Followers? (3)

"Is there something that you would like me to do?"

I grinned, ready to take on any challenge.

"Yes,"

She smiled back.

"How about getting stronger?"

Ah.

I completely forgot about that.

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Thrust!—

With one swift movement, the wind itself was created, swirling around my spear.

The swift jabs continued in a mundane motion—boring for the plain eye.

But when observed closely, the tip stabbing the air molecules took one step closer to perfection until,

Thrust—

「 Your spear proficiency has reached 100% 」

「 Basic −−> Amateur 」

"Nice."

In the garden, I stood. The house was part of it.

And, also,

I stared at the notification in satisfaction, but not completely as I still yearned for more.

I desired more.

Maybe this linked in with my real life?

'Sitting still and doing nothing was too boring so I took on multiple jobs, not only for others, but also for my own benefit.'

That, as such, the spear and me felt bonded.

As if we both strived for the same thing.

Even though I did this for my father, I still felt enjoyment.

It was selfish—but for some reason I didn't care.

So good that it was impossible for me to ignore.

"Huuuu.."

Sweat trickled down my face and neck where I wiped myself with a towel.

"How's training going?"

"Yes, it's going well, uh-"

Ah, 'I was so focused for information that I forgot to ask for her name when I met her.'

"What's your name?"

"Oh, it's Aree."

"Now that I think about it, I also forgot to ask for the Almighty one's dog's- I mean disciples name."

'What a bad habit..'

I sigh, before answering,

"Call me 'Xela'."

"Anyways,"

I change the mood and ask,

"Do you know where we are currently?"

"Yes, we are in the Island close-by to Aeconia, set to the North-east, called 'The Lost Lily Land'."

I suddenly flinch after hearing that name.

Wait, The Lost Lily Island?

There wasn't a single player who never knew of this place.

It was also known by another name called the 'Toxic Trap', which means

That almost any player player who walked into the Island would die.

"Hahaha.. Hahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahaha!!!"

I laughed continuously at my situation.

I mean, why wouldn't I?

My stats are nowhere near enough as strong as the average player.

How would I stand a chance?

Smack—

"Ah!"

That hurt.

I felt Are hit my head's back.

"Snap out of it and stop laughing like that."

"Haa.. what do you expect me to do? This place is filled with creatures that can wipe me out within seconds. How am I supposed to get stronger?"

"Do you really think creatures are the only way you can get stronger?"

Aree switched to a serious tone when speaking to me for the first time.

"What?"

What other ways were there to get stronger-

"Man-made dungeons."

Flinch—

Wait..

'Those exist?'

While I was still researching the game, before buying it, I came across a forum telling me about those.

'Man-made dungeons can be found in very-well hidden spots. You just have to be willing to spend hours looking for them.'

I assumed that it was fake after seeing the number of dislikes and the number of comments calling the guy a troll.

If she is telling me this, then this must mean that,

"It's real."

"Now, Aree, where do I find these types of dungeons?"

"Oh, you want to know?"

She replied with a grin. Not her same oblivious attitude, but,

A devilish sneer.

"How about you endure my 'training' first?"