Chapter 4 Levelling Up

The pack of beast were lazing around a river. This river was something new to me. I stopped and watched them for a long time trying to discern their weaknesses and strength.

I didn't want rush to my death so, I waited. I saw they looked like white tiger with lion head. The beast were of different breed. Hope you can imagine it. I know you guys can as all of you are master at this.

They looked strong with their bluish scaled skin and terrifying fangs. The fangs could easily cut through wood like its (obviously) mud.

There are 7 of them and they are slightly stronger than that iron scaled panther. I waited for an opportunity, which I got not so long after.

A White Lion-headed Tiger came near the bush in which I was hiding. I backed up a little and threw a small stone in the bush trying lure.

Fortunately, the tiger took the bait and followed me. I lured it long enough to not let the others notice.

I thought of using this tiger to test my current strength.

I attacked first as I know that offense is the best defense. I didn't use any weapons and just used my fist. Do you guys like sound effects as I do like it.

*Boom*

*Crash*

As you would ( maybe not ) expect, the tiger went sliding and hit a tall tree. The tiger yelped loudly and died.

[ White Lion-Headed Tiger killed (Lvl - 16). Gained 460 XP ]

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I expected that it would not be tough to kill the tiger but didn't think it would be this easy to kill them.

Although I lured the tiger far enough, it still roared very loudly. So, the tigers must have heard this roar and must be coming here. Let me lay here and ambush them.

I just lied down in bushes. I used the bushes to cover my smell and to hear the vibrations of ground. I didn't need to time pass for long as I heard vibrations coming from the ground.

I saw them not long after and they were rushing towards the dead remains of their party member.

I didn't wait for them to notice me. I just started a rampage.

I ambushed them from the sides and punched them one by one. I didn't retreat , only advanced. I felt like I was god of war. It made me remember the days on the battlefield.

Although I was a mercenary I was at first listed to army aa a member of reserved battalion. That fight was tough and very gruesome. I almost died on that day. But I survived amd this helped me much in increasing my mercenary grade from A to S.

Those were the days. Hardwork always pays. Uh-huh.

Back to the fight. I launched myself to the first tiger I saw and punched him hard. He rolled down but didn't die. Maybe because he didn't hit a tree. I have to check the strength of the trees.

I punched the second tiger that jumped on me trying to tear me up. The tiger yelped and bounced back hitting two other tigers, which were ready to jump on me.

I rushed to the first tiger and finished it off by another punch. This time to the back of his head near the spinal cord. One tiger is down. five more to go.

I rushed to the second tiger and finished it with two rapid punches. Just then two other tigers jumped at me. I knew at once if I got trapped below them I would die so, I side rolled.

I jumped up at my feet and saw a claw tearing at me. I tried to duck but alas I was too late. I was thrown off balance and hit a tree almost ending me. Now I know why the first tiger died almost immediately after hitting a tree.

I backed up and tried to recover some health. After recovering some health, I rushed to the tiger that tore me apart. I punched him but it didn't harm him much. I then noticed that this tiger was a little bit different from the rest.

It was more muscular and the bluish scale had a slight purple gold tint on the edges. It may be the leader of the pack.

I did not underestimate it and made a strategic retreat. I rushed back to the two tigers, who were ready to kill me. I knew the battle with the boss should be undisturbed.

I finished the two tigers quickly and swiftly. As I finished killing both the tigers, the boss reached me and swung its claws towards me. I was expecting it so, I ducked and backed away.

I don't know why but I felt that the tiger was very angry. Sorry tiger, my EQ is low. I ran away from there with my fastest speed and subsequently I rushed up a tree to take a breather. It didn't took me long for me to rest.

By the time I somewhat recovered my stamina, the tiger make it near to me. I jumped down and gave a powerful punch to the tiger taking advantage of my momentum. The recoil hurt me but not so much.

It did quite a lot of damage. I didn't stop and continued punching while dodging its claws.

After some time I finally finished it.

"Huuf, That was tough." I said.

[ That sure was Norman. You fought really well. And here is your battle log ]

[ Killed 5 White Lion-headed Tiger (Lvl - 17). Gained 2450 XP ]

[ Killed a White Lion-headed Tiger (Lvl - 19). Gained 550 XP ]

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"Status"

[ Name – Norman

Age – 17 ( a month to become 18)

Level – 7 (Bronze level)

XP - 30/3000

Cultivation scripture – N/A

Battle skills – N/A

Battle Power – 107 ]

"I levelled up three times and my battle power also increased to 107." I thought.

I only took the body of the boss with me to the base. Near the remains of the other tigers, other beasts must have reached there.

I was too tired to fight with any other beasts so I left hurriedly. I reached my base ate comfortably remembering Luna.