Monster Hunting 401: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure by Andrew Karevik (book suggestions .TXT) 📗

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Stealth: 2

Archery: 10

Tracking: 5

Navigation: 7

Trapping: 3

Acrobatics: 10

Surprise Attack

Clean Retrieval

Search I

Light Step

Snare Trap

Leap

Archer’s Eye

Recognizable Scent

Fast Movement

Spear Trap

Safe Fall (40ft)

Piercing Shot

Tracker’s Instincts

Home Territory

Advanced Bear Trap

Dodge Reflex

Focus Breaker

On the Trail

Expedition Leader

Perfect Balance

Rapid Shot

Danger Sense

Acrobatic Training

Multi-shot

Strider

Acrobat’s Grip

Swift Hands

Group Captain

Air Combat I

Sniper’s Aim

Springheels

Explosive Shot

Homing Shot

First Aid: 5

Alchemy: 7

Magician: 7

Spellbow: 4

Giantslayer: 6

Skilled Extraction

Mystic Recovery

Spell Saver I

Fell The Mighty Oak

Physiological Examination

Mana Boost

Spell Arrow

Obsession

Enhanced Mixtures

Student

True Arrow

Invigorating Roar

Apprentice

Dabbler

Arrowfinder

The Harder They Fall

Nourishing

Journeyman

Hindered Regeneration

Extra Sip

Mystic Vision

Iron Meets Steel

Charm Trick

Illusions:

Weapons:

Armor:

Tools:

Bone Charms:

Alchemy:

Dazzle

Bone Bow: Strong Fire Affinity

Swift Medium Scale Leather

Slots: 1

Expanded Bag

Max Level Kinru Charm

Firnin: 150

Phantom Sound

Iron Crossbow x3

Swift Blackoak Greaves

Level 1 Fitzon Charm

Estoan: 150

Enchantments:

100 Tooth Arrows

Blackoak Vambraces

Slots: 1

Level 2 Fylk Charm

Kaos: 0

Return Arrows

Bone Bow: Strong Sonic affinity

Level 1 L’Gara Charm

Switching Arrow

Bone Bow: Strong Lightning Affinity

Level 3 Fungara Maestro Charm

Enhanced Accelerated Healing Potion: 1

Blessings of Swiftness

Level 1 Ligoran Charm

Potion of Speed: 3

Expand Satchel

Level 1 Great Wyrm Charm

Thunder Arrow

Manipulation:

Level 1 Lurbia Charm

Summon Quiverling

Minor Spellburst

Level 1 Hypnosin Charm

Strong Elemental Affinity

Minor Telekinesis

Level 1 Glurp Charm

Weaponlink

Weigh Down

Level 1 Griffin Charm

Bless Boots

Level 1 Tyndel Charm

Titanic Weapon: Josiah’s Storm

Slayer: 3

Striker: 4

Artillerymaster: 3

Bow-Bond: 2

Munitions Specialist: 2

Damage Rating: 5

Bow Connection

Forceful Hit

Indirect Fire

Gift of Intelligence

Breach Charge Recipe

Weapon Speed: 2

Rage of the Slayer

Unmoving Arrows

Barrage

Partnership

Triggered Charges

Special 1: N/A

Endurance Surge

Agonizing Strike

Range Extension

Special 2: N/A

Snap Shot

I was a bit stronger now, but more importantly, I had a way to navigate the dark without the help of the Eldest. All I had to do was drop an arrow off at the village and we’d have a way to find that horrid monster without it knowing our next steps.

With the Stabwagon filled to the brim with bubbling cauldrons, brewing the various potions I had set into motion, I took a hard turn to the left, making my way once again to the pitch black forest that was the Shadewood.

Chapter 22

At the back of my mind, at all times, I knew exactly how to get back to Brimley’s workshop. Each turn I took in the darkness, each shift in the area created a new pathway in my head. A series of steps and turns was ever present, guiding me to my arrow. Of course, I was just getting further and further away from those arrows, but even that didn’t matter. I knew how to get home, on the ground. I could lead the entire village out of here once we freed the people.

The darkness surrounding me seemed eager yet irritated at the presence of more fire. Taking advantage of the slow-moving cart, I placed several torches on all ends of the vehicle, creating a much wider circle of light around me. This gave me better visibility, but I still was unsure of how to reach the village. I didn’t dare take off my new charm to give the Eldest a glimpse of where I was. It might speed up the process, but at the same time, if the creature could read my thoughts, it would know my plans of betrayal.

Yet, as I pondered this question, leading the cart forward through the endless shadow, there came a sound of footsteps in the distance. I raised my bow at once and waited.

“It’s me,” Trig grumbled as he wandered out of the darkness. Behind him was Eckshaw, carrying a green torch. The pale flame had made it near impossible to spot them. I hoped to learn the secrets of this fire before killing that damned creature.

“You have deception in your heart,” Eckshaw said. “For you were gone from the eye of the woods for some time. Now you return. Whatever you are up to, I must advise against it. The Eldest will not respond kindly.”

I ignored the man entirely, still unsure of just how much free will he actually had. Instead, I motioned for Trig to follow me to the wagon. He hurried over to me, leaving Eckshaw behind to merely watch us. The man did not seem interested in following after us, which was fine.

“What’s up?” Trig asked once he met me behind the wagon. I immediately clapped him in the right ear. He let out a wild yelp and grabbed his ear.

“Ow, what the hell?” he shouted as I grabbed his Kinru charm and yanked it off, swapping it for the Fylk charm.

“Take Hardened Mind now,” I hissed, smacking him in his other ear. He yelped once more, but nodded at me.

“Why all the pain?” he moaned, standing up and instinctively covering his ears to avoid another assault.

“Had to distract your mind the hard way,” I said. “You activated Hardened Mind?”

Trig nodded, still wearing a wounded expression. “Do you have any idea how strong you are?”

“Come on, it wasn’t that bad,” I said, patting him on the shoulder. “I only wailed on you because I know you’re strong enough to take it.”

“Oh wow, that patronizing tone makes me feel like a big strong man,” he said, chuckling and wincing at the same time.

“Now he has vanished from her presence,” Eckshaw said, drawing his sword. He stepped forward a few feet and raised the blade. “Come out now! Show yourself, or she will start ordering the children to leave the village, one by one!”

Trig looked at me, eyes wide. “What do we do?”

“I’ve got it,” I said, walking past him. I emerged from behind the wagon, hands raised. “Easy, Eckshaw. We’re both still here. You can tell your monstrous mistress that we aren’t interested in her playing any games with our minds. We’ll kill her foe, for your sake, but don’t think for a second that we’re going to trust her.”

Eckshaw slowly nodded, his mouth curved into a deep frown. “You’re playing a dangerous game with my people’s lives,” he said. “She will make good on the threat. I’ve seen it before.”

“I don’t think the