8. The Last Time I Saw The Forest Cabin

The sun was rising and painting the sky in yellow hues as I awoke to the sound of birds singing. I stretched my limbs, still aching from yesterday's battle. My thoughts immediately turned to my statistics, and I opened my window to check them. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had reached level 10, putting me one step closer to leaving the forest.

I stood up and washed my face, feeling energized and prepared to face the day. I noticed that the rabbits I had previously killed had vanished when I went through my inventory.

I couldn't remember where I'd left them, so I assumed they'd been scavenged by other animals in the forest.

I then took the dead wolf and placed it on the table. I had been looking forward to this moment because I wanted to try out my <Dream Predator> skill on it. I felt a familiar sensation wash over me as I activated the skill, and I was sucked into the wolf's dream.

The dream was a vivid and intense experience, as if I was living the wolf's life. I saw its pack, and how it had been injured and kicked out. I saw its struggles and how it had been surviving alone. I felt its emotions and its desire to survive. As the dream came to an end, I felt a surge of power and new knowledge rush into me.

When I opened my status window, I noticed that my Strength, Agility, and Vitality had all increased by four points. I also learned a new skill called "Enhanced Hearing", which improved my hearing and made me more aware of my surroundings.

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Name: Max

Race: Human

Hit Point (HP): 100/100

Dream Essence: 50/50

Level 10<(80/51200)>

Attributes:

Strength: 32

Agility: 36

Vitality: 27

Intelligence: 24

Dexterity: 18

Free Stats: 20

Skills:

Dream Simulation (MAX)

Dream Predator (Level 1)

Agility Enhancement (Level 4)

Stealth (Level 4)

Leadership (Level 1)

Enhanced Hearing (Level 1)

Titles:

Dream Weaver (passive)

Dream Traveler (passive)

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<Enhanced Hearing>: This ability enables the user to hear sounds more clearly and at a greater distance. <0%> (Level 1)

<Night Vision>: This skill enhances the user's ability to see in the dark.

I noticed that my strength and agility stats were ahead of others. Being a perfectionist, I decided to put 5 Free Stats in Vitality, 5 in dexterity, and 5 in Intelligence. I knew I needed to balance all of my stats if I was going to survive in the forest.

I decided to put my newly acquired skills and stats to the test and go hunting again. I had decided my next prey would be bigger and more difficult than the last.

With renewed determination, I grabbed my makeshift knives and set out into the forest, ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.

With renewed determination, I gathered my makeshift knives and walked out into the forest, ready for a new day of hunting.

The morning light shone brightly as I stepped out of the cabin, casting a warm warmth on the woodland around me. The air was filled with the fresh smell of dew on the leaves and the chattering of birds. I took a deep breath and felt the rush of life sweep over me.

I could sense the presence of animals nearby thanks to my improved hearing, and I knew I'd be able to find prey quickly.

I continued walking, taking in the sights and sounds of the woodland until I came across a herd of deer grazing in a clearing. I activated my stealth ability and walked closer to them, hoping to get as close as possible without being discovered.

As I approached, one of the deer looked up and caught my eye. I froze, knowing that any sudden movement would give me away. But the deer simply looked in my direction for a moment before going back to grazing.

I breathed a sigh of relief and moved closer. I threw my knife when I was within striking distance, and with a well-placed hit, I dispatched one of the deer.

The other deer panicked and bolted, but I didn't chase them down. Instead, I strolled up to the deer I'd killed and returned it to the cabin.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment as I sat in the cabin skinning the deer and preparing it to be cooked. I had survived in the wilderness for weeks, growing stronger and more skillful.

I had finally attained a level of ability and strength that would allow me to leave the forest and travel to the village. I knew the journey would be dangerous, but I was determined to complete it. I spent the following two days examining the area around the cottage, seeking any signs of danger.

I couldn't shake the feeling of loneliness and isolation. I was exhausted from being alone in the forest for so long, and I craved conversations and human interaction.

I knew the journey to the village would be difficult and exhausting, but I was determined to do it. I packed my inventory with provisions such as food, water, and a few weapons made from materials found in the forest.

I took one last glance at the cabin, knowing it was the last time I would see it. As I thought about all the trials I had endured while living in the cabin, I felt a mix of nostalgia and sadness, but also a sense of satisfaction at having survived and grown stronger. I took one last look around the cabin before turning around and heading toward the village.