Era of Players: Death God
Chapter 46 - 46: Versus the Kobolds 1

As the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded, Noah stood victorious, the fight was not too hard he had thought. The Kobold lay defeated at his feet, a testament to his skill and determination. Noah wiped the sweat from his brow, knowing that more awaits him, kobolds are truly difficult one still he wouldn't waver and kill as many as he could.

[+10% Experience points]

This notification demonstrated why Kobold are ranked higher than goblin.

Suddenly, Noah's Presence detection felt the presence of enemies, they're fast not giving him any time to prepare.

Four shadows surged from the undergrowth, four kobolds snarling and brandishing crude axes. Panic clawed at Noah's throat, four against one were bad odds, especially with his adrenaline waning. But fear wouldn't save him. He needed to think, to strategize.

Swoosh!

Spotting a fallen tree trunk, he used it as cover, rolling beneath its rough bark just as a rusty axe whistled past his ear.

He emerged on the other side, sword flashing in a practiced parry, deflecting another blow. The kobold before him, teeth bared, gaped in surprise, leaving his flank exposed. Noah seized the opportunity, lunging forward with a quick jab to the chest.

Pu!

The kobold crumpled, whimpering.

But the victory was short-lived. The remaining three descended upon him with renewed ferocity. He danced between them, their clumsy swings barely catching him. He used their bulk against them, tripping one with a deft footwork, using the fallen kobold as a shield against another's attack. But the third, a hulking brute with a spiked club, was relentless.

His club slammed down, shattering the wood Noah used as a shield. Pain lanced up his arm as the splinters dug in.

Noah stumbled back, cornered against the tree trunk. He was outnumbered, injured, and his blade felt heavy in his hand. Despair threatened to engulf him. But then, he remembered the fallen kobold at his feet. A glint of metal caught his eye - a discarded dagger.

With a surge of desperate hope, he snatched it up. Now, armed with two blades, he became a whirlwind of steel. He parried, dodged, and countered, the dagger a viper striking at exposed throats and limbs. The tide turned. One kobold went down, then another, their surprised yelps echoing in the clearing.

The final kobold, the brute with the club, remained. He was enraged, his face contorted in a mask of fury. They circled each other, wary and wounded. The air crackled with tension. Then, the brute charged, his club swinging down like a pendulum.

Noah met him head-on. He couldn't parry the blow, it was too strong. He ducked, rolling to the side, and the club slammed harmlessly into the ground. The brute stumbled, momentarily off-balance. Noah saw his chance. He lunged with both blades, the sword aimed for the chest, the dagger for the throat.

Pu!

The blades met flesh and bone. The brute roared in pain, but Noah held firm, pushing his weight into the attack.

Gurgle!

The brute crumpled, gurgling, his lifeblood staining the forest floor.

Noah stood panting, his body screaming in protest. He had won, but the victory tasted bitter. He was battered, bruised, and the adrenaline had drained, leaving him trembling. He looked at the carnage around him, the grim reminder of his fight for survival.

He knew this was just the beginning. He had to keep moving, tend to his wounds. But for now, he allowed himself a moment of rest, leaning against the weathered tree trunk, the silence broken only by his ragged breaths and the chirping of distant birds. He had survived, and that was all that mattered. For now.

[+40% Experience Points]

The system's voice rang out, announcing an increase of his current experience point by 40%. Five more and he would level up. This system is sure handy.

At last, the realization dawned on him as to why the system hadn't assigned a specific number of kobolds to eliminate, but rather encouraged him to eradicate as many as possible. It was a clever ploy crafted gradually to assist him, ensuring that his well-being remained the top priority.

Curiosity flickered about how his mother could have devised such a mechanism, yet he pushed aside the thought for now; tending to his injury and leaving this place took precedence. Luckily, his modest expertise in herbal remedies allowed him to swiftly seek out the necessary ingredients to heal his wound.

Noah's modest expertise in herbal remedies allowed him to swiftly seek out the necessary ingredients to heal his wound. He carefully gathered fresh aloe vera leaves, known for their soothing and healing properties. With skillful hands, he extracted the gel from the leaves and applied it to his wound, feeling the immediate relief as the cool gel seeped into his skin.

Noah also brewed a concoction of chamomile and lavender, known for their anti-inflammatory and calming effects, to help speed up the healing process. As he tended to his wound, Noah felt grateful for his knowledge of natural remedies and the healing power of nature.

After he was done tending to his wound, Noah quickly left the area but not before digging out the magic stone inside the kobolds. Luckily, he found three of them, a rare and valuable discovery. He knew he was fortunate this time, as these magic stones could fetch a significant amount of credit points at the academy.

The sun hung high in the sky, the sunlight splashing on the leaves of the trees in the forest.

Noah, relying on his keen Presence Detection skill, set out to search for the kobolds despite his injury. While the wound still caused him discomfort, it did not incapacitate him, and his determination to find the creatures remained strong. With a focused mind and a watchful eye, Noah carefully navigated the area, using his heightened senses to detect any signs of the kobolds' presence.

After a thorough search, Noah's efforts paid off as he finally spotted the kobolds lurking in the shadows. Despite his injury, Noah steeled himself for the upcoming confrontation, knowing that he was still capable of putting up a fight. With a strategic plan in mind, Noah prepared to engage the kobolds, killing as many he could.