A lost traveller

Jonathan opened the map and could see a very intuitive topographic map being displayed in front of him, something only he could see, Jonathan carefully observed the scattered red dots just recently displayed on the map, until in the end he couldn't help but start to sweat.

Each dot was a monster and each was stronger than him.

The 20th-level [Demon Ape], the 23rd-level [Jungle Python], the 28th-level [Jungle Firefox]...

Similar monsters were fine in the game but seeing them in real life was terrifying. These were all-powerful monsters that could kill him in seconds!

'What place did I come to? Why are there all monsters between levels 20-30, none of them can be hunted? Why didn't I start from at a beginner place like the Novice Village, which I started at level 1 in the game? This doesn't make any sense!'

There was not a monster he hadn't fought before but that was before everything went crazy. Even if a Holy Spirit Priest was buffed by attributes and skills, he can't leapfrog and challenge dozens of monsters, especially at this level. Looking at that pile of experience, Jonathan felt a tinge of regret but there was no changing his reality. It was wiser to be smart than to attract tragedy.

After wandering around for a long time and being careful not to agro any of the monsters towards him, Jonathan became even more desperate. He needed experience if he could grow stronger.

Something on the map caught his eye that surprised him. He saw a few brown dots on the map.

'It means someone is here! I can finally leave this damn place.'

Jonathan strode towards the five brown spots on the map. He kept his hands hidden and his movement slow but firm. He was ready to escape if anything went south. Jonathan was close to them, just a few tall bushes separated them. Just as he was deciding on appearing in front of the group, a sudden uneasy overcame his mind as his experienced gamer mind rose its vigilance, causing him to forcibly turn his body sideways.

Whoosh!

A sharp arrow passed just above Jonathan's ear as he held his breath in anticipation. The strong flow of air left behind the arrow broke him out in a cold sweat as his body couldn't help but getting unbalanced, causing him to fall. He was forced to take a mouthful of grass and dirt in his mouth.

Not far away, the sound of steady footsteps could be heard as the figure in red came through the bushes.

"Huh, it wasn't a wild boar..."

A surprised female voice could be heard in response. The voice was clear and graceful that made people feel refreshed just hearing it.

'Your sister! Have you ever seen such a handsome wild boar?!'

Jonathan couldn't help curse in his heart as he got up from the ground embarrassed.

The moment he looked up towards the person responsible, Jonathan was blinded by the bright sun. He raised his hand to shield himself and got the chance to look at the young girl standing there.

He saw a girl that looked eighteen or nineteen years old. She was a few inches shorter than him. Her eyes were like autumn water and her nose straight. Her smooth skin glowed like a full moon and her face appeared soft.

She had her silky brown hair tied in a braid while her pretty figure was wrapped in a crimson leather armor. Even he could see her delicate hands as they held onto a bow. For him, she appeared heroic.

Jonathan stared blankly for a long time, but he didn't expect that the first person he saw in another world would be such a beautiful girl.

When the girl looked at Jonathan staring blankly at her, she frowned and said:

"Why is there someone here?"

"..."

'Well for the sake of your beauty, I won't make a huge fuss over the shot you just took at me.'

Jonathan put on a harmless and flattering smile as he finally spoke:

"Hello, I am a poor lost traveler. I don't know how to get out of this damn forest. I would appreciate if you would help me out."

"Can someone even get lost in this forest?"

The girl raised her brows, obviously not believing him.

At the same time, four men walked out from behind the bushes.

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