Crossing the Mountain – And Almost Dying Like 10 Times
The mountain pass was supposed to be dangerous.
What I didn't expect was how absolutely f*cking ridiculous it would be.
✔ Rockslides that nearly crushed me and the horse.
✔ A hidden cave that turned out to be a monster nest.
✔ A sudden earthquake that almost sent me tumbling off a cliff.
I groaned, gripping the reins. "This place is actively trying to murder me."
The sword hummed. "Oh yeah. I'm loving this."
I scowled. "Shut the f*ck up."
Even my horse looked done with this sh*t.
It snorted as if saying, "I didn't sign up for this."
I sighed. "Yeah, well, neither did I."
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The Worst Near-Death Experience Yet
At one point, I was riding along a narrow cliffside path.
Everything seemed fine.
Then—
A f*cking eagle the size of a damn carriage swooped down, talons aimed at my head.
I barely ducked. "WHAT THE F*CK?!"
The horse reared up, nearly throwing me off.
The eagle screeched and went in for another pass.
I slashed mid-air, forcing it back—but my attack barely scratched it.
The sword hummed. "Yeah, so, fun fact: That thing's called a Storm Eagle. And they like picking up people and dropping them off cliffs."
I scowled. "YOU COULDN'T HAVE SAID THAT SOONER?!"
The eagle swooped down again.
I grabbed the reins, urging the horse forward.
"Run, you dumbass! RUN!"
We bolted down the narrow path, the eagle screeching behind us.
I barely made it into a tunnel before the thing slammed into the rock wall.
I panted, glancing at my horse. "We are NEVER speaking of this again."
The horse just huffed.
Tch. Stupid bird.
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Finally, The Town is in Sight
After what felt like a lifetime of suffering, we reached the top of the mountain.
From there, I finally saw it.
A town built in the valley below.
✔ Surrounded by towering walls.
✔ Heavy fortifications—clearly prepared for monster attacks.
✔ Smokestacks from blacksmiths, signs of a bustling trade hub.
I smirked. "Finally. Civilization."
I nudged the horse forward. "Let's get this over with."
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Stopped at the Entrance – By a F*cking Tiger Rider
I barely made it to the main gates before a figure blocked my path.
A girl riding a massive tiger-like monster.
She had short, silver hair, a scar over one eye, and a cold expression.
✔ Wore light armor, clearly a warrior.
✔ Spear strapped to her back, ready to fight.
✔ Her tiger? Easily bigger than my damn horse.
She glared down at me.
"State your business, outsider."
I sighed. "Can I at least get a 'welcome to the town' first?"
She didn't blink. "Answer the question."
Tch.
Great. First I almost died ten times, and now I had to deal with Miss Ice Queen on a Tiger.
I cracked my neck. "Alright. Fine. Let's do this your way."
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Final Thought – This Day Just Keeps Getting Worse
✔ I survived the mountain. Barely.
✔ Now I had to deal with a warrior girl and her oversized cat.
✔ And I hadn't even started looking for the artifact yet.
I sighed.
"This better be worth it."
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To Be Continued…