The school grounds were still recovering from the beast invasion.
I checked the new System Function: [Emergency Point Shop-
E.P:30
Items:...]
With these points I could buy things one wouldnt find just looking around, from Exp Vouchers such as the one I got in the daily mission to life-saving treasures.
I bought three 3x Exp Voucher and prepared for the following hunts.
Patches of scorched earth and rubble were a grim reminder of how close we had come to disaster.
While the other students exchanged war stories and healed their wounds, my thoughts were elsewhere.
Despite my small victories, I knew the truth: I was still weak. The battle against the Flame Bear had been a wake-up call. If it weren't for luck, adrenaline, and Madness, I wouldn't have survived.
I needed to grow stronger~ and fast.
Kas coiled tightly around my arm, still recovering from the injuries he'd sustained. Even though I had used a healing pill, the damage was also mentally.
His body was warm against my skin, a reminder of how much he had endured alongside me.
"Kas," I murmured, stroking his scales. "We're not going to survive another fight like that unless we level up."
The snake hissed softly, his pale eyes locking onto mine. He understood.
I went to the school billboard to get more missions and grabbed an higher E rank one.
Students bustled around the plaza, debating which missions to take. Some were clearly seasoned veterans, while others, like me, were still finding their footing.
I scanned the available missions, my gaze lingering on one in particular:
[Mission: Clear the Ravager Den]
Difficulty: E- Rank
Objectives: Eliminate 10 Ravager Beasts (Level 4-6)
Location: Forest Periphery
Rewards: 100 EXP, 10 silver coins, 100 Academy Points
It wasn't glamorous, but it was doable. The Ravagers were small, wolf-like creatures with weak stats but sharp coordination. A perfect challenge to hone Kas's abilities and push myself further.
The Forest Periphery was a dense, sprawling area on the outskirts of the city. Its tall trees and thick underbrush provided an ideal habitat for lower-tier beasts, making it a popular hunting ground for novice Tamers.
I adjusted my gear I just bought using 40 of the Academy Points I had earned in the beast invasion,a E rank sturdy jacket, F rank lightweight boots, and a E iron sword ~and stepped into the forest. Kas slithered down from my arm, his pale scales glinting in the filtered sunlight.
"Stay close," I told him, my voice low.
We moved silently through the forest, my senses on high alert. It wasn't long before I heard the faint growl of a Ravager.
[Beast: Ravager Pup]
Level: 4
Health: 80/80
Strength: 5.2
Agility: 6.0
Soul Power: 1.5
Skills: Bite (Lvl 2), Pack Howl (Lvl 1)
It was small and scrawny, but its sharp teeth and glowing red eyes promised trouble if I underestimated it.
"Kas, Venom Bite," I whispered.
Kas darted forward, his fangs sinking into the Ravager's leg. The beast howled in pain, thrashing wildly as the venom took hold.
[-20 HP (Venom Damage), -5 HP (Poison Effect)]
The Ravager lunged at Kas, but I was ready. Activating Animal Stance: Unity, I dodged to the side and delivered a quick slash with my training sword.
[-15 HP]
The fight ended quickly. The Ravager collapsed, its body limp as the poison finished it off.
[Beast Defeated! +75 EXP(25]
By the time the sun began to set, I had taken down 7 Ravagers. Each fight was a little harder than the last, as the beasts started appearing in groups. Kas's venomous strikes and my increased agility proved invaluable, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched.
As I approached a clearing, my interface pinged with a warning:
[Danger Alert: High-Level Beast Detected Nearby]
My heart raced as I scanned the area, gripping my sword tightly. A shadow shifted in the underbrush, and a low growl rumbled through the air.
[Beast: Ravager Alpha]
Level: 8
Health: 250/250
Strength: 14.0
Agility: 12.5
Soul Power: 5.5
Skills: Alpha Howl (Lvl 6), Rending Claw (Lvl 5), Frenzy (Lvl 4)
The Alpha stepped into the clearing, its massive frame towering over me. Its glowing red eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a surge of adrenaline.
"Kas," I said, my voice steady despite the fear clawing at my chest. "We're taking this thing down."
Kas hissed in response, his body coiling tightly as he prepared to strike.
The Alpha howled, summoning two smaller Ravagers from the shadows. My mind raced as I calculated my next move.
"Focus on the smaller ones first," I muttered. "We can't handle all three at once."
Kas lunged at the nearest pup, his fangs flashing in the dim light. The venom worked quickly, but the other Ravager was already closing in on me.
I ducked under its swipe, countering with a precise slash to its flank.
[-18 HP]
The Alpha, meanwhile, watched from the sidelines, its eyes gleaming with intelligence. It was testing me, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
When the two smaller Ravagers finally fell, the Alpha roared and charged.
"Kas, Coiling Strike!"
Kas leapt onto the Alpha's back, wrapping tightly around its neck. The beast thrashed violently, trying to shake him off.
I activated Madness, feeling my stats surge as the skill took effect.
[Stats Temporarily Doubled: Strength 7.2, Agility 7.6, Intelligence 8.2, Soul Power 8.0]
The world slowed around me as I darted forward, delivering a flurry of strikes to the Alpha's legs and torso. Kas's venom was already taking effect, slowing the beast's movements.
The Alpha roared one final time before collapsing to the ground.
[Beast Defeated! +600 EXP(200)]
By the time I returned to the school, the moon was high in the sky. My body ached, and Kas was visibly drained, but the sense of accomplishment was undeniable.
[George Carter - Apprentice Tamer II]
Level 6
Exp:50/1200
Str: 6.6
Agi: 6.8
Int: 7.1
S P: 7
Skills: Animal Stance-Heaven and Earth(Max), Madness Lvl 4
[Level Up! ~~ Level Up! Current Level: 6]
[Kas-Baby Beast II
Hp:102/102
Str: 5.1
Agi: 5.8
Int : 5.1
S P : 7(Bound to master)
Exp:800/1000
Length: 24 cm
Wide: 2 cm
Bloodline:White eyed-snake(97%), Chaos Snake(2,9%),...,(0,0⁰⁰⁰⁰¹)Chaos Dragon
Compatibility:99,83%
Abilities: Language understanding lvl 2, Venom Bite Lvl 4, Coiling Strike Lvl 3, Venom Spit Lvl 1
Remark:Close to evolution
]
I submitted the mission and got my rewards:
[: 300 EXP, 10 silver coins, 100 Academy Points]
[System Alert!
Kas has leveled up!
Awakening Dormant Bloodline~ Evolution Commercing!]