Chapter 6- Failed?

Chapter 6- Failed?

I have taken some days for myself to get accustomed to my senses, physical abilities, and the magic aspect I now possess.

In this world, there were four types of magical energy emerging from different sources.

1. Elemental: The very essence that derives from mother nature and the type of energy that is present in abundance on the planet. The four elements of Flames, Aqua, Wind, and Nature. Elemental affinity is the most common awakening trait.

2. Spiritual: The diminutive entities inhabiting the world possess a proclivity to form contracts with individuals, indifferent to whether they lean towards good or evil. Spirits predominantly fall into three categories: those associated with healing attributes, regeneration, and the exceedingly rare ability of resurrection. There exists no established procedure to acquaint oneself with a spirit; instead, they select those they deem worthy of their attention.

3. Light: The blessing bestowed directly from the heavens endows a Light user with unwavering strength, a divine essence capable of purging darkness from existence and bestowing upon the awakened array of boundless skills. Among these, the most prevalent include Enhancement, healing, augmentation, and numerous others. Not only do Light attribute users represent the embodiment of celestial purity, but they also possess the limitless potential for unceasing growth.

4. Curse: The attribute of a demon or demonic beast inherits upon their birth is akin to the very essence that courses through their veins, defining their existence from the moment they open their eyes until their eventual demise. While there exists a formal procedure and ritual for non-demonic entities to harness Cursed energy, anyone from the human realm who willingly embraces the darkness becomes a pariah, marked for a life sentence as a criminal.

Spirits and elements come in gray, which means they could be wielded by Light and Darkness alike. However, none of these were in my grasp apart from these strange straw dolls.

'Haah...if someone catches me with this, my head would get separated in an instant...'

The only possible route to ensure my safety is to seek protection from Alatia. Since she was the precious daughter of the Emperor, only on her request would I get pardoned.

That means I have to keep my relationship good with my lady and support her as much as I can.

'Well, regardless she takes my side when times come or not... 'My unwavering dedication to serve Alatia has persisted since the moment her comforting embrace enveloped me, rescuing me from the clutches of death's impending darkness.

Disregarding the needless thoughts, I looked at the vast forest and the creatures lurking within. I couldn't sense Aura since I didn't possess it, but the faint growling and occasional rustle were enough to tell me the dangers that lurked within.

Since the forest near the mansion was regularly cleared out, there wouldn't be any beasts above rank C. However, even a rank C was dangerous for this inexperienced me.

From the knowledge of my previous self, I could certainly discern a beast's level visually, but I couldn't sense them approaching nor if they have used any kind of skill to hide themselves.

Since this one was merely E-ranked, the second lowest on the ladder, Kyle was confident to dispatch the beast using his 'Primary' straw doll within seconds.

*Rustle*

Navigating through the rustling, dried leaves strewn across the forest floor and the dense, sinewy branches that sprawled overhead, Kyle felt his heart quicken with unease.

His blood surged through his veins like a torrent, and beads of sweat drenched his back, but he remained unwavering on his journey toward his inaugural hunt.

Soon a figure emerged near the big tall trees, currently resting against the branch, in an eased manner.

However, even the dazed manner of the beast did not help Kyle calm down at all.

"Isn't that a D-rank Breboar?" The mutation of a grizzly bear and boar which gave origination to this wild beast which tends to mark their territory and live a predator's life throughout its lifetime.

The reason this bear was present here in place of Hazy-Akron meant that the deer actually was running away from this beast, not planning to advance on Kyle.

'I should retreat...I am not prepared for something like this...' Since the boar head was still sleeping, Kyle took steps back with his heart now leaping in beats.

Having recently endured that harrowing experience, he was all too familiar with the sensation of confronting death head-on.

Just as he was preparing to turn and run, he noticed something approaching rapidly from behind. Before Kyle could dodge or teleport, the massive deer rammed into him, striking him squarely in the chest.

"Guh!" A loud groan escaped his throat as his body was thrown meters away before he crashed into something fluffy....something alive.

Yeah, Kyle was fucked.

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