Part:11"The Accidental Hero: Muffins, Monsters, and Mayhem!"
Alan kept running with all his strength, his legs moving desperately as if fire were chasing him, while Gargoth faced the monsters with violent strikes. But suddenly, a massive monster with a mouth full of fangs and four glowing eyes lunged at him from the side!
The scene was quick, and Alan's reaction was faster than his mental abilities...
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Alan (screaming, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets):
"AAAAAAAH! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?! WHY AM I ON A MONSTER?"
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Alan clung tightly to the monster's horns, and the monster—looking confused—began to move wildly, running in all directions, swaying violently, and Alan screamed every time his body shook!
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Alan (trying to hold on while looking down):
"NO NO NO! DON'T THROW ME OFF! I'M TOO YOUNG TO DIE! AND TOO HANDSOME!"
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But the worst disaster happened when Alan—without realizing it—started pulling the monster's horns left and right, as if he were steering it...
And indeed, the monster—for unknown reasons—responded to his commands!
The monster suddenly charged towards a group of other monsters attacking Gargoth, smashing them with all its might!
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Gargoth (slightly stepping back in awe of the scene):
"...Did he just... ride the beast into battle?"
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Alan (still screaming as the monster destroys another group):
"THIS ISN'T ME! I'M NOT DOING THIS ON PURPOSE! I SWEAR!"
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But the result was astonishing... the monster kept attacking, destroying other monsters, turning the tide of battle in their favor, all while Alan screamed on top of it, clinging to his life!
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Kira (from afar, watching the scene with a slight smile):
"He's... actually helping us... by being a coward?"
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Gargoth (in disbelief):
"Apparently. That's the dumbest luck I've ever seen. And somehow... I respect it."
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The monster continued rampaging, and Alan unintentionally guided it until it destroyed the last foe, then suddenly stopped, and Alan screamed, shaking violently, and in a sudden moment... he was thrown into the air!
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Alan (flying through the sky):
"NOOOOOOOOOOO—OOOH WAIT I'M IMMORTAL!"
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Then...
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Boom!
Alan crashed into a shallow pool of water with great force, but he didn't feel the pain as his body quickly regenerated. He remained lying there as if he were a hero from an epic battle...
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Alan (sighing while staring at the sky):
"That was the most terrifying ride of my life... someone get me a cookie."
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Gargoth (looking at him from a distance):
"You're lucky I don't throw you back at the monster."
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Kira (laughing as she approaches):
"You looked like a screaming squirrel on a rampage."
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And so, the battle ended in an... unexpected victory. All thanks to our hero, who was simply trying to survive.
But who knows? Maybe luck is dumber than him... or maybe... luck is always with him.
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After the great—or rather, catastrophic—battle, the place settled down. The remaining monsters were either collapsed or unconscious, and Alan was still lying face down in the shallow pool, motionless... but not because he was injured, just because he didn't want to get up.
Alan (muttering under his breath):
"I'm done... Let the world burn. I'm not moving an inch."
But as he wallowed in his usual dramatic flair, he heard a low growl...
A monster... one that hadn't been completely exhausted, crawled slowly toward Alan, its fangs dripping with poison, its eyes glowing with hatred.
Alan (slowly raising his head):
"Oh come ooooon...!"
The monster lunged at him, but suddenly... a massive green fist appeared out of nowhere, colliding with the monster, sending it crashing into a huge tree and collapsing like a sack of potatoes.
Gargoth (looking at Alan):
"Try not to die for five minutes, will you?"
Alan (wobbling to his feet):
"Can't help it! I'm like a magnet for monsters and embarrassment!"
Afterward, everyone gathered to collect the defeated monsters in preparation for their return to the academy. The other students were dragging the bodies (alive or unconscious) with ropes, chains, and magical vehicles... but for Alan? It was a completely different situation.
Alan (struggling to drag a tiny monster's tail):
"Okay... one... two... HNNNNGH!"
Alan (after a minute of trying):
"This thing is... glued to the ground! There's no way this is natural weight!"
Gargoth (easily carrying three monsters on top of each other):
"They're just heavy. You're just weak."
Alan (gasping as he holds his back):
"I'm not weak! I'm... energy efficient!"
Kira (laughing from afar while holding a monster's tail with one hand):
"Maybe you should ask them to carry you instead."
Gargoth eventually took over the task entirely, lifting the monsters one by one, tying them with magical ropes as if he were working in a butcher's market, while Alan... sat on a rock, whistling as if he were the project manager.
Gargoth (sighing while lifting another monster):
"Do you do anything useful?"
Alan (opening a bag of chips and eating):
"I provide emotional support. Very essential to team dynamics."
And so, the long day ended with a humorous scene... Gargoth dragging dozens of monsters, Kira watching the scene with a smile, while Alan walked behind them slowly, complaining about exhaustion... even though he hadn't done anything at all.
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The trio returned to the academy after a long and tiring day, the magical cart moving slowly with the bodies of the bound monsters hanging behind it like wet laundry. No one was talking. Kira had fallen asleep while holding her tail, Gargoth stared ahead with half-closed eyes... and Alan? He was munching on an apple, as if he had just saved the world.
At the academy gate, the guards and some officials gathered to receive the shipment. One of the employees—a short man with a pointed beard—stepped forward and grabbed a large notebook.
Employee:
"Well, well, looks like you brought back quite the collection."
Alan (smiling proudly):
"Yep! All thanks to my genius tactics and leadership!"
Gargoth (muttering, raising an eyebrow):
"More like thanks to your screams and panic."
The employees began unloading the monsters and recording them, while the team was led to a side room to receive their rewards. The atmosphere was formal... until Alan sat on the chair backwards and started whistling.
Reward Officer:
"For your contribution, each of you will receive 1200 gold coins, a rank-up medal, and... a voucher for one free magical item."
Alan (eyes glowing):
"Free magical item? I can finally get that ring that shoots muffins!"
Kira (blinking slowly):
"Why would anyone want that?"
Alan (responding enthusiastically):
"Because muffins, Kira! Muffins!"
Gargoth didn't waste any time, silently took the gold and voucher, and walked out without a word, as if he were used to this chaos.
Gargoth (before leaving):
"Spend it wisely. Or don't. I don't care."
Meanwhile, Kira looked at her reward with a slight smile, taking the voucher and putting it in her pocket.
Kira (looking at Alan):
"Don't waste it on muffins."
Alan (whispering as he walks out):
"Too late..."
The trio left the room, each with a completely different idea of what they would do with their reward... but as usual, Alan was the only one whose plan would lead to disaster.
To be continued...