Chapter 28 (1/2)
Killing the gnolls went smoothly. They had level 20 stats and moved quickly and nimbly, but they were no match for me. I had beaten the goblin chief so these dogs were a piece of cake for me.
[Gnoll Claws 22/50]
I was almost half-way there. I turned my head as I reached a stream. In order to avoid attracting the attention of users, I went hunting in places where humans were rarely seen. The sound of water was so sweet that I closed my eyes. Then I heard a monster.
“Kwal!”
“......”
Another gnoll...
“Kwal kwal!”
Um? Why was there a loud barking game...? Rather, the sound of the dog got closer as it approached this side. I turned my head in the direction of the sound.
“Kwal!”
...A bulldog? That’s right. It was definitely a breed of bulldog. I remember watching a program called ‘Animal Farm’. Yes, this was a bulldog. Moreover, it was a bulldog with a group of gnolls behind it. The number was close to 50. “What is this...”
“Bark! Bark bark!”
The gnolls were crying out loudly.
“I’m going crazy.”
[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ wants to save the poor dog.]
Save it? I thought for a moment but since I had to fight the gnoll anyway, it was better to save the dog. I checked to see if anyone was around and started dancing.
“Flying Weather Dance.”
The Flying Kick Technique that burned the goblin chief was activated at the tip of my toes. The flames soon sparked on both feet and the target was the gnoll trying to bite the bulldog.
[Experience has been acquired.]
[Gnoll Leather has been acquired.]
The gnoll couldn’t even scream as its head burst and it died. In the ensuing carnage, the place filled with the sound of dogs.
“Yip!”
“Yiippp!”
“Kyao!”
It might feel a bit pathetic but they were monsters. I was a man who showed no mercy for monsters. My burning foot pierced a gnoll’s chest. I could see the gnolls around me crying out at the same time.
“Bark! Bark bark!”
“Yes. Come here. Come here!”
Anything that blocked my way fell. It didn’t matter if it was a gnoll or a goblin. I just felt the pleasure of fighting and moving forward. I finally brushed off my hands lightly. “Rotten guys.”
All the gnolls around me were turning to ash. They dropped all sorts of junk and items so they definitely seemed better than the goblins. Then I heard gasping from below. “Hak hak hak hak.”
A cute guy. The bulldog had a pretty small body. The dog had been running for a long time and ran out of breath. Suddenly, it approached and started to whine at my feet.
“Keke.” I couldn’t help laughing at the unplanned affection. It was boring to be alone... this was great.
At this moment, a notification window appeared.
Ttiring~
[Lost Puppy]
[An unnamed puppy has become lost in the Windy Hills. You can expect a small reward if you find the owner. Save the puppy from the dangerous monsters and guide it to its owner.
-Completion Conditions: Meet the owner of the unnamed puppy.
-The quest will fail if the puppy dies.]
“You lost your way.”
[The quest has been accepted.]
[Dog with an Unknown Name]
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[Current Status: Hungry.]
“Hak hak hak hak.”
“You’re hungry.”
I stroked the face of the unnamed dog. I felt good because the dog was hungry and my satiety was also low. Fortunately, the surrounding terrain was a good environment for eating. The unnamed dog and I settled near a creek.
“Weather Cooking.”
It was a strange sight every time I saw it. I didn’t know how to express the sight of flames appearing in a place without the slightest spark. I guess it was the feeling of creating something from nothing. Nothing could satisfy my curiosity.
“Kwal! Kwal kwal!”
The unnamed dog seemed surprised by the flames. It tried to run away the moment Solar appeared with a flash of flames. I couldn’t help laughing at the scared dog. Solar greeted me, “Hello, Master!”
This person’s manner of speaking...
[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is smiling benevolently.]
Tsk tsk. Its habit would get worse because he treated it like that.
“I see you again, Solar.”
“What is going on this time? Hehe!”
“Let’s cook.”
“I understand. I’m looking forward to it!”
I was worried about it speaking in informal language but I still threw the pot into the air. I was filled with emotions when I watched the floating pot. It was still amazing every time I saw it. A floating material. By the way, what should I make? After much deliberation, I decided to make a meat soup.
This seemed to be the best with the materials I had now. A dog could eat it and I liked that we could eat together. Who knew that the first dish I would cook for someone else would be food for a dog?
“I need to get vegetables...”
I looked around but couldn’t see anything similar to vegetables. I inevitably had to search the nearby grass. There were many vegetables present in the wild here in Arc Land. I moved busily to find something to eat.
“Oh, this is the first time I’ve seen this.”