Humans are both resilient and fragile beings. Like any other animal, but unlike any other, humans are inherently contradictory.
In terms of physical strength, humans are weaker compared to other animals, yet their endurance surpasses many. Along with this endurance and the ability to utilize tools, humans have beco the apex predators in the food chain.
However, this achievent is only possible when humans co together as a collective. As individuals, humans are feeble. In the wild, there are few animals that can be overco barehanded. If bitten by a dog, it could be the end.
Thats why hunting alone is incredibly difficult, and its challenging to reap the benefits of low calorie consumption. You have to do sothing, anything, to acquire calories and store energy.
Crunch!
Euch!
In that sense, I ate a bug. A white bug found inside a decaying tree. The mont I chewed it, an indescribable disgust filled my mouth, but the scent of soil seed oddly pleasant.
Gnash- gnash- grind
I persisted as much as I could, moving my jaw. I could vividly feel the impression of my face contorting.
In the Soul World, the combat system may be trash, but it boasts high freedom. If there was no food, even bugs could be eaten. However, one must be cautious as so bugs carry poison. Well, being a nerd, I know which ones are poisonous.
If I hadnt ended up in this forest, this information wouldnt have been useful. In various ways, it sucks.
Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!
It has such a repugnant taste that it makes gag. I forced myself to swallow it as bile rose in my throat, barely enduring it. Sohow, even the characters seed to have a similar reaction when eaten raw. It was an unnecessary dose of reality.
Perhaps it would be better if I grilled it over a fire. However, my left arm was in such a state that I had no choice. At least until my arm recovers, I have no other option but to eat it raw. But I cant bring myself to eat an animal carcass raw, now can I?
Of course, in the worst-case scenario, I would have to eat it. I just hope it doesnt co to a situation where I have to suck out the marrow like a primitive person.
Ugh Ugh
This ti, a strange, unpleasant sll filled my nostrils. Every ti I breathed through my nose, it felt like I would throw up.
The problem is that one insect is not enough. To endure until my arm heals, I need a few more.
I learned this from Bear Grylls himself. Its fortunate that I watched his docuntaries frequently.
Oh, just in case youre wondering, I cant eat the fruit. Most of the ti, it could cause diarrhea when consud.
At least there are edible things growing on trees Sigh.
The silver lining amidst misfortune is that there is water nearby, a source of sustenance. There is a small stream flowing, and seeing minnows swimming in it indicates that the water is safe to drink.
If a person doesnt eat for three weeks, they will die, and if they dont drink water for three days, they will die.
What I desperately needed was water, and now I could finally let out a sigh of relief.
The problem is that all sorts of animals will co rushing to drink that water.
Perhaps Porori might co too. I heard that many stagnant waters went to the riverside to hunt the Pororis.
If that happens, I plan to run away without looking back. I am at the very bottom of the food chain as a human.
It could be considered lucky that I managed to defeat a starving wolf. If there were no branches or rocks nearby, I would have died right there.
I have to hold on until my arm recovers.
The top priority was the recovery of my arm. My range of activity would expand once my arm recovers.
But even that is not certain, as my arm could deteriorate due to infection before that.
In the anti, it would be nice if soone luckily found , but upon further thought, its not a very realistic expectation.
If the pororis are present here, it ans this place is deep in the wilderness. It would be a suicidal situation to enter here without any protection.
In other words, the chances of escaping from here are significantly low. I might have to choose not living, but staying alive.
Oh well, maybe I can leave before that.
I just need to adapt a little. Even Bear Grylls himself didnt just survive and escaped without adapting.
Even eating insects now is to et the minimum requirents for survival. I heard they are rich in protein.
This is only the minimum. Unless I go hunting or fishing, its impossible to eat until Im full.
At the very least, if my arm were fine
Its a pity that I cant even try eating the starved wolf I caught yesterday. Once the sll inside my mouth almost disappeared, I started moving my feet.
For now, I have no choice but to sustain myself with insects. I estimate it will take at least a month for my arm to fully recover.
Can I endure for a month?
Even a month is an assumption based on finding plants that are good for recovery. Luckily, I found a plant that stops bleeding, but I must also consider that it may be the end of my booty.
Instead of escaping, I feel that even surviving will be extrely difficult. This forest is a place where only high-level individuals can enter.
I could only see a gloomy future. I wish soone would reach this far.
Slither-
What?
Suddenly, a chilling sensation ran down my spine. I shuddered and looked back.
Slither- Hiss-
It was a creature with a split tongue and a long body, a reptile known for its flexibility and easily climbing trees.
As I looked at it, a creepy snake was staring straight at . Its constantly flickering tongue suggested that it has detected my presence. Even small snakes are creepy, and this one was not small in size. By the way, when did it approach from behind?
Shaa!
Just as I had that thought, the snake lunged at with its mouth wide open. Its two sharp fangs glistened nacingly, as if proving that its a venomous snake.
What the hell!
Startled, I instinctively moved my upper body. The snakes head narrowly passed by my cheek.
Since I dodged the attack, it was my turn now. Before the snake could regain its posture, I grabbed its body.
Though I could only grab it with my right hand since my left arm was useless, it was enough.
Shak!
As soon as I held its body, the snake resud its attack. It lunged towards my right arm, which was holding its body, with its mouth wide open.
If I couldnt use my right arm anymore, my chances of survival would drop to 0%. Desperately, I released the hand that was holding onto its body.
The snake fell to the ground as soon as I let go. Then, swiftly, it escaped through the thick bushes.
It all happened so quickly that my mind felt dazed. If I didnt feel a shiver down my spine or reacted even slightly slower
This place wasnt just dangerous because of big beasts. Snakes, insects, and plants with poison are the most dangerous. And in the worst case, I might have to eat those things. Just the thought of it made nauseous.
[Quick reflexes! Agility increased!]
Damn it
I muttered a curse under my breath. As if things werent already ssed up enough, they got even worse. Why on earth did I end up in this place?
They could have at least sent to a city, but why did it have to be a forest filled with all sorts of dangers? If there were gods here, I would shower them with curses.
By the way, there are gods in this world.
If I ever return to the city, Ill definitely let loose a stream of curses. I made that promise today.
[Faith decreased.]
Get lost. Youre not even helpful, you bastard. So what if my faith decreases? What can you do, you bastard?
First, I need to get out of this place. I will definitely find a way out.
I moved cautiously, keeping a close eye on my surroundings.
If sothing felt too dangerous, I didnt even go near it. It seed like going there would put my life at risk.
Since Ive gained an ability that seed utterly useless, I planned to make the most of it.
Just endure for one more month. Once my arm is healed, Ill escape then.
However, that determination never ca to fruition.
Creak! Clang! Clang!
Damn it!
I poured all my strength into survival.
Awooooo!!
Damn it!
As if it were a lie, I completely adapted to this forest.
Damn it(Fucking dick).
Losing my language ability was just an additional setback.
******
One can think of the untouched wilderness as a true survival of the fittest. The weak disappear, and only the strong can benefit from the environnt.
However, even that statent is wrong. It is true that the strong prey on the weak. So what is the standard of the strong? Is it the physically strong or the intellectually sharp?
At least in developed civilizations, it would be like that. If one excels in either aspect, they are likely to stand out. However, the wilderness is different. Just as the environnt itself is different, there is only one way to beco the strongest in the wilderness.
Surviving.
Crack!
Groooowl- Roar!
A black bear with a massive body collapsed, causing the ground to tremble. A stone axe was firmly lodged in the bears jaw, just like a chopping axe for firewood.
Pluck-
As I retrieved the crude stone axe, a sticky sound could be heard. The sensation transmitted through my hands completely. Now it wasnt even unpleasant. I was just glad to have enough food to last a few days.
Skinning might be a bit botherso, but its a reliable source. Who cares if it stains the cave floor?
Hmm. Damn(Good).
With one hand, I dragged the bear along. There will be traces, but I dont mind. The stronger the scent of the recent predator that road this area, the more advantageous it is for .
Ordinary predators didnt even have a reason to co here, let alone could approach. If they do, then Ill find sowhere else.
Sshhk-
Suddenly, a sound reached my ears. I ignored it and kept dragging the bear. Theres no need to disturb anything if its just observing. Ive already secured an ample food supply. Of course, there are hardly any creatures in the wild that couldnt make rational judgnts. Especially if they perceive as a threat.
Shaaah!
Now its so familiar that its getting boring. I quietly raised my arm. In the past, I would have been scared and cowered. But not anymore.
Grab!
I accurately grabbed the head of the snake that was rushing at like an arrow from the tree. I paused for a mont and stared at the snake.
The snake wriggled, with its head firmly in my grasp. The fangs inside its wide-open mouth are threatening.
Puck!
Ah, I should have aid a bit higher. I hastily caught it, and the damn fangs pierced my skin.
However, the snake couldnt pierce through my skin, and even if it did, I wouldnt be poisoned. After being poisoned by so many toxins, Im immune to most of them. In the process, my skin has beco tougher too.
Of course, its not necessarily a good thing. Poison and dicine are just a thin line apart, and Im not good at distinguishing herbs either.
I thought the concept of invulnerability to all poisons from martial arts novels would be great, but that turned out to be false. Maybe theres sothing strange about my body.
Crunch!
Well, at least I got a snack. I bit off the snakes head and spat it out on the ground.
Perhaps due to its unique characteristics, even with its head torn off, the snakes body writhed and squird. Its truly a disgusting creature, no matter how you see it.
Drip-drip-drip-
However, now its snack ti for . I continued on my way, munching on the snake like jelly. Since I also caught a bear, it was a feast.
The truth is, this bear is pitiful. It was a result of foolishly wandering off and eting an unfortunate end.
But what can I do? Its his fault for stepping in the wrong place. In the wild, only the strong survive.
In the end, this bear is nothing but the weak.
Damn(Im hungry).
And I survived another day.
Life sucks.
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