Unveiling Barriers and Battling Beasts"?

Unveiling Barriers and Battling Beasts"?

"Complete Fusion: The NestBound Amulet is linked to the Host's Soul.)

(NestBound Amulet: The 'NestBound Amulet' activates when its bearer focuses on their home, allowing them to teleport instantly. By concentrating on the place of residence, it can also set a teleportation point to appear in that location [2 uses daily]).

Aria, who had spent the night in the new house in the new place, woke up to a notification. The notification brought a small smile to her face. Now she could explore the world knowing that, if she got lost, she could return home.

The information accumulated in her mind, and as the minutes passed, she began to understand its uses.

With nothing else to do, Aria decided to venture out into the world. The house she was in was located right in the middle of a forest.

Before setting out to explore, she decided to find a sword and a shield. Aria realized that the weapon her father had given her was much worse than the ones available here. She couldn't do anything, but the affection she held for the weapon would never be surpassed."

"Aria decided to step out, and when she was about to do so, she encountered a barrier. It looked like a bubble, but she didn't know what it was.

[A high-level magical barrier. It seems whoever created it was concerned.]

"Haha, I suppose so..."

Aria, who didn't know why all of this had happened, decided that finding answers at that moment wouldn't be possible. So, she thought it would be best to strengthen herself first and then seek answers. When she attempted to touch the barrier, Aria was able to pass through it.

"I thought it would be more difficult."

[Magical barriers are designed to defend from the outside to the inside. If you want to exit, it's easy.]

That makes sense.

After passing through the barrier, Aria looked back and was surprised to see that the house that could be considered a mansion had disappeared.

"An invisibility barrier?"

[Correct, but there's something more.]

"I'd better not ask more questions and explore this. I feel that if I keep asking questions or try to decipher more things, I'll go crazy."

[Hahaha]

Aria walked through the forest, without a single sound to be heard and no animals or monsters in sight.

[Very strange, isn't it?]

"Yes, it's a very strange silence."

She continued walking for a while and finally saw the exit of the forest. There, she found a flat path.

In view were different animals on the path. Aria continued walking, as she saw that these creatures didn't seem dangerous, and the system was able to identify what they were."

[Wait, wouldn't it be better to hunt them? You don't have food, and even if you find fruits and other types of food, you'll need meat.]

Aria, who was passing by animals resembling rabbits but with small bat-like wings and a horn on their heads, stopped to think about it.

[I recommend not attacking them. They are very protective of their family members, and they have venom when they bite.]

Upon hearing this, Aria couldn't help but sigh in relief.

"I almost pounced on them."

[They're not very strong either, but there are many of them, and you don't have area spells.]

"Yes, I suppose. So, which one should I go for?"

[Most of these animals move in packs, so you only have two options.]

[The first is a Tricorneboar, an animal similar to a wild boar, but with three horns on its head. It has dark and thick fur, and its curved horns protrude in different directions. It's territorial and aggressive when it feels threatened, using its horns and tusks for defense and combat. Although not very powerful, its distinctive appearance commands respect in its environment.]

"I see, but doesn't it look a bit strong? Didn't you say it wasn't strong?"

[And that's correct.]

[It's not fast, and turning its body is difficult for it. It's protective of its family members, but if you see one alone, it means it's out searching for food, and its family is farther away.]

It's large and has a lot of fat and meat that you can store and use. I recommend this one. The other one has nothing to offer, and it's better not to mention it.

[Don't attack head-on, and make sure to land a solid blow. You probably won't kill it on the first try; your sword technique is poor, combined with your lack of experience and strength.]

[Understood.]

Aria, who took the system's words seriously, couldn't help but exhale and take a moment to concentrate. The beast was in front of her, its back turned, and an idea struck Aria.

She quickly closed the gap, only a few steps behind. When she was close enough, she swung her sword to cut its legs.

Slash!

The sound of flesh being cut echoed, and upon witnessing that, Aria executed her plan. "Just as I thought, I don't have enough strength."

Swiftly, she grasped the collar with one hand, and crouching down with the other hand touching the ground, she propelled herself backward with the strength of her legs, attempting to put some distance between herself and the beast.

Enraged and determined to kill its assailant, the monster turned around. Upon seeing the one responsible for its injuries, it lunged at Aria. Utilizing the momentum from her leap, Aria pulled herself back. However, due to the proximity of the beast, she couldn't move too far away. The creature, mere moments away from impaling her with its horn, smiled inwardly.

Aria grinned as she observed the unfolding situation and noticed that she was now in position. Focusing her energy, she prepared her sword, a violet light enveloping her before fading away. The three-horned monster was bewildered, but all of a sudden, it witnessed a sword sweeping past its face. Its three front horns fell, and the creature cried out in pain. Aria, not wanting to squander her opportunity, swung her sword again, targeting the vulnerable points. She aimed for its hind legs, which were already injured, and by capitalizing on those wounds, she managed to sever them.

Finally, she drove her sword into the monster, and it fell dead.

[+5 Experience points acquired for killing the Tricorneboar]

[Each time you level up, the experience will be different and count differently due to its decreasing usefulness. You'll need to aim for stronger monsters.]

Good use of the collar, using it to score a point and waiting for the enemy to think they have you is a smart strategy. My little girl is quite smart, hehe.]

"Who are you calling 'my little girl', useless system!?"

["To you, who are a few thousand years younger than me, hehe.]

Tch.

Aria clicked her tongue in annoyance; deep down, she found it amusing. She was the only person she had to talk to.

Aria stood before the fallen Tricorneboar, her breath heavy from the excitement of the battle. She knew that to survive in this new world, she'd have to make use of every resource she could salvage from her defeated enemies. She glanced at the fallen monster, observing its distinct features: the dark and thick fur, and the three curved horns on its head.

With determination in her eyes, Aria knelt beside the Tricorneboar's body and began the process of dismantling it. She drew her hunting knife and focused on her task. First, she turned her attention to the monster's horns. With precise and careful movements, she cut the horns near the base, ensuring she obtained intact pieces that could be useful for crafting or selling.

After securing the horns, Aria focused on the Tricorneboar's hide. Using her sharp knife, she started to separate the fur from the body, following the edges and avoiding damage to the skin in the process. She knew that the thick hide could be used to create resilient armor or protective items. As she worked, she realized the strength and tenacity of the animal, which made her even prouder of her victory.

Once she had the hide separated, Aria continued the task of dismantling the body. She carefully extracted internal parts like organs and viscera, making sure not to damage any parts that might hold value. Despite the challenging nature of the task, Aria remained focused and respectful, recognizing the importance of honoring the monster's life by making use of every possible resource.

Finally, after meticulous and careful work, Aria managed to obtain several valuable pieces from the Tricorneboar. She set aside the horns, hide, and other useful parts, storing them in her backpack, which she had placed nearby. She stood up and looked once more at the now-dismantled monster. She knew that in this unfamiliar world, every resource mattered.

"Don't you have something to store these things in?"

[Yes, but I need an update]

"And how's that going?"

[Every time you defeat monsters, you'll earn points]

"And how come I didn't see any notification?"

[It wouldn't be helpful; it's better for them to accumulate, and when you can update the system, I'll let you know]

[If you had entered the points system, you might have compared something useless, thinking it would be useful]

[It's better for you to focus on leveling up and gaining experience]

Tch.

"Why is it that every time you tell me something, you sound like a mother scolding or having to explain something to her daughter for doing something wrong?"

[Do you want to call me mommy? Hehehe]

"W-what?!"

"I never said that at any point, I'd say that in my life, let alone to you, useless system!"

Aria, not knowing how to react, could only shout with a red face.

[Yeah, well, it's getting dark. I think it would be good for you to return to the house now]

There was a slight mockery in the system's tone.

Aria looked around and realized it was true. She quickly grabbed her pendant and disappeared in a purplish violet glow."