Abyssal Bone Forest Academy was built in the depths of a black forest and there was a forsaken graveyard on top of the school. There were only small shrubberies and short trees around the school so the danger was not that great. However, after entering the forest, the countless trees acted as natural camouflage. It had always been the hunting ground of many predators. Leylin could still recall that when they first arrived here, they met with a sneak attack.
[Alert! Alert! An unknown creature is approaching. Threat to the Host’s body: Mild!]
As the A.I. Chip’s voice sounded, light blue lines formed an image in Leylin’s vision. From the projection, Leylin could very clearly see a red line snaking its way to them.
“Whoosh!”
A black shadow suddenly leapt out from the grass and viciously bit at Kaliweir’s neck.
Kaliweir’s expression did not change as the black cleaver in his hands swung down, knocking the black shadow away.
The black shadow fell on the ground and revealed its true appearance. It was a snake that was one metre in length, with faint traces of blood on its body and only one eye on its triangular head.
“This is an Iron Thread One-Eyed Snake, be careful of its poison!” Neela warned.
Right at this moment, Lilisse, who was behind them, suddenly struck and three throwing knives were launched towards the beast.
The Iron Thread One-Eyed Snake’s body coiled to avoid two of the blades but the last one slashed at it as it passed, leaving a gash.
“Heh!” Suddenly, Kaliweir ran forward and swung his black cleaver down on the snake’s head. With a cold flash, the head of the snake was cut off instantly!
The snake, which had lost its head, coiled in a circle, still bleeding profusely.
“Ah!” Lilisse was startled.
“It’s already dead. This is just a natural reaction for the body. Haven’t you learned about neurology?” Neela harrumphed.
“Only the poison sac and the skin of this Iron Thread One-Eyed Snake is useful. Whoever wants to collect the materials better hurry and do so now. The blood will attract many other living organisms here!” Kaliweir slowly spoke while putting away his cleaver.
“I will do it!” Raynor stepped forward and, after a short while, the five of them continued on their journey.
“A.I. Chip! Was the information from earlier recorded?”
[Beep! The recording is done! Iron Thread One-Eyed Snake, Snake type. Strength: 1.1, Agility: 2.1, Vitality: 1.6. The blood sample has been collected and the composition of muscle has been recorded!]
The A.I. Chip’s feedback was timely. Leylin nodded his head and hastened his footsteps.
Ten-odd days later, inside the black forest.
A Red-Eyed Raven blinked its alert eyes and perched on a branch as it constantly ruffled its feathers.
*Whoosh!* Suddenly, a white arrow was shot.
“Caw!” the Raven flapped its wings to move away. While it was evading, there were another three flashes of white light, belonging to the throwing knives that were shooting towards it.
Dodging in an elegant arc, the Red-Eyed Raven avoided the knives and landed in an open space.
“Kill!” A shadow hopped out from some shrubbery, two hands grasping a cleaver, and hacked towards the Red-Eyed Raven. It seemed like the arrow and the throwing knives earlier had all been there to force the Red-Eyed Raven to the ground.
A black cleaver brought about a gale as it hacked at the Red-Eyed Raven.
“Caw Caw!” The Red-Eyed Raven cawed loudly, letting off an unpleasant noise.
There was a flash of human-like resentment in the raven’s eyes and a pair of black claws met with the cleaver.
*Clang!*
Although the Red-Eyed Raven was a little larger than the average raven, it was only about the same size as a chicken. It had unexpectedly used its black claws to push back the Knight wielding the black cleaver.
“Caw!” The Red-Eyed Raven cawed again, and a few black feathers drifted down from its body.
Taking advantage of the retreating Knight, the Red-Eyed Raven actually went forward and clawed at the Knight’s face with its sharp claws!
“Pandora – Greygonger!”
A hurried and quick incantation sounded and a ball of green liquid flew out suddenly, hitting the Red-Eyed Raven squarely on its body.
*Psshhh!* White mist rose continuously, and the cries of a Red-Eyed Raven sounded.
A few seconds later, the screams from the Raven completely vanished, and all that was left was a ditch. Lying inside were a few feathers which did not have enough time to corrode.
“Are you alright, Kaliweir?!”
The shrubbery shook and a few figures made their way through it.
Kaliweir shook his head, “No worries! Although the Red-Eyed Raven has the strength of a Knight and can even fly, it is still not an opponent for us humans who wield weapons!”
Looking at the person in the middle, “Leylin! The timing of the Acidic Aqua Shot earlier was good!”
“It was all due to everybody’s teamwork!” Leylin smiled.