2 Thorn
I woke up to the sound of running water, seeing a creek when I opened my eyes. I wondered where I am and then I remember last night.
Flying monsters attacked me, calling me a child of a god. I'm not one though. But after seeing the mission to New York, I fear the title was placed on me.
SNORT
A rough snort sounded, and looking over I saw the boar that saved me. Its head was dipped down in the creek as it drank from it. Suddenly my throat stung as a sense of dryness overtook my mouth and throat. I need water.
I move farther away from the boar and got down to scoop some water. I drank it to my mouth and my throat was heavenly cured by it. I rapidly drank more, making my clothes wet from the splashes. As the rippled water cleared, I saw my newfound appearance. It was a kid with black hair dawning a dirty shirt. I look at it blankly, unsure what to feel before going back to drinking it.
I back away from it, breathing a brief sigh of comfort. 'What should I do now? I need to get to New York as soon as possible. I'm being tracked. They can smell me. Wait...'
I'm the son of a god and am being chased by monsters with good senses of smell and need to get to New York to live. Am I in Percy Jackson?
[Hidden Quest Complete: Discover where you are] Rewards: [Map], a compass, two granola bars, and 50 exp.
[System unlock]
I... that's bad. To be transmigrated into PJO as a demigod, I'm always going to be chased and hunted by monsters unless I'm at camp half-blood. This simply sucks balls.
I want to hit something but I didn't have the luxury. I sat up and thought. "Show me the system."
[User: Previous (Unknown) Current (Gareth Hewitt)]
Level 1: (50/100)
Health: (225/225) Stamina: (120/120) Mp(50/50)
Condition: ADHD, Dyslexic
STR: 8
AGI: 6
END: 7
INT: 5
CHA: 4
LUCK: 3
Skills:
Ancient Greek Language(Lv Max)
[Allows the host to be able to read, speak and write the ancient Greek language. With the skill maxed out, the host can read anything historical writing read with no fault or error.]
Tree Climbing(Lv 5): [Allows the host to be able to climb trees. The higher the level, the faster and easier it will be.]
MiniMap(Lv 1): [Shows a virtual display of a map. The map can be zoomed in and out and has a 3D viewing. Exploration Clarence is 3 meters. Through exploring the map is updated.]
Still Alive Perks: None
Points: (0)
Quest: Reach New York
Failure: Death or worse
Hidden:
Discover where you are - completed
?????? - unknown
?????? - unknown
This screen feels my heart with hope. I took out my compass and use my [Minimap] skill.
[Compatible object found. Do you wish to add [Compass] to [Minimap]]
I look at the notification in surprise before thinking yes. I have no reason not to.
It was interesting the system could absorb things, but I shook the thoughts off. 'I need to get to Camp Halfblood quickly. If I get there I would have all the time to train relatively safely.'
I started to walk East when a loud growl emerge.
...
It was my stomach. I look around, seeing nothing I can eat. Then I eyed the boar. A thought cross my mind about eating it.
'NO!' I harshly cried in my head. 'He was my savior, besides I wouldn't know how to skin it. Suddenly, the boar moved, moving into the forest.
I watch thoughtfully.'The boar brought me to water, it could probably lead me to food!' I quickly follow behind it, following from a safe distance. And surprisingly sooner than expected, I was led to a berry bush. I saw the boar eating one, confirming it was safe. Or at least I hope.
The boat quickly left the scene, and after seeing the coast clear, I made my move. I pluck the red berry out and ate them. They were delicious however they didn't fill me up quickly so I roughly grabbed them from the bush.
SNORT
A familiar sounding grunt breath on my arm, turning I could see the boar staring at me. I froze in shock and fear. The boar was the same height as me, there was nothing I could do. I looked directly into its ferocious eyes, only to notice it wasn't doing anything to me. Why was that?
I started to think this was no ordinary boar when the boar moved its head. It was gesturing behind him. Did it want me to follow it? I slowly got up as it trotted away. Decided to follow it as it was heading somewhat East. There was no reason not to.
'What is it?' I thought, wondering what exactly the boar was. Was it a god? Or a helper of one? I have no idea...
A sound popped out of nowhere and a notification evade my eyes.
[Observation(Lv 1) has been created]
Observation(Lv 1): [This skill provides information on an object's health and level. If the object is more than ten levels higher than you, information is not easily attainable.]
[Unamed Boar]
Lv: ???
Hp: (???/???)
The information allowed: This boar has been tasked to protect the child, Gareth Hewitt, on their journey to Camp Half-Blood by ???
Suddenly, the boar charged ahead, smacking dead into a tree. A loud crash emerges followed by a loud thud. A thin, tree branch fell.
I stood stunned at the sudden event, watching the boar grab the branch with its mouth and bring it over.
It drop it at my feet and I picked it up in confusion. Suddenly, I felt a surge of knowledge enters my head. In a burst of excitement, I spun the stick around my body, twirling it as skillfully as an old monk. Two notifications sound revealing the source of this mastery.
[Instant Weapon Mastery(Lv Max) has been created.]
[Pole Mastery(Lv Max) has been created]
I stare at the screen in disbelief at gaining two maxed-out skills. Instant weapon mastery huh? This makes me think that I am some child of a war God going off my knowledge of the books.
So I am either a god of Athena or Ares, and I am pretty sure Athena doesn't have a rageful spirit as a boat as one of her animals. That only leaves Ares.
[Hidden Quest Complete: Discover your godly parent -Rewards: Skill(Warrior's Bloodline)]
Warrior's Bloodline(Lv 1): [Being the son of Ares, his godly blood flows through you. As this skill grows the latent traits of a son of Ares will be more refined. Grants enhanced combat instincts, improved physical prowess, and heightened resistance to battle-related injuries]
'I guess I am.'
I look at the boar with newfound awe, confirming it did save my life. No long afraid and wary of my savior, I approach them.
"I guess I owe you a thank you," I said, my head rubbing its furry forehead. "My name is...Gareth." Not used to the new name.
"And since you are unnamed... I want to call you Boar but that won't do. I'll call you... Horn." I conclude when looking at their horns.
HUFF
However, Horn didn't seem to take a liking to it. "Wha- um... How about... Thorn then."
Thorn huffed again, but it decided it was better than nothing as they walked off. "Hey!" I called out, running to its side.
We walked through the forest together. It was nice to know someone was watching over me, and for Ares to save me! Unexpected. I don't know how to feel about the guy being my father. He was an antagonist in the main series and tried to kill Percy or get him kill multiple times.
I wonder why a satyr wasn't helping me instead. However, I was thankful to him and Thorn for saving me.
We walked quietly through the forest. Not wanting to walk for hours on end I lean to Thorn and asked. "Can I ride on your back?"
Thorn was truly different from other boars, they knew exactly what I was talking about as it huffed yet again. It bent its knees and lower its head, creating a way for me to easily get to its back.
I carefully saddle on their back and waited for Thorn to elevate, but as so as he did my face was assaulted by a sudden burst of wind. A sense of Deja Vu overtook my mind and I held on tight to the hide of the charging boar.
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