*SNAP*

Something fell from the tree branches above the Knight. It's a creature which closely resembles a monkey. The creature has sharp claws that looks deadly for an animal.

It landed on the Knight. Latching on top of its helmet as the Knight struggles to remove the creature

"What the heck! I thought Gray Mountain Beasts are nocturnal"

The creature rapidly slashes the Knight on his openings creating wounds and making him bleed.

The creature is smart, for him to target the opening of the Knight's armor, its pretty smart for a monkey.

I thought that to myself as I held onto the big tree branches, scared of what may happen to me if I were to fight the creature.

*grumble*

Just as it was getting serious, a loud sound can be heard in the surrounding.

It was my stomach

I guess the summon immunity has ended before I knew it. And all the accumulated hunger was released at the time. I didn't even know how long I stayed in the cave so I think I lost count.

"A Demon! You just wait there you spawn of evil. I'll deal with you after I kill this Beast"

The Knight regained composure and readied himself to do something. He first drank a mysterious gold colored liquid, that gave him strength. Still I don't think it healed his pain, it just gave him temporary strength.

" Oh powerful God of War give me strength to stop my enemies 'Stun Shock' "

I think the Knight chanted a spell. The monkey became stunned after the spell and he was thrown on the side as the Knight faced me.

"Stop hiding and fight me, you demon!"

Based on what Alice thought me, those who are generally weak in mana operation need to say a chant for them to cast a spell. That is different to me because I am blessed by a Goddess.

As I was lost in thought here on top of the branch the Knight kicked the tree making me fall down to him.

*Thud*

I landed on his head, making him fall down on the ground. He staggered and took time trying to stand up. I guess his body still hurts from the monkey's attack. The monkey was still stunned, I guess he used a pretty high leveled skill. Or maybe the gold liquid helped him make his spell stronger?

I didn't waste time and acted to take advantage of the situation.

'Heavy Blow'

I said the name of the spell and my hands started to have a white aura. I quickly took out the pickaxe from my storage and the aura transferred to my weapon. This looks convinient. I then swung the pickaxe as hard as I can, with the armor openings in my mind, I hit the Knight as hard as I can.

"Agh!!!! It hurts!!!!"

I don't know why but, I feel like I'm doing something wrong. It is for survival, but am I prepared to take a life? I was once human too, but somehow I don't feel guilty when I try to kill him.

He died after 3 hits

As the monkey was about to wake up I quickly tried to intercept and used 'Heavy Blow' on him. It used its arms to send me flying to a nearby tree.

It hurts.

Realising that I am weak, the creature merely ignored me and dragged the Knight's body to who knows where.

[Level 3 Acquired]

[Level 4 Acquired]

[Level 5 Acquired]

[Skill: 'Weapon Mastery' LVL 1 Acquired]

[Skill: 'Strength +' LVL 1 Acquired]

[Skill: 'Energy +' LVL 1 Acquired]

[Skill: 'Demonic Kick' LVL 2 Acquired]

[Skill: 'Lesser Reinforce' Acquired]

['Energy+', 'Strength+', 'Agility+' has fused]

['Endurance +' LVL 1 Acquired]

['Heavy Blow LVL 1 ---> LVL 2]

I leveled up 3 times and I got a number of new skills that I can use. I think the Knight gave me a lot of Experience Points

I also learned that some skills will fuse with others when meeting the right criteria and combination. I also got a new combat skill which is 'Demonic Kick'.

'Demonic Kick'

I spoke the name of the spell and my feet began to have an aura, but this time it was red. I think it works similar to 'Heavy Blow' so I guess I should be thankful to have more offensive skills.

Still I don't know why I don't feel anything after killing the Knight. I know that he also values life, but I did hurt him for survival.

Is it because of my demonic race? Did I lose all of my humanity on my previous life as a human.

I sat there for a few minutes, reevaluating my choices and actions that I made.

Well nothing can be done about somethings that's done, so it's better to move on.

I picked up the shield the Knight dropped after the battle. It was round and was made of wood, so I thought that it will be useful for me.

I also took the shortsword the Knight had in the battle. It seems perfect to use in the forest because of its size, it won't hit the surrounding branches.

I placed my pickaxe in my storage, thinking that it may have some uses in the future.

I then ate some berries I got yesterday, and i found that the 'Divine Storage' stops time of everything placed inside it. The berries were as fresh as I picked them yesterday, and not a single one was looking dry.

----

It was about noon now, I have travelled along the forest and have already killed about 3 slimes. Though I didn't level up from the three, I think I did gain some combat experience.

I got the skill 'Short-Sword Mastery' after I killed the 3rd slime and tried practice swings on some logs. I don't know if it stacks with my 'Weapon Mastery' skill or how both of them really affects me. But for now I'll accept it.

It's only noon but I already feel tired. Is it because I now gain fatigue from the loss of the summon buff? I should probably rest near a safe place for a bit before I go out again.

I found a beautiful meadow where I can rest for awhile. I don't see monsters in this place so I got to a nearby tree and sat my back upon it.

It's beautiful.

The meadow was filled with soft, green grass that makes relaxing better. It was filled with yellow and red flowers that are beautiful for the eyes.

As I was relaxing by the tree, someone woke me up.

"Hey there, are you having fun here?"

It was a middle age looking man, but he looks young with the beard he has. He has green eyes and pale skin, wearing black clothes whilst holding a book.

Who is this man? I don't feel hostility towards him, even though he is human. I didn't even notice him approaching me, I have 'Increased Hearing' but I didn't actually hear anything.

"Don't be surprised I'm not hear to cause harm, Ryu"

The man smiled as he was looking towards the young demon who was on guard by the tree trunk.

"Wanna have some fun?"