At that moment, he heard a horrifying howl. He immediately stopped in his tracks and narrowed his eyes, only to see a big wolf-like creature a few steps in front of him. The beast was devouring the dog-hooven beast, and it was five times bigger than the dog-hooven beast.
If he were a normal person with normal vision, he would have already noticed it the moment he got out of the restaurant.
The beast howled as it glared at him. Its piercing eyes seemed to hold a mix of hunger and aggression, making it clear that the creature saw him as its next meal. The man's heart raced as he weighed his options, realizing that his survival now depended on either outsmarting or overpowering this formidable adversary.
Ding!
[Scrutinizing the target...Please wait.]
[Target scrutinized!
Target Details:
Name: Giant Wolf
Race: Beast
Age: N/A
Strength: 50kg+
Strength Level: Ordinary Level 5
Defense Shield: 10kg\10kg+
Health Points: 250/250]
He widened his eyes as he stared at the screen in his mind. His full health points were only 50. But the beast in front of him had 250. Its defense shield was 10 kg of energy, so a punch or any attack with less than 10 kg of energy wouldn't have any effect on it. Unfortunately, his full strength was less than 10 kg of energy. Defeating it would require him to attack repeatedly at extreme speed, causing the attacks to land on its body simultaneously. Thus, the force landing on it would be more than 10kg.
Ding!
[Quest received!]
[Quest Details
Quest: Defeat the opponent.
Reward: 500 EXPs and 25 EPs
Penalty for failure: No penalty.]
Nathan was not thrilled to receive the quest; instead, it irritated him. There was no way he was going to defeat the beast. He needed to get a bit stronger to stand a chance against such a formidable opponent.
"Grrrr..." The beast charged over him.
He threw a knife he was holding in his hand with all his might, aiming for the beast's vulnerable spot, but the defensive force released by the beast alone was enough to send the knife flying back toward him. Nathan quickly dodged the knife, narrowly avoiding being struck. The power of the beast was far beyond what he had anticipated, and he realized that his current strength was not enough to defeat it.
Just after avoiding the knife, the beast struck him with its claws, sending him flying backward.
His body smashed into the wall of the restaurant.
"Agh!" He groaned faintly as he coughed out a few mouthfuls of blood.
He got up, only to collapse again. The attack contained about 50 kg of energy, and his defense was less than 3kg.
Thus, he was seriously injured. The pain was excruciating, and he struggled to catch his breath.
Ding!
[Warning: HP fell drastically!
HP < 10 The host is in critical condition. Immediate medical attention is required.]
Just one attack had taken about 40 points from his life(Health). He knew he couldn't afford to take another hit like that, not even a single weak attack.
Nathan glanced at the beast in despair. He hadn't anticipated his death to come so soon like that. He had many goals to achieve!
Since his HP was too low, he was extremely weak, and he couldn't move a muscle. The pain in his body was unbearable, and he could feel his consciousness fading. He desperately needed help before it was too late.
Due to the weakness and severe pain he was feeling, he passed out immediately.
*****
"He has no serious injuries." There were no internal injuries. He felt drained of vitality! He will be able to participate in the competition." A gentle voice resonated in Nathan's ears.
Nathan opened his eyes as a light shone across his face. He sat up immediately and looked around, trying to gather his bearings. The room he was in was unfamiliar, consisting of some medical equipment and the sterile scent of disinfectant. Confusion washed over him as he tried to remember how he ended up here and who the gentle voice belonged to.
At that point, he realized he was lying on an electric hospital bed with a blanket covering half of him, from his legs to his waist. The beeping sound of monitors filled the room, adding to his disorientation. He realized that it was a room in an infirmary.
The voice he heard was coming from outside the room. The room was quite clean and had some advanced medical equipment that Nathan had never seen, but he was able to note that it lacked a lot of the necessary equipment that an infirmary was supposed to have.
It was clear that it was a neglected infirmary.
Rays of light from the outside shot at his face as the door of the room was calmly pushed open. Instead of a nurse, an elegant and attractive woman entered. That's according to his expectations.
The woman's hair was neatly tied at the back of her head. She wore brown military camouflage pants and a white vest that accentuated her slim figure. She also wore a necklace around her neck.
As she folded her arms and sauntered toward him, the corners of her mouth twisted into a faint smile.
The footsteps generated by her feet in military boots were steady and energetic.
Glaring at him with a gentle gaze, it made him feel at ease for the first time he had transmigrated to this world.
"You've finally woke up. How are you doing?" The woman asked with a warm smile, her voice filled with genuine concern. Her words were comforting, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards her. It was as if she had been watching over him during his unconscious state, and the thought touched his heart.
Nathan had the impression that they were related in some way after staring at the woman.
'Scrutinize' He commanded his system.
[Scrutinizing the target...Please wait.]
[Target scrutinized!
Target Details:
Name: N/A
Race: Human
Age: 24 years 3 months 2 days 23 hours
Strength: 150kg+
Strength Level: Extraordinary Level 3
Defense Shield: 30kg\30kg+
Health Points: 750/750]
"Are you okay?" The woman asked when she saw that Nathan was not responding, not knowing he was busy examining and admiring her.
"You can visit doctors and have a check. If you're not feeling well", Nathan immediately waved off the screen in his mind and replied to the young woman.
"Thank you for your concern," Nathan said, offering a reassuring smile. "I'm just lost in thought for a moment. I appreciate your suggestion, but I assure you, I'm perfectly fine.""How sure are you that you're fine?" the woman asked, her eyebrows furrowing with concern. "It's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to our health."Nathan couldn't help but notice how caring she was, especially considering that they were completely strangers. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before responding, "I understand your concern, and I truly appreciate it. However, I've been dealing with th
"Do you have any queries?"Captain Aginy suddenly asked while shooting a glance at him. Her face was devoid of expression."I don't have any questions so far."Nathan replied with a shrug while scanning the room with his eyes. The room was sparsely furnished, with only a mattress, a small desk, and a single chair. Nathan's gaze lingered on the plain walls, lacking any personal touches or decorations."Don't worry, once you become a student warrior, you'll have a better place." Samantha uttered it upon seeing Nathan's dissatisfaction with the place. "The military academy's entrance competition will occur in five days. You've got to train hard."In this world, your strength determines your fate. The weak were considered useless and were often overlooked or taken advantage of. The strong received the best services, while the weak received the worst or none at all.Nathan had already gotten to know what kind of world this was, and regardless of his disability, he had decided to do as much
"Because you’re behind your friends. I’ll give you a free access to training space" According to what he learnt from old Nathan memories, one had to pay a decent amount to use a training space. Free training were available to military and gifted students only.He wasn’t one, and he had to pay a decent sum to access a training space. Giving him free access to a training space was a huge favor."You’re too kind, Captain." Nathan felt that the young woman was being too generous to him. He couldn't help but feel grateful for her kindness, as it was rare for someone to offer free access to a training space, especially to someone like him who wasn't part of the military or a gifted student. Nathan wondered what had prompted her to be so generous toward him. "There’s no problem. May I know which level you are?" Training spaces were virtual worlds where one would confront illusory monsters, mostly gouses of preferred levels.This was critical because people were able to put their fears to th
Ding! [Opponents detected!] Ding! [Quest Received! Quests Details Quest: Conquer the opponents! Reward: 30 EP and 600 EXP Time limit: Limitless! Penalty For Failure: Getting Killed by the Opponents!] His heart raced as the notifications appeared on his screen. The realization that failure meant death only heightened his fear, making the situation feel even more intense and dangerous. His first quest wasn't as interesting as he thought it would be, but rather terrifying and life-threatening. The thought of facing opponents who were just as skilled and determined as him sent shivers down his spine. He knew that in order to survive, he would have to give it his all and strategize every move carefully. Instinctively, he reached for his weapon, ready to defend himself against the onslaught of attackers. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! A shot for each of the monsters changed the situation. The monsters were down, and the immediate threat was eliminated. There were all ordinary
He killed two more ordinary level 2 gouses and earned an additional 22 EP and 440 EXP. The fight was tough given that he had to rely on ordinary level 1 strength to defeat two ordinary level 2 gouses. He got injured, and his HP dropped. After the fight, his total EXP was 4390, and he leveled up to ordinary level 2. He then required 1810 EXP to level up to the next level, which was ordinary level 2. He had a total of 219.5 EP, still not enough to purchase the desired 10-minute 10x BSD, which was the highest. He found a thick bush nearby and decided to take a moment to rest and recover. The night found him there under the cover of darkness, providing a sense of safety and allowing him to heal without interruption. However, he occasionally heard sounds of monsters lurking. The next morning, he woke up feeling refreshed and ready to continue his journey. He knew he had to be cautious as he ventured further, aware that stronger enemies could be waiting for him. Despite the risks, he was
"What should I do now?" He whispered to himself. After ruminating for a few minutes, he made up his mind and stood up. He decided to practice basic combat skills before involving himself in a fight again. Although he was much stronger than before and could easily defeat any monster in the set-up, he knew that combat knowledge was very important in a warrior's adventure. It would help him deal with stronger opponents in real life. After all, in real life, there was no way to choose an opponent's level of strength or predict their tactics. Therefore, the warrior understood the necessity of constantly improving his combat skills to adapt to any situation and emerge victorious. By honing his techniques and reflexes, he would be able to face any adversary with confidence and overcome even the most formidable opponents. He took the skill book from his pockets. Flipping over the pages, he stopped on the book's content page. Firstly, he had to practice attacking skills such as strikes, kic
"My bad!" He muttered to himself while turning around. Indeed, a gous was there, staring at him with its piercing eyes. It seemed curious yet cautious, as if deciding whether he posed a threat. Like him, the lower half of its body was submerged while the upper half was not. Nathan hastily scrutinized it before it made any moves. He could feel that his fears had decreased by a leap. [Scrutinizing the target... Please wait.] Target Scrutinized! Target Details: Name: Gous Race: Alien Age: N/A Strength: 20kg+ Strength Level: Ordinary Level 2 Defense Shield: 6kg\6kg+ Health Points: 100/100] Without wasting time, the gous threw a punch. Nathan only saw a blurry figure, and it took him some time to realize that the blurry figure was a fist coming towards him at an incredible speed. Thus, it successfully landed on his face. Without using the system, he knew his HP had been subtracted by 14. The gous punch contained about 20 kg of energy, and his defense shield was 6kg, so less t
Splash! He landed in the stream with a resounding splash. To lure the gouses, he kicked the water several times, but no gouses emerged. He kicked a few more times, but still no gous appeared. It was as if the gouses had noticed his confidence and current abilities. Since no gous was appearing, he wasn't going to waste any more time here. He walked out of the water and went deeper into the thick and dense forest. The deeper he went, the more dense and creepy it became. Due to this, Nathan had no doubt that he would encounter monsters and was ready for it. All of a sudden, a gous leaped from a huge tree and landed on its feet right in front of him. This one was an ordinary level 3. The gous didn't waste any time bowling and stalking; it immediately charged toward Nathan and immediately became a blurry figure in the latter's eyes. As part of what he just learned, Nathan didn't make any moves until the figure was about to collide with him. With fast reflexes, Nathan sidestepped at the