The raid experience [5]

=How to use a one handed sword 101=

=how to throw a heavy punch=

=how to not hesitate=

=how to run fast like Usain Bolt=

=how to remain calm at all times=

For her this was school finals all over again, her laptop was running all night with a coffee right beside her, this exact scene reminded the bad old days during her school year... Until she dropped out of college since the fees was too damn high for her to afford alone.

Egam applied for an examination two days from now at an E rank gate a few hours away from her, since she was in the biggest guild in the US free weapons were given to new hunters including the E ranks but they were temporary. There was also an instructor for every examination to keep the new recruits safe from any sudden danger.

(maybe I should've went for a katana... nah I'm not that much of a weeb... while the night is still young I might as well search the best medievel weapon to use)

An hour was spent on researching things, thankfully during this crucial moment for her she had a good couple days of rest from work which is totally not for the plot or anything like that :)

(a spear... I guess I'll practice that tommorow, I might as well study my.. System thing)

Hp 10/10

Mp 0/0

Strength 4

Speed 1

Magical attributes

None

She examined the system but it didn't took her that long to finish it since it was so short that it didn't even took her 5 seconds to read everything it had to say however as a gamer herself, it was obvious the there were a few things missing.

(isn't there supposed to be more stats? And a leveling system too? And some info tab?)

Since the system was her deepest consciousness, it corrected itself to be more suitable.

Level 1

Hp 10/10

Mp 0/0

Strength 4

>overall strength including magic power, also includes stamina, endurance, health, etc.

Speed 1

>overall reaction time and thought process, also includes agility and the ability to run fast.

Mana 0

Magical attributes

None

(huh, how minimal... neat)

The next day came, she practiced what she could even though her movement was laughable even for novices but she kept going since in the gate, there was no breaks and time outs when something is attacking you.

The exam wasn't required by law but it was a requirement for the Venus guild and many others as they couldn't risk any amateurs going into their guild even if you were an S rank. Even if the Venus guild has a lot of hunters, they choose not to bring any healers in the test to make the life threatening test even more life threatening which made a few hunters desert from the raid.

(I hope they can provide a free spear, all this practice will go to waste.... or my life..)

She continued to practice as hard as she could, might as well do the quest but she only did a quarter of it as she couldn't risk having an ache during the test.

***

The area was dark as the gate was located inside an abandoned warehouse, the smell wasn't awful as everything about the place was taken over by nature. People from different colors came into one area, some fairly rich, some broke like Egam and some were too young to even be there. They were provided with a variety of weapons that were temporarily given to them for the test, it didn't matter how much you took but stealing wasn't an option as the area was surrounded by Venus guild members who looked after the test.

(spear, I think it's the right size for me..) she said while examining a spear that seemed to have been worn down already, she also took a pick weapon and a dagger as a sidearm, luckily there were holsters provided for the weapons they carried

[note]

A pick is a weapon that resembles a hammer but usually longer, one side a hammer the other side being pointy.

"um sir? Why is there no armor?" one of the recruits asked the unarmed man who was supposed to be their guide

...

...

"heh, cuz there is none... The healer won't be coming with us on this raid, so it's either you come back with a missing arm or run away, you can call it quits and go to another guild if you want" the man said with a smirk

(if I get a large wound it's pretty much game over for me) Egam thought as she gripped her spear out of nervousness

"this is like murder! Without a healer-

"no shit Sherlock, you here thinking that the next raid ganna be different, even having a healer in a raid is 1 in 10... Plus, there's ganna be no guide for you when you do actual raids and this isn't some game, I've seen too many fucking weebs go in high and mighty with their dual katanas and come running out with piss in their pants, oh and forgive me for this late answer, some hunters just go in without any armor.. If you want one bring in some gloves or some construction helmets, not everything is free you know, these weapons are temporary but you can get free ones in some raids if you're lucky"

(damn I thought they gave out free armor too) Egam thought

Every recruit was immediately silenced with the guide's statement, after getting their weapons they went inside with no one quitting or having second thoughts.

***

(I should've braught a short sword instead... But I'm not that one guy who braught two katanas though, gosh I hope those medievel videos pay off with my life)

The raid team that wss made up of 12 new recruits walked in a cave like area with torches on the side and broken stone tiles below their feet, other than the chilling atmosphere there was no present danger towards them other than the thought of quitting walking around their minds.

"alright, we got about 10 to 20 minutes till we start seeing monsters... While we walk this path I'll explain some things, as you know I'm a B rank hunter and since this is just an E rank gate I could solo this easily but during your hunter career there won't be any B ranks to help you so if you find yourself in a tight situation with some dire wolves and get your arm bitten off it's not my problem unless you call quits, only then I'll save your ass. Also I'll be giving out tips for hunting to use for your next raids" the guide said with a bright smile and easy going attitude

"yes sir" only some said

Time passed slowly than ever before as the adrenaline that was building up enhanced their senses and reaction time which gave them a slower perception of time, after nerve wrecking minutes of walking their first enemy appeared.

"oh.. Slimes, I guess I'll give some tips, they can hop 1 meter at a time every 5 or 6 seconds, their outer skin is hard jelly so blunt attacks won't hurt them, their insides are basically water though and you see that brain thing in the middle inside of them? If you break that it'll die instantly, slicing the outer layer will only slow em down so be sure to damage that brain first oh and by the way, 1 second of contact with that slime and your skin will start to feel like it's burning off but it'll only be a graze...here they come, I suggest ranged attacks by that way, slicing it mid air and you'll get acid all over your body since the inside is basically liquid it'll splatter around a wide area" the guide quickly said and ended just as the slimes were now in front of them

The raid team didn't know what to do as this is their first time encountering a slime from fantasy.

"anyone got a bow?" someone asked

"won't work the jelly surface will stop it instantly" the guide informed

"but you said you recommended ranged attacks!"

"ahem, allow me to correct myself, ranged magic attacks... Especially fire, it'll just ignite like gasoline when it comes into contact with it"

"so what? You said it takes 5 seconds to jump, just stab it when it lands... See"

The man stabbed a slime with his sword without a care, judging from the face he has, death didn't worry him until now as the slime jumped towards him in response to being stabbed, the rest.... just screaming.

"aaaahhhhh it burns!!!!" he shouted as he dropped his weapons, backed off and grabbed his face that seemed to have smoke coming out of it

"you missed it's brain... Don't expect it to stay grounded after being stabbed hahaha" the guide said despite the person who got an entire slime slid on his face was screaming right in front of him

"it fucking hurts you son if a bitch! Kill it!"

"ain't my fault for missing the brain, so you ganna quit or-

"fuck this job!-

"exit is that way to pussy, someone here escort him and comeback we'll be waiting"

[End]

#ima say that I'm a novice author but I'll try to improve myself each chapter#