Fight In the Forest

After successfully navigating the treacherous climb over the castle walls, I wasted no time in summoning Khione, the Goddess of Snow. True to her nature, she arrived promptly, her presence heralded by a chilling gust of snow.

"Why the delay?" I questioned, frustration creeping into my tone.

"It took some time to travel," Khione replied cryptically, evading the specifics.

My curiosity piqued, I pressed for more information. "From where?"

Khione hesitated to speak. 

I squinted my gaze at that.

Before I could order an answer, she relented.

"From Olympus. With the other Gods," she revealed, taking me by surprise.

Olympus? As in, the heaven of the Greek Gods?

"Wait, you mean Zeus and the other Olympian Gods actually exist in this world?" I exclaimed, taken aback by the revelation.

Khione's surprise at my mention of Zeus was evident, but she nodded nonetheless.

It dawned on me that while on Earth, the tales of Greek mythology were relegated to mere legend and lore, here in this world, they were living, breathing entities.

I was well-versed enough in Greek mythology to understand the gravity of the situation. These were not benevolent beings to be trifled with – especially Zeus, the King of the Gods, known for his volatile temper and as someone very cautious about threats.

I closed my eyes for a moment.

This just got a whole lot more dangerous than I had anticipated.

"So, you're the one who requested the summoning of Heroes, but what did those Gods up there think of it? It's the third time, after all," I remarked.

"Zeus didn't care much as long as they weren't a threat to them. Then there was a vote," Khione explained.

"A vote? Who was against it, and who was for it?" I inquired.

"Hera, Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, and Demeter were against it," Khione replied.

"And who were in favor?"

"Athena, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, and Hermes."

"It seems like a tie. I suppose Zeus had the final say?" I guessed, and she nodded.

I see now.

Setting aside those who opposed the summoning, I was curious about the motivations of the other six who sided with Khione.

"Anyway, let's get started," I said.

With an irritated expression and clenched fists, Khione approached me and knelt down, much to my surprise.

"What are you doing?" I asked as she reached for my belt.

"I…" Khione hesitated, looking somewhat puzzled.

"I didn't ask you to lick my cock, but to help me level up against the monsters out there," I clarified with a smile.

"Ha…" Khione quickly stood up, though her embarrassment was evident despite her stoic facade.

I chuckled. "Are you already that aroused after just two shots in your mouth? Don't worry, I'll take care of you soon enough."

"I am not. Human," Khione retorted with a glare.

"Yeah, but for now, teleport us to the Green Forest," I said, and she grasped my arm.

As a Goddess, teleportation should be well within her capabilities.

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[Wild Rabbit LVL 5]

Hiding behind a thicket, I glanced at Khione, my voice hushed as I posed my question. "Level 5 works for me? I'm still at level one," I murmured, my gaze fixed on the unsuspecting prey ahead.

"Yes. Heroes possess strength beyond that of ordinary humans in this world. Their power operates on a different scale," Khione explained, her tone matter-of-fact.

"Understood. Just in case, keep watch. If I fall, you fall. Guard your master," I said before launching myself toward the unsuspecting rabbit, sword at the ready.

Despite my best efforts, the creature evaded my initial strike, its movements quick and agile. 

So I adjusted my stance, feigning fear as the rabbit leapt toward me. In one swift motion, I retaliated, the blade of my sword slicing through the air with deadly precision.

As the rabbit fell, its life extinguished, a warm light enveloped me, signaling my ascent to the next level.

LEVEL UP! LEVEL 2!

Well, that seemed relatively straightforward.

"Let's keep going," I said as I delved deeper into the forest, my sights set on further gains.

For hours, I honed my skills, dispatching creatures of similar level with ruthless efficiency.

LEVEL UP! LEVEL UP! LEVEL UP! LEVEL UP! LEVEL UP! LEVEL UP!

As the sun dipped below the horizon, I took a moment to rest by the flickering flames of a makeshift campfire, exhaustion creeping into my bones.

Khione stood nearby, her demeanor inscrutable as she watched over me.

"Are you happy, Khione?" I asked, breaking the silence.

She didn't answer.

"I asked a question," I said coldly.

Her response was swift and cutting. "A pointless question," she shot back, her gaze cold.

"Your silence speaks volumes. It's a relief to know you're happy," I remarked, a hint of sarcasm lacing my words. "Well, you're hardly one to talk about happiness, are you? A solitary figure with nothing but a singular goal: to slay the Demon King," I added with a smirk.

As the rustling of leaves reached my ears, I tensed, instinctively grasping my sword and rising to attention.

With a sharp intake of breath, I scanned the area, my eyes narrowing as I caught sight of the approaching threat.

[Big Wild Rabbit LVL 24]

"You can't beat it," Khione warned.

I brushed off her words, my focus solely on the looming adversary before me.

With calculated precision, I closed the distance between us, my heart pounding with a mixture of anticipation and fear.

In a split second, I sprang into action, drawing upon my heightened senses to anticipate the creature's movements.

BADOOM!

With lightning-fast reflexes, I dodged its swift strike, narrowly evading its deadly claws.

Seizing the opportunity, I lashed out with my sword, aiming for its vulnerable leg.

A shallow cut appeared, but it was clear that it would take more than that to bring down this formidable foe.

"Let's continue then!"

°°°°°

Khione was shocked.

She observed Nathan fighting head on against a monster he shouldn't be able to fight in normal cases.

There were more than ten levels of difference between them after all.

Yet Nathan took advantage of the fact that he had 100 in Vision Stats to dodge perfectly and injure the big rabbit.

She already knew that Nathan was apart from the other Heroes because of his unusual lack of fear, even more concerning her but also the Gods. He mentioned them without a slight change in his expression even though they could kill him in an instant if they wanted.

But now she discovered that Nathan had another quality.

Brave enough to not step back in front of a strong opponent.

It was a bad point that had been present for months for all the Heroes she had seen as they were from a peaceful world but Nathan had never had that fear of getting hurt or even dying.

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