As I pondered how to find a safe place in this vast and unfamiliar forest, a distinct yet familiar chime suddenly echoed inside my head.
**Ding!**
The sound resonated within me, followed by a brief moment of discomfort as new information flooded my mind.
It felt as if my brain was being gently prodded, causing a momentary unease. But soon, the discomfort passed, leaving me with a clearer understanding of my situation.
The system's information was invaluable. I learned that the system AI would assist me in sorting out my skills, ensuring I could make the most of my abilities in this new world.
It could also provide detailed knowledge about the various species and races inhabiting Zemuwr, which would be crucial for navigating interactions and avoiding potential threats.
Furthermore, the system promised to enlighten me about the hierarchy of power and skill rankings, an essential aspect for survival and growth in this realm. Understanding where I stood in this complex structure would allow me to strategize and progress effectively.
Additionally, the system would display my current status, helping me monitor my progress and make informed decisions about my development.
But this was exactly what I had to be wary about. The system AI could assist me, but I wasn't completely sure if it was my ally or not.
I had read some web novels concerning the systems of main characters that made them do things forcefully, and there was even one system that I read about that turned the main character into its slave. The thought of such a possibility sent a shiver down my spine.
I couldn't afford to be naive. I had to stay vigilant and ensure that the system's guidance aligned with my own goals and morals.
With this newfound knowledge and a cautious mindset, a surge of confidence welled up within me.
Glancing around the forest once more, I knew that finding a safe place was my immediate priority. The towering trees and dense foliage provided ample cover but also concealed numerous dangers.
I focused on my surroundings, attuning my heightened senses to the sounds and scents of the forest.
But first of all, I decided to see how my status looked, so I said the code word in my mind.
'Status.' As I thought about seeing my status, suddenly a transparent system panel with a blue color emerged before me.
This panel was very different from the previous one I saw, as it was blue and its words were written in white. But I decided not to dwell on it and focused on what it conveyed.
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–[Status]–
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True Name: N/A
Name: N/A
Race: Demon
Rank: Demonling
EXP: 0/100
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–[Abilities]–
- {Absolute Mind Arts}
- {Ability Siphon}
- {Ability Unification}
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–[Skills]–
- N/A
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The status in front of me was simple and straightforward but there were some terms I didn't understand fully.
Regardless, this was not the place nor the time to ask any further questions and waste more time then necessary because I was literally in a completely unknown forest filled with monsters.
I decided to ask my questions after securing a safe place so I thought about closing the status panel and it agreed to my command as it disappeared.
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But as I was deciding which area to go to, I suddenly heard a rustling sound behind me. Quickly turning around, I saw a bush shaking, and suddenly, a monster straight out of a fantasy book appeared before me.
It was a pretty generic and weak monster, one commonly depicted in every fantasy book. The creature was short, barely reaching my waist, and had green skin. It wore rags for clothes, a testament to its lowly status.
The goblin had a hungry and crazed smile plastered across its face as it looked at me. Its eyes gleamed with a sinister light, and it clutched a crude club in its hand, ready to attack.
Despite its menacing grin, the goblin wasn't as hideous as many authors described. Or maybe I didn't find it too ugly, having seen much worse during my assassin days.
Just after a few seconds, two more goblins, holding the same crude clubs, emerged from the bushes. They joined the first one, their faces mirroring that same hungry and crazed expression.
Their eyes locked onto me, a predatory gleam evident in their gaze. It was clear they saw me as prey, and I needed to act quickly to defend myself.
As I stood amidst the dense foliage, the goblins wasted no time and launched their attack. Their crazed eyes locked onto me, and they moved with surprising speed and agility.
My instincts as an assassin from my previous life kicked in, and I managed to dodge the first few swings of their crude clubs. The air whooshed past me as I narrowly avoided each strike, my heart pounding with adrenaline.
However, despite my best efforts, I wasn’t invincible. One of the goblins, with a gleam of malice in its eyes, managed to slip past my defenses.
Before I could react, it lunged at me and clamped its sharp teeth onto my left arm. Pain seared through me as the goblin bit down, its teeth piercing my flesh.
Having undergone hellish training as an assassin, I had almost become numb to pain, though I could still feel it. It was just that I was better at ignoring it.
I cried out, more out of frustration than agony, and instinctively swung my right arm to dislodge the creature. With a powerful thrust, I managed to shake the goblin off, creating some distance between us.
My arm throbbed with pain, blood dripping from the fresh wound. I clenched my teeth, trying to focus through the haze of pain.
Breathing heavily, I took a moment to assess the situation. The three goblins circled me, their eyes gleaming with hunger and madness. My gaze fell on the goblin that had bitten my arm, its mouth stained with my blood. An idea sparked in my mind—my skill, {Absolute Mind Arts}. With the goblin now possessing my DNA, I could activate the skill.
Gathering my resolve, I focused on the goblin and activated {Absolute Mind Arts}. Immediately, a strange connection formed between us.
The goblin froze, its crazed expression faltering for a moment as my skill took hold. I could feel its primitive mind, chaotic and wild, but I had an edge.
The other two goblins hesitated, sensing something was amiss. I seized the opportunity, channeling my skill to control the goblin that had bitten me. It turned on its comrades, attacking them with a frenzied aggression.
The element of surprise worked in my favor, and I watched as the goblins clashed with each other, their alliance crumbling as I also joined the fray with my remaining hand as I snatched the club os one goblin.
However, the strain of using the skill, combined with the pain in my arm, began to take its toll.
The goblins, despite their confusion, were relentless. One of them managed to break free from the scuffle and charged at me with renewed fury.
I tried to dodge, but my injured arm slowed me down. The goblin's club struck with brutal force, and I felt a sickening crack as my left arm was shattered. The pain was excruciating, and I fell to the ground, clutching the mangled limb.
Desperation fueled me as I activated {Absolute Mind Arts} one last time, forcing the controlled goblin to deliver a fatal blow to its comrade.
The remaining goblin, confused and disoriented, was no match for the onslaught.
As the last goblin fell, I lay on the forest floor, panting and bleeding. My left arm was a ruined mess, but I had survived. The pain was unbearable, but I knew I couldn't afford to lose consciousness here. I needed to find a safe place to tend to my wounds and plan my next move.
With the help of the controlled goblin, I managed to navigate through the forest to a secluded spot, ensuring my safety.
With sheer determination, I pushed myself up, cradling my injured arm. I had to stop the bleeding somehow, and as I looked at the only piece of clean clothing that wouldn't infect the wound, I sighed. "Here goes nothing."
I took off my pants, which were given to me by the system and were the only piece of clothing covering me. Now completely naked, I somehow managed to wrap the fabric around my arm tightly enough to slow the bleeding. Surprisingly, my bleeding stopped after an hour.
'It must be because of my demon race,' I mused, looking at my mangled arm that still hurt.
