Chapter 28 (2/2)

Stam(/R per min): 11/70 (9)

Vit: 6

End: 5

Str: 15

Agi: 4

Perception: 5

Reaction: 4

Resistance: 11

Willpower: 3

Inteligence: 2

Wisdom: 2

Control: 2

Focus: 2

Skills: Hiding Lvl 7, Running Lvl 5, Grappling Lvl 3, Club Wielding Lvl 2, Wood Working Lvl 2, Construction Lvl 3, Labor Lvl 5, Heavy Blow Lvl 3, Mana Bolt Lvl 1, Ride Lvl 1, Honorable Charge Lvl 2, Stalwart Defense Lvl 5, (1) Sword Master Lvl 3, (2) Shield Mastery Lvl 6

Even though Randidly had told him to keep his Vit and End high for survivability, Donny had decided that what a true leader needed was not the ability to Endure, but the Strength to do something about problems.

Still, this sort of “hunting” was very unsatisfying for Donny, and seemed to be so too for Randidly. Earlier, Randidly had asked whether Donny wanted this to be hard or easy. Donny had naturally chosen easy, and this had followed for a boring 45 minutes.

Looking at his double digit strength, Donny hefted his shield and bumped it lightly against a nearby tree, enjoying the way the trunk shook. He turned to look at Randidly, who as always, was in a constant state of motion.

Whether to it was practicing with the spear, mixing weird chemicals, shooting off spells, or striking trees, he always maintained constant motion. Inwardly, Donny was slightly worried about Randidly’s mental health, but was pleased he had such a dedicated subordinate.

But then the Randidly of last night flashed before Donny’s eyes, a man soaked in gore and moving like wind, and he couldn’t help but shiver.

Shaking his head, Donny said. “I, uh, changed my mind. This is too easy. Can we do this faster? The hard way maybe?”

Shockingly, Randidly stopped and turned to Donny, his gaze placid. “Perhaps. But once you choose the hard way, you won’t be able to stop it halfway. It might take a few hours.”

“Ha, that’s fine.” Donny said, scratching the back of his head. “The longer I am away from that creepy Village guy, the better.”

Randidly gave Donny a small smile. “Nul? I also find him rather… creepy. Follow me.”

Randidly practically disappeared, even though he had been right in front of Donny not seconds ago. Donny hurried through the brush, kicking it aside and cursing, trying to keep up. “Uh… Randidly… So why are you helping us? You seem so strong already. And you don’t want a class…?”

As if by magic, Randidly stepped out from behind a tree to Donny’s left, causing him to jump. How had he…?

“I…. am looking for my friends. But I do not know where to start. This… ‘Section’ as the announcement called it… It’s too big. Trying to find two people…” Randidly shook his head.

“So you are giving up?” Donny asked, mouth gaping. Randidly gave him a sharp look.

“Of course not. But if I cannot find them alone, I have few options. One of them is to grow the village so much that it attracts them. Another is to recruit people to help me in my search.” Randidly hesitated, then said. “Or I wait long enough that most of the population is concentrated, and then search those locations. After all, the Newbie Village mechanic will drive people to gather around an area they can receive classes. Only… waiting that long worries me…”

Then Randidly blinked, and grinned, turning and looking deeper into the forest.

“Ah, here is the first batch. Let the hard way begin.”