Chapter 9: A new goal

Chapter 9: A new goal

The destruction of that den didn't really help me at all. The territory ruled by the dead end up in the claws of the other wolves. That means that my portion of prey stays the same. Not sufficient. And with the trouble caused by the adventurers, the boundaries of each hunting area are blurred. I just saw a bear for the first time where normally I wouldn't even see a wolf. The entire forest is in turmoil and I better stay in the trees for the time being.

The only good thing is, thanks to the adventurers and their discussion, I know where the city is. They said that they rushed to the undead cave, that means that I just have to follow the path they took to finally meet civilization. And since they look really well equipped, that means it's not some country town. It should be a good city, with a mayor, a lot of shops and maybe some sewers. But for the time being, I think that the forest is safer, I mean what could possibly happen t..

Bird skriiiiek

"-29 HP"

WHAT? HOW? AAAAAH!! My HP, a bloody bird just caught me on my branch. Those owls, I knew that they were bad for me. I am currently flying inside the claw of an owl. But, I didn't drop my spear, I can probably hit it with that. If I have a death wish since the gravity will kill me when the bird releases me. No, I have to wait for him to reach a branch tree or a nest, where he will probably try to kill me and eat me. But the most important thing is, he did 29 damage! Like I only have 21/50HP now. I want to apologize to the civilization. I think it is a lot safer than a forest. The lack of threat made me arrogant. That lich has saved me again. But for the moment, the most important thing is not to drop the spear. And wait.

"-3HP"

Wait, why I lost HP again? I think that untill those claws are out of my body I will lose HP. But that is a bad thing. Please fly quicker, please fly quicker. Look that branch it looks good, right? Why don't you just go there and try to eat me?

"-3HP"

The pain starts to be reduced. I hope I get a pain reduction or resistance. I was not masochist enough to hurt myself without guarantees. Since the System is still partially locked, I won't try all those stupid things, like eating poison, hurt myself, create thousands of spears. I wonder what my next evolution will be. I have time since I can't really do something right now.

Just like I said, either the animals are still scared of the wolves or maybe they feel threatened by the adventurers because I see no one. They are frightening, they slaughtered one of the strongest predators nearby. But in the end, both help me to find that sweet spot. Now let's try to find a place to rest. Since I evolved, my claws are more powerful, maybe I can dig a hole in a tree. Marc Cassidy uses Cut. It's is not really effective. But I still get rid of some of the wood. If I work fifteen more minutes I can really dig a hole big enough for me.

Chop, chop, chop

It really worked. Not that I doubt it. I didn't. And I can even use some of the remains of my work to block the exit of my hole. I just let a small window for air and perfect. Now let's try to rest again:

-Marc Cassidy rest

"Rest Time: 0 hour"

No enemies nearby, they are really scared of that place. Even the insects have fled. Or maybe the insects were not counted in the first place. But what was the enemy before then? Anyway, I should rest, 9 hours I would say.

-Marc Cassidy rest 9 hours

"Rest Time: 0 hour"

It didn't work? No, it only says when it has ended. I can see the sun rising. That is excellent. That means I can skip time more easily. A fine new day, excellent for traveling the forest. No one nearby. Toward adventure.