0017 – Nest
0017 – Nest
Athena Ravencroft had a bad feeling because her friend, the little lost soul who were supposed to come deliver news today didn't show up. Whenever such incidents occurred, it usually didn't bode well.
Nest approaching! |
The pitch-black night instantly became bright. Athena looked out through the crack in the door.
Two kilometers away, there was something huge resembling a Black Hole! Emitting dazzling light, but its light was black.
It hovered in mid-air, but it was slowly approaching here at an extremely slow speed.
As the system said, this was the snowstorm beast's nest. Every now and then, one or two snowstorm beasts would emerge from it, their targets and directions clear—every player's residence.
Athena opened the door, holding the bow and arrow she had just obtained. The bow and arrow were very simple, with no intricate patterns on them, just the natural color of ancient wood. It looked light, but it was actually heavier than Athena's axe.
Growth-type weapon?
Although she didn't quite understand, she knew that this thing must be precious, and such treasures couldn't be left to gather dust.
Athena couldn't shoot arrows, but that didn't stop her from practicing repeatedly, gradually learning. Tonight was a good practice opportunity.
With the intermediate defense turret in place, her pressure would be much less. She could use the lone snowstorm beasts for practice. If they got close, she would apologize and chop them with her axe.
The refresh rate tonight was surprisingly high. Not long after, the first snowstorm beast arrived, followed by a string of them.
The defense turret began to fire cannonballs, its attack significantly enhanced. Basically, one cannonball could eliminate two snowstorm beasts. The ones that managed to escape or appeared in excess were for Athena to practice on. The snowstorm beast floated forward with its mouth wide open. It was the sole survivor of its wave, the village's hope.
Its eyes gleamed with fierceness, but the human ahead showed no fear. They raised their bows and arrows, attempting to shoot.
The arrow! It landed on the ground...
It hesitated for a second before continuing forward.
Athena pursed her lips, pondering.
Wait, wasn't it just a matter of putting the arrow on, aiming, and shooting?
Watching the snowstorm beast still advancing, she picked up another arrow. This time, she deliberately lightened her touch a bit before shooting. This time the arrow successfully flew out but landed a meter away from the snowstorm beast. The snowstorm beast opened its mouth wide, seeming to smirk.
Just then, the human in front put down the bow and arrow, and walked towards it holding a reflective axe. But it wasn't afraid at all, charging forward again. Athena gently lifted the axe, and with a heavy swing, struck down.
Dropped white package x1 ! |
Silently picking up the package and placing it aside, Athena once again picked up her bow and arrow. Wave after wave of snowstorm beasts followed closely behind. Athena had no time to rest, she couldn't even open the system panel.
The snow in front of the door was already scorched black, even revealing its original appearance beneath the thick layer of snow. Then this original appearance also began to turn black and gradually sink down.
The courtyard was littered with arrows, which Athena picked up and reused.
"Whoosh!"
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An arrow sliced through the air, making a bursting sound. The iron arrowhead fiercely pierced through the snowstorm beast's thick fur and into its body. The advancing snowstorm beast didn't even have time to react before being shot dead by an arrow.
"Whoosh!"
Another arrow, this time it shot further away. Before the turret could attack the remaining stragglers, the arrow preemptively killed the snowstorm beast.
Athena's gaze was icy, her back straight, her thumb slightly curved, lightly placed beside the bow notch. Guided by the purple text, she mastered the correct posture for holding the bow. And with her robust physical qualities, she had stronger control over her body.
In just one night, she had already grasped the essentials. Although incomparable to those masters of archery, it could be considered as getting started. And she maintained her posture for shooting arrows from night until dawn.
Daylight has arrived. Please begin exploring the world! |