Chapter 8

Vivian was hiding behind a tree when she picked up a stone and threw it near a monster.

 

The monster was basically the wood or trunk monster.

 

Tak!

 

The stone hit a nearby tree and the trunk monster didn't react.

 

Vivian's eyes turned to slits.

 

So this monster doesn't react to its surroundings and would only react when it personally involves them…?

 

She picked up another stone.

 

This time around, she threw it at the trunk monster.

 

Tak!

 

The moment it got hit, the trunk monster turned to the direction of where it got hit. However, just like the first trunk monster she killed, it didn't move or take another step, it simply stood.

 

So it's really the case, huh…

 

A question popped inside her head.

 

Does this mean as long as I don't directly attack it it won't attack me…?

 

She looked at the two 24-inch-long branches that were supposed to be the trunk monster's arms.

 

That's definitely gonna hurt if I get whipped by those things... 

 

And I don't have any healing magic or potions with me…

 

Vivian recalled being whipped by her parents with a thin stick if she misbehaved.

 

On top of that, I need to get strong enough by the end of the day before I enter the city...

 

And only God knows what kind of place that is…

 

Right after she mentioned the word God, her face twisted into a dark expression once she remembered what she would like to call Zhey/Zhem God did to her. 

 

Assuming of course that everything that was happening was real.

 

She shook her head.

 

Now's not the time...

 

Time is against me right now…

 

"Awooooooo!" she made a howling sound before peaking to see how the trunk monster reacted.

 

There was no reaction.

 

"Shit…" she cursed under her breath.

 

Inhale…

 

Exhale…

 

"If it attacks me, I'm gonna run away…"

 

Inhale…

 

Exhale…

 

She stepped to the side of the tree and revealed herself with her eyes locked on the trunk monster.

 

However, the monster still didn't react.

 

Vivian continued moving to the side, out of the monster's peripheral vision.

 

Assuming that it had eyes.

 

It's not reacting…

 

Or maybe it has a 360-degree peripheral vision...?

 

I mean, I don't see any eyes…

 

She shook her head mentally.

 

But then again, if it did, then why did it have to turn to the direction where it got hit…?

 

Vivian stopped walking and she was now behind the trunk monster.

 

Do I go near or do I not…?

 

After a moment of thinking, she finally decided.

 

She took a step forward.

 

There was no reaction, but she waited for about 5 seconds just in case.

 

When nothing happened, she took another step.

 

Still no reaction, but she waited another 5 seconds just in case.

 

She took another step.

 

No reaction.

 

She took another step.

 

And another step.

 

And another step.

 

Finally, she was about 10ft away from the trunk monster.

 

This is it, the final draw…!

 

She suddenly rushed forward with all her strength.

 

When she got close, stopped and she cast a skill.

 

[Power Leg].

 

She delivered a low kick.

 

The attack looked like a normal low kick. However, it felt stronger, as if there was an invisible force, wind or whatever one could call it mixed with it. Moreover, the skill [Power Leg] wasn't limited to low kicks only. As long as it's an attack that uses the user's leg, it will activate.

 

Braaak!

 

Thud!

 

There was a sound of wood cracking when Vivian's kick landed on the trunk monster's body connected, causing the monster to be sent flying to the side before landing on the strong.

 

Vivian didn't move and stared at the monster lying on the ground.

 

There were cracks on its body where the [Power Leg] landed and green fluids leaked.

 

Is it dead...?

 

The monster didn't show any signs of movement.

 

She slowly approached the body.

 

Pah.

 

She delivered a light kick.

 

"It's dead alright."

 

She shifted then shifted her attention to her leg or the leg that she specifically used to hit the trunk monster with a low kick.

 

I don't feel any pain or broken bones...

 

She raised her leg and moved it.

 

I mean, sure, it's hollow and my stats have increased, but it's still wood, a thick one at that...

 

She glanced at a thick tree nearby.

 

"Maybe when I'm not busy and I have healing magic or potion..."

 

She resumed searching for more enemies.

 

But I'm not gonna lie, I prefer using healing magic than potion...

 

I can always replenish mana anyway...

 

Also, carrying a lot of things would be a hassle...

 

An image of tourist backpackers came to her mind.

 

Yeah, that would limit a lot of my movements...

 

"Hmm…" 

 

"I wonder if there are there spatial bags or magic where I can store items."

 

"Come to think of it, that stupid zhey/zhem god should've at least given me that sort of power." 

 

"I mean, don't all isekaid or reincarnated protagonists have that...?"

 

"Or does that not apply with transmigrated people...?"

 

"I mean, I am a transimigrated person, right...?

 

And plus, I'm a woman... 

 

I shouldn't be carrying heavy stuff... 

 

I should look pretty and pure...

 

"Speaking of pure, I wonder if I can learn a healing skill."

 

"I definitely should have one. A party without a priest is like a car with one tire missing."

 

"And speaking of priest, this thief class seems stupid. Where are my thief skills? Dagger Stab? Even an idiot can do that. Where's Windwalk, Trap Sense, Treasure Sense? On top of that, my dagger is destroyed."

 

"Very useless..."

 

I mean, given that there are jobs like thief, I'm assuming there is also priest... 

 

I should definitely change my job to a priest or monk -- wait, a nun?

 

Is there even such a thing as female monks...?

 

She tried to recall from her memory.

 

"A nun, I guess -- or battle nun...?'

 

Yeah, that suits me, a pure, kind, beautiful battle nun...

 

Something like those Adepta Sororitas...

 

Minus the Chaos Gods of course... 

 

I sure don't want any of those Chaos scums and heretics here...

 

It's too scary, dark and grim...

 

"For the Golden Throne!" she shouted and spread out her arms.

 

A moment later, she cupped her face.

 

That was embarrassing...!

 

"Wait!" 

 

"Am I beautiful?"

 

"No, wait, I think it's better to be hot...?"

 

Vivian has never seen her body's face yet.

 

Well, at least I'm not fat...

 

My chest size also seems decent enough...

 

By her estimate, her cup size was around C-cup.

 

But I'm short...

 

By her estimate, her height was around 5'4.

 

"Oh God, please make sure I'm hot or beautiful!"

 

She looked at her fingerless gloved hands and rubbed her fingers.

 

"But I have to admit, these hands sure are rough, waaaaay rougher than my original body and I work out and was an aspiring fitness influencer, which makes me really worried."

 

She looked at her skin.

 

"Well, I'm not dark and at least my skin seems even, no blemishes or skin diseases that I'm aware of."

 

But seriously, what in God's name a village girl life was this owner's body living...?

 

She was about to check the color of her hair when she noticed a fox monster up ahead.

 

Her lips slowly curved up into a smile.

 

It was covered in wounds and was limping because one of its legs was severely injured.

 

She immediately rushed to the fox.

 

The fox noticed Vivian rushing and it bared its fangs, ready for a fight.

 

However, Vivian paid it no heed and continued rushing.

 

When she got close, the fox lunged towards her with its mouth open.

 

Pah!

 

Arrrwww!

 

Thud!

 

Vivian kicked the fox in the face, causing it to yelp in pain and sent flying in the air before landing a few feet away.

 

"Heh~ I was expecting the force to break your neck. You're a feisty one, aren't you?"

 

The fox didn't get up but it was still breathing based on the movement of its rib cage.

 

Vivian rushed towards the fox. She knelt down and wrapped her hands around the fox's neck as she pinned it to the ground.

 

"Let's try this then," she said as her grip slowly tightened.

 

Arrrwww....!

 

Arrrwww...!

 

Trapped and pinned down, the fox struggled -- yelping, squirming and clawing as it fought for its life. Tears even started to well up in its eyes, and the smell of ammonia and other foul smells permeated the air.

 

The fox made one last weak and powerless struggle before drawing its last breath.

 

Ding!

 

A bell suddenly rang inside her head and a short message appeared in front of her before disappearing.

 

'Unlocked [Savage Mastery] - Level 1 and [Nemesis of Beasts] Lore!'

 

Vivian raised an eyebrow.

 

She released her hands around the dead fox's neck and got up.

 

"Status Panel."

 

Chapter end