Donny had been rather unpredictable thus far and it worried Randidly He wanted the village to prosper generally but specifically he wanted them to grow so he could learn more information about classes and villages As it currently was Donny didn’t appear to appreciate either the gift that Randidly had given him or the danger of the world even now that he had a class
It was time to change that
Although it would be a hassle taking Donny hunting was the smart long term play the kid needed to survive Honestly with the gains he probably made last night and a few more levels today his increase in health would be enough to sustain him as long as he didn’t do anything stupid
as long as he didn’t do anything stupid
Sighing Randidly walked over towards Donny who was standing with Chubbs
Ahaha Well Donny was saying but then his eyes brightened as Randidly approached Ah Here let Randidly handle this I’m just off hunting
Randidly grabbed him by his dirty t shirt before he could skulk away Perfect I was just thinking the same thing Let’s hunt for a few hours
As Donny nodded uncertainly Randidly turned to Chubbs What is it
Oh I got a class and my first class ended up being Quartermaster The stat gains are pretty small but I got the skill Insight that let’s me intuit things based on the amount of information I have So I was wondering if Boss Donny had any ideas on what
Randidly interrupted him Track down everyone with a class and interview them Find out classes and stat gains Also ask them about weird Skills they gained and what skills level up the fastest Then ask about Paths and skills gained from those Then ask about class specific paths Then ask after habits of enemies Then local flora and fauna that have changed since the system appeared Understood Good I will speak to you later
Randidly pivoted on his heel and walked away Donny trailing along behind him
Donny stabbed his sword into the neck of another lizard its struggles against the roots binding it completely useless
A small ding notified him he had leveled up again and he brought up his status screen
Donny Parke
Class Knight
Level 6
Health(/R per hour) 100/122 (22 25)
Mana(/R per hour) 25/25 (3)
Stam(/R per min) 11/70 (9)
Str 15
Agi 4
Resistance 11
Willpower 3
Inteligence 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
Chapter 29
Uh minion Shouldn’t we
No we continue
Ah but my Health is low and my regeneration
I told you to invest in vitality did I not When you level next do so You need the regeneration
Well just for now GACK YOU KICKED ME
You would not advance Raise your shield the imps are coming
Ahh THEY ARE THROWING FIRE
If nothing else your class gives you resistance which should weaken the effect of magic
Ahh
enough for you to survive this Don’t worry 10 more seconds and I will intervene
WHAT YOU ARE STILL JUST STANDING THERE
how else would you learn how to defend yourself Careful they are aiming for your legs
Just barely passable You survived for the 10 seconds but you passed out immediately afterwards Drink this and then we continue
Noo oo just let me die
Did I hear you correctly You want the difficulty to be raised Although your performance is shit your attitude can be considered barely deserving of a compliment Let us go then
Put Me Down
Ah good here is a large group Careful of the lizard bites their teeth are very sharp Hum perhaps we should gather some and take them back to Sam
Do you really want to kill me
Obviously not But let me ask you a question
SHiiITT ITS BITING Mee
You want to be a knight yes The Dusk Knight To have the strength to be the Village Chieftain and lead us
Haa Haa DIE YOU FUCKING SHIT
With your level of strength anything other than defense is inadvisable You are like a turtle Even now you can only knock them backwards with your shield and wait for my help
BECAUSE YOU BRING 20 OF THEM AT ONCE
But can you deny that they are weak They have no weapons they have no skills they are common fodder Yet you struggle Is this what you want To struggle against these forever
Ha ha ha haah
What I’m saying is this we have a relationship I have strength but no ability or willingness to deal with people You have little strength right now but you can handle people Well handle might be a strong word but
Fuck It hurts so bad
However that was just in the old world When that police officer came from town he did not back down after you refused them He postured with force For sure he will return seeking what he wants And what will you as village chieftain do
fuck
What will you do
What will you do Donny
Damnit
What will you DO
I’ll fight if I have to I’ll stare down a gun I’ll throw him back until he agrees to call me boss
Aside from the boss comment Good But you remain too weak for me to believe you I’ll kill most but these last 5 I shall leave for you After you finish them we shall immediately continue