things that makes us peaceful or happy. So we need to become strong so no one can stop us. Did you understand?"(Argus)
"Woof"
"Ah right I almost forgot... Astrea I cannot let others see you while you did not learn a skill to conceal that marks of yours."(Argus)
"Woof?"
Astrea tilts her head. Argus was amaze how high Astrea's intellect.
"Ahem... It's because your mark is a very hot commodity out there. If they learned that you are a Unique Beast they will be many troubles that will come to us and I do not like that to happen. Do not worry I think if you reach the next realm you will probably awaken the skill to conceal your mark from what I read about unique beast."(Argus)
"Woof"
Astrea nodded to tell that she understands. She also became more eager to hunt now.
"Do not worry, if we have the ability to protect ourselves that will be the time that you can show your mark proudly. Even if troubles come we can just destroy them at that time."(Argus)
"Woof!"
Astrea also agreed to him.
"Let's head deeper and starts hunting."(Argus)
Astrea after hearing that was eager to increase her strength. Trusting your senses, she immediately dash on the nearest beast she find.
Argus was a bit surprise on how she acts. Remembering what happened to her, and with there soul connection, Argus came to conclude that Astrea was very eager to increase her strength. There are also a hidden feeling inside her mind that he can't understand. Either way it's good that they have an agreement to hunt and level up.
Argus knows that he just made contract with her because he save her life. He still does not have the privilege to command Astrea. Is fine with it as long as she will not get in his way. Although he wants a unique beast, it does not mean that he will tolerate their bad behavior because it may endanger his life and the life of his comrades.
"Okay, was that the way."(Argus)
Argus just followed Astrea. Not even a minute passed when a wild chicken appeared.
"Woof"
Astrea without waiting for instruction, attacked the chicken.
"Be careful."(Argus)
As soon as the Wild Chicken saw Astrea, it did not attack her but began escaping. Astrea saw this but she did not stop.
"Woof"
Astrea begans chasing the chicken. Not long after she caught up to the chicken. Astra immediately pounce on the chicken, she bite the chickens neck and began wiggling her head until it dies.
"You are amazing Astrea. You can find enemy with your nose and you're stronger than I thought."(Argus)
"Woof"
"Well then, let's head deeper. You lead the way Astrea."(Argus)
Argus decided to go deeper even if Astrea was still level 0. He notice a while ago that Astrea did not even tried her best when killing the chicken. He compared it to a more higher level beast from level 6-10, he conclude that Astrea can still kill them but she will need to put an effort.
"Woof Woof"
The two heads deeper in the forest to start leveling up. They hunt until noon to eat lunch and take a break. Argus decided this since the result of their hunt is also fruitful.
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your level has increase by 1]
+10 Mana
+1 All Stats
+10 Free Stat
+2 SP
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your Soulbound Astrea Learned A New Skill: Enhanced Bite ]
[Your Soulbound Astrea Learned A New Skill: Enhance Pounce]
[Your Soulbound Astrea Learned A New Skill: Enhanced Claw]
«Enhance Bite»
•Rank: Elite
•Increases damage dealt by bite attacks by 20% and applies a bleeding effect.
«Enhance Bite»
•Rank: Pounce
•Increases leap distance by 30%
«Enhance Claw»
•Rank: Elite
•Increases claw damage by 25% and has a chance to inflict a bleeding effect.
Since Argus used his free attributes, his strength became more stronger especially his Mana stats so he can hunt more without constantly resting. Astrea was also a big help to him since she can easily sense the enemies which save Argus a lot of time.
Astrea also show her might as a Unique Beast, like Argus thought she can even kill a level 10 monster with just being level 0. Argus notice that enemies 10 levels higher than Astrea will become a little afraid when facing her. It's like something about Astrea was making them afraid and be suppressed.
Argus conclude that it is the advantage of Unique Beasts to have a suppression to monsters. Anyway it's a good thing to him and Astrea since hunting is basically easier for both of them. Although with the addition of Astrea, the Exp Argus gets will be divided by both of them, he didn't mind this since the advantages of having Astrea around beats the disadvantages.
Just Astrea being around the, 'Soul Link Skill' is pretty much enough advantage than all of the disadvantages like sharing Exp. He also was happy that he got a company since it's a bit boring hunting solo.
Currently Argus and Astrea was in a shade of a big tree beside a long river they found while hunting. Argus was grilling a big boar meat while Astrea was staring at it. She cannot wait to eat the food her 'Master' was preparing.
At first when she became hungry, she eat the flesh of a beast which was natural since she is also a beast. Argus notices this and she taught her not to do that since it's unpalatable and too bloody. He said that he will grill her a meat if she could just wait for a while.
The boar he is grilling is just a normal level 15 monster but with the mana present in its body, it is more delicious than a normal farm animal meats. Argus bought some seasoning since he also plans to eat meat that he hunted from now on so he didn't mind grilling more for another companion.
He may not be a good cook but the boars meat natural flavor and the seasoning he brought will do the work. Argus just needs to make sure the meat is not under or overcooked. Not long after a delicious aroma can be smelled coming from the grilled boar. It was now cooked.
Astrea's started shining but she act calmly. Argus can saw her tail wiggling though. She acts calmly on the surface but her tail betrayed her which makes Argus want to laugh but he did not do it.
"It looks like it is ready. Astrea, let's eat!"
"Woof"
The 5 kg boar met was not enough for the both of them so Argus grilled another. With the increasing power of his Physique his appetite also increases in proportion. The two became full after eating the second serving.
Astrea then lay down and sleep. Argus who was leaning on the tree saw this but he let her do what she wants. Argus set an alarm after an hour. Then he just stared at the river in front of them while thinking about his plans. Not long after, Argus also falls asleep from the peacefulness.
After an hour, the alarm Argus set rings and both of them woke up. He was shocked that
he has also fallen asleep but was glad that nothing bad happens like a surprise attack. Argus began to think to buy an item that can warn them from sneak attacks later so they can sleep more peacefully.
Argus decided to rest for an hour every day starting from now on. Although he also wants to become strong, he is not in a rush.
'Haste makes waste afterall.'(Argus)
He will not become strong just overnight, it would be an tedious and long process. Argus and his future summoned beast will have a very long journey. Well he hope that Astrea is one of them.
"Okay, sleepy head let's start hunting again. The quest should be finished within the next 2 days according to our pace."(Argus)
"Woof"
With the increase of his stats and the ability of Astrea to easily find beasts. The quest is now became more easier to complete. They hunt nonstop until the sun sets. The two did not return back and sleep in the wild.
With the increase stats of the two, they simultaneously guard each other at night until the third day comes.
[Hunt 1000/1000Horned Rabbits(G)]x10
[Hunt 1000/1000 Wild Chickens(G)]x10
[Hunt 1000/1000 Wild Squirrel(G)]x10
[Hunt 1000/1000Wild Raccoon(G)]x10
[Hunt 10000/10,000 Slimes(G)]x10
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your level has increase by 1]
+10 Mana
+1 All Stats
+10 Free Stat
+2 SP
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your level has increase by 1]
+10 Mana
+1 All Stats
+10 Free Stat
+2 SP
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
"It is already time huh, Astrea go back for now."(Argus)
"Woof"
Astrea just nodded and follow, since Argus already talk about this. He unsummoned Astrea then returns to the City. While walking he also tried to see Astrea's status.
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Status Window
Name: Argus Orpheus
Race: Human
Level: 15(0%)(↑3)
Realm: Beginner
Class: Twilight Battle Summoner (Unawakened)
Attribute:???
Health: 100%/100%
Mana: 250(↑30)
VIT: 81(↑3+1)
STR: 85(↑3)
DEX: 65(↑3)
INT: 35(↑3)
Free Stats: 70(↑30)
Skill Points: 30(↑6)
Skill Slot: 4
Innate Skill:
«Sovereign's Intuition»
«Sovereign's Apathy»
«Asura Hegemon Battle Physique»
Weapon Skill:
«Weaponless Specialization Lv. 5»
«Pole Weapons Specialization Lv. 2»
Cultivation Art:
«Asura Hegemon Battle Art»
Active Class Skill:
«Tame: Lv.1»
Passive Class Skill:
«Eyes of Twilight: Lv.1»
«Twilight Battle Summoner Lv.1»
«Soul Link Lv. 1»
Passive Skill:
Active Skill: None
Titles: None
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Name: Astrea♀️
Race: Starlight Wolf Cub
Realm: Beginner
Level: 8(0%)(↑8)
Attribute: ???
HP:100%/100%
Mana: 130
VIT: 52
STR: 68
DEX: 76
INT: 84
Skill:
«Star Physique Lv.1»
«Enhance Bite Lv.1»(New)
•Rank: Elite
•Increases damage dealt by bite attacks by 10% and applies a bleeding effect.
«Enhance Pounce Lv.1»(New)
•Rank: Elite
•Increases leap distance by 10%
«Enhance Claw Lv.1»(New)
•Rank: Elite
•Increases claw damage by 10% and has a chance to inflict a bleeding effect.