《TWIG - The System Can't Save Me, But It Can't Stop Me Either [a gamelit-portal-fantasy-poem by eric river]》Chapter 032 - Portals aren’t so common that we need to worry yet
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CHAPTER THIRTY TWO
Portals aren’t so common that we need to worry yet
~
Sky and Leaf continued down the trail away from home
Wondering how far the two of them would have to roam
They crossed a little river where Leaf thought to cool his head
And though Sky wanted to clean her clothes, she just drank instead
“Are you sure you don’t want to jump in for just a bit
The blood is starting to smell kind of bad I must admit”
“There’ll be time for laundry after we find our lost friend
Heroes aren’t meant to be clean before the journey’s end”
She carried on in haste and Leaf then followed right behind
“If you washed a little bit, I’m sure Twig wouldn’t mind…”
Sky ignored his protest and they both were on their way
Sky was worried they’d already wasted half a day
The forest grew much denser the further they walking along
But after their last victory, they felt inspired and strong
Leaf may have been frightened of the way they won the fight
But he found Sky’s victory a reassuring sight
“It’s nice that the first portal we fought wasn’t bad today
And it means there won’t be any more soon on the way”
Leaf began to feel relaxed now since though portals weren’t rare
They would never appear twice in a row here or there
“Still, be careful of monsters who may still be lurking
Complacency will kill you faster than a big bug’s sting”
She scoffed at Leaf but he just rolled his eyes at her again
Such advice was common to hear from her now and then
~ Name: Unnamed ~
Title: Wild Animal
Class: Fox [lv1]
HP
[1]
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[1]
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[1]
INT
[1]
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[1]
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[1]
Just a normal fox out trying to find some good food
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Don’t worry about it, it’s not done anything rude
Just don’t try to pet it, even if it’s cute and small
They have a mean bite when their back’s up against a wall
~ Name: Unnamed ~
Title: Wild Animal
Class: Owl [lv1]
HP
[1]
MANA
[1]
ATK
[1]
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[1]
DEF
[1]
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[1]
Just a normal owl sitting and resting in a tree
Move along and don’t wake it, it’s sleeping peacefully
This owl is a little bigger than most of its kind
But it’s not the biggest bird that you’re likely to find
~ Name: Unnamed ~
Title: Wild Animal
Class: Squirrel [lv1]
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[1]
MANA
[1]
ATK
[1]
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[1]
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[1]
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Just a little squirrel with its trademark bushy tail
You’ll see thousands like this while you’re walking on this trail
Thank them for the nuts they bury and forget about
Those become the tallest trees that birds can’t do without
“I’ve never used appraisal so much in a single day
How come every animals screen has so much to say”
“Father says some gods don’t choose a person they like best
Some gods wander around describing things without rest”
“What if it’s an animal that no god’s seen before
Would the status screen be blank, what are its levels for?”
“Once a human sees a creature, our gods see it too
There are myths of unknown beasts, but I can’t say they’re true”
“What about their levels, they’re all stuck at one right now
Did that monster level up with some god’s help somehow?”
“Honestly, for one so quick you learn these things so slow
Monsters’ levels come from all the things they eat, you know?”
“Wait, so if I eat a monster, will my level rise?
Not that I would want to eat evil potato fries…”
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“No, a human can’t just eat something to level up
Please do not try putting some monster’s blood in your cup”
At the mention of monster blood, Leaf felt a bit sick
So he changed the topic of the conversation quick
“Anyways, I’m sure Twig couldn’t be too far from here
We should quiet down in case there’s noises we can’t hear”
Sky agree and quietly observed the woods around
Once she even tried resting her ear upon the ground
Leaf had always she was too smart and full of pride
But what he saw in her now was more of a feral side
Every time she thought of Twig her heart began to ache
She would disregard her image for her poor friend’s sake
Leaf was moved to see her dedication to their quest
But to find his friend Leaf too would journey without rest
They strained their eyes and ears for just the smallest hint or clue
Looking once or twice at every rock and tree in view
But as they focused, it was too late when they realized
On the trail ahead, two portals materialized
~
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