On the next day, I decided to sneak out of the city without Shun knowing. If he doesn’t want to go with me then, I’ll find a way in testing my idea.The day was bright same as the weather. The wind breeze feels good. Different from the city where I used to live. The air feels fresher and there is no pollution.I have a dagger in my hand a dagger I bought at a low price in a weapon shop. It is quite sharp and I can see my reflection in it.First, I have to go to the forest and find some low-level monsters. The reason for that is leveling.Like in any other game. Higher-level means stronger. The higher level you became you’ll be granted to access many different things in the RPG world.Remembering, I just got lucky in the fantasy world online and got skills that I can use to defeat other high-level players. For ordinary players leveling is the sure way to become stronger.I got this idea after thinking about the adventurers and monsters.Inside a game-like world, to level defeating mons

With each passing day, the wind comes from the north, softly stirring the surface of the blue lake water. Sun's light reflected off the ripples, transforming into complex and tiny flickers of colors.Besides this wide like was a giant tree.Grasping the ax.Swinging upwards.Striking down.It might be just those actions, but if the mind was distracted even slightly, the reaction from the hard bark would bounce back relentlessly to both arms. Breathing, timing, speed, shifting of body weight, all of them must be perfectly controlled from the beginning, transmitting the hidden power from the heavy blade of the ax to the tree, producing a pleasant, clear, high-pitched sound.While he could understand the theory well, actually doing it wasn't that simple.Noah was given this task in spring when he was ten, and it would be the second coming of summer since then, yet he could only get that pleasant feedback once out of ten swings.He was told by his fellow ax users that his predecessor, alw

It was Saturday and there are no school for Yuna. The four friends were outside of the city. Shun and Noah as usual get firewood on the need by warded forest. Yue was placed under the big tree with a storybook in her hand. Flipping pages with a smile.Exhausted the two boys laid their backs to the thick moss like they always do. Under this big tree. The scenery was quite relaxing The weather is nice same as the wind breeze.If they have their guards down. They will fall asleep.“What are you two being lazing about?”Yuna said facing grumpy face to Shun and Noah.“We’re not lazy…”“Did you ever try cutting wood? It's exhausting.”“Hmm…”She averted her face for a brief moment and turned back. She then continues…“I find out something interesting yesterday. I got curious about where the block of ice came from and checked the map. I found out that the river was flowing to the nearby mountain located west on the city.”“That mountain isn’t warded. Also, that mountain was said to have gobl

After Shun told the story about his past. I silently look up at the stars while sitting on the wooden floor of our house.I don’t know what to say to Shun, but I have to say it.“Shun is an idiot.”“That’s right, I’m an idiot and coward man…”Before he continues and lowers himself more. I immediately turned my body to him and knock on his head with my small fist.He’s looking at me with confusion for a moment and averted his face afterward.“That’s not my point. There is no way Shun would know a tragedy would happen or a dragon will suddenly appear. Everything was an accident. You were just 12 years old at that time. I guess it's normal for you to be scared. I’m already 14 years old but I’m still scared of bugs.”“Still, there’s still a probability of me saving them. I didn’t even move to attack the dragon. I’m not brave enough that’s why I’m still in this City. I’m a coward. I lack courage. And now I’m enjoying myself taking care of you while thinking you are Yue. Because you two loo

The group of arrogant adventurers vanished without a trace in our sight. With the four knight guards witnessing my strength. They started to believe that I’m capable of cutting the demon tree.“That strength is unbelievable. I have never seen anything like that. I remember there is a story about it before. The adventurer wielding a sword and destined to purge evil… I remember it's a hero story. Could it be that you’re a hero?”“No, I’m just someone who happened to be strong. I just happened to have this strength. I guess it's some kind of blessing.”“Well, it's true there are people like you. But this is the first time I met one. We’re going to report the demon tree subjection quest to the guild. We’re going to write a testimony about it as evidence. You can visit the guild for more information on how your ability to gain the quest reward.”I have happy that I’m able to have the reward.I look at my hand and saw the sword. The shiny sword earlier was cracking and its blade was full of