MMORPG: Rebirth of the Shadow Mage

79 Business

After we exchanged our information, I added them to my friend list and they felt secure enough to ask me some questions.

Since we agreed to do an interview one month later, now they'll just follow me asking some light questions to prepare for the real interview or podcast as they call it.

We've also agreed that the plans would not be shared with their superiors or any people for my safety. I also negotiated that I'll prepare the place for our meeting so they couldn't prepare anything beforehand.

I've also drawn a clear line between asking for sensitive information like my Spells or Attributes.

While we were walking away I canceled all Shadow Soldiers summons, I didn't want to show one of my trump cards.

Strolling through the forest I was asked various questions:

- Can I call you Leo?

- How'd you get so good at the game?

- Do you plan on joining or forming a guild?

- Are you going to the university?

Since all of those questions were slightly below the line I could answer them, although not so easily.

~ Yes

~ Repetitive gaming; Luck

~ I won't join any guild, but create a mercenary group

~ I'll soon enter the university

I noticed one of the brothers recording the whole exchange, hence had to be careful not to reveal too much.

Walking through the forest I allowed Fenrir to go forward and find a prey for my hunt.

Auuu....

I heard his howl in the distance. Gesturing the brothers to follow me I dashed towards Fenrir, disappearing into the greenery. Two brothers had no choice, but to follow after me, also rushing towards the direction of the howl.

Boom... Boom... Boom...

I could hear explosions while nearing my pet's location, jumping out of the forest. I quickly looked around only to notice Fenrir fighting against a weird reptile.

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' snake... '

Looking at the monster's half human, half snake body I quickly glanced over its Status and threw a Lightning Bolt at its back.

Boom...

Due to the snake having low Sense Attribute it wasn't able to sense my thrown projectile and was hit.

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The snake's body was thrown dozens of meters to the side while I quickly approached Fenrir to assess his condition. Luckily only a few wounds were visible on his body and none of them had poison.

" Sir, Leo! "

Both twins jumped out of the forest, but immediately went quiet seeing Naga glaring towards me. I even noticed that one of the twins took some photos of the monster.

Hissss....

The monster was hissing at me while its lower body, his tail, was wrinkling around him giving him a creepy look.

While the monster was staring towards me I put my staff into the Inventory and a Lightning Bolt appeared in each of my hands.

Zzing... Zzing...

The Lightning particles were dancing on my arms as the Bolts I held were thrown towards the snake-like monster.

Unfortunately for me as the monster was now aware of my presence it used its ' unique body ' to slither away from the projectiles.

' I'll have to get closer... '

Slowly approaching the ugly monster I got ready to deploy Shadow Protection if the Naga chose to leap at me.

Unfortunately I didn't expect for the snake to start retreating backwards.

' Wha? '

Looking at the snake I noticed its eyes darting around avoiding my gaze.

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A bit confused by its reaction I came closer only for it to retreat.

You good?

I wanted to ask, unfortunately I wasn't able to speak serpent language...

Whoosh...

Not finding any choice, but to kill it with spells I threw another Bolt at the snake which it avoided as easily as the first two.

' This is stupid '

Equipping the Eerie Staff I dashed towards the Serpent with all the speed I had. Seeing me rapidly approaching the beast also lowered its body and darted... at the opposite side.

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Chasing after the beast I felt something following right behind me. Not even turning my head I jumped in the air only to land on a soft wolf's back.

Petting his head I instructed Fenrir to follow the Serpent while I created Lightning Bolts aiming to pierce the Naga's tail.

Me and Fenrir spent the next few minutes chasing after the monster and luckily Naga was finally hit by one of my bolts.

Hissss...

Hiss full of pain left its throat, but it didn't stop and kept on rushing forward without any care about its bleeding tail.

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'Sssstupid human... '

Naga was hissing while trying not to lose consciousness. The wound on its tail was bleeding profusely, but the monster was still moving forward.

' A bit morrree... '

Naga felt that the home was so close and if it managed to reach it, he'll survive. Even though the enemy was strong he won't be able to combat a whole hive.

Whoosh...

Making the last ditch effort the monster managed to slither into the small cave that was leading underground.

' Helppppp! '

The last words escaped through the monster's mouth as multiple Lightning Bolts hit the same spot on its back finally piercing through the sturdy scales.

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Approaching the corpse of the monster I quickly collected the loot before burning the body, waiting until the twins would come.

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Tap... Tap... Tap...

After a minute or two I could finally hear the brothers' footsteps nearing the cave.

" Where's the Naga? "

While gasping for air one of the twins who was filming asked. I believe his name was Styk.

" Dead "

Looking at the cave's depths I thought about something and shifted my head towards the brothers.

" I'll be going further into the cave, I'm planning to hunt, since there probably is a monsters' nest there "

Turning around I started moving deeper into the cave expecting the Journalists to stay outside.

Tap... Tap...

Surprisingly both of them followed and while Styk was recording the flame I held in my palm his brother, Jake, was inspecting Fenrir, taking pictures from every single angle possible.

' I feel like a guide... '

Mumbling under my breath I finally encountered the first monster.

Hissss...

The Naga was not Elite, but it held a golden trident. Looking at its weapon a smile appeared on my face.

' Treasure! '

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The Item even had an ability. My eyes turned into dollar signs thinking about how much money this piece of equipment was worth.

Even the Naga felt uncomfortable, because of my gaze and hid its weapon behind the back.

' Now... now... '

Slowly approaching the monster I saw it slowly retreating backwards while still holding the trident behind his back. I didn't even notice the devilish smile I had on my face.

Whoosh...

The Naga suddenly turned and tried to run, unfortunately for the beast its path was blocked by my fluffy companion.

Whoosh...

Lightning Bolt soon hit Naga's back making it hiss in pain.

As soon as the first Spell landed Naga held its Weapon with both hands and a Spear-like projectile shot out of its front. The spear was purely made out of water, but I wasn't so dumb to believe I could tank it.

Crash...

I evaded to the side letting the Water Projectile pass through my side and crash into the wall. Unsurprisingly the cave wall was pierced a few meters deep.

' One of the lowest damage attributes my ass! '

Looking at the damage done to the wall I cursed while evading another water spear.

Boom... Boom...

Dodging every single projectile I started noticing the water spears becoming weaker and weaker and losing its original shape.

' Its Mana is about to run out... '

Looking at the Naga which was trying its hardest to defend against Fenrir and Me I saw it barely managing to keep the Trident from falling out of its hands.

Whoosh....

Finally my Lightning Bolt managed to reach the monster, damaging him and giving Fenrir a chance to leap at the beast.

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Looking behind to make sure that both brothers were still alive I was amazed by how tenacious they were.

Both of them were covered in small wounds which were probably inflicted by the after effects of the Golden Trident's ability.

" You both good? "

Feeling considerate I decided to at least ask them if they want to continue. I couldn't let my platfor... Mhm... business partners die.

Seeing Styk and Jake nodding their heads I called Fenrir back to my side. I did allow him to eat the body of Naga, since I didn't want to burn it in front of the brothers. I might be suspected as a psychopath who likes to burn bodies or they'll be onto my skill.

Too much information is not good...

Stretching my back I started moving deeper into the cave expecting to level up twice or even more until I'm forced to leave due to rewards I need to collect or a powerful beast that'll overpower me.