Chapter 6

Having collected everything we needed, we headed to the teleportation gate. Of which, by the way, there were a huge number in Xyrus, due to the impossibility of entering or getting out of the floating city in other ways. After passing through one of them, we ended up at the Animal Glades.

The chirping of birds, the roar of animals and the sound of flowing water created a natural symphony. Tall trees and numerous hills did not suit the dangerous reputation of the area, where even the strongest magicians could die. On the outskirts of the glades, only low-ranking animals lived, since natural resources were very scarce here. The deeper you go into the forest, the more mysterious the landscape becomes, revealing caves and hidden paths to uncharted corners of the continent.

- Well, how are you? Jeanne asked following my facial expression.

I thought about it, trying to formulate an answer based on my feelings.

- I feel somehow unusual, as if something is pressing on me ..

- Hmm.. maybe it's because of the local inhabitants? You are probably especially sensitive to magic - Alan put forward his theory.

"I do have a sensory skill, even though it's a level one, I'll have to level it up. It will be good if I feel dangerous creatures and magicians so that I can get around these very dangers."

"The brat is just being cowardly," Henry commented.

Zak looked at his comrade reproachfully.

- Henry, be nicer to our newcomer.

The black-haired man simply ignored his remark and began to walk forward.

- Do not be offended by him, he's just a grumbler - the only girl in the team smiled encouragingly at me.

- It would be for that.

"Although the idea of ​​not being able to 'find' one arrogant guy was starting to resonate with me a bit."

And so our journey continued, and the elders began to instruct me, briefly talking about the dungeon into which we were to go. The dungeon was B rank, so our group shouldn't have any problems clearing it. In addition to Zack, Henry was also an A-class adventurer, the rest were B. In the dungeon itself, there are northern wolves, B-rank mana beasts, which made me a little uneasy.

After several hours, we finally reached the entrance to the place we needed.

- Taxi, now let's rest for half an hour, dress warmly, and go!

Agreeing with Zach, we sat in a circle and began to snack on the sandwiches we had taken with us.

Having finished with the rest, and wearing warm clothes, I went into the dungeon, following my partners. As soon as we went deeper, I felt the surroundings begin to get colder, and steam began to appear from my mouth when I exhaled.

- Be vigilant, northern wolves prefer to attack stealthily and in small groups! Alan informed.

I, while we were descending, felt excited about the imminent meeting with the mana beast, and tried to look both ways so as not to miss the sudden attack. But even so, I couldn't react when suddenly, Zak sent out a fiery plume from his sword, and a wolf screech was heard from the darkness.

At that moment, I saw several wolves, the height of an adult, and with white fur. They rushed in our direction, and my team began to take up their positions, defending themselves from the attack. I just stood rooted to the spot, panting and looking with fear in the direction of the bloodthirsty creatures. If not for the skill of "sober mind" I would not be able to get out of this state. But as soon as the skill activated, I was able to think normally, and began to take measures to support my comrades.

At the same moment, stone bullets began to form in front of me, and I began to cover my partners, inflicting quite severe wounds on the wolves. After ten minutes of active fighting, all the opponents were destroyed, and to my joy, our group received only minor injuries. Although if not for Henry, who killed the wolf that jumped on me, I would not have gotten off so easily.

- How are you? Jeanne put her hand on my shoulder.

- It's okay, I was just a little confused at the beginning of the fight. And thank you Henry, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gotten off so easy - looking at my savior, I try to calm the small trembling in my hands.

The black-haired man only glanced sideways at me, continuing to wipe his daggers from the blood.

- You did a great job for the first time, you're great Aaron - Zach smiled encouragingly at me.

- Let's continue, we must clear this dungeon before dawn.

- You're right Alan, let's continue!

Systematically cutting out the enemies we encountered along the way, we reached a large rounded room, which immediately made me associate with the boss room.

"Be prepared, there should be an A-rank mana beast, Ice Wolf," whispered Alan.

As soon as we got inside enough, a lot of sharp icicles flew in our direction.

- I call to you the wind, bless us with your protection, air gun!

A wave of wind flew towards the icicles, at the same time I saw a large white wolf rushing towards us, which was two meters high, and with rather conspicuous ice claws on its paws.

- Focused!

As soon as we jumped to the sides, the massive body of a wolf hit the place where we were standing, from the impact of which ice began to form in all directions.

- Henry, you and I will distract him, the rest support us! Zak shouted.

- Yes!

Was it difficult to hit the big wolf? To my surprise, yes, because although he was big and clumsy, his speed was high enough that only Zack and Henry could fight him without much trouble. The rest, including me, were only in the role of support. I barely had time to defend against random ice attacks, and there's nothing to say about the attack.

After a few minutes of fighting, Henry attacked the boss, quickly inflicting minor wounds on him, Alan, choosing the right moment, fired from his bow, wrapping the arrow with wind magic, and making it much faster. As soon as the arrow pierced his leg, the wolf howled, and to top it off, Zak swung his sword in flames, depriving the mana beast of its head.

- Phew .. it was not easy - with a sigh of relief, Zak sat down on the stone floor.

- And don't say .. I was not even able to inflict significant damage on this nimble creature.

- We should warm ourselves by the fire, otherwise we risk getting frostbite - Alan approached them, starting to arrange branches to light the fire.

- So we're done?

- Yes, Aaron. Now it remains to collect the reward in the guild, and we can rest a bit - Zak enlightened me.

"How tired I am… most likely due to the weakness of the body, I hope I will soon adapt and become much more resilient."

Congratulations, you've cleared the Terror of the Storm Dungeon.

Your System Reward: 2 RP

"Oh, because of the excitement, I didn't even notice that I was given a quest! Hmm.. as much as 2 points, where should I attach them?"

On second thought, I decided to invest one point each in minor regeneration and sensorics, which became level 2.

- If everyone is ready, we can get out of here.

I didn't hear anything against it, Zak got up, starting to walk towards the exit, and we trudged along behind him.