Lizzy found that there was indeed a limit to her inventory space as far as gathered items were concerned. After several hours of walking and picking up identified plants and minerals, she finally got an alert.
{Ding}
{System warning: Inventory space is currently full. Upgrade your inventory space through quests or the shop in order to store more.}
"Ugh. Of course." Lizzy sighed. "I guess it would be unfair to have a limitless inventory and a punishment free system at the same time." She rolled her shoulders, putting her hands on her hips and straightening her back from it's hunched position.
Snap!
A shudder ran through Lizzy as she realized that the forest around her that had been once full of birdsong was now silent. The snap of a twig had broken that silence and she turned around swiftly to find a giant wolf standing in the shadows of a tree. She stepped backwards, stumbling until she was sitting awkwardly. Her hands dug around in the leaves around her, looking for a rock or stick that she could use to defend herself.
The wolf approached, ears back and teeth glinting. It sniffed the air, prowling until it was a few paces from Lizzy. "Peace, female." A voice left the jaw of the wolf before it sat on it's haunches. "I see you wear the BeastClan leathers, but you seem to be far from home."
Lizzy could feel her breathing growing more shallow, the edges of her vision growing black as she stared at the giant gray wolf in front of her. A white stripe ran from the wolf's throat down to it's belly. As the words sank in, she felt her muscles lock up in fear. The wolf was talking. The wolf was talking to her. She could understand the words that were coming from the strange creature and it took her by surprise before she thought to use her Identification Skill on it.
[Wolf BeastClan - Male]
{Ding}
{New Quest Unlocked: Follow the Big Bad Wolf}
{Objective: Allow the male to lead you to the Wolf BeastClan Camp. Trade precious materials there for local currency and determine if this will be your Base Camp for the upcoming Games.}
{Rewards: Local currency, improved relationship with potential Wolf BeastClan Mates}
The ding of the system and the description of the new quest was enough to pull Lizzy's panic from her joints. She cleared her throat awkwardly, eyes never leaving the wolf even as the blue screen filled her vision. If she was receiving a quest to follow the wolf, maybe he wasn't going to eat her? Although, she wasn't sure if the system understood what the 'Big Bad Wolf' meant in fairy tales. "I am very far from home. I'm trying to find somewhere to stay and trade goods."
The wolf flicked his ears towards her in interest as her voice wavered. "Come. I'll lead you to my village. It is dangerous for one like yourself to be out with no male to protect you."
What kind of backwater planet did she land on? Lizzy fought to keep her expression neutral. She was insulted that this dog thought she needed a man to protect her. She had done just fine by herself so far! Although, now that he mentioned it, she wasn't sure where she was and if there were any additional predators roaming the forest. She stood to her feet, brushing dirt off her calves as she did so. She would kill for a bath and a pair of decent footwear. "I guess I don't have a choice." She mumbled, gesturing for the wolf to lead.
"Nonsense. You always have a choice. Everyone knows the females hold the power here." The wolf stood on his haunches and dipped his head. "If you don't mind, I'll remain at your side to ensure your safety until we reach my village."
The pair set off and Lizzy had to wonder, 'What did he mean by the females hold the power here?'