Limits Chapter 78

I stood there with my eyes closed and focused . I didn't move and tried to cancel out all the noises except the wind . It was hard to cancel out everything . I could still hear the waterfall . I could also hear Shelly running around and even the rustling grass . I knew it wouldn't be easy to achieve that but I wouldn't give up that quickly . I set my sight on the noise canceling part first .

I needed to learn how to cancel out all the stuff besides the one I needed to focus on . Although I could manipulate my hearing in a way where I could hear like a normal average human or with my advanced hearing where I could hear someone or something closing in from far away . The problem I had was to determine where the sound was coming from . If it was a silent day or night, I didn't have much problems doing just that . Yet with Shelly, waterfall and what not that produced noise around me, it was multiple times harder to determine something that was happening further away, something I never saw with my eyes .

I decided to take small steps first . In order to learn how to find wind, I would need to first learn how to cancel out the noise of all the things but one . In order for that I chose Shelly as my target . I needed to focus on only noises that Shelly made . With my eyes closed I started to listen in for the sounds that Shelly was producing .

I found it very hard to do because the waterfall was very loud and other noises in the background didn't help . I guessed that I needed to train in order to learn 'I wouldn't be able to just do it without first learning how to do it' I thought to myself . I focused like this for a long time and trained . I don't know how much time has passed but Shelly came over and hit my leg lightly, I woke up from my training and looked down at Shelly that was still wearing the mask . I also noticed that it was already evening and Shelly was probably tired and wanted to eat something .

I said "Sorry Shelly, I was so focused on my training that I forgot what time it is . Let's go eat something and then rest for today" . I took off the mask from Shelly's head and stretched a bit . I was standing in one place without moving for couple of hours and could feel a bit rusty . I had enough food for us to eat but I still decided we should go and hunt . This would allow Shelly to gain more experience but before that we had a meal from the supplies in my bag . We then went out for the hunt . I decided to give some hints to Shelly before we encountered any group of animals "The ramming attack that you do is effective against most enemies but when you attack a group of animals, you will not be able to kill all of them with that one attack . You should only use it against smaller groups because after that attack you will lose your momentum and will be more vulnerable" .

Shelly nodded its head in understanding and I continued "Last time, you actually used your mouth in order to attack . This is a good idea . Also as long as something is not poisonous, you will be able to recover your energy at the same time . Use your mouth more often to attack a group to preserve your stamina" . Shelly again nodded in understanding and I could see that it was grateful for me to point those things out .

Shelly nodded its head in understanding and I continued "Last time, you actually used your mouth in order to attack . This is a good idea . Also as long as something is not poisonous, you will be able to recover your energy at the same time . Use your mouth more often to attack a group to preserve your stamina" . Shelly again nodded in understanding and I could see that it was grateful for me to point those things out .

I said "Remember that there are different types of enemies . For example wolves move fast and usually attack individually but they are working as one pack and it is much harder to fight against them then the boars . Bears on the other hand are much stronger and if you are surrounded, you can receive quite a substantial amount of damage" .

I then said "Let's go, we need to find some animals to hunt" . We looked for a group small enough for Shelly to take on by itself . After about half an hour of searching we found a pack of wolves that numbered 11 . I said to Shelly "Think about your actions and what consequences they will have . Also think about your enemy . Wolves are more intelligent than boars and are much more agile . Take that under consideration when you go and fight" . Shelly nodded its head and didn't attack immediately . It was probably thinking about good way to play this fight out . This was a good sign . Instead of rushing in like the last idiot, Shelly was strategising or at least starting to form some plans .

I waited patiently for Shelly to start the fight . After couple of minutes, Shelly started to move . I watched with anticipation and wondered what was Shelly's plan . Shelly slowly creepted closer to the pack as if trying to be stealthy but it was not very well versed in that departamnet . Shelly couldn't move silently like I could and therefore the wolves easily discovered it .

I waited patiently for Shelly to start the fight . After couple of minutes, Shelly started to move . I watched with anticipation and wondered what was Shelly's plan . Shelly slowly creepted closer to the pack as if trying to be stealthy but it was not very well versed in that departamnet . Shelly couldn't move silently like I could and therefore the wolves easily discovered it .

Shelly didn't seem to panic and simply continued sneaking . I thought 'Why does Shelly still insist on sneaking when it was already discovered? Maybe it doesn't know that it was?' . The wolves were getting closer and when they noticed a turtle they simply let their guards down and walked over in a playful manner .

The wolves would not put a turtle in their eyes as an enemy, Shelly was rather considered as food than an enemy . One of the wolves ran at Shelly in a playful manner and probably got surprised at what happened next . With a lightning quick movement, Shelly bit the wolf's neck and killed it on the spot . I thought 'Using the fact that Shelly is a turtle, it's quite small and appears weak, the wolves underestimated its capabilities . This was a good plan but it would not work on the rest of the wolves anymore' .

The other wolves were also stunned at what just happened . Shelly then started to run very fast towards the pack of wolves . I think the wolves were even in bigger confusion when they saw a turtle rushing at them and gaining speed the closer it got . The wolves didn't understand what was happening and because of that Shelly managed to ram into 3 wolves that stood as a group . The first wolf that took most of the impact almost shattered and the last wolf was critically injured .

'I don't know if Shelly was after that moment of confusion but it did help in reducing the number of wolves . I wonder what is Shelly's next move' . The wolves were no longer spacing out and ran towards Shelly in order to kill . Shelly on the other hand back away and speed off into different direction . 'I think I know what Shelly is trying to do . Because it needs space to gain speed, Shelly wants to run away for a while then turn around and use this ram attack again' I thought .
The other wolves were also stunned at what just happened . Shelly then started to run very fast towards the pack of wolves . I think the wolves were even in bigger confusion when they saw a turtle rushing at them and gaining speed the closer it got . The wolves didn't understand what was happening and because of that Shelly managed to ram into 3 wolves that stood as a group . The first wolf that took most of the impact almost shattered and the last wolf was critically injured .

'I don't know if Shelly was after that moment of confusion but it did help in reducing the number of wolves . I wonder what is Shelly's next move' . The wolves were no longer spacing out and ran towards Shelly in order to kill . Shelly on the other hand back away and speed off into different direction . 'I think I know what Shelly is trying to do . Because it needs space to gain speed, Shelly wants to run away for a while then turn around and use this ram attack again' I thought .

After awhile, I witness that exact guess I had . Shelly did a circle and came back to attack the wolves again . Some of the wolves managed to avoid Shelly's attack but another two still perished . Now there were only 5 wolves left . This was much smaller group and much more manageable . Shelly then decided to attack in close combat using its mouth .

I waited patiently and after about 10 minutes, the struggle was over . Shelly returned to my side and looked at me as if showing off its skills . I said "You did very well . You confused the enemies and took advantage of their stupidity as well as carelessness . Let's go and collect the meat then we will return to the shelter" . I stood there with my eyes closed and focused . I didnt move and tried to cancel out all the noises except the wind . It was hard to cancel out everything . I could still hear the waterfall . I could also hear Shelly running around and even the rustling grass . I knew it wouldnt be easy to achieve that but I wouldnt give up that quickly . I set my sight on the noise canceling part first . I needed to learn how to cancel out all the stuff besides the one I needed to focus on . Although I could manipulate my hearing in a way where I could hear like a normal average human or with my advanced hearing where I could hear someone or something closing in from far away . The problem I had was to determine where the sound was coming from . If it was a silent day or night, I didnt have much problems doing just that . Yet with Shelly, waterfall and what not that produced noise around me, it was multiple times harder to determine something that was happening further away, something I never saw with my eyes . I decided to take small steps first . In order to learn how to find wind, I would need to first learn how to cancel out the noise of all the things but one . In order for that I chose Shelly as my target . I needed to focus on only noises that Shelly made . With my eyes closed I started to listen in for the sounds that Shelly was producing . I found it very hard to do because the waterfall was very loud and other noises in the background didnt help . I guessed that I needed to train in order to learn I wouldnt be able to just do it without first learning how to do it I thought to myself . I focused like this for a long time and trained . I dont know how much time has passed but Shelly came over and hit my leg lightly, I woke up from my training and looked down at Shelly that was still wearing the mask . I also noticed that it was already evening and Shelly was probably tired and wanted to eat something . I said Sorry Shelly, I was so focused on my training that I forgot what time it is . Lets go eat something and then rest for today . I took off the mask from Shellys head and stretched a bit . I was standing in one place without moving for couple of hours and could feel a bit rusty . I had enough food for us to eat but I still decided we should go and hunt . This would allow Shelly to gain more experience but before that we had a meal from the supplies in my bag . We then went out for the hunt . I decided to give some hints to Shelly before we encountered any group of animals The ramming attack that you do is effective against most enemies but when you attack a group of animals, you will not be able to kill all of them with that one attack . You should only use it against smaller groups because after that attack you will lose your momentum and will be more vulnerable . Shelly nodded its head in understanding and I continued Last time, you actually used your mouth in order to attack . This is a good idea . Also as long as something is not poisonous, you will be able to recover your energy at the same time . Use your mouth more often to attack a group to preserve your stamina . Shelly again nodded in understanding and I could see that it was grateful for me to point those things out . I said Remember that there are different types of enemies . For example wolves move fast and usually attack individually but they are working as one pack and it is much harder to fight against them then the boars . Bears on the other hand are much stronger and if you are surrounded, you can receive quite a substantial amount of damage . I then said Lets go, we need to find some animals to hunt . We looked for a group small enough for Shelly to take on by itself . After about half an hour of searching we found a pack of wolves that numbered 11 . I said to Shelly Think about your actions and what consequences they will have . Also think about your enemy . Wolves are more intelligent than boars and are much more agile . Take that under consideration when you go and fight . Shelly nodded its head and didnt attack immediately . It was probably thinking about good way to play this fight out . This was a good sign . Instead of rushing in like the last idiot, Shelly was strategising or at least starting to form some plans . I waited patiently for Shelly to start the fight . After couple of minutes, Shelly started to move . I watched with anticipation and wondered what was Shellys plan . Shelly slowly creepted closer to the pack as if trying to be stealthy but it was not very well versed in that departamnet . Shelly couldnt move silently like I could and therefore the wolves easily discovered it . Shelly didnt seem to panic and simply continued sneaking . I thought Why does Shelly still insist on sneaking when it was already discovered? Maybe it doesnt know that it was? . The wolves were getting closer and when they noticed a turtle they simply let their guards down and walked over in a playful manner . The wolves would not put a turtle in their eyes as an enemy, Shelly was rather considered as food than an enemy . One of the wolves ran at Shelly in a playful manner and probably got surprised at what happened next . With a lightning quick movement, Shelly bit the wolfs neck and killed it on the spot . I thought Using the fact that Shelly is a turtle, its quite small and appears weak, the wolves underestimated its capabilities . This was a good plan but it would not work on the rest of the wolves anymore . The other wolves were also stunned at what just happened . Shelly then started to run very fast towards the pack of wolves . I think the wolves were even in bigger confusion when they saw a turtle rushing at them and gaining speed the closer it got . The wolves didnt understand what was happening and because of that Shelly managed to ram into 3 wolves that stood as a group . The first wolf that took most of the impact almost shattered and the last wolf was critically injured . I dont know if Shelly was after that moment of confusion but it did help in reducing the number of wolves . I wonder what is Shellys next move . The wolves were no longer spacing out and ran towards Shelly in order to kill . Shelly on the other hand back away and speed off into different direction . I think I know what Shelly is trying to do . Because it needs space to gain speed, Shelly wants to run away for a while then turn around and use this ram attack again I thought . After awhile, I witness that exact guess I had . Shelly did a circle and came back to attack the wolves again . Some of the wolves managed to avoid Shellys attack but another two still perished . Now there were only 5 wolves left . This was much smaller group and much more manageable . Shelly then decided to attack in close combat using its mouth . I waited patiently and after about 10 minutes, the struggle was over . Shelly returned to my side and looked at me as if showing off its skills . I said You did very well . You confused the enemies and took advantage of their stupidity as well as carelessness . Lets go and collect the meat then we will return to the shelter .

Chapter end