Arachnoid Unleashed

15- Trial of the Forest

*jump*

*jump*

A silhouette of someone can be seen running and leaping from one tree to another in a forest where giant trees and plants are clustered together.

"I'm a light and fast boiii."

Siphex was astounded by his new body upgrade as he landed from a great height with no injuries. He felt a lot lighter and faster. "I'm not sure if this body is just this strong. Or maybe it's just that my stats are all maxed out. In any case, i was disappointed at first but now, I'm grateful to whoever provided me with all of the stats. This is so good." He said this while looking at his metallic sharp hand and then at a tree in front of him.

"60 strength, I wonder if..." Siphex said as he dashed at the tree and punched it with all his might.

*Bangg*

As his punch left a deep gash in the tree trunks, the entire tree shook, causing a loud shockwave to reverberate across the jungle, while leaves and dust fell from the tree around Siphex.

Siphex smiled as he watched what his punch caused, he hadn't expected having 60 stat points to be this effective.

"I'm sure I could beat that ghoul without breaking a sweet......Wait a minute, if strength at 60 can make me this strong, what about other states? Is it normal to have all of them maxed out? I believe I should be equally strong in all aspects provided by the other stats, Speaking of which," he said, recalling that his class had set two attributes as primary, and he wanted to know how his class relied on stats and what exactly changed in them, so he knew where to distribute his future points, if that was even possible.

< main Attributes are set to CHA, INT >

"INT is important for any spellcaster, but I expected WIS?" But what about CHA?

"How would charisma be beneficial?"

He reflected as he examined additional details.

<

- STR ( Strength: each point add 2.6 percent physical damage and 0.5 percent stamina )

- VIT ( Vitality: each point will add 10 Health )

- DEX ( Dexterity: each point will increase reflex, speed, and accuracy by 1.2 percent )

- INT ( Intelligence: each point add 2.6 percent magic damage & accuracy.)

- WIS ( Wisdom: each will increase control, mana efficiency, and mental defense by 1%.)

- CHA ( Charisma: each point increased influence, persuasion and charm by 0.5% )

< Main Attributes set to INT & CHA >

( INT and CHA are 20% more effective, all other stats are 30% less effective )

"That explains a lot... So my punch..my entire strength was 30 percent less effective than 60... hmmm influence, persuasion, and charm, now I get it. A logical stat to have for an illusionist, which is fantastic. :D yay "Siphex stated Sarcastically as he wanted to try one more thing before proceeding with the trial.

Siphex took a stance and readied himself " Time to check out wicked touch " as he attempted to activate the skill but was met with a completely different notification.

< Insufficient souls > Imagination: wicked touch use failed >

"Yeah yeah, I knew it. I thought maybe there would be some cool visual effect or something under the question marks would active lol, but I suppose I'll have to find something to kill first. for now, let's see how fast iam "Siphex said as he took off as fast as he could.

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He hadn't seen any living beings other than trees and plants in the last hour as he wandered through the forest at random.

After a long period of not knowing what to do, he noticed a tree in the distance that appeared to be much larger than the rest of the trees nearby.

"Now that I've gotten used to this, let's try something I've always wanted to do," said Siphex as he began running toward the big tree. attempting to scale it all the way to the top

*wesh*

As he neared it after a few minutes of running, he noticed that the tree appeared much larger up close. "It's been a while and I haven't found any clue... let's see if I can see something climbing something as high as this," Siphex said, leaping and grabbing the tree with his sharp claws.

Siphex wasn't fatigued after a long climb, but he was bored, and when he finally reached the top, his efforts were rewarded. The view astounded and stunned siphex because it was gorgeous.

The sky was clear and blue, with clouds matching the beauty of the trees that stretched across the horizon as far as his eyes could see; there were also boulders and pieces of dirt loaded with flora floating in the sky. It was a lovely scene.

"This is far too nice and quiet for a trial; how come I haven't encountered any beasts?" siphex tried to recall what the guardian had said. He took a look at the amulet he was holding.

"Hmmm, I tried wearing and inspecting this several times, but nothing has happened.... Since the trial is strangely empty, I suppose just this is the key to it," Siphex reasoned as he gazed up at the sky.

" It's been a long time since I've been here, yet it's still daylight."

It's interesting that no matter how much time passes, he notices that the sun never sets or moves, as if time has stopped.

"Ahhh, the fresh air, even though I can't see colors just yet. I know this is one of the most beautiful and peaceful views I've ever seen, i kinda feel a little hungry" said Siphex as he sat and admired the view for a while.

"perhaps I should wait for a change or just look for further evidence relating to this amulet at random. However, with the exception of trees, I am unable to see anything."

As if responding to his previous statement, Something shiny caught Siphex's attention in the distance at the time, and he narrowed his eyes in delight.

" Let it be food or fight, im down " Siphex smirked as he immediately leapt down and began advancing toward the shimmering object, having memorized its exact location.

Siphex approached quickly but cautiously, and as he got closer, he came to a halt when he sensed a presence ahead. He was getting ready for battle and going at a slower speed as he approached the presence.

As he got closer, he was greeted by the sight of a camp in a shady clearing adjacent to a river.