Enchanted woodlands [Pt 11]

3 hours before,

I walked casually through the magical forest, enjoying the sunlight streaming through the old trees, casting patterns on the ground. Nature's sounds surrounded me, creating a peaceful atmosphere that felt undisturbed.

In a small clearing, I noticed a peculiar sight – a lone bull-like monster peacefully grazing on the grass.

Feeling a mischievous urge, I decided to test my sword skills, approaching the creature with playful intent.

The unsuspecting monster became my impromptu sparring partner, its movements resembling a clumsy dance.

Toying with it for fun, I swung my sword with calculated grace.

The monster, unaware of its impending fate, seemed oblivious to my actions.

However, my playful amusement took a darker turn as I dealt the final blow, ending its life with a swift strike.

"Mo-Moo."

As the creature fell, it let out an unexpected, thunderous roar that echoed through the forest.

Initially, I dismissed it as a natural response to its demise.

"Hmmm, something is wrong. "

Yet, the ground beneath me began to shake, and leaves fell from nearby trees, creating a haunting atmosphere.

A sudden realization struck – the roar had been a distress call, summoning a horde of bull-like monsters.

Panic set in as I turned my gaze to the left, witnessing the charging mass of creatures.

The playful encounter had unleashed a relentless pursuit, and the consequences of my actions became apparent.

Regret and fear intertwined as I sprinted through the forest, the thunderous hooves of the pursuing horde intensifying.

...

Present,

Right now, I ran through the magical forest, with hundreds of angry bull-like monsters chasing me. Panic made me run fast through the trees, trying to escape the loud sounds of their hooves.

I felt regret and fear with every step, understanding the serious results of my playful swordplay. The peaceful forest was now chaotic, shaking as the stampede got closer.

I looked for any way out in desperation. The tall trees seemed like a big problem, but my instincts took me to a narrow cliff over a loud waterfall.

The bulls were still coming, not giving up.

In a quick decision, I jumped off the cliff, falling towards the rushing waterfall below.

The bulls couldn't change direction fast enough, and they ran past the edge, their roars mixing with the loud waterfall.

Falling was both scary and exciting. Everything blurred, and the mist from the waterfall covered me.

The water below rushed up, and I splashed into the cool depths.

Underwater, I struggled against the current, trying hard to swim up.

"Huff.. Huff. "

Gasping for air, I managed to get out just in time to see the angry horde gathering at the cliff, clearly frustrated.

Wet and shaken, I swam to the rocky shore, keeping an eye on the upset creatures above.

The magical forest, once peaceful, now carried the weight of my sudden actions. As I caught my breath, the distant roars of the bulls reminded me of the chaos I caused and barely escaped.

Emerging from the water, I found myself on a rocky shore, warmed by the sunlight filtering through the trees.

A mist from the nearby waterfall made the air feel cool and refreshing, while the distant roars of the bull-like monsters added an unsettling touch to the magical forest around me.

The once-peaceful atmosphere now felt a bit strange.

Shivering from the cold water, I walked to a sunny spot among the trees. Sitting down, I took a deep breath, feeling the sun warm my wet clothes.

Rustling leaves and distant waterfalls added to the strange feeling of the place.

As I dried myself off, a playful idea came to mind.

With a grin, I shouted,

"System!"

Right away, a virtual screen appeared in front of my eyes, showing a floating menu.

"I don't want to see the status screen, Open the notification panel. "

"OK, Host. "

Congratulations to the Host for successfully acquiring the lost book "Dark Call". ]

[Host, the books "Dark Call" and "Cursed Book" simultaneously reflect each other, Would you like to merge the two books into one and create a new book?]

[Accept OR Reject]

With a firm nod, I tapped the "Accept" choice on the screen.

Straight away, a magical energy surrounded the two books in my hands.

The pages of "Dark Call" and "Cursed Book" began to move, reacting to the merging command.

A soft hum filled the air as the two books twirled in a captivating dance, their covers joining together.

Glowing symbols appeared on the surface, creating a light that painted the surroundings in magical colours.

The system's voice said, "Combining the essence of 'Dark Call' and 'Cursed Book.' Merging process started."

As the merging went on, the books slowly became one, forming a thicker volume.

The symbols on the cover shifted, creating the word "Death" in big, spooky letters.

The magical energy peaked, and with a final burst of light, a new, single book appeared in my hands.

The system announced, "Merging completed. Good job, Host, for making the book 'Death.'"

Feeling both curious and a little nervous, I opened the new book.

On the first page of the new "Death" book, mysterious words unfolded, revealing the ideas of "Cursed Resurrection."

The writing sounded like old poems and wise magic.

"In the garden of existence, where life's blossoms unfold,

Death tends the soil, a story anciently told.

Pluck not the petals in whimsical play,

For in disrupting nature's plan, consequences may sway."

"What the fuck does it mean? "

"I didn't understand much but from the looks of it, the ideas talked about the careful balance between life and death, creating a story of what happens and why when you mess with the natural order.

It warned about problems that might come when you play with the things that nature rules."

In this smart writing, the ideas moved like shadows in the moonlight, making it hard to understand right away.

When I tried to get what it meant, I got confused. The quiet forest, which used to be calm, now felt heavy with old knowledge, making it difficult for me to get.

Filled with both wanting to know and excitement, I couldn't stop myself from trying the magic talked about in the ideas.

Ignoring that I didn't get it all, I shouted, "Cursed Resurrection!" I waited, but to my surprise, nothing happened.

The magical forest stayed the same, and the words on the first page kept their secrets, not letting me in.

I got confused as I thought about why the magic didn't work, even though I wanted it to.

I understood that figuring out the secrets of "Cursed Resurrection" needed more than just saying the words; it needed me to get what the smart ideas meant.