NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: A Fiery Encounter in the Forest
He had been walking through the forest for two days now, with no monsters or anything unusual in sight. Victor sighed, his hands behind his head as he strolled along a dirt path. "It's been boring being here for two days since I came into this world," he muttered to himself.
As he continued down the road, he suddenly heard rustling in the bushes nearby. He stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing as he scanned his surroundings. "What's that?" he whispered. Before he could react further, something massive burst out of the bushes and rammed into him with incredible force. The impact sent Victor flying, slamming into several trees before colliding with the last one and falling to the ground in a heap.
Lying there, Victor groaned, staring up at the canopy of trees above him. "Am I going to die again?" he wondered aloud. But then something strange happened—his body felt completely fine. There was no pain, no soreness. He sat up dramatically, examining himself. His eyes widened, and a grin spread across his face. "I didn't get hurt! That's awesome!"
Victor stood up, brushing off his clothes as he turned his gaze upward. Standing before him was a massive gorilla-like beast, its muscular body covered in dark fur and its glowing red eyes fixed on him. The beast let out a thunderous roar that shook the ground beneath them.
Victor's grin didn't falter. "Skill: Appraisal!" he shouted. Instantly, a translucent screen appeared in his vision, displaying the beast's stats and abilities. He scanned the information carefully, his confidence growing as he assessed his opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
[GORILLA-LIKE BEAST STATUS SCREEN]
Name: Crimson Gorilla
Species: Beast-Type Monster
Level: 45
Health Points (HP): 15,000
Magic Points (MP): 500
Strength: 800
Agility: 350
Defense: 600
Intelligence: 100
Skills:
Roar of Intimidation: Emits a deafening roar that lowers the morale and agility of nearby enemies.
Feral Strike: A devastating physical attack using its powerful arms.
Ground Slam: Creates a shockwave by slamming the ground, damaging and knocking back opponents.
Thick Hide: Naturally enhanced resistance to physical attacks.
Berserk Mode: Temporarily increases strength and speed at the cost of defense.
Victor nodded, a determined look in his eyes. "Alright, big guy," he said, cracking his knuckles. "Let's see what you've got."
The Crimson Gorilla dashed towards Victor, unleashing its Feral Strike with tremendous power. Victor smiled and shouted, "Skill: Blazing Fist and Holy Fist!" Flames and holy light enveloped both of his fists as he dashed toward the beast. The gorilla's powerful punch struck Victor square in the face, but he didn't budge. Instead, he laughed. "Nice try, big guy," he taunted.
Victor retaliated with a flurry of combo hits, each strike infused with fire and holy energy. The gorilla skidded across the ground from the impact, roaring in fury. Then, it activated its Berserk Mode, its muscles bulging as it radiated raw energy. The beast ran amok, dashing toward Victor with reckless abandon. As it closed in, it unleashed its Roar of Intimidation, but Victor remained unfazed.
Victor smirked. "Skill combo: Time Lock + Air Cannon + Flaming Spear!" he shouted. Time seemed to freeze around the gorilla as Victor unleashed a powerful air blast and a flaming spear in quick succession. The combined attack struck the gorilla, causing a massive explosion that sent Victor skidding across the ground. He stood up, brushing himself off with a grin. "Is it dead?" he wondered aloud.
As the smoke cleared, the gorilla's massive body lay motionless. Moments later, it vanished, leaving behind a glowing red crystal. Victor walked over and picked it up. "A crystal, huh?" he said, inspecting it briefly before placing it in his item box. With a confident nod, he turned back to the path. "Let's go on!" he said, ready for whatever came next.
Before Victor could continue his journey, the forest erupted with deafening roars. Twenty crimson gorillas emerged from the trees, their glowing red eyes fixed on him. Victor froze for a moment, then smiled awkwardly. "Damn, I guess that was your leader or something," he said, scratching the back of his head. The gorillas roared in unison, their massive forms charging toward him all at once.
Victor's awkward smile turned into a confident grin. "Skill: Annihilation Beam!" he shouted. A powerful beam of energy burst from his hands, and he twirled his body like a tornado, sending the beam slicing through the air. The energy obliterated the charging gorillas, leaving a scorched battlefield in its wake.
As the dust settled, a sudden movement caught his eye. One last gorilla, hidden among the trees, leapt high into the sky, its shadow looming over him. Victor smirked. "You have a death wish," he said coolly. Raising his hand, he commanded, "Come to me, Sword of Eternity!"
In a flash of light, a magnificent sword materialized in his hands. Victor swung it with precision, calling out, "Combo Sword Skill: Hurricane Slash x2!" Twin slashes of wind tore through the air, colliding with the gorilla mid-flight. The creature roared in defiance, but Victor wasn't done yet. "Abyssal Blast!" he yelled, unleashing a wave of dark energy that enveloped the beast. The final blow came with a resounding, "Dark Explosion!" The combined attack erupted in a dazzling display, reducing the gorilla to nothing.
A glowing red crystal fell from the sky, landing softly on the ground. Victor walked over and picked it up, examining it with a satisfied smile. "A crystal, huh?" he muttered, slipping it into his item box. He glanced around, ensuring no more monsters were lurking nearby. "Good, no more nasty gorilla monsters," he said, the Sword of Eternity vanishing from his grip.
With a confident stride, Victor continued his journey through the forest, ready for whatever awaited him next.
Before Victor could continue his journey, the forest erupted with deafening roars. Twenty crimson gorillas emerged from the trees, their glowing red eyes fixed on him. Victor froze for a moment, then smiled awkwardly. "Damn, I guess that was your leader or something," he said, scratching the back of his head. The gorillas roared in unison, their massive forms charging toward him all at once.
Victor's awkward smile turned into a confident grin. "Skill: Annihilation Beam!" he shouted. A powerful beam of energy burst from his hands, and he twirled his body like a tornado, sending the beam slicing through the air. The energy obliterated the charging gorillas, leaving a scorched battlefield in its wake.
As the dust settled, a sudden movement caught his eye. One last gorilla, hidden among the trees, leapt high into the sky, its shadow looming over him. Victor smirked. "You have a death wish," he said coolly. Raising his hand, he commanded, "Come to me, Sword of Eternity!"
In a flash of light, a magnificent sword materialized in his hands. Victor swung it with precision, calling out, "Combo Sword Skill: Hurricane Slash x2!" Twin slashes of wind tore through the air, colliding with the gorilla mid-flight. The creature roared in defiance, but Victor wasn't done yet. "Abyssal Blast!" he yelled, unleashing a wave of dark energy that enveloped the beast. The final blow came with a resounding, "Dark Explosion!" The combined attack erupted in a dazzling display, reducing the gorilla to nothing.
A glowing red crystal fell from the sky, landing softly on the ground. Victor walked over and picked it up, examining it with a satisfied smile. "A crystal, huh?" he muttered, slipping it into his item box. He glanced around, ensuring no more monsters were lurking nearby. "Good, no more nasty gorilla monsters," he said, the Sword of Eternity vanishing from his grip.
With a confident stride, Victor continued his journey through the forest, ready for whatever awaited him next.
After walking for another six minutes, Victor's instincts flared. Suddenly, a fire blast came hurtling toward him. Without hesitation, he punched the blazing attack, dispersing it with sheer force. His eyes locked onto the source: a massive Flame Bear emerging from the shadows, its body glowing with fiery intensity.
Victor smirked. "Appraisal," he said, activating his skill. Instantly, a translucent screen appeared, revealing the Flame Bear's stats and abilities. He whistled, impressed by its power. "Not bad," he muttered.
[FLAME BEAR STATUS SCREEN]
Name: Flame Bear
Species: Beast-Type Monster
Level: 50
Health Points (HP): 18,000
Magic Points (MP): 1,000
Strength: 900
Agility: 400
Defense: 650
Intelligence: 120
Skills:
Fire Blast: Launches a powerful burst of fire to scorch enemies.
Inferno Roar: Emits a fiery roar that intimidates and burns nearby opponents.
Lava Swipe: Strikes with molten claws, dealing heavy damage.
Burning Resilience: Resistance to water-based attacks and immunity to fire damage.
Overheat Mode: Temporarily boosts attack power and speed, but reduces defense.
Without wasting time, Victor raised his hands. "Combo Skill: Aqua Prison + Ice Barrage!" he shouted. Water swirled around the Flame Bear, trapping it in a shimmering aquatic sphere. Moments later, sharp ice spikes erupted from the water, piercing the bear from all directions. The Flame Bear let out a final roar before vanishing in a burst of light, leaving behind a glowing blue crystal.
Victor picked up the crystal, turning it over in his hands before placing it into his item box. "Alright," he said with a grin. "Let's keep going." With that, he resumed his journey through the forest, eager to see what challenges lay ahead.