《The adventures of a not-so suspicious individual》Chapter 1
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Chapter 1
[Congratulations Mystic! You have discovered an unknown tablet.]
[Would you like to take a closer look? At your own risk of course..]
As a pursuer of truth, my zeal for greater knowledge overtakes my usual cautious nature.
I focus my mind.. as I seem to grasp a profound law... runes and strange symbols start to align... "Wisdom stat insufficient" jolts me awake from the profound state. I stare blankly for a moment before then of course start cursing and grumbling at the stupid tablet.
Then with a flash of lightning and the pitter patter of rain, a black-hooded robed figure appears seemingly out of nowhere... Out of the corner of my eye, the intimidating figure stands silently behind me.. the rain continues to increase.. I start to sweat... neither of us move.. I bolster up my courage as I prepare to face this enemy. I slowly reach for a scroll from under my robe but alas I am too late.. the figure moves with lightning speed, realising any hope of defeating this enemy must have been a joke. Maybe I just wasn't cut out for this line of work I muse to myself. The figure is already upon me as I sense death approaching.. "Mast..er this is for.. you, I bel..ieve you dro..pped it" I blink, as I take a moment to recall that this is in fact my most trusted and only apprentice Jack.
Jack while a quick-witted fellow, the cunning look in his eyes is quite disturbing at times. As I am of course an upright and honest individual, having such company reflects poorly on me, but alas this world is too frightening to be by myself. The black figure takes a knee trembling before me. I find that quite odd but don't press the issue... just attributing it as one of his many odd quirks. Taking a look at the runic tablet in his out-stretched hands.. the glowing symbols seem to mock me.. a cold look emnates. Jack seems to tremble with greater intensity.. "The tablet is yours Jack, I have no use for such elementary knowledge" "Yes yes of..course ma..ster.. forgive me.." "...." Looking at him for a moment dumbfounded. I start to question if it is healthy for me to keep such a disciple around.
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Shaking my head to clear my thoughts. "Ahh my boy Jack, let's us depart" The two figures slowly disappear into the forest. A while later, the sound of birds chirping could be heard once more as the forest returns to its peaceful state.
To be Continued.
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