Elisia came out of the room while carrying the book. She had to notify her findings. But, everyone seemed to be busy with their own cleaning supplies. Elisia barely saw them turn their heads. She remembered that Dao was repairing the walls of the house. Maybe he's resting right now.

Elisia approached Dao, who was repairing a wooden wall from the outside. He was holding a hammer and hit it on the head of the nail he was holding. The knocking sound was loud enough to made Elisia's ears ring a little. Dao turned to the girl after noticing her presence.

“Elisia, what's wrong? Why did Elisia bring a book?” Dao asked.

“Look, there's something I want to show you all, but everyone seems busy. Are you also busy at the moment?” Elisia said.

“Dao just nailed one last nail and about to pick up another nail.” Dao walked to Elisia. “What does Elisia want to say?”

Elisia opened the sheet marked to Dao. The white-haired man observed. He was silent for a moment as continued to pay attention to the contents of the book. Then Dao was wide-eyed. He went inside the house immediately, followed by the curious Elisia. He called everyone who was busy cleaning until finally they gathered in the dining room.

“What’s wrong, Dao?” Upgrade asked.

“Elisia found something we should see!” Dao said.

“What's that?” Risk came out of the room beside them.

Dao glanced at Elisia, and the girl opened the page earlier. She placed the book in the center of the table. Everyone focused on the book. Upgrade was interested the book to read. His eyes were very focused and moving. His head nodded slightly. Suddenly, his eyes widened.

“I don’t believe it!”he said surprised.

“What did you find?” Risk asked.

Upgrade placed the book on the table and showed a picture of a monster that appeared to be a beast's head, horns, sharp fangs, a rather long tail, a large build, its body covered with crystal-like spines.

“This is the monster that attacked this village. This book wrote it as Forgotten. In my knowledge, the creature was created from an infected corpse that had hardened into crystal. Some of its DNA has turned into a new bloodthirsty creature,” Upgrade explained.

“What's the name of disease?” Rhino asked.

“The name of the disease is Kryptida. A type of virus that comes from a mineral rock called Kryptadium. The infection the same as the body I found in the warrior's house. Strange black scales are growing and the body is crystallizing,” Upgrade replied.

“The virus is really dangerous. How does the virus infect the human body?” Elisia asked.

“You touch or stabbed by the stone, you will become infected. However, you can't get infected by someone who had Krytida before. There is no cure for this disease, but more in-depth research is being carried out.“

“Perhaps the warrior became infected because the mineral attached accidentally pierced him form the monster?” Risk asked for sure.

“I think so,” Upgrade replied. “That means we are dealing with the source of the disease.”

Everyone shocked to hear that. Elisia felt bad after hearing the explanation from Upgrade. She was afraid that the stones that grew on the monster's body would pierce her. She didn't want to die crystallized.

Dao saw the terrified look on Elisia's face. Then he grabbed Elisia's right shoulder. “Elisia has nothing to fear. We will all protect Elisia.”

“Yes, the queen doesn't need to worry. We will protect you with all our souls,” Rhino continued excitedly.

“Please stop calling her queen. I'm feeling uncomfortable," Risk respond.

“Thanks, guys, but I don't want to let you guys sacrifice for me. I want all of us to sacrifice for this village. I don't care where we go after this, but bringing peace to this village is our goals,” Elisia said.

Everyone looked at each other in surprise. They thought that Elisia spoke like a queen, though they were still curious about this girl's past. Everyone clapped. Elisia became embarrassed.

“Nice words, Elisia! You made us aware of the meaning of struggle,” Risk praised.

“Eh, really? I didn't think about those words. Everything comes out by itself,” Elisia replied.

“Okay, now we know the origin of the trouble in this village. Time for us to rest tonight. Tomorrow we will think about how to defeat that monster.” Upgrade went to the room that Risk cleaned earlier.

“Fine, but before resting, I guess I'll split the room. Due to space limitations, I will be the one to arrange it.” Risk put the rag on the table. “Elisia, you were sleeping in the room you entered earlier. Rhino, you just came out of the room behind you. That’s your room. I'll sleep in the living room.”

“Why don't you sleep in my room? The room is big enough for two people,” Elisia offered.

“Are you sure you want to sleep with a man?” Risk said rather mockingly.

“I don't mind if I have to. I don't want you to sleep in the wrong position,” Elisia replied.

Risk smiled. “Up to you.”

Everyone dispersed and entered their respective rooms. Elisia took the book to read and entered the room. She cleared the dust-filled bed. After that, Elisia checked the cupboard for a new mattress blanket. She found a blanket with a floral motif. She spread it out on the bed and smoothed out every edge. Finally, a mattress that comfortable enough to sleep on.

Elisia liedd down without taking off her jacket and shoes. She picked up the book again to look at the monster called Forgotten. It saw some abilities written in the book, such as having two types of attacks; melee and ranged. Its abilities would increase both its attack and attack speed if it continued to attack. It also had immunity to magic.

“Hmmm…, this is going to be a complicated battle. It’s so strong," Elisia muttered.

Elisia read some of the other monsters. Apparently, in this world, there were a lot of monsters, both small and large. This book wrote them all, down to their weaknesses. Like Forgotten, for example, it had a weakness in its defense even though the body made of stone.

Elisia put the book beside her head and opened the stats.

Elisia Naumann

Level 4 (350/900 exp)—Vanguard

Max HP : 698/698

Stamina : 536/550

Skill Point (SP) : 112/112

ATK : 350

DEF : 181

RES : 10,1%

Agility : 45

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Skills

1. Molten Flame (level 2 (50/500 exp)

SP Requires : 44

ATK +40% and every attack gains 40% chance to ignore 20% Enemy Def

Duration : 27 second

2. [Unknown]

3. [Unknown]

4. [Unknown]

5. [Unknown]

6. [Unknown]

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Equipment

1. Wool Jacket (equipped)

2. Dublin Spear (saved)

3. Flame Pendulum (equipped)

4. Book of Hex Aegis (Available)

5. Monstra, Book of Monsters (Available)

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Elisia was still curious about the other skills that had not unlocked. Only one had been opening. That ability was already very good and strong. She was sure that her other skills must be strong. Maybe she should practice and adventure further in order to unlock other skills.

In her mind, Elisia recalled Risk's question about her origins. Somehow, after leaving the village of Glomouth, she never had strange dreams about Gwelissa or anything else. This made Elisia even more curious, and didn’t tire of asking herself, who was she and where does she come from.

Elisia held her pendulum, still as warm as before. She was also curious how the pendulum-like object came to her, while she couldn't remember her past. The girl thought that the pendulum had something to do with her past. She didn’t know how long she had to be patient to find the answer.

A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. She went to see who did it. At the door, Rhino stood with an even expression.

“Do you want food? Tibet just came and gave us food,” Rhino offered.

“I will come. You guys can eat first,” Elisia answered.

Rhino turned around. “Well. I'll leave it for you and Risk."

“Risk? Is he leaving?” Elisia asked.

“Yeah, he said that he was looking for a field. I think he's practicing.” Rhino left Elisia.

“Wait, Rhino!” Elisia got off the bed. “Please pack some food for Risk and me. I'll come over to him.”

Elisia walked to the mirror to straighten her clothes and hair. Suddenly, a memory flashed through. In her view, Elisia seemed to be inside a palace. It filled the dressing table in front of her with various kinds of cosmetics. From the mirror, an image of a cupboard filled with luxurious and beautiful clothes reflected from it. However, Elisia couldn't remember anymore. The girl brushed her hair and left.

Elisia walked out of the house to look for the field. She walked a few feet from the house and found a large green meadow. The surrounding forests adorned it and the wind was blowing rather slowly. Among the grass, she saw the figure of a man who was standing tall. He stayed there like he was enjoying the cool breeze.

Elisia approached him and wanted to call him, but the figure drew a sword suddenly and slashed at the tall grass. He made a slightly slow swinging motion of the sword, but each attack was extremely painful. Swing from the head, shoulders, waist, to the feet is skillfully. Not stopping there, he drew another sword. He swung the two swords in a combination that was quite difficult. He did every move with care.

Seeing his movements made Elisia stunned, but the girl already understood how this figure wielded a sword. Otherwise, there was no way he would teach Elisia to fight. She called out to the figure from afar.

“Risk!”

The figure stopped and turned around. He put both swords in their scabbards and approached Elisia. “Finally, you find me here. Did Rhino tell you?”

“No, I saw you here while walking near here.” Elisia gave a bag of food to Risk. “Mr Tivet came to give this. Eat it!”

“Thank you.” Risk accepted the bag and sat down to open it. “Did you bring your food too? Eat with me!”

Elisia nodded and sat down. They opened the bag together. It served chicken meat that was seasoned with yellow spices with various vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers in front of them, plus rice. Risk devours it immediately. However, Elisia was silent because of the rice served with her.

[Rice]

[Yellow Spicy Chicken]

Risk looked at Elisia, who looked confused when she saw the food. He paused for a moment to ask.

“What’s wrong? Don't you like the food?”

“Ah no! I just… don't know how to eat it,” Elisia replied surprised.

“Use your hands to pick up the rice, then you can pinch the chicken and combine it with the rice, like I did.” Risk showed how to eat the food.

Elisia understood and tried it. It was quite difficult, but she could do it. Risk smiled and continued eating. The wind was blowing slowly, a suitable atmosphere for practicing. Risk thought that he would train again after eating.

The food had been devoured. Risk stood with his sword ready to be drawn. Elisia also got up and approached the man.

“You're going to practice again?” Elisia asked, to be sure.

“Yes, and you better back off!” Risk drew his two swords quickly.

“I want to practice too! Let's practice together!” Elisia drew her spear out.

“My training is really dangerous! You could get hurt from it!” Risk forbidding.

“It's okay to get hurt a little, right? I can take it.”

Risk approached Elisia quickly. “Didn't you see my training earlier? If you understand that movement, you will definitely go as far as possible.”

“But I am amazed by your abilities! Besides, I have to get stronger. The enemies are getting stronger and I have to be like them too!” Elisia held both of Risk's hands. “Please allow me to train with you today. After that, you will set my training schedule. What do you think?”

Risk sighed, as if he had been through a lot today. “I think nothing can stop you. I'll allow it, but if something happens to you, don't throw the blame on me!”

“Allright.” Elisia put on a stance.

Risk smiled and jumped some distance away from Elisia. “Okay, today's practice is… a duel with me!”

Elisia was a bit taken aback, but her serious gaze meant that she agreed to accept it. Risk crossed his two swords in front of his chest. An aura flowed through both of his blades. Elisia gripped the spear tightly. A message appeared in front of her.

“Warning!”

“Boss Battle Simulation starts!”

“Boss : Risk level???”

Elisia couldn't see the level of Risk. Looking at his abilities, Risk was a high level swordsman. Elisia had to focus on this simulation. Her mentor was not ordinary fighter.

Risk moved so fast suddenly that Elisia's eyes couldn't catch his form. Elisia turned to all corners of the meadow. There was no sign of Risk.

Elisia was getting anxious and wanted to take back her words earlier, but she was already in this simulation. Even though Risk's movements were quick, the girl could still hear grass being crushed by Risk's steps as it passed.

Elisia tried to sharpen her hearing as best she could. The slightly strong wind muffled his voice. Elisia's teeth grinned. Her eyes never stopped glancing. Until a voice sounded from behind her, Elisia swung her spear quickly and twisted her body. However, there was no one behind her. A kick pushed Elisia's body from the other side, sending the girl flying some distance away.

Elisia stood with a slightly dirty body. She focused her eyes and ears again. Risk moved quickly without moving a single grass. Elisia was getting confused by this condition because her opponent was constantly moving. Elisia raised her spear in front of her chest, and her eyes searched for her opponent's whereabouts.

Risk reappeared from Elisia's left side. The girl dashed the spear to ward off the attack. Their weapons clashed. Risk swung the left sword from below, almost knocking Elisia's spear. The man swung his right sword towards Elisia's stomach. Elisia also took a damage, causing her fell to the ground.

Elisia felt an intense pain in her stomach. Tears fell from her eyes, but she couldn't stop. Elisia checked her stats.

Elisia Naumann

Level 4 (350/900 exp)–Vanguard

Max HP : 456/698

Stamina : 536/550

Skill Point (SP) : 112/112

ATK : 350

DEF : 181

RES : 10,1%

Agility : 34

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The attack was very painful. No wonder Risk could defeat many bandits alone. Elisia stood up slowly, holding her stomach. The pain she was experiencing lowered her movement speed and lowered her level of focus.

Risk, who saw it, put on an expressionless face. “If you can't take it anymore, I'll end this practice.”

“No!” Elisia answered spontaneously. “I'm not done yet!”

“I can't bear to see you like this. There are still many ways to train you without having to duel. Rhino will beat me later,” Risk said, who was trying to stop this fight.

“Pain is part of the fight,” Elisia said. “I’m prepared for all kinds of risks. I asked for it, so I have to finish it too.”

Risk took a deep breath. “Alright, the duel continues!”

Elisia gripped the spear with both hand. She tried to ignore the pain in her stomach. Risk ran towards her at high speed. Elisia focused. She could feel the wind blowing towards her as the man ran. Risk's two swords were dragging on the grass. The two swords raised to head height and swung just as they were close to Elisia.

The sound of weapon clashed again. It surprised risk to see Elisia, who could withstand the attack. In using that ability, Risk could break his opponent's weapon definitely to deal great damage to the target because the sword also released an aura that could injure his opponent. Sure enough, when Elisia raised her head, she could see a red liquid oozing out from between her hair. The girl's shoulders also had the marks of a sword cut.

Risk jumped some distance and saw Elisia's condition. The girl held her left shoulder, which was continuously splattering blood. The man was feeling sorry and didn't want to continue this training, but the red aura emitting from Elisia made him could not stop the fight.

This is an unusual aura that I've never seen before, just like the aura of a warrior, Risk said to himself.

Elisia checked her stats again.

Elisia Naumann

Level 4 (350/900 exp)–Vanguard

Max HP : 235/698

Stamina : 500/550

Skill Point (SP) : 112/112 (restores 7 minutes per SP)

ATK : 350

DEF : 181

RES : 10,1%

Agility : 45

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Elisia tried to estimate Risk's attack. The man was moving very fast, and all she could do was stand still. Elisia had to think of a way to prevent any more attacks from hitting her body. An idea flashed through her head, but she also had to make sure her opponent moved according to her idea.

Risk started running fast around the girl. Elisia could see the energy radiating from the two swords, showing that her enemy was very serious. Elisia plunged the hilt of the spear into the ground and leaned against it. Risk kept running until he had surrounded her three times. Risk's tears dripped while running. Then, Risk jumped at Elisia in a rotating position in the air like a whirlwind, with his two swords as propellers.

Elisia pulled her spear from the ground, fire energy gushing out from its tip. She wielded the spear with both hands. The fire grew bigger as Risk got closer. With just the right distance, Elisia swung the spear, releasing a powerful wave. Risk also released a slashing attack.

They fell silent. Suddenly, Risk threw very far. His body slammed into the grass and smashed into the rocky hill until it cracked. Elisia's eyes widened. Her mouth spit out blood and a sword slash on her chest. Her body collapsed because she couldn’t bear the pain anymore. Before her eyes closed, Elisia checked her stats once more.

Elisia Naumann

Level 4 (350/900 exp)–Vanguard

Max HP : 10/698

Stamina : 456/550 (restores 5 minutes per stamina)

Skill Point (SP) : 86/112 (restores 7 minutes per SP)

ATK : 350

DEF : 181

RES : 10,1%

Agility : 45

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A message appeared before her, just before closing her eyes. It made her smile.

“Congratulations, Your Boss Battle Simulation has cleared!”

“Result : has defeated. Fatal damage received”

“Reward : Player Exp +500, skill Exp + 250”

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“Achievement Unlocked: Boss Training”

“Reward : Player Exp +200”

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“Player level increased : Level 5”

“Bonus : ATK +5, Res +0,1%, Max HP limit +16, Stamina limit +10, Skill Point limit +6”

“Max HP, Stamina, and Skill Point restores.”

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“New Skill Unlocked: Sixth Sense”

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“Achievement Unlocked: Trainee Soldier”

“Reward : ATK and def +5”

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