Half an hour elapsed, and Adrian remained within the rainforest as night gradually descended. Around him, the roars of unknown creatures filled the air, a stark contrast to the world he once knew.Adrian sat beside a crackling campfire, with a towering tree not far behind him. This was the tallest in this rainforest, and he had scaled its heights earlier to survey the surroundings. From his vantage point, he discerned an expanse of endless wilderness, with only a towering mountain peak visible in the north. Though it occupied little space, its summit remained shrouded in clouds, obscuring its apex.Another revelation had dawned upon Adrian during his observation: this location likely remained within the bounds of the original world. His estimation of the planet's horizon curvature suggested as much. In his native world, the maximum visible distance with the naked eye extended about eighteen kilometers. Here, Adrian deduced a similar range. Consequently, it seemed probable that this w
This place seemed like an idyllic sanctuary away from the world's troubles, except for the occasional brutal roars of the monsters around. After casting a glance at the northern mountain peak, Adrian withdrew from the treetop.A swishing sound, gradually growing louder, pierced the air. Adrian remained concealed, tightening his grip on the Divine Frost Slayer Blade and Hellblade. His muscles tensed, poised to strike at a moment's notice. He even prepared to forcibly activate the law of the Dragon God, despite the toll it would take on his body, to confront the sudden threat.However, to Adrian's surprise, the whistling sound approached only to veer away for reasons unknown. After a few tense moments, Adrian cautiously peeked out from the treetop and observed a massive figure slowly receding into the distance."Are there birds of such colossal size in the world?" Adrian marveled, disbelief etched across his features.The unnamed bird-like creature nearly rivaled a small airplane in
Rustle... Rustle...‘Footsteps?’ Adrian abruptly stopped by some prints on the ground amidst a clump of grass, studying them carefully. He had been journeying north since morning and had now stumbled upon signs of human presence, though no actual people were in sight yet. Recognizing these signs meant he had a chance to escape this place. Thus, he followed the footprints and other traces, forging ahead until he finally encountered living beings.Having spotted those traces earlier, Adrian had already disposed of the peculiar creature's corpse he'd been carrying on his back. While the Hellblade remained sheathed, the Divine Frost Slayer Blade had been drawn. Concealed behind a bush, Adrian silently awaited the approaching footsteps.‘The owner of the footprints weighs less than forty-five kilos, and the steps are light. Could it be a woman?’ Adrian pondered with furrowed brows.‘Could a woman survive in such a harsh environment?’ It wasn't that Adrian doubted women's abilities, but
The woman wore a warrior's outfit, though it appeared worn-out. Judging by its style, it didn't resemble the attire of warriors from Silverboa or Obscura. Adrian surmised that her clothing style dated back at least two hundred years. This place was indeed a hidden paradise.Adrian's expression turned solemn. What surprised him even more was that this woman's strength surpassed that of an ordinary Grandmaster. She seemed almost like a phenomenon, potentially even beyond his capability. Otherwise, his earlier sword strike would have pierced her throat.As Adrian observed her, the woman also scrutinized him. Her gaze held a hint of curiosity, especially toward the black windbreaker he wore, something unfamiliar to her. "Are you an outsider?" she asked. Fortunately, she spoke a language Adrian understood; otherwise, their encounter might have turned deadly.Adrian felt relieved. Despite her strength, the woman didn't seem murderous, let alone monstrous. In hindsight, his earlier actions
Previously, Adrian had wielded the Divine Frost Slayer Blade in an attempt to strike the girl. However, she deflected it with her dagger, and Adrian pretended to drop the blade. Yet, the groundwork for what was to come had already been laid.Feigning anger and allowing himself to seem irrational, Adrian led the girl to believe she could manipulate him. Though he couldn't pinpoint her exact location, he anticipated that she would appear behind him the next time.As expected, when she reappeared, Adrian's sword descended. It pierced through the girl, narrowly avoiding Adrian's back. She gazed down in shock at the sword that had pierced her body, disbelief evident on her face as blood dripped from the blade.Adrian grinned at her. "This sword moved before you even arrived. You're fast but foolish."Confronted with Adrian's mockery, the once-smug girl showed panic for the first time. Her life force rapidly drained as she sensed the sword, capable of flight, recklessly sapping her vital
Though small in amount, what Vital Energy Adrian had was sufficient to mend the girl’s injury. Since her internal organs were intact, there was no need for meticulous repair, hence not requiring an excessive amount. The energy from the two fish he consumed was already enough. The wound healed completely, leaving no scar behind.When the girl opened her eyes, she realized her life force was no longer draining away. Hastily, she sat up and hurriedly put on her clothes, despite them being blood-soaked. Having clothes, even stained, was better than none.Seated on the ground, the girl stared blankly ahead, her gaze filled with horror as she looked at Adrian. "What did you do to me?"Adrian responded, "I healed you."The girl didn't believe him. "This is sorcery! You're a mage!"‘A mage?’ Adrian frowned, scarcely believing what he was hearing. "I don't understand what you’re going on about, but I mended you to show that we're not enemies for now. So, I hope you'll answer my earlier que
With determination, Adrian addressed Cherry, "Please, take me to see your leader."Cherry immediately shook her head. "That won’t work. You're an outsider, and our leader hates meeting with outsiders," she stated firmly."Is that so? Then I insist on going, and you can’t stop me." Adrian's resolve matched Cherry's firmness."I... I..." Cherry felt somewhat helpless. She stammered for a long time, unable to form a complete sentence. Eventually, she had no choice but to follow behind Adrian as he walked ahead.***Meanwhile, deep within the forest, a man named Ash Toth was locked in a fierce battle. He was a formidable warrior from Mapleston, surrounded by a group of ferocious monsters. Despite their relentless attacks, Ash's strength was evident as he easily dispatched many of the creatures, causing them to fall one by one. But among the monsters, there was one that was particularly formidable.Ash unleashed his full power. "Go to hell, you monsters! Hah!" Flames surged in his han
With a resounding boom, the shape of an infant dropped off from the left side of the monster’s body and instantly turned to ashes."No!" The creature let out a desperate scream.Adrian's eyes lit up with hope. "Let's target the right side now!" he shouted. Having succeeded in his attack, Ash's morale soared. "Alright!" he exclaimed.With a shout, Ash directed the flames in his hand toward the monster’s right side.Boom!A muffled sound resounded as the barrier on the monster’s right side was also destroyed. With both sides of the barrier destroyed, the monster let out a piercing scream. Although Ash's attack hadn’t caused it any harm, breaking its barrier was still a significant blow."Your tricks have been exposed. What else can you do now?" Adrian taunted the monster."How dare you interrupt my training! Today, you'll all perish here! Take this!" the monster roared angrily.The monster had not taken Adrian and Ash seriously before, but the pair had managed to push it into a