Primal Wild: Chapter 7 - Trial and Error
Lucas logged into the game once more, ready to push Rye, his Pallas cat avatar, to new limits. The Snow Mountain Biome greeted him with its harsh winds and endless expanse of white. He tightened his focus, determined to test Rye against tougher prey and explore the dynamics of predator encounters.
"Alright, Rye," Lucas murmured. "Time to step up our game." Where Rye, his Pallas cat avatar, stood alert on the snowy cliffside. This time, Lucas had a risky yet clear goal: push Rye's limits by hunting larger and more dangerous prey.
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### **Current Status**
**Name:** Rye
**Race:** Pallas Cat
**Level:** 7
**HP:** 80/80
**SP:** 70/70
**MP:** 10/10
**Stats:**
- **Strength:** 7
- **Agility:** 9
- **Intelligence:** 4
- **Vitality:** 6
- **Charisma:** 3
**Skills:**
- **Bite (Level 3)** - **SP Cost:** 5
- **Silent Step (Level 4)** - **SP Cost:** 8 (per minute)
- **Claw Swipe (Level 5)** - **SP Cost:** 7
- **Leap (Level 2)** - **SP Cost:** 10
- **Cold Resistance (Passive)**
**Inventory (Weight: 3.2/25 kg):**
- **Cooked Rabbit Meat (x2)** - 0.5 kg
- **Frozen Herbs (x2)** - 0.2 kg
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### **Hunting the Mountain Goat**
Rye moved through the icy slopes, ears perked at the faint sound of grazing. Not far away, a mountain goat stood chewing on moss beneath the snow. The goat was large, with curved, sharp horns—clearly not an easy target.
Lucas activated **Silent Step**, allowing Rye to approach undetected. Once close, Lucas used **Leap** to close the distance and strike. Rye's opening **Claw Swipe** landed, slicing into the goat's side.
**Damage to Goat: -25 HP**
The goat let out a loud bleat and turned to retaliate. Its horns rammed into Rye, knocking him back with significant force.
**Damage to Rye: -30 HP**
"This is tougher than I thought," Lucas muttered, quickly maneuvering Rye to dodge the next charge.
Rye countered with a combination of **Bite** and **Claw Swipe**, gradually wearing the goat down. Finally, after a grueling fight, Rye delivered a final blow, bringing the goat down.
**Damage to Goat: -30 HP**
**Goat Defeated!**
**Loot Obtained:**
- **Goat Meat (x1)** - 0.5 kg
- **Mountain Goat Horn (x1)** - 0.3 kg
Rye stood over the fallen goat, panting heavily. His HP was critically low, but Lucas felt a sense of accomplishment.
**Rye's HP:** 20/80
"Well done, Rye. Now, let's find a safe place to rest," Lucas said, moving the loot into Rye's inventory and guiding him toward shelter.
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### **Encounter with a Predator**
Before Rye could find safety, his path was blocked. Emerging from the shadows of the trees was a **Lynx**, its eyes glinting with hunger. Drawn by the scent of blood, the predator eyed Rye as its next meal.
Lucas prepared for battle. Rye attacked first with **Claw Swipe**, but the Lynx dodged gracefully and countered with a powerful strike.
**Damage to Rye: -40 HP**
The Lynx's attack was devastating. With his HP already low, Rye was on the brink of defeat. Lucas tried a desperate **Leap** attack, but it missed. The Lynx retaliated with a final swipe, and Rye was down.
**Rye Defeated!**
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### **Death Penalty and Consequences**
Rye's defeat came with harsh penalties:
- **Temporary Stat Reduction:**
- **Strength:** -1
- **Agility:** -1
- **Lost Items from Inventory:**
- **Goat Meat (x1)**
- **Mountain Goat Horn (x1)**
Lucas sighed in frustration but knew this was part of the challenge. The penalties were a reminder to be more cautious and strategic in future encounters.
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### **Recovery After Defeat**
After respawning at a safe point, Lucas guided Rye to a resting area to begin recovering his stats and HP.
**HP Restored:** +15
**SP Restored:** +20
The lost stats could only be fully restored with special food, extended rest, or rare relics.
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### **Final Status Before Logout**
**Name:** Rye
**Race:** Pallas Cat
**Level:** 7
**HP:** 35/80
**SP:** 60/70
**MP:** 10/10
**Stats (After Penalty):**
- **Strength:** 6
- **Agility:** 8
- **Intelligence:** 4
- **Vitality:** 6
- **Charisma:** 3
**Skills:**
- **Bite (Level 3)**
- **Silent Step (Level 4)**
- **Claw Swipe (Level 5)**
- **Leap (Level 2)**
- **Cold Resistance (Passive)**
**Inventory (Weight: 1.2/50 kg):**
- **Cooked Rabbit Meat (x2)** - 0.5 kg
- **Frozen Herbs (x2)** - 0.2 kg
Lucas leaned back, reflecting on the battle against the Lynx. "We'll need to be stronger next time," he said, logging out with a renewed determination to improve Rye's abilities.
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**End of Chapter 7**