14 It's only the beginning ...

Gabriel had begun to run at full speed deeper into the jungle. A specter off colored vegetation came into sight, as expected the creature had caught up with him. It slung out its claws at Gabriel as they sprinted further inn. A souring pain began to pulsate in Gabriel's left arm, he chose to ignore it and kept taking unexpected turns which confused the birdlike panther.

-I can't keep this up, I need to somehow outsmart it and kill it-

Gabriel's teeth clenched together as he started to feel a sense of fatigue. Further ahead he could see many trees where vegetation could entangle larger creatures. Gabriel reacted fast as an opportunity showed up. Barley a meter ahead of the panther he managed to slide against the forest-floor and under the net of plants. Squeak like noises begun to soar in frustration. It had gotten stuck and couldn't move because of the restraining plants. Gabriel looked at his management with relief. The dagger underneath the jacked got taken a hold of and he flipped it with ease inside his palm. He knew he had to kill it, and he should have felt disgust. However, he didn't pity the animal.

A metallic smell reached his nostrils, and the pain become more apparent. Deep claw marks were imprinted in his arm. Anger surfaced as he looked at the disgusting monster in front of him. The monster tried to fight off the plants, but it was to no avail.

"Kill it", an echoing voice kept repeating inside his head.

His hand clutched around the silver dagger imprinted with unique patterns of shapeshifters from the Warren clan. His eyes went cold and he stepped carefully closer towards his pray which was in distress. The animal tried to attack, but Gabriel swiftly cut of its paw in one slash. The blood spilled in large amounts and trailed down Gabriel's face. The pained grunts shook, and with a second slice, this time at the ribcage. The panthers heart ruptured, and the body loosened.

[Alarm]

The 'player' has leveled up from level 2 to 3

[Alarm]

The 'player' has leveled up from level 3 to 4

Gabriel looked at his achievement and was impressed by the task's impact on his level. The blood from the carcass kept dripping, and the green fur had become stained.

[Message]

The 'player' has leveled up and have therefore received 4 stat points.

At the moment, Gabriel ignored the message. He knew he had to attend to his wound before it got infected. Overwhelmed by a sudden dizziness he ripped a piece of textile from his t-shirt and used it as a compression to prevent any further blood loss. Resting against a nearby mossy rock he waited for the dizziness to fade away and the wound close. He had seen a small pond nearby which seemed like a mirror of its surroundings, he wanted to use it to clean his wound later. Bored and tired Gabriel used 'inspect' on the dead animal.

[Eclectus Parrot cattus]

Level: 2

Status: Common

Information: A low class beast who relays on sound for predation. It is only capable of using the ability 'slash'.

-Low class … -

His disappointment made him more determent on becoming stronger. As they say, "Only the strongest will survive, the rest will perish because of their lack of abilities …" He knew he was lacking, but he won't give up. This is only the beginning.

A wicked grin came in sight, slowly he felt his eyes close. He knew the dungeon would probably not close in a while because of the dragon like creature, this made him more assured about taking a short nap before he kept moving.