[12:30 PM, Thursday 4th of May, 2024]
"Alright, Mikey..." With stable breaths and eyes tense with determination, I spoke to myself.
"You can do this. No, you have to do this!"
I cautiously peered through the slightly open blinds, my eyes scanning the desolate streets outside.
The once vibrant city was now a hauntingly silent wasteland, overrun by the grotesque creatures rightly called Demons.
They crawled and slithered, their malevolent presence evident in the eerie shadows they cast upon the sunlit pavent.
'Looks like they're still very active in this area. Should I use the back path to leave? Should I observe their movents more and co out once it's safer?'
Sohow, this reminded of the few zombie films I watched when I was little. Back then, I didn't really have an idea what was at stake, and I was too young to experience the dread that the characters in the story felt.
But now... things were different.
Any slight mistake was going to cost , and everything was at stake. I couldn't afford to ss up.
Though I knew the dangers that lurked beyond the safety of my base, a fierce determination burned within .
'I should be patient and observe them a bit more. If I can morize their patterns and movents, I should be able to co out at an appropriate ti to strike.'
Since I was going to be doing this for so ti, it was ti to understand the behaviours of Demons.
My heart pounded with a mix of apprehension and excitent as I prepared myself for what lay ahead.
Equipped with nothing but my trusty Rock and an unwavering resolve, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the imminent danger. Every instinct within scread to retreat, to hunker down and simply wait the Tutorial out. But sothing inside urged to try my luck, to test my skills against the monstrous horde that prowled the streets.
'Let's do this!'
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[4:56 PM, Thursday 4th of May, 2024]
With cautious steps, I slightly pushed open the rusted back door, its hinges groaning in protest.
The cool evening air embraced , carrying the faint scent of decay and desolation. My senses heightened as I inched forward, my eyes darting from block to block, searching for any signs of movent.
'It took hours, but it seems I finally have a chance to strike now.'
I eventually opted for the back entrance, considering it was simply made up of a steel door. As long as I had the key, I could go in and go out.
Compared to the tal barrier that existed at the front door, the access from the back was far more convenient.
I moved with deliberate silence, my footsteps light against the cracked asphalt. Every muscle in my body tensed, ready to strike at the first sign of danger.
The dimming sunlight cast an ethereal glow, illuminating the cracked facades of abandoned buildings, their broken windows serving as a reminder of the world that once thrived.
And then, I saw it—a Demon lurking in the distance, its twisted form silhouetted against a crumbling wall.
[SYSTEM WARNING]
'I can see that!' My thoughts rang loudly, but I maintained my composure and hid behind one of the several battered cars that was parked in the area.
Fortunately, it seed the Demon hadn't noticed yet.
Its glowing red eyes were fixated on nothing in particular, though it had a malicious hunger evident in its stance.
'More importantly, it's standing still. Maybe it's tired. Demons also have stats, so it must be low on vitality.'
The conditions were perfect for !
Without hesitation, I tightly gripped my sturdy Rock, using all the strength I could muster in my muscles to aim directly at the Demon.
'I'm screwed if this doesn't work!'
~WHOOOOMMMM!~
In one swift move, I launched the Rock straight at the resting Demon, hoping—no, praying for a hit.
... I missed.
"Return!"
Fortunately, before the Rock hit sothing else, it returned to my grasp.
"Haaa... haa... that was close!"
Thanks to the special feature of the Rock, I could undergo as much trial and error as possible.
'But that doesn't an I can spend too long out here.'
I didn't want to be caught and killed by Demons.
"Let's try again." Whispering to myself, I attempted my second round.
... I missed again.
"Let's do it one more ti!"
... And again.
"This ti for sure!"
... Again and again.
"Haa... fuck. This is harder than I thought." If it was this difficult to aim properly at a stationary Demon, how difficult would it be to hit one that was moving?
Despite how terrible the plan was already going, I couldn't give up.
Not yet!
'Let's try it again!'
~WHOOOOOMMMM!~
... And then...
~BAM!~
This ti, it connected.
"RAAARRRHHHHH!!!"
The Demon let out a bone-chilling screech as my trusty weapon found its mark, hitting it on its head, right where it hurts most.
It convulsed in agony, thrashing wildly as it gripped its head.
'It's stunned. Can't waste this opportunity!'
At this point, I had resummoned my Rock and was already preparing another throw.
I recollected the sensation I had from my first successful throw, and thanks to my current composed state, I replicated the movent.
~WHOOOOMMM!~
The rock whirred as it went straight for the target. In no ti, it closed the distance, and then—
~BAM!~
Once again, it hit bullseye.
The Demon suddenly stopped shrieking in agony. Instead, it just ceased movent, and not too long after... it died.
'H-huh? Just like that?'
I had expected a long round of 'back and forth', but to think it was this easy to kill a Demon.
'Was it already damaged before now? Yeah, maybe that's the case...'
In any case, I did it. I killed my first Demon!
~DING!~
A sudden notification disrupted my thrilled thoughts, and a System ssage materialized before my eyes.
'Ah! Yes, that's right!'
With this, I was now in Level 2. I could feel myself growing stronger already.
As I smiled with glee, yet another pinging sound echoed in my head.
~DING!~
'That's not all?'
[SYSTEM NOTICE]
{You will receive a Reward for this accomplishnt.}
~Note: Rewards will be calculated and distributed after the Tutorial~
[END OF INFORMATION]
'Wooohooooo!!!' My heart leaped with joy as I reveled in my accomplishnts.
The prospect of progressing further and reaping the fruits of my labor filled with an intoxicating mix of pride and elation.
Unfortunately, in my jubilation, I had overlooked a crucial detail—a lurking danger I had failed to detect.
[SYSTEM WARNING]
"H-huh...?"
While I basked in my montary victory, a chilling breath grazed the back of my neck, followed by a searing pain that exploded through my body.
"Gaahhhhh!"
I turned, but it was too late. Another Demon had seized the opportunity, its monstrous claws ripping through my flesh.
The pain sent my body into a state of paralysis, and I found myself drowning in regret.
'Mikey, you fool...'
[SYSTEM WARNING]
{You will soon die…}
Gasping for breath, I fell to my knees, the world spinning around .
The elation I had felt re monts ago transford into a bitter realization. I had let my guard down, consud by the promise of rewards and the thrill of victory.
Now, as darkness enveloped , I realized that this was a stark reminder—a reminder that the path I had chosen to walk was one fraught with danger and treachery, where even the smallest lapse in vigilance could lead to a fatal end.
'Fuck...'
[You Have Died]
{Based On Exclusive Skill: ; your recent experiences have been dissolved into a dream}
[You Will Now Wake Up]
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