*Yulia's POV.*
The fifth day has come and we still doesn't have a clue where the boss is. At this point, it will take us forever before we could get out of here. Well, that's the a of journey so we just continued walking.
*Shhshhhh!*
*SWOOOSH!*
*SWOOOSH!*
*SWOOOSH!*
*BANG!* *BANG!*
*BAM!*
We saw noticed the loud sounds of the monster fighting. We went there to take a look and we saw a giant purple snake and a group of blue rabbits fighting.
Creature: Shaatir Snake
Strength: City block level
Agility: Mach 2
Endurance: City block level
Intelligence: intelligent beast
Magic: poison
Proficiency: Disaster
Weakness: vishrodhi Herb
Creature: Puleun dal Rabbit
Strength: City block level
Agility: Mach 4
Endurance: building level
Intelligence: intelligent beast
Magic: wind
Proficiency: Disaster
Weakness: low defense
The Snake chased after the group of rabbis but the rabbits used their speed and quantity to outmatched the snake. The other rabbits act as a bait jumping in the air while the others are hiding around waiting for the right moment to counter. The snake spewed a paralyzing venom to catch the running rabbits but they dispersed it using the wind magic. The other managed to ran away but the other rabbits wasn't lucky enough to escape the venom.
The other rabbits that hiding around rushed to the head of the snake at the maximum speed empowered by magic, and kicked it simultaneously.
*BANG!* *BANG!*
*BAM!*
*THUD!*
The Giant purple snake fell to the ground. The rabbits was about to leave then Noir crossed his fingers black field appeared and covered the surrounding.
"{Black Paralysis}"
*Brrrrrzzzzzzzt!*
*THUD!* *THUD!* *THUD!* *THUD!*
The rabbits was paralyzed and didn't managed to escape.
"Mmm Yulia, Is it safe to eat blue rabbits?"
"I'm not sure but we will know if we try."
Because of the continuous eating of fantasy ingredients, I was be able to gained another skill from my gift {Taste Appraisal}. It's the ability to apprise food from the ingredients to the process as long as I eat it. I was able to replicate or improve any food I eat.
Is this skill telling me to be a full time housewife?
[Appraisal Note: That's pretty accurate.]
Give me some useful combat abilities, DAMN IT!
We collected the rabbits and killed them before putting it in Noir's ring. I will cook some of these into Sichuan Spicy Rabbit. Wait a minute, vishrodhi Herb? That herb that can cure almost all kind of poisons in game? That can be handy in the future.
(Noir, Let's see if we can find the home of the purple snake.)
"Huh? Why?"
(I just felt like we can see some treasures there.)
"Sure, it's not like we have something to do anyway."
The vishrodhi Herb only grows in the poisonous places and Ironically it is "poisonous" to the poison type of monsters. We tried all possible ways to find the purple snake's nest and Noir's Immeasurable luck didn't disappointed us. We found the cave but it's too poisonous inside.
(What to do now?)
"I think I should store all the poison inside the ring. Who knows maybe we can use it later."
(True.)
We entered the cave while Noir is storing the poison gas inside the ring. We saw many poisonous insects inside and we also saw the nest of purple snake because we saw purple hatchlings and eggs of the purple snake. The poison inside became denser as we go deeper and I found it.
Item: vishrodhi Herb
Item level: Religional (Notional level in bronze level world)
"Why are you gathering those herbs?"
(Who knows? Maybe it will become useful in the future?)
" Okay!"
(Let's go back, it seems that there's no other useful materials here.)
We went back together and I started cooking the rabbits.
I placed the rabbit pieces in a bowl. Add the rice wine, Tbsp soy sauce, ginger, and scallions. Toss to combine and let marinate for at least Minutes. Heat Tbsp of oil in a wok or deep skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the rabbit chunks (discard the marinade aromatics) and fry for about Minutes until golden brown. Remove the rabbit from the pan and set aside.
I wiped the wok clean and add the remaining Tbsps of oil over medium heat. Add the dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns, stirring constantly until the oil is fragrant and the spices darken slightly (about Minutes). Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chili bean paste (Doubanjiang). Stir-fry for another minute until the mixture smells highly aromatic. Return the rabbit chunks to the wok. Pour in the stock, light soy sauce, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for Minutes.
I removed the lid and let the liquid evaporate completely until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat. Turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil, and sprinkle with crushed peanuts. Enjoy immediately while warm, or place it in the refrigerator to serve chilled later.
We ate lunch together and resumed our journey, I hope that we can find the boss soon.
We finally found the stronghold of the Boss.
The fort was built atop a raised earthen hill surrounded by a muddy, water-filled ditch. Fortified structure built primarily of raw lumber. The only way in or out is through a heavily reinforced timber gate, flanked by lookout towers. Entry requires crossing a narrow bridge or drawbridge over an earthen trench or moat.
We can see a watchtower in the central and highest structure. Acting as the final bastion of defense, it towers over the rest of the fort. We saw the ugly, terrifying gray skinned Ogres with red tattoos all over their body. They have four arms and tall muscular body. They are strong, extremely strong. I don't know if I can beat one without Noir's help.
I apprised one of the guard.
Name: Shura Vanhi
Race: Shura Orgre
Age: ???
Strength: Large CITY LEVEL
Agility: Mach 4
Endurance: Large CITY LEVEL
Intelligence: Extremely Intelligent
Luck: ???
Aura (Prana): flame prana
Proficiency: Natural disaster
Biological ability: Regeneration
Proficiency: fast
Weakness: ???
Shit! Named NPC as a guard. We have to run but we can't return to the real world. Damn It!!!
Noir's face and body was frozen.
(NOIR!! WE HAVE TO RUN NOW!!!)
(I know but it's already too late.)
He grabbed me and teleported far away.
*KAAAABOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*
The entire Forest was shaken and the towering trees was swept away by the strong force that fell from the sky.
"KUHAHAHAHA, IT WAS SURPRISING TO SEE A HUMAN WITH THAT KIND OF SPEED AND REACTION. ARE YOU A WARRIOR?"
The giant Ogre in the middle of the enormous crater laughed and praised Noir. Noir didn't answered. What's going on? How could a strong Boss appeared on this stage? This shouldn't be possible. What are we going to do?
I apprised it to see if there's some weakness that we can exploit.
Name: Shura Parakrami
Race: Shura Orgre
Age: ???
Strength: ??
Agility: Mach 10
Endurance: ???
Intelligence: Extremely Intelligent
Luck: ???
Aura (Prana): Brahmastra Prana
Proficiency: Catastrophic level
Biological ability: Regeneration
Proficiency: Instant
Weakness: ???
The Ogres looked at me warily and said.
"PEEKING IS NOT NICE, LITTLE GIRL."
Damn it we can't beat him, even running away from him is useless. Noir stand in front of me when I was in despair.
"I don't know what she has done to offend you but please let her leave and you can do whatever you want to me."
The Ogre crossed his 4 arms and laughed.
"KUHAHAHAHA SINCE YOU SAID SO THEN I WON'T DO ANYTHING TO HER, YOUNG WARRIOR BUT YOU HAVE TO PASS MY TEST. THE TEST OF A SHURA."
"Boom!"
Then he rushed to Noir with explosive speed. Noir teleported directly at the Ogre's face to punch him with lightning but the Ogre just parry his punch lightly and counter attacked but Noir dodged with a narrow margin.
"YOU DO REALLY HAVE A VERY STRONG INSTINCT YOUNG WARRIOR BUT YOUR ATTACK IS SO LIGHT."
"Is that so? Then let me try this. {Black Heaven's Fist}"
He coated his fist with black energy similar to the black pillar that he used on the caterpillar. He teleported once again and again and managed to land a blow on the Ogre's left side.
*BAAAAM!*
*BRRRRZZZZZZZZZZT!!!*
But the Ogre only got barely injured that instantly healed.
"KUHAHAHA! I FELT THAT ONE."
Noir couldn't help but to exclaimed.
"Monster."
"THAT PUNCH WAS STRONG YET IT STILL LACKED. I WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO FIGHT."
He Raise his fists up to eyebrow level and the other pair is up to chest and float them slightly away from his face. He tucked his elbows tight and Stand tall with his shoulders slightly pressed forward to act as natural armor. The lead foot points straight ahead or angles slightly outward. The back foot steps back and pivots outward at a 4-to-5 o'clock angle.
It is a stance that I recognized, that's Muay Thai fighting stance.
"MAT NUENG."
"SWOOSH!"
An extremely fast job Punched Noir and he turned into after Image and the fist went through it.
Noir appeared to the other side and a small cut emerged in the Ogre's face and it healed instantly.
"OHO? YOU HAVE A VERY INTERESTING ABILITY. YOU MANAGE TO DODGED MY ATTACK BUT THE SHOCKWAVE THAT WAS GENERATED BY MY PUNCH CUT YOUR CHEEK BUT YOU TRANSFERRED IT TO ME IN AN INSTANT."
He smiled and interestingly looked at Noir.
" STRONG INSTINCT, FAST MOVEMENT, QUITE STRONG MAGIC, STRANGE POWERS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SACRIFICING YOURSELF TO PROTECT THE WEAK"
I gritted my teeth damn it! Who are you calling weak? I didn't voice it out but I was really angry. He patted Noir's shoulder although it almost covered half of Noir's body.
"YOU PASSED THE TEST YOUNG WARRIOR. I AM SHURA PARAKRAMI THE CHIEFTAIN OF THE SHURA OGRE'S AND I WELCOME YOU TO THE SHURA OGRE'S VILLAGE."
It's more like a stronghold to me though. We bowed and said.
""Thank you for inviting us.""
We both knew that it's not the time to be choosy and we felt that they don't have ill intent towards us so we agreed. Parakrami nodded and shouted.
"MY FELLOW SHURAS! WE WILL HAVE A FEAST TO WELCOME OUR NEW FRIENDS UMM!"
He stopped and looked at us.
"WHAT WAS YOUR NAMES?"
"My name is Noir Egas and this is Yulia Rouge."
"WE WILL CELEBRATE TO WELCOME OUR NEW FRIENDS YOUNG WARRIOR NOIR AND HIS SPOUSE YULIA. ASURON KI JAI HO!(असुरों की महिमा के लिए) "
"UGUAAH!!"
"UGUAAH!!"
"UGUAAH!!"
A loud cheers of Ogre's erupted. We ignored the fact that we are not a couple yet and followed them to the village and started preparing for the feast.