Chapter 24: Hunting Horned Rabbits
When they finally broke apart, both were panting, their foreheads resting against each other. "Sophia," Adrian whispered, his voice husky with desire, "I don't want this to end."
Sophia looked up at him, her eyes shining with a mixture of love and uncertainty. "Neither do I, Adrian," she admitted softly. "But we still have some training to do for now, my perverted student."
"I know," he said, his voice filled with disappointment at the fact that he couldn't get further with Sophia for now.
Sophia smiled, her hand gently caressing his cheek. "Don't look so disappointed, my student. I never said we can't continue after our training though," she said seductively as she licked his lips before moving away. "But for now, let's focus on our training. We have a lot to achieve."
Adrian nodded in anticipation of what they would be doing after training. "Okay, let's go. What are we waiting for?" he replied with newfound energy.
With that, they started heading towards their destination, the Shadowgrove Forest. The air was thick with the scent of the forest, and the sounds of distant creatures filled the air. As they walked side by side, Adrian couldn't help but steal glances at Sophia, his mind racing with thoughts of what awaited them after their training session.
He knew that their training was crucial, but he couldn't help but look forward to the promise of what would come after.Before they reached the forest, Adrian recalled the meat from the monsters he had left behind the previous day.
"System, I want to buy a space ring. I don't want to waste any resources."
"Confirmed, Host. A space ring costs 500 SP. Would you like to proceed?"
"Yes, proceed with the purchase," Adrian replied.
System Notification:
500 SP deducted.
Space Ring acquired.
He slipped the ring onto his finger, feeling its weightless presence. With this, he could store the meat of the monsters they hunted and bring it back for a feast with his family.
Sophia led him to a spot in the forest where several monsters had their territory. Among them were Horned Rabbits, Gloom Wolves, Moss Spiders, and a Shadow Panther, a sleek and deadly predator that moved with almost unnatural grace.
"Today, you'll be fighting alone. I'll be here to guide you, but I won't intervene. You need to rely on your skills and abilities to handle these monsters," Sophia instructed, her tone firm yet encouraging.
Adrian nodded, steeling himself for the challenge ahead. "I understand. I'm ready."
They started with the Horned Rabbits. Adrian drew his enchanted dagger and took a deep breath, focusing on the small but fierce creatures that darted around the clearing. The first rabbit lunged at him, its horn aimed at his chest. Adrian sidestepped smoothly, bringing his dagger down in a swift arc to slice through its hide.
Ding! Killed a horned rabbit, exp gained x12
Another rabbit attacked from the side, but Adrian was ready, pivoting to block its horn with the flat of his blade before thrusting the dagger into its throat.
Ding! Killed a horned rabbit, exp gained x12
Sophia, who had been watching him from the side, couldn't help but nod at her brother-cum-student's performance. "He really is a genius. Too bad if he had trained from his second baptism, he would probably have surpassed me," she thought.
Adrian kept killing more Horned Rabbits.
Ding! Killed a horned rabbit, exp gained x13
Ding! Killed a horned rabbit, exp gained x10
Ding! Killed a horned rabbit, exp gained x12
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As Adrian was on a roll killing Horned Rabbits, the system kept giving him notifications which greatly annoyed him. He then asked the system, "Can you only give me notifications when I level up, system?"
"As you wish, Host," the system replied.
Adrian focused solely on the task at hand, killing his targets. With each kill, he felt that he was absorbing some kind of invisible knowledge that made him understand the habits, patterns, and thought processes of the Horned Rabbits. He began to predict their movements, countering their attacks before they could even launch them. His strikes became more efficient, each one lethal.
Sophia watched in shock as Adrian's skills improved rapidly. "Is he already predicting their movements?" she murmured to herself. "This level of adaptability is unheard of."
Adrian felt a surge of confidence as he continued to dispatch the Horned Rabbits with ease. He moved fluidly, dodging their attacks and striking with precision. The rabbits seemed almost sluggish to him now, their movements predictable and slow.
The first wave of Horned Rabbits attacked as a group, their small bodies darting forward in quick, coordinated movements. Adrian observed their pattern, noticing how they tried to flank him from different angles. His enchanted dagger glinted in the sunlight as he moved with precision, slicing through the first rabbit that lunged at him.
Another rabbit leapt at him from his left side, but Adrian had already anticipated its move. He spun on his heel, bringing his dagger up in a swift arc that caught the rabbit mid-air, its body falling lifelessly to the ground.
Sophia watched from a distance, her eyes following Adrian's every move. "Good, Adrian. Stay focused. Remember, they're fast but predictable. Use that to your advantage," she called out.
Adrian nodded, his mind processing her advice as he faced the next wave. The rabbits were relentless, but Adrian's newfound confidence and understanding of their patterns made him feel almost invincible. He sidestepped a rabbit that tried to ram him from behind, slashing its throat with a fluid motion.
As the battle continued, Adrian found himself moving almost instinctively. He could feel the rhythm of the fight, the ebb and flow of the rabbits' attacks. His agility and strength seemed to have increased, his movements becoming more refined and deadly with each passing second.
A particularly large Horned Rabbit charged at him, its horn aimed directly at his chest. Adrian stood his ground, waiting until the last possible moment before dodging to the side and plunging his dagger into the creature's side. It let out a pained squeal before collapsing.
Sweat dripped down Adrian's forehead, but he barely noticed. His focus was entirely on the battle, his body moving in perfect harmony with his mind. He felt a strange sense of exhilaration as he took down rabbit after rabbit, their numbers dwindling with each precise strike.
Sophia couldn't hide her astonishment. "Incredible. He's adapting so quickly. It's like he's already a seasoned warrior," she thought.
As the last few rabbits made their desperate attempts to attack, Adrian predicted their moves effortlessly. One tried to jump at him from a higher ground, but Adrian anticipated the move, sidestepping and cutting it down in mid-air. Another tried to flank him, but he pivoted smoothly, driving his dagger into its side.
Ding! Host has Leveled Up!
Health Points (HP): 310/310
Mana Points (MP): 176/176
Strength: 47
Agility: 25
Endurance: 32
Intelligence: 25
Charm: 20
Luck: 13
The forest was soon littered with the bodies of Horned Rabbits. Adrian wiped the sweat from his brow, panting from the exertion. He glanced around, making sure there were no more threats before finally allowing himself to relax.