Mana Sense [100/500]

I'm getting there. Slowly closing in on the 500 mark. Although it's hard, I think it'll be worth it. Also, it said Puppeteer or Illusion Magic, which one is it? I'll probably get to decide when I gather all the droplets that I need. I get a lot of anxiety when using [Mana Sense], mainly because if I screw up, I'll never be able to use magic which would be absolutely disastrous, especially because I've spent a lot of my points in Wisdom, but it is what it is. That's what I would say if I was a reasonable person. But no, fuck this system. I have no clue what Puppetry Magic contains of, in fact, I'm not even sure if it'll be strong.

I grumbled, and grumbled. Until I could grumble no more. I decided I'd better get on with it, but we also needed to Level up as we didn't want to fall behind. We continiued in the forest and killing every [One-Eyed Snake] we came across, until we saw something different. Instead of a [One-Eyed Snake], it was a [Venomous Snake]. I used my [Search] Skill.

[Search] was invoked.

[Venomous Snake] - Level 15.

[Search] Beginner Level 3 -> Beginner Level 4.

I looked at Aly and she seemed excited that it's a different monster for once. Like usual, I went in first due to Aly being a one hit K/O. I hit it in the jaw, and like clockwork Aly followed up with both of her fists. For some reason Aly always hit with both of her fists (not at the same time, one after another), It's probably because she practically has no strength so she makes up with it through using both of her fists. Honestly, our sizes were quite different now, it's pretty noticeable, but I've become accustomed to it. This fight proved to be quite difficult. In the past, Aly would always manoeuvre beside the [One-Eyed Snake] as it put them in a predicament, however, it wasn't possible this fight due to this snake having two eyes. Aswell as shooting poisonous goo everytime we approached, this proved difficult for me to dodge, however it was pretty easy for Aly, shed didn't struggle much. I had no choice but to go in since Aly didn't have much stamina so she wouldn't be able to solo this, so the only option was to get lucky and not get hit. This did not work as planned, as soon as I hit the scale covered snake, he didn't flinch, he slightly recoiled and shot his poisonous slime, unfortunately I was unable to dodge this and was hit on my small palm on my hand. I flinched, however it didn't hurt that much, but if I moved any slower it would've hit the majority of my body, which could've been dangerous. Aly took this chance and hit it with her fists, and the snake STILL didn't go down.

How obnoxious, maybe it being Level 15 is too much for us, but it was too late to pullback, the snake was practically on it's deathbed. With a few more rounds of attacks, it finally fell. Our breathing patterns completely shifted after the battle, before they were calm, and now they were roaring. What a horrible fight, I sat down as the Notifications rolled in.

[Venomous Snake has been defeated!]

[500 Experience Points have been shared evenly among the Party Members!]

The Experience Points didn't really increase that much despite it being a much harder battle. But it's whatever, we put up with it and continued adventuring on inside the Jungle, however, after a battle I told signalled Aly to sit down, and when we had a 10 minute break I would use [Mana Sense].

[Mana Sense] has been invoked.

By now, I came accustomed to the vivid colours, and almost was able to pretty much ignore any element that wasn't grey.

[105/500]

[110/500]

At first, droplets would usually come in 1 - 3 at a time, however this soon changed as I gained more power. Usually now, they come in 5s or 6s, although I've only had six come in a few times.

[115/500]

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[131/500]

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[152/500]

[163/500]

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[199/500].

[207/500]

I got carried away again. This was a common occurence, after the first encounter we had with the [Venomous Snake], I would usually sit down for a couple hours and get carried away. It wasn't on purpose, it was a genuine accident. Honestly, if it was up to me I would just stop hunting all together but Aly will just be mindlessly sat there so it wouldn't be fair for her. I stood up and signalled Aly pointing in the direction I wanted to go in, and that was further into the Rainforest. It has almost been a week since I came into this disgusting game.

Fast forwading a few hours, it was almost sunrise, and I was at [Mana Sense 358/500]. Almost there. We've killed another two of those [Venomous Snakes] and around five [One-Eyed Snake], still not Level 10. Aly got to Level 9 after the battle with the [Venomous Snake], so we both should be pretty close in Levelling up to Level 10 right now, but honestly not sure when as it it's taking time. I want to be Level 10 before the sun rose, since I'd feel accomplished.

We came across another two [One-Eyed Snake], until finally a [Venomous Snake]. By this point I was [470/500], as the more droplets I got, the easier it was. I was now getting around 10 each time. I kind of gave Aly the ropes and tried to use [Mana Sense] whilst fighting.

I'm so stupid, I'm beyond stupid. I hate myself, and I hate this world.

As soon as I started to move and fight with [Mana Sense], the bar shot up to 500.

[Congratulations, you now have access to Puppetry Magic, The System figured that Puppetry Magic suited your character better].

[Marionette has been learned]

Finally, I'm not exactly mad that Puppetry Magic was picked since I was most likely going to pick it anyways, but I'm not a fan of [The System]. I'm in control of my life not you, atleast give me a choice.

[Marionette] was invoked.

[Before use, please think of a design].

Hmmm, it's quite a serious situation right now but I think Aly will be fine. What sort of design, I honestly have no clue. I feel like a humanoid design would be pretty creepy, but I think that'll be fine. It'll probably help in battle I'm assuming. I thought of a Boy with light blonde hair, in a Turtle onesie. I sneered, this won't be creepy. I also wanted it to have blue eyes.

[Name the Marionette]

[Tep has been chosen].

Wait what? Tep? Shit. Fuck. I didn't even think of a name, but whatever.

As soon as I started cursing in my head [Tep] was spawned. It was a small boy, probably around 5 years old from a outlookers point of view, I used [Search] to inspect his stats.

[Search was invoked]

[Tep] Level Zero

[Species] Human

[Class]

[Unspent Points]

[Agility] 1

[Endurance] 1

[Strength] 1

[Vitality] 1

[Wisdom] 1

[Skills] None

[Class Skills]

Class has been ruled out, does that mean it'll be possible in the future? I hope so, that would be great.

Now, how do I move him. I tried to imagine myself in his position, and it worked, although his speed was pretty much non existant, and I started getting a headache after a while. It's fucking useless. I left Tep alone and helped Aly, it was a pretty easy fight once I joined in but Aly was in a terrible shape.

[Venomous Snake has been defeated!]

[500 Experience Points have been shared evenly among the Party Members!]

[Eloxus] is now Level 10!

[Tep] is now Level One!

[Tep] is now Level Two!

[Tep] is now Level Three!

[Tep] is now Level Four!

[Evolution is now possible!]

I stared at the Notifications. Finally.