Chapter 5: Forest Serpent and the Frost Bear
As I continued on my journey through the dark and eerie forest, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had been following me since my encounter with the Spider Queen and Shadow Wolves. I knew that there were more dangers out there, and I had to be ready for them.
Suddenly, I heard a loud hissing noise in the distance. My heart skipped a beat as I realized that it was coming closer. I quickly summoned my status window, ready to access my skills and abilities at a moment's notice.
As the hissing grew louder, a massive creature emerged from the shadows. It was a Forest Serpent, a powerful and deadly creature that roamed these woods. Its scales glinted in the moonlight, and its eyes were cold and calculating.
"Alright, let's do this," I said, steeling myself for the fight ahead. The Forest Serpent let out a deafening hiss, signaling the start of the battle.
As I stood face to face with the Forest Serpent, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe mixed with fear at its sheer size and strength. I knew that this was not going to be an easy fight, but I was determined to come out victorious.
I quickly accessed my status window, checking my HP and MP levels. I had only 600 HP and 300 MP left, not enough to take on this beast. I also reviewed my skills and abilities, making sure that I was fully prepared for the battle ahead.
"Echolocation, activate," I shouted, and the Forest Serpent's location was revealed to me. "With my Flight skill I have the advantage to win," taking to the air and gaining an aerial advantage.
The Forest Serpent let out a deafening hiss as it lunged towards me, its massive jaws open wide, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth. I narrowly dodged its attack, swooping down to strike it with my claw attack. However, the Forest Serpent was fast and agile, and it quickly retaliated with its venomous bite.
I could feel my HP decreasing rapidly as the venom spread through my body. I knew that I had to act fast if I wanted to survive.
"Web Shield, activate," I shouted, using my webbing to protect myself from the serpent's attacks. I also used my Web Attack to bind the serpent's movements, but it was still too strong.
The serpent let out a deafening hiss as it lunged towards me again, its massive jaws open wide, ready to devour me whole. I knew that this was my chance. I unleashed my ultimate skill, Devoured Crimson Cage: Traps enemies within a cage made of solidified blood, devouring them for nourishment and gaining their abilities.
With a loud hiss, the serpent was trapped within my cage, its movements restricted. I could feel its strength seeping into me as I devoured it, restoring my HP and MP.
As the serpent fell to the ground, defeated, I couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph. But my victory was bittersweet, as I knew that there were more dangers lurking around in the forest. I couldn't let my guard down even if I restoring my strength, not for a moment.
As I emerged victorious against the Forest Serpent, I let out a sigh of relief. My body ached, and my HP and MP were dangerously low, but I knew that I had to press on.
Just as I was about to continue on my journey, a loud growl echoed through the forest. My heart skipped a beat as I realized that it was coming from behind me. I quickly turned around to see a massive Frost Bear standing before me, its fur glistening with a layer of frost and ice.
"What the hell is this," I muttered to myself as I summoned my status window, checking my HP and MP levels. They were still low, but I knew that I had no choice but to fight.
The Frost Bear let out a deafening cold roar as it charged towards me, its massive claws glinting in the moonlight. I quickly took an action with my Flight ability, taking to the air and gaining more aerial advantage of it.
As the Frost Bear reached for me with its giant ice claws, I dodged and swooped down to strike it with my claw attack. The Frost Bear let out a roar of pain as it stumbled back, but it quickly regained its footing and retaliated with its icy breath.
I quickly used my Web Shield to protect myself from the icy blast, but I could feel my HP decreasing rapidly. I knew that I had to act fast if I wanted to end victorious.
"Web Attack, activate," I shouted, using my webbing to bind the Frost Bear's movements. But it was still too strong, and it broke free from my webbing with ease.
I knew that I needed to use my ultimate skill, Devoured Crimson Cage, but I hesitated. I had only used it once before, and it had drained me of my strength. But I knew that I had no other choice.
"Devoured Crimson Cage, activate," I shouted, and the Frost Bear let out a deafening roar as it was trapped within the cage made of solidified blood. I could feel its strength and abilities flowing into me as it was devoured.
Finally, the Frost Bear fell to the ground, defeated. I let out a sigh of relief, but I could feel my strength leaving me once again. My HP and MP were at critical levels, and I knew that I needed to rest and recover.
"I lose a lot of strength,I need to find a good place to rest and to restore my strength ," I muttered to myself as I stumbled through the forest, looking for a safe place to rest. But my victory was bittersweet, as I knew that there were more dangers out there in the forest. I couldn't let my guard down, not for a moment.
Status window:
Name: Ryuichi Tatsuya
Species: Reincarnated Bat
Level: 18
HP: 1800
MP: 900
Attributes:
Strength: 180
Dexterity: 270
Intelligence: max
Willpower: 210
Endurance: 225
Charisma: 195
Special Skills:
Echolocation: Allows the user to sense their surroundings and detect objects and enemies within a certain range, even in complete darkness.
Flight: Allows the user to fly and maneuver through the air with increased speed and agility.
Claw Attack: A physical attack that deals extra damage to enemies.
Web Walk: Ability to walk on webs and spider silk as if they were solid ground
Web Attack: Ability to shoot webs as a ranged attack
Web Shield: Ability to create a shield made of spider silk for protection.
Passive Skills:
Night Vision: Allows the user to see in complete darkness.
Enhanced Hearing: Allows the user to hear sounds at a greater distance and with greater clarity.
Natural Camouflage: Allows the user to blend into their surroundings and become harder to detect.
Shadow Wolf Slayer: Increased damage to Shadow Wolf species
Spider Venom Immunity: Immunity to spider venom and poison
Spider Silk Manipulation: Ability to manipulate and control spider silk
New Passive Skill:
Poison Immunity: Immunity to poison-based attacks and status effects.
Increased HP Regen: Faster regeneration of HP during battle.
Enhanced Agility: Increased speed and agility in battle.
New Ultimate Skill:
Frost Bear's Roar: Unleash a powerful icy roar that deals damage and stuns enemies within a certain range.
Ultimate Skill:
Devoured Crimson Cage : Traps enemies within a cage made of solidified blood, devouring them for nourishment and gaining their abilities.
As I defeated the forest serpent and the Frost bear, my body felt stronger and more powerful. My level had risen to 18 and my HP and MP increased to 1800 and 900 respectively. My attributes have also improved, with my strength at 180, dexterity at 270, intelligence at max, willpower at 210, endurance at 225, and charisma at 195.
My special skills also improved, with the new addition of Frost Bear's Roar, an ultimate skill that allows me to unleash a powerful icy roar that deals damage and stuns enemies within a certain range. My other special skills include Echolocation, which allows me to sense my surroundings and detect objects and enemies even in complete darkness, Flight, which allows me to fly and maneuver through the air with increased speed and agility, Claw Attack, which deals extra damage to enemies, Web Walk, that allows me to walk on webs and spider silk as if they were solid ground, Web Attack, which allows me to shoot webs as a ranged attack, and Web Shield, which allows me to create a shield made of spider silk for protection.
My passive skills also include Night Vision, which allows me to see in complete darkness, Enhanced Hearing, which allows me to hear sounds at a greater distance and with greater clarity, Natural Camouflage, which allows me to blend into my surroundings and become harder to detect, Shadow Wolf Slayer, which increases my damage against Shadow Wolf species, Spider Venom Immunity, which grants me immunity to spider venom and poison, and Spider Silk Manipulation, which allows me to manipulate and control spider silk.With my new
Passive Skill
Poison Immunity: Immunity to poison-based attacks and status effects.
Increased HP Regen: Faster regeneration of HP during battle.
Enhanced Agility: Increased speed and agility in battle.
I can devoured them all.
Lastly, I still possess my ultimate skill Devoured Crimson Cage, which traps enemies within a cage made of solidified blood, devouring them for nourishment and gaining their abilities. With all these new abilities and power, I am ready to take on any challenges that may come my way.
As I searched for a safe place to rest, I came across a small cave hidden behind a waterfall. It was the perfect spot to recover and rest, so I quickly made my way inside.
As I finally found a safe spot to rest and heal my wounds, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me. The battle with the Forest Serpent had taken a lot out of me, both physically and mentally. I sat down against a tree and closed my eyes, focusing on restoring my HP and MP.
I need to be more careful with my skills and abilities. I can't let my guard down, even for a moment," I thought to myself as I continued on my journey, knowing that there were more dangers lurking in the forest. I would need to level up and become stronger if I wanted to survive.