8 First Ques (2/2)

Analyze: [Rank E] (Active)

Endurance: [Rank D] (Passive)

First Aid: [Rank E] (Active)

Friend of Eri: [Rank E] (Passive)

Harvesting: [Rank D] (Passive)

Martial Arts Mastery: [Rank E] (Passive)

Mercantile: [Rank E] (Passive)

Power Swing: [Rank E] (Active) (30 STM)

Sneak: [Rank E] (Passive)

Sprint: [Rank D] (Active) (20 STM/Sec)

Survival: [Rank E] (Passive)

Sword Mastery: [Rank E] (Passive)

(I am still level 1, so I need to level up some more. Then tomorrow I will learn how to use my bow and maybe hunt some monsters as I heard that's the best way to get XP.)

With my plans set, I roll over on my side and fall asleep.

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The next morning, I go to the training yard to meet up with Urlgan.

”Morning, Urlgan. I was wondering if you could teach me how to use a bow. I wanted to go hunting.”

”I suppose now is an as good time as any. Come, I will teach you how to use that bow.”

I spent the next three and a half hours learning how to shoot various targets as well as moving while shooting. The game only helps a little when it comes to accuracy, but I have to actually aim to hit something.

You have learned a new skill!

Bow Mastery: [Rank E] (Passive) Increases bow skill XP gain by x1 and increases bow damage by x1.

Snipe: [Rank E] (Active) Increases accuracy by 20% but decreases attack speed by 90% for the next attack.

Quick Shot: [Rank E] (Active) Increases attack speed by 20% but reduces accuracy by 90% for the next 5 attacks.

I had finally got a grasp on how to use a bow now I just need to practice with it to get better. I sat on the ground, drinking some water, trying to catch my breath. Urlgan was relentless with his training. A few moments later, he had walked up to give me a hand up.

”The way you learn skills…you wouldn't happen to be an ascended, would you?”

”I think that was what Eri called me.”

”You spoke with Eri! Then it is true, you really are. In that case, then I have one last task for you, and I will consider you graduated. There have been reports that monster activity has picked up in the Darkwood Forest just west of here. You can find it next to Crystal Lake.”

New Quest: Omens in the Dark

Quest Type: Faction

Difficulty: D-C

Urlgan wants you to investigate Darkwood Forest to find out why monster activity there has increased.

Rewards:

Hunter School Graduation

5000 XP

600 Gold

”I will do it. I'll see what is going on there.”

”Good. Also, here is a basic tent kit. No telling how long you will be in the forest. It would be good to have a place to put your head at night.”

”Thanks. I'll be back as soon as I can.”

”Take your time, but most importantly, be safe.”

I head over to Old Man's store to tell him I will be out for a few days.

”Hey, Old Man!”

”Gwyn! Good to see you today. Here to train?”

”No, not for the moment. I got a task to investigate the Darkwood Forest, so I may be gone for a few days.”

”That's fine. Just be sure to practice what I taught you yesterday and bring back lots of herbs.”

”I will. See ya.”

I walk around town collecting things I may need for my journey, such as some dried foods in case I can't find anything to hunt. I also buy some extra arrows as I am still not the best shot yet. With my preparations complete, I set out towards the forest.