Battle Maiden's Awakening

We stood upon a tree less than 20 metres from the group of goblins. I felt something wasn't right. This wasn't even inside the cave and there was over 20 dancing outside. 'I think this will be much harder than I thought…'It's obvious now that in the game this cute little elf experienced hell before meeting Lance.

I could see her grip on her spear. Her body shaking with rage. My hand softly clasped her's trying to offer this kind-hearted girl some support. 'It should feel like that for me. I would be sad and disgusted by this scene. Now I felt nothing.'

"Mira, I will open with a large spell. Then you must be careful. Don't let them surround you. Use your range advantage and always focus on your surroundings. Goblins like to use sneak attacks and ranged attacks. They also coat their weapons with poison." I said with a stern voice as I told her to focus. It filled her little face with a flush as I'd brought my head a little close to whisper into her ear.

"Mira focus. This will not be easy. I need you."

She fidgeted while muttering, "He needs me." Countless times with an enthusiastic face.

If I was honest, I felt a lack of confidence here. It was too much for it to be a small nest. I sought comfort from my beloved system.

'Siesta, what are the chances of our success?'

[Scanning the local area]

[Chance of success, less than 40%]

The voice was a mechanical one. This meant that Siesta was sleeping or absent, so he stopped speaking to it like usual.

'System, use one of my experience boosting potions and show me what I can buy with 600SP.'

I thought that the extra experience gained might help if I levelled up mid fight. 'System, can I apply this potion to others? If so, give one to Mira. I'll take anything I can get.'

[Applying potion to Mira]

"Eh? What's this strange feeling? Did you do something, Lucian?"

[Item Store]

Adrenaline Rush - 600SP

Axe Mastery - 500SP

Ice bullet - 300SP

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There were many things in the shop. I chose the one that complimented my current body and skills. 'System give me the Adrenaline Rush ability!'

[Adrenaline Rush (Rank 1): Increases all attributes by 6 (100% Level) Doubles all stamina usage.]

I felt the knowledge of the skill forced into my head. I felt a throbbing pain that seemed to change my brain. Mira's cute ears twitched as she watched my face. We needed to attack quickly before another group came back.

My hand rose as I gave Mira a nod to signal I was going to start.

(Lucian POV end)

His hand drew the mana from within his body. Inside his eyes were several small circles that appeared below 8 goblins. This was the limit of his current power.

"Come forth, mistress of earth! Impale these vile creatures who sully your lands! [Earth Spikes]"

The ground rumbled as eight large spikes shot from the ground. They impaled the goblins, who were dancing on the spot, their bodies left hanging in midair. The two could hear only the screams of the goblins in rage as they became aggressive.

"Spirits of wind, bless my body with your boundless love! [Wind Walk]"

"Wind spirits, please protect my body from the arrows of my enemy! [Deflect Arrows]"

"My beloved goddess, bless my spear with your divine judgment! [Lightning Strike]"

Mira had whispered two incantations as she chanted the third with increased fervour. Her body was now filled with an armour of wind and a flickering lightning on her spear's tip. She lept from the tree like a tiger and shot towards the goblins before Lucian could even speak.

"My body, run like the wind, strike like thunder, endure like the earth! [Adrenaline Rush]"

'She's like a feral beast!' He thought, jumping down with haste to join her.

"Yaaah!"

Mira's spear sliced into a goblin's throat. Then she pivoted to the right in a circle with a single thrust of her spear penetrating another goblin's chest. She felt the goblins were about to surround her. This made her feel irritated as she used a stone to backflip onto a branch leaving their circle. Her breaths became rapid as sweat dripped on her forehead.

'This feels so good. Why did I never fight before?' She thought as her eyes saw Lucian carrying a great sword over his shoulder and engage the goblins chasing her. Her face filled with a grin as she pole vaulted onto another branch to catch a breather. 'Show me what you can do, vampire! I hope his clothes get torn and I can see his naked body!'

Her own mind was confused. It had partly fused with the personality she takes in her Valkyrie form. Mira herself hadn't noticed yet, but the fact she knew he was a vampire was the first signal that she would soon change forever.

Lucian lept into the battle. This time he had Suusuu transform into a crimson great sword. He swung it with all his power in a horizontal slash. It caught three goblins off guard, bisecting them at their waist. Their annoying calls stopped ringing as the group of 5 goblins turned to face him.

*Woosh!*

They didn't waste any time as all of them swung towards him with their primitive clubs. Lucian rose his sword and blocked the blows with the blade, using his spare hand to strengthen his guard.

'For goblins, their blows are pretty strong!' He thought. Then checking their status to make sure.

[Goblin Scouts - Level 5]

'Well, that's why. I'd almost forgotten this was a game world… So I guess we've just left the rookie area and reached a more difficult zone. Not good.'

The wind whistled beside him as a silver lance filled with lightning thrusted past his head, impaling a goblin to a tree with a twang. Mira stood beside me holding a short sword. Her face was strange. It wasn't like the girl who liked to sniff my clothes. She was more like the battle maiden.

"What's the matter, Lucian? Are you tired after a few goblins? Need my help to clear them out?" Mira said in a more confident tone than usual.

"Hah? Why would I need your help?" He pulled back his sword and pivoted, his body spinning in a half circle, dragging the sword as it tore through the wind by force, ripping the last four goblins into pieces with its power. Their guts and organs sprayed onto Mira's face, which caused her to frown towards him as she collected her spear.

She was about to complain when he threw her onto the ground and pinned her down, covering her face with his hands. Then she heard countless whistling sounds soared through the air. They barraged the place she was standing a few moments ago with almost endless arrows.

It seemed Lucian's worst fears came true. The scouts were not the primary force. Now the primary force had just returned. His eyes saw over 50 when he leapt over to Mira to protect her. She was so into the battle she'd lost her wind protection spells and did not know.

"Are you okay, Mira?" Lucian asked her with a rough voice filled with concern.

She blushed and looked up at him, pressing her down. 'He saved my life once again… Mmmm, his sweaty scent is pleasant, too!' Her soft voice rang as she smelt his body. Her thoughts mixed between the serious battle maiden and the closet pervert.

Her eyes spotted several arrows embedded in his arm. It had cut straight through his suit that could resist most low-level attacks. He noticed her gaze and gave her a sarcastic smile.

"Are you okay!? Quick, we need to heal you!"

"Don't worry about me. It's almost my limit to protect you with only ten. Now there are at least fifty." He scolded her, causing her ears to droop, but the sensation felt rather delightful.

"It seem's they're much stronger. If we don't go all out, they will violate you until death." His hoarse, grave voice snapped her back to reality.