Chapter 7: Chapter 7 First Blood.
**Adventures POV**
My name is Lucy Argal, and I am a second-ranked wizard. My family comes from a long line of witches and wizards and I starve to be the next clan head. My sister is the sorcerer supreme and my inspiration to become stronger.
Upon graduating from the academy, I immediately joined the kingdom's guild, and for the past two years, I've tackled numerous quests.
One day, a mysterious woman approached me with an intriguing opportunity—a quest for a wand I had long desired, located on the edge of the elf continent.
Along the journey, I encountered Eddie, a young warrior who had just graduated a month ago, and Ursula, an elven archer with comparable experience.
After navigating through the dense fog of the forest, we finally arrived at the cave. The path had been challenging, and darkness enveloped us by the time we reached our destination. I looked at my companions and noticed they were ready for whatever awaited us. Before we stepped inside, I turned specifically to Eddie.
"Eddie, can you remind me of the assignment details?" I asked, channeling my authority.
His serious facade faltered slightly as he contemplated my question. After a moment, he snapped his fingers. "Um, it was to check if any goblins had returned to this cave," he replied with a confident grin and a thumbs-up.
I nodded, satisfied. "Correct, Eddie." In the short time I'd known him, he had shown both potential and a certain cluelessness. Despite being a top fighter, he had his moments of utter foolishness. A mix of seriousness and lightheartedness defined him.
I turned my attention back to the cave entrance, where I saw Ursula skillfully wrapping rags around two sticks. She successfully cast a low-level fire spell, creating torches, and handed one to me before stepping inside.
As we ventured deeper into the dark cave, silence enveloped us until we reached a fork in the path. I addressed both Ursula and Eddie, who promptly pointed in different directions.
We opted to take the left path. Despite walking for what felt like hours, we hadn't encountered any monsters. Eventually, we arrived in an expansive cave area, where sunlight streamed through an exposed hole, illuminating a small pond.
"This place is tight," Eddie whispered, taking in the scene.
"Spread out, but stay close," I commanded firmly, ensuring we were prepared for anything.
I walked along the walls of the cave, searching for any hidden tunnels, but I was unsuccessful. I made my way to Ursula, but she wasn't faring any better. Suddenly, from the corner of the cave, Eddie shouted.
"Guys, come over here! I found something!" He waved his hands excitedly.
As I approached, I saw that he had discovered a huge axe lying on the ground.
"We hit the jackpot, girls!" Eddie exclaimed, grabbing the handle of the axe. "How much do you think it will sell for? I'm betting four gold coins, maybe even a diamond."
He pulled on the handle, but the axe wouldn't budge, causing him to fall onto his back.
"It must be a higher rank than you," I said, looking closer at it.
"It could be a rank three or four graded weapon higher than any of us but I wonder why it's here of all places," Ursula added from behind me.
Kneeling next to me, she gently traced her fingers along the axe head, examining the strange writing engraved on it.
As we inspected the axe, an overwhelming presence filled the room, exuding a feeling of pure bloodlust. We all turned to see glowing red eyes in the darkness, accompanied by a low growl that vibrated through the space.
Eddie was the first to react, drawing his weapon. A blue aura enveloped his body, and sparks of lightning crackled from his sword.
Ursula and I braced ourselves. She pulled back her bow and shot an arrow at the creature. However, when the arrow struck, it merely bounced off, clattering to the ground.
The creature growled even louder and grew taller. Heavy thuds echoed through the cave as it revealed itself. It was a bull-like creature, with sharp black horns and thick, dark fur. In its right hand, it held an axe—the same axe that had been lying discarded on the ground.
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MC POV
I've been following the adventures for a while. While I should have struck first in the forest, I thought it would have been fun to have them in a place where they had no chance of escaping.
I reached the cave first and hid in the shadows of my lair. It took them until sunrise to find my lair, which was quite embarrassing.
I could tell the warrior was one of those greedy types of adventurers. So I purposely left my axe to get them in with me and it worked.
"We hit the jackpot, girls!" Said the warrior grabbing the handle of the axe.
How much do you think it will sell for?" He asked. "I'm betting four gold coins, maybe even a diamond." He said while trying to drag it but fell over on his back.
'They think they can take what's mine they can barely move it.' I said to myself angrily.
A wave of bloodlust surged through me as I became enraged and activated Imposing presence. This made all of them turn around and face me I let out a growl shaking the cave.
[My lord activating imposing presence on weaker enemies weakens their strength by 25%]
When the warrior unsheathed his sword, a blue aura cascaded around him, zapping off his sword as lightning bolts flew from it. The other two drew their weapons the archer shot an arrow at me when it hit me I didn't even feel it. Kind of like a paper ball getting thrown at you.
I grinned, letting out another growl, this time louder, coming out of the darkness. Their shocked faces only made me smile more.
The hell is that thing I thought this was a goblin dungeon." The archer said, drawing another arrow.
"I don't know but keep calm we just have to escape." Said the wizard.
It seems like the wizard is the leader, but the warrior is the weakest. As I roared at them, I aimed my axe at the wizard first.
A sound of thunder echoed through the cave blocked by the warrior whose shield I had penetrated with my axe. A few drops of blood fell from his arm as he grunted in pain.
"Ugh, I won't let you foul beast!" He yelled, trying to push my axe off his shield. I just fling him off, sending him crashing into a wall.
I was shot at again by the archer, but just like last time, the arrow bounced off my body. Not giving them another chance to strike, I backhand the wizard into the archer. After hitting her head on a rock, the archer knocks her out.
Standing over the wizard, I raise my fist, but I feel an attack coming. Quickly I turn around and grab the warrior's head.
After dropping my axe, I put both hands on his head and slowly crush him. In an effort to pry my hands off, he dropped his sword and kicked at me.
I laughed so hard that he started screaming and crying. He said a few prayers, but it wouldn't say him.
However, I felt like being generous to the poor warrior. My deep voice echoing through the cave, I said, "You had skills, but against true strength you're nothing." He finally stopped struggling.
As I crushed his head, blood splattered on my chest, and his body fell to the ground, blood and brain matter on my hands. Then I heard Minos talk.
[My Lord you've killed a rank one warrior class XP: 20/50 kill count 1/10 reward you can customize your dungeon]
'Thanks Minos. I'll get back to you later, but for now, it's time to reap my rewards.' I said
As I turned around, I saw the wizard staring at her companion's body in shock.
When I walk over to her, she reaches for her staff, but I grab it and snap it in half. She pulled out a dagger and tried slitting her throat. Grab her arm and with a light squeeze and I hear a snap. As she screams in pain, she drops the dagger.
Don't do that, I have questions for you," I said
She looks up at me with tears in her eyes and a defeated look on her face.
"I'll answer, but please don't-"
"Don't do what?" I interrupted her. Sorry, but I'm going to rape you, so stop crying and answer my questions. If you do, I'll be gentle."
I grabbed her face, stopping her from crying any louder. I'll ravage you and eat you or I can just ravage you and keep you, which one would you prefer?" I asked my gaze staring daggers into her eyes
I threw her to the ground and she stopped crying. "W-what do you want." She asked looking up at me.
As I grabbed my axe I said, "I want to know everything about this world. History, kingdoms, cultures, everything."
"Ok ok just please d-don't hurt me." She said closing her eyes.
I need to ask the right questions here. She looks high class, so she's bound to know something.
I asked, "How's the world? Are there any wars going on with any kingdoms?"
She took a second to think, but I slammed my fist on the ground. "There are no wars, just the typical demon raids, but all the kingdoms don't get along. We just all live by contracts." She said covering her face.
"What contract is this?" I asked
"It's the contract established by the great Emperor of Mankind ten thousand years ago during the Unification War. The only race that did not accept it was the demon race, while the beastmen were destroyed, leaving only the demons remaining."she stammered
'Unification war is this a rip off of 40K?'
"Hmm and you say that the races don't get along so you mean there are in fighting?" I asked
"Despite slavery being legal for all races, each race hates to see another of their kind in chains, but elves and humans don't have anything against each other." She said
"So what continent are we on right now?" I asked
"We're in the elven Continent in the far south, there are only small villages out here, and no lords or vassals own these lands, only people who want to live quietly."
I scratched my chin in thought "You came from the human Kingdome correct." I asked curiously She nodes her head. "How long did it take you to get here." I ask, raising my axe to her head.
"It took us a month to get here on a carriage by foot, it would have taken us three or four months."
'Good, so I can raid the villages here and make an army.'
"Who was that old guy with the pouch at the village? I want to know why he pointed you three my way."
She looked shocked. "H-he's the village chief, he's a retired warrior who goes by Gugar the Mighty." She said a hint of pride in her voice.
"I'm curious who's in charge of your kingdoms."
"The humans have Prince Luke Vigla, Queen regent Elizabeth, and Princess Drala, who doesn't want the crown, the Dwarfs and Nomes have King Argo and Queen Heafesta, the Elves have Queen Percila and Queen Rein, and the fishmen have King Urban and Queen Gila. Demons don't have kingdoms, just a vampire queen they say leads them, but no one knows her name."
"Last question how many villages are here and between the elf kingdom."
"There are nine maybe ten villages maybe I don't know." She said shaking her head.
I was done questioning her for now I could always ask the elf and see if she's lying.
"Ok now it's time for a little fun." I said taking off my skirt revealing my dick. I pressed it against her face.
(Also idk what they call is a skirt or not so help me out.)
She backs up trying to run away but I grab her by the leg pulling her back towards me. "It's time I enjoy my spoils."
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