Chapter 32: Against an army (1)

Jake had cleared the entirety of the wolves' zone and saw the ocean from their land.

He also could dedicate himself to his plan, cutting down trees safely because he knew more or less where common wolves spawned, so killing them before they became bothers was a piece of cake.

Meaning his minimap saw more of the tutorial island than many players because Jake was that serious about his gaming.

He didn't want to miss anything precious on this land to which he soon couldn't return.

It was now time to explore more of the tutorial!

Appearing before trees whose roots were so dense and tall they resembled prison walls, Jake examined the second natural barrier in the forest.

It didn't seem passable at any point, as Jake couldn't spot any openings in the complex roots, which were similar to the wolves' zone's first barrier yet impossible to climb.

If it weren't for Richard's guidance, Jake wouldn't have noticed a hidden clearing in which he would be able to squeeze himself to enter the next leveling ground. Jake did exactly that to cross the second defense line.

Though it may have seemed like a defense wall, it was a natural measure preventing monkeys from butting into the territories of wolves and bears.

"Alright," Jake said after confirming his safety. He was told by Richard that monkeys had given up on trying to trespass into other territories, meaning he should be fine upon entering their land for the first time.

After putting on his heavy equipment, Jake checked his flexibility and finally clenched his bow in his left hand. He put a quiver on his back as he would mainly focus on Soldier and Master forms.

It wasn't because Joker was useless here. In fact, Jake could see himself dancing with the monkeys in a close combat battle, flexing his acrobatics and speed of Joker Form.

That said, Jake needed more experience and practice with his other forms.

Those were crucial against his impending battle against Ender.

'The perception skill is passive. I currently do not really feel the bubble around me, but it should become more tangible as I practice it,' Jake thought as he sank deeper into the forest. His vision was fine because he'd been used to the tutorial forest's darkness.

He, however, was a much different man. Jake paid more attention to his surroundings, intending to grasp any possible threat and absorb it into his bubble of perception skill.

His eyes now were more of a hunter searching for prey.

Frustration filled Odin's heart, which had been beating with a strong desire to prove himself. He growled and demanded the monkey drop off like a sore loser.

But in this case, the loser was clearly Odin.

He couldn't take it.

Indignation mixed with the billowing frustration, giving birth to a skill Jake was familiar with!

[Odin has used The Howl Of The Wolf Boss.]

In his case, it wasn't a slice that could be easily dodged. Odin's howl was like an invisible torpedo that slammed itself at a speed faster than light.

It weighed a lot and did tons of damage.

That said, its effects were the real boons.

The monkey became stunned and frightened, which caused its elongated tail to straighten, meaning he no longer dangled from the tree's branch!

The little monster fell off like a stone into the lake, dying from the impact.

Meanwhile, Jake hurt more monkeys around them, marking them with blood.

And while Jake was uniquely developing his perception, Odin heightened his already feral awareness and nose to locate enemies for him!

Their teamwork evolved at a rapid pace.

Five minutes then passed.

Jake was left alone, and before him, the wall of monkeys stood and dangled off the trees.

Odin's roar had taunted the nearest monkeys...

Jake was now alone against them all, feeling quite troubled and irritated... "Odin... I guess I must put a blind eye to it."