Beyond the Boundaries

At that mysterious moment:

[Dark Forest]

[Genre: Open World]

[Goal: Reach the End of the Forest]

[Number of Hints: 2]

Year: 470

Time Remaining: 6 hours

Make your way to the end of the forest.

The sun had set behind the towering trees, which lined up like an impenetrable wall, while the ground was littered with dead leaves and broken branches. The rustling of unseen creatures broke the silence, adding tension to the already foreboding atmosphere. Ryan stood at the edge of the dark forest, his eyes scanning the mysterious surroundings, as a sense of fear crept into his heart.

This was his first step into the forest.

The system was strict, offering no additional help—just a dry message appearing briefly before disappearing into thin air.

Ryan moved cautiously, his senses on high alert, knowing that a single mistake could cost him his life. Suddenly, he felt the unnerving sensation of being watched. Red eyes glinted from the thick undergrowth, and a small creature emerged. It was roughly the size of a rabbit, but its features were far from innocent. Its eyes burned with fury, and its sharp fangs gleamed ominously in the dim light.

Ryan couldn't believe the creature's incredible speed. The rabbit lunged at him with lightning precision, narrowly missing his neck. Ryan stumbled back, barely avoiding the attack, and quickly grabbed a fallen wooden stick from the ground.

"Stay calm... just stay calm," he whispered to himself, gripping the stick tightly.

The rabbit attacked again, but Ryan's first swing with the stick missed its mark. The creature's fangs sank into his arm, leaving a shallow wound.

[Health: 90/100]

Despite the pain, Ryan forced himself to focus. As the rabbit leapt for another attack, he threw a handful of dirt into its eyes. Disoriented and blinded, the creature retreated momentarily.

"Now!" Ryan shouted as he lunged forward, delivering a decisive blow to the rabbit's head. The creature let out a sharp cry before collapsing lifelessly onto the ground.

[Rabid Rabbit Eliminated. Reward: +10 XP, Rabbit Fur Obtained]

Ryan paused to catch his breath, but he quickly realized the danger wasn't over. The rustling of leaves grew louder, and the sound of small footsteps approached. Three more rabbits emerged from the shadows, their red eyes glaring menacingly at him.

"I can't fight them all at once..." he muttered, slowly retreating toward an area with uneven terrain.

Two rabbits lunged at him simultaneously. Ryan turned and fled toward a patch of sharp, broken branches. The first rabbit landed unharmed, but the second misjudged the terrain and fell onto the jagged debris, letting out a brief cry of pain.

Seizing the opportunity, Ryan struck the injured rabbit with his stick, delivering a powerful blow to its head. The creature fell motionless.

[Rabid Rabbit Eliminated. Reward: +10 XP]

As Ryan caught his breath, a sudden movement behind him signaled the third rabbit's attack. Reacting at the last second, Ryan grabbed the injured rabbit's fur and used it as an improvised shield. The attacking rabbit hesitated momentarily, giving Ryan enough time to strike it with his stick.

Now only one rabbit remained. It was faster and stronger than the others but had suffered a minor injury from the sharp branches. The creature lunged again, but Ryan narrowly dodged its attack and delivered a powerful blow to its chest.

The final rabbit collapsed, lifeless. The battle was over.

[Group Eliminated. Reward: +30 XP, Rabbit Fur x2 Obtained]

Ryan sat on the ground, exhausted, examining the furs he had collected. His arm throbbed from the shallow wound, and the bleeding stung, but he felt a surge of pride. This was his first successful step in the Hunter's World.

As he looked around, a strange sound echoed in the distance. Raising his head, he noticed a faint light shining through the trees.

[New Location Discovered: Edges of the Forest]

"I won't stop until I reach the end," he vowed, determination lighting up his eyes.

Status Update:

Name: Ryan

Level: 1

Strength: 5

Speed: 5

Intelligence: 10

Health: 90/100

Magical Energy: 0/0

Current XP: 80/100