Dust and sand was scattered around extinguish the fire the was lit by the fireball. But the suden ignition of the wood and leaves almost gave Lucas a heart attack.
" I almost burn down the forest! I should be careful next I cast fireballs"Says he as he step down cinders to extinguish them."" Unsaved a life , 1 SP deducted"""" Unsaved a life , 1 SP deducted"""" Killed a dire wolf (lvl 8,), 80 exp earned!""" Killed a dire wolf (lvl 7), 70 exp earned!""" Congratulations Hero for reaching lvl 3,All stats +1Mana + 10The serries of notification sounded which made Lucas delighted.But his expression immediately turn serious. He raise his weapon and look around him in vigilance."Where's the other one!?"*Growl!"A shadow sudenly appeared on his left, Lucas jump back in reflex as he saw the sharp claw of the third wolf almost grazed his neck.The wolf fell and roll. It have a bleeding wound on it's side and part of its face are scorch,but it almost palpable killing intent is flowing out it's eyes as it growl at Lucas.Lucas immediately stand up as he point his spear at the beast, the beast is extremely wounded and knows that it can't wait for more better opening it leap forward with it fangs aming at Lucas neck.Lucas immediately dodge left and raised his stick to strike down the wolf but the it seems that it was expected by the wolf, it raised it hind leg and landed a kick on Lucas chest sending him back."Argh"The sharp claws on the fire wolf legs scratch Lucas chest but thankfully his uniform help to reduce the damage, but two gashes appeared on his clothes.Lucas immediately stand up with a leap. He felt pain on his chest but he doesn't have time to worry about it now.The wolf didn't gave Lucas any time to react and launch an attack again. Being unable to dodge Lucas just raised his stack and met the wolf's attack. With his strength he aim at the wolf abdomen and thrust with all his might." Ahhhh!!"*Swoowh*The reach of the stick is a little longer than the wolf paw , preventing it form landing a scratch on Lucas body so it aik for his arm instead. But Lucas quickly pulled away his spear from the wolf dodging it counter attack . The wolf fell to the ground with a thud , with extreme aggression and vitalty it tried to stand up but Lucas charge forward ,landing a down ward smash at the wolf.*Bang*The wolf fell with a whine again and weakly struggled but the accumulated damage on it body made it slowly paralyzed until it bleed to death."" Unsaving a life , 1 SP deducted """" Killed a dire wolf (lvl10) ,100 exp gained !""The notification made Lucas slump down the ground."" Saved a Life , 100 SP earned!""" Saved a Life , 50 SP earned!""" Saved a Life , 100 SP earned!""" Saved a Life , 50 SP earned!""" Saved a Life , 100 SP earned!""" Saved a Life , 10 SP earned!""" Saved a Life , 100 SP earned!""" Learn active skill thrust (low)""Lucas paid no attention to the notifications as he suppress the pain on his chest. This was the very first damage he have taken from a enemy on this world ,but compared to his awakening this pain was no sh*t at all.After sometime Lucas stand up again with his thought he activated his life detection again . In fear that a pack of wolves may have incircled him already but he was shock to see that there are no more beast around. Infact there are no animals around him anymore.'Weird , a lone wolf was one thing but a group of three wolves should not be far from their pack.'Lucas stand up and perk up him self, he then quickly move forward to the east.' even though they are not here there is still a possibility that they are just farther than my detection range.'With the feeling of danger Lucas immediately opened his status and added point to his stat as he jog pass, he first added points into all his stats until it was all in 20 which is the threshold and the adding point ls after that will not be worth 10 per point anymore.Lucas spend 210 SP on the his stat on which he was left with 349 of pointsHe then tried to add more to strength but he was shock by the response of the system."" Adding point cannot exceed threshold until Hero reach lvl 5!""Which stump Lucas and made him stop on his track, but to think about it he was able to understand that his stat was now equalvalent to a level 10 human.' and all my stats have all rech level 10 'With that Lucas just upgraded his skill starting from his investigation skill."" Upgrading skill will lead to evolution, spend 100 SP for skill evolution?""The system suddenly asked." So above advance is evolution.!"Lucas spress yes without second thought.After a slight light his investigation skill evovle into appraisal!Lucas Greves:( Human Male , 25 years old)Lvl:3(140/300)MP: 100/ 310Str-20Agi-20Int-20( 10 MP per 1 int)Dex-20End-20Skills:(Passive)Sleep resistance (intermediate)Night vision (low)Basic intelligence ( intermediate)Basic martial arts( low)Basic spearmanship (low): Mana affinity(lvl4) :( MP +100)(MP regeneration 4/sec)(Active)Appraisal ( low ): using you mind , show information about an something.Calm(intermediate)Basic Fireball ( low):(MP cost 10)Basic life detection (low) : (MP cost 50)Thrust( low): push forward a weapon to hit you foe. Can be enhance by mana(mana cost 5)SP:249 With Lucas upgraded endurance, the pain from his wound was seem to be disappearin.Lucas was estatic with his new gained skill. He was about to upgrade more skill when he heard a muffled sound. He then tried to hear more intently.' are those metal hitting rocks!?"Lucas was then get exited" Metal tools means people!"He immediately run towards the sound which lead him out the river path to a gorge like path. He stand on its edge and look down in which he saw a clearly human made road. But he was then hit with a realization." So that's why the I didn't met the pack back then!"Under the small cliff are a pack of wolves , numbering in 50s, all of them have then see gray prickly fur of the direwolves he have faced before except for one which have a mix of black an whitebl fur. The black and white wolf is also the biggest of the pack which is double the size of the normal wolves, alsmost reaching the size of a car. It clear that it was the alpha. But that is not the focus of Lucas sight. Five people where on the human made path while being surrounded by the wolves. Three of the people have swords and buckler shields ands they were swinging their sword at the wolves in a purpose of pushing them back , while the other two were a elder man in a coat and lady wearing a frock were behind them. " Merchants? Or nobles?" Lucas contemplate as he observe what happening. With a thought he then use his new skill at the alpha wolf. A prompt suddenly appear in front of him ( Alpha dire wolf (lvl14), can use magic , dangerous) The changes on the skill was evident as n
Lucas was now in precarious situation. He now have loss his weapon and even though he can still use his fireball he feared that the alpha will just throw another of it kin or just block it with it's wind shield, that will only be a waste of mana. Lucas the turn his gazed at the people on the side hudling around the well dress people. An idea was then came to Lucas . * Howl* The alpha howled which made the remaining direwolf to converge in it from and then simultaneously run towards Lucas. The situation was ready dangerous for Lucas . " Hey!! Throw me your weapon!" Lucas was then left with choice but to borrow weapons from them. Javes was stunned for a split second as the stranger shout incomprehensible words on him. But his instinct told him what the stranger need . He the raised his weapon and then throw it at Lucas . He did it not knowing what Lucas was saying but he saw that Lucas have loss his weapon on his first clash with the alpha which made Javes know that was what th
Javes and his companions was still stunned by what they witness. A sigle guy not even older than 20 was able to fight a pack of direwolves killing almost half of it and felling the alpha that have attained awakening!The guy was able to do magic which means that he have undegone a Magic Awakening already , but that add more to their shock , he was to young! They were also shock by the man's magic as it was able to make a direwolf, which are classified as a E+ rank monster, to a mush of flesh and blood! They never heard of any magician that young that can do magic that seem like a tier three magic on their Brig's domain! But Javes was most shock was the man' s combat sense. He saw him fight and as a knight that have trained himself to the art of swordplay since he was a child he knows that the man swordsmanship was sloppy and crude, but the way he utilized his body to land those fatal attack was shocking to Javes. Javes then harden his conviction and then walk up to the man that wa
The group then proceed to walk on the path while the knights pulled the carriage." Is the town far?"Asked Lucas as he have noticed that his shadow was noticeably longer than earlier indicating the time." No my Lord , we are already close to the city of Bridgestone when we were attacked by the direwolves, we will surely reach it before night fall."Hearing this Lucas was confused." If we are this closed to city and you being a noble lady , why are is it that no one came as to rescue you" Melissa was turned red and slowly answered" I- I was able to send a distress signal to the city and I'm sure that there are now people on their way to save us , but the pack of wolves attack as aggressively. If not for the lord they will surely be coming to recover corpses"Lucas frowned but did not asked any further. As a avid reader ,he know that sometimes there are conflict in a noble circle which he assume was what is happened, but it was not his business and decided to not think of it any fu
Merrion drove fast and only stop when they reach the Brig's manor. He then escorted Lucas and the lady inside.There are no other complicated ceremony as the lady excuse herself ,as she have just survive a life threatening incident and will need rest.The servants then lined up in front of Lucas asking him of what he needs. Lucas was embarrassed by the sudden luxury and decided to just asked for a clean clothes and a bath.His uniform that was now in a pretty beat up situation was then stored in his inventory.After his bath ,Lucas the slept on the bed that was prepared for him, he was elated that he can now sleep on a bed .Because of the comfortable atmosphere, Lucas was able to sleep in a flash.MidnightA four horse carriage came in front of Brig's Manor and stop adruptly with a tug from it's driver.A man that appears to on his late fifties pop out of the carriage door with a slam and then immediately walk in a fast pace along the path.The butler Fore was standing on the path as
" I'm sorry,wrong place!"Lucas then walk back.A deep voice then sounded from behind him." This is the mage tower .. Your in a the right place."Lucas flinched by the sudden voice.' Maybe he is a giant mage! after all this world has many races'" No ,I'm not a giant. I'm human magician of this tower.."' He can read minds!?'Lucas was flabbergasted" No , I can't read minds.."The towering muscles of a man stated to making Lucas more confused." Then how-?"" People always asked the same thing after thing when they see me .. "" Oh !"' He must one of those mage who cast 'fist' 'Lucas pondered." What brings you to the tower?..."asked the man in a slow low voice.Lucas was then remembered what he came for." Ah , yes ! I'm here to register as magician!"The man look at him for a while and then gestured at him." Follow me.."He then walked without talking , Lucas then entered.*****Lucas survey the surrounding field for any monster.He used his life detection skill and found thre
" Tht came from the city gate"Lucas look over the horizon to the direction of the gates.He bit down the last meat on his skewers and then run over on the said direction.He run fast and reach the periphery of the gates in a few minutes.Armed guard are now converging on the the big gate.Smoke can be seen on the path leading to outside.The guards also prevented the unauthorized people to get near, including Lucas.Lucas the choose not to push himself through and just observe from afar. He then saw a huge guys in magician robe rushing to the gates accompanied by two smaller guys with the same robes.Lucas was elated and rush to the magicians.The group now have reach the guards and Gerald is now speaking with them when Lucas got near them." Gerald !"Lucas called out.Gerald look back. The guards raised their raised their hand in to stop Lucas ." Sir , I need you get back unauthorized people are not allowed her right now."Gerald then wave his hand which then confuse the guards."
" Are there any reply from the guild master or the tower master ?"Asked Lord Brig's to the people inside the room.They are Gerald and some of his magician college, A armored old man ,the vice guild master of the guild,together with three gold rank adventurers, The Knight Commander, and lastly a priests in all white garb that seemingly glow as the light hit it.It was the first time for Lucas to see this people, especially the priest as he have only walked around the city for a few hours.He recalled that the lady prevented him from joining the adventurers guild but as he observe those people he finally understood why. The adventures guild are composed of commoners, so it may appear as a disgrace for a noble to be associated with them. Lucas thought that he should have just joined the guild if he knows that the words of the lady was out of prejudice, but it's all irrelevant now as he now belongs to the tower of mage.They convened a meeting to discuss their plan on how they should fa