chapter 7: THE EFIRST HUNT AND HARSH PUNISHMENT (part 2)

As they left the rocky plains behind, the group entered a dense forest, the trees towering above them like sentinels. Demos led the way, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a practiced air. Gorthok followed closely behind, his massive frame gliding effortlessly through the underbrush.

Kael, Thane, Ryker, and Maverick fanned out to the sides, their movements silent and fluid. They were a well-oiled machine, each warrior anticipating the others' moves with ease.

As they journeyed deeper into the forest, the sounds of the wild grew louder. Birds chirped, leaves rustled, and the distant roar of a waterfall echoed through the trees. Demos raised a hand, signaling for the group to halt.

Gorthok one eyes narrowed, his gaze scanning the surroundings.

Gorthok speaking: "What is it, Tribe Leader?"

he whispered.

Demos' eyes locked onto something in the distance.

Demos speaking: "We're not alone,"

he said, his voice barely audible.

Demos speaking:"There's something out there, watching us."

The group froze, their senses on high alert. Kael, Thane, Ryker, and Maverick formed a semi-circle around Demos and Gorthok, their eyes scanning the surroundings with a mixture of caution and excitement, Gorthok who was standing right behind Demos, his one eye fixed intently on the forest.

The air was thick with tension as they waited for what would happen next. The forest seemed to be holding its breath, the trees standing silent and still.

Suddenly, Gorthok's voice cut through the silence, his words were like lightning strikes to everyone.

Gorthok speaking:"PEREZOSO..."

he blurted out, everyone's eyes were filled with fear and regret.

Demos spun around, his eyes narrowing at Gorthok.

Demos speaking: "What is it?"

he ask.

his voice firm but curious.

Gorthok's gaze flicked to the slumbering creature, his expression somber.

he repeated.

Gorthok speaking:"The perezoso it's a territorial beast", that rip through any and every thing that's unlucky to enter into their territory, all the other weak and small tribe's in this forest feared them.

Demos smiled hearing how other tribe's feared the with a sinister grin on is handsome face then said

Demos speaking: "the perezoso is going to be our first hunt".

He said Leaving Ryker, Kael,Thane,Maverick

And Gorthok in" utter fear ", Ryker the skinniest of the group protest hoping the new Tribe Leader might change his mind.

Ryker Speaking:" hell no", this is our first hunt , please Tribe Leader something else, anything is better than this suicide hunt

Demos remains expressionless his eyes fixed on the system interface showing him a new mission

Name:* Demos S.Sparta

*Age:* 15

*Level:* 1

*Health:* 100/100

*Strength:* 12

*Agility:* 12

*Intelligence:* 10

*Ability:* (##$#) sealed (#_#$#) sealed (#$$#$$) sealed

*Unique ability:*

Five colored Lightning: sealed

Ice age: sealed

*Language Pack Installed:

Azuran Language*

*Skill: Hand-to-Hand Combat (Level 1)*

*new Mission*: (FRIST HUNT , HUNT A PEREZOSO) Reward (50 HEALING POTION)

Then he turn to his group and give a speech he remembered from his former home land but change some words, but with a sinister grin but prideful demeanor then speak

Demos speaking:"NO", THIS IS THE MOMENT THAT OUR TRIBE SHALL SHOW HOW STRONG WE ARE, SHOW NO FEAR, THIS IS THE PATH WE SHALL TREAD

Suddenly. Ryker, Kael,Thane,Maverick

And Gorthok felt a surge of unknown kind of energy burning every blood cells and blood vessel throughout their body and the fear that they felt disappear remains a blood thirsty expression on there face. Then Demos says

Demos speaking: firstly let's fall back and find a lone perezoso and hunt it

After finding a near by cliff to try and spot a lone perezoso and that's when he saw one of the perezoso taking a shit close by a weird settlement. Demos point at the lone perezoso and then the perezoso's load of shit and his next 2 sentences make Ryker, Kael,Thane and Maverick to look at Gorthok in bewilderment and disbelief and to tears of laughter.

Demos speaking: Gorthok it's time for your punishment, come with me

Gorthok speaking: yes tribe leader

Demos speaking: can you see what's over their

Gorthok speaking: "yes", the lone perezoso near that's settlement

Demos speaking:"yes", and that massive load of perezoso shit

Gorthok speaking:"yes ", but why did you ask

Demos speaking: well because that's going to be your punishment, your going to cover your entire body in perezoso shit to get close to it and lead It to the side of the cliff so can kill it

Kael speaking:"ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha",hey Gorthok remember to covered your self well ,ahahahaha

Ryker laugher: ahahahahahahaahahh

Thane laugher:"ahahahahahah"

Maverick speaking:"ahahahahaha", hey just wondering Gorthok are you going to be covered in perezoso shit back in the tribe.

Gorthok felt a shiver run down his spine hearing Maverick words turning to Demos seeing if he's going make him walk back to the tribe covered in perezoso shit, hearing he didn't say anything for a moment. as Demos open his mouth and then speak

Demos speaking:"yes he will", and their no need to worry about Akira .

Demos then turn to Ryker and speak

Demos speaking :Ryker u won't have to help but u will scout that settlement then return to me

Ryker expression remained stoic then

Say

Ryker Speaking: yes tribe leader

Gorthok's heart sunk when he heard the old healer's name, and he knew he had to act fast. He slowly made his way down the side of the cliff, his movements stealthy and deliberate.

As he reached the bottom, he quickly covered his entire body with the perezoso's shit, the pungent smell making his eyes water. He knew it was a risk, but he had to lure the perezoso away from the others.

Gorthok slowly made his way back up the cliff, the perezoso's shit covering his body. As he reached the top, he let out a loud roar, drawing the attention of the nearby perezoso.

The massive creature turned towards Gorthok, its eyes fixed on him with a fierce intensity. Gorthok stood his ground, his heart pounding in his chest.

Gorthok speaking:"Come on, you beast!"

Gorthok shouted, taunting the perezoso.

Gorthokspeaking:"Follow me!"

The perezoso charged towards Gorthok, its massive body barreling towards him. Gorthok led the creature to the side of the cliff, where Demos, Kael, Thane, and Maverick were waiting.

As the perezoso approached, the group launched a fierce attack. Demos wielded his one-handed axe with deadly precision, striking the perezoso's armor like fur with a powerful blows.

Kael and Maverick fought in tandem, their bone spears pierce into the perezoso's flanks. Thane and Gorthok fought bravely, but they were no match for the perezoso's fury with their bone spears.

The creature's claws swiped wildly, striking Thane and Maverick with devastating force. The two warriors cried out in pain, their bodies battered and bruised with blood gushing from every orifices.

Kael and Gorthok quickly pulled Thane and Maverick to a safe area, their faces set with concern.

Kael speaking:"We have to get them out of here!"

Kael shouted to Gorthok.

Gorthok nodded, his one eye fixed on the battle raging before them.

Demos speaking:"Go!" "I'll cover you!"

he shouted back.

As Kael and Gorthok pulled Thane and Ryker to safety, Demos stood alone against the perezoso. His one-handed axe flashed in the sunlight, striking the creature's armored fur with deadly precision.

The battle was intense, the two combatants exchanging blows in a flurry of steel and claw. Demos fought with a fierce determination, his eyes blazing with a battle fury.

The perezoso was a formidable foe, its fur as hard as steel, its claws sharp enough to tear a man in two. But Demos was undaunted, his axe rising and falling with deadly precision.

As the battle raged on, Gorthok and Kael watched in awe, their faces set with concern.

Kael speaking:"He's a one-man army,"

Kael breathed, his eyes fixed on Demos.

Gorthok nodded, his one eye gleaming with admiration.

Gorthok speaking:"He's the only one who can take down that beast,"

he said, his voice low and gravelly.

Gorthok speaking:The outcome of this battle is far from certain

He said, wild looking at Demos with respect and admiration.

Demos charged forward, his one-handed axe flashing in the sunlight. He swung it with brute strength, striking the Perezoso's thick, armored fur with a powerful blows.

The Perezoso roared in pain, its claws swiping wildly at Demos. He dodged and weaved, his movements swift and agile, but the Perezoso's claws caught him on the shoulder, ripping through his flesh and tearing away great chunks of skin and muscle.

Demos grunted in pain, his axe faltering for a moment. But he refused to back down. With a fierce battle cry, he swung his axe again, striking the Perezoso with a series of powerful blows.

The Perezoso stumbled back, its armored fur torn and shredded. Demos landed a crushing blow, striking the Perezoso's skull with a resounding crack. The creature's body went limp, its claws releasing their grip on Demos' mangled shoulder.

Demos fainted from pain but Unconsciously Demos stood tall , his chest heaving with exhaustion, his body covered in wounds ,his eyes rolled back only showing his sclera.

As Demos stood victorious over the Perezoso's lifeless body, he felt a strange sensation coursing through his heart and veins. His wounds began to throb with a newfound energy.

Suddenly, Demos unconscious body began to shift and contort, his wounds sealing themselves with an unnatural speed. His muscles rippled beneath his skin, as if something within him was stirring.

Gorthok and Kael watched in shock as Demos standing wild his unconscious body began to heal itself at an alarming rate. They exchanged nervous glances, unsure of what was happening.

Gorthok speaking:"What's going on?"

Gorthok whispered

Gorthok speaking:"How is he...?"

his voice trembling but didn't finish his sentence

Kael shook his head, his eyes fixed on Demos .

Kael speaking:"I don't know, but I think he's waking up let's ask him what was that."