( it may look slow for now but wait a few more chapter. )
Closing the status window, Yuji focused on the missions. So, to finish the chewing quest, I have to empty my stomach first? That's out for now. I've already lost my shot at the 100% reward. Whatever. Let's just take a good nap. I'll think about all this tomorrow.
He dragged himself toward the grove of trees, searching for the best place to sleep. He wasn't too worried about other goats—no, it was the foxes, wolves, or coyotes that haunted his thoughts. Only god knows what's on the other side of this farm. Is there even a fence? Hope there is.
The next day, Yuji was jolted awake by the distant call of a goat. He blinked, squinting into the sunlight. Another day, huh? He stood up slowly, stretching. Time to get started. He sniffed the air. That scent—it was even stronger than before.
As Yuji felt the scent in the air grow stronger, he also noticed a strange heat building somewhere deep inside his body. Damn scent, what the hell is even happening? For a second, curiosity tugged at him. He wanted to go check it out, even though he knew exactly what this scent was for: it was meant to attract the male goats. Just how long does a female goat stay in heat, anyway? He wondered.
From what he remembered, a female goat was only in heat for twelve to twenty-four hours at most. Normally, the scent would fade as time passed, growing weaker and weaker. But this one? It was only getting stronger. Should I go check? Nope.
Yuji started eating grass. He ate until he felt full, then tried jumping. But it was hard—after just a few jumps, exhaustion hit him like a wall, and his stomach ached. Guess I'll have to rest and try again later. That's how most of the day passed: eat, rest, jump, run a bit, then collapse. He realised his stamina was tiny—sure, it recovered fast, but the tank was just too small. As for headbutting? He couldn't even bring himself to try.
The next day, he stuck to the same routine. This time, he didn't eat until he was stuffed, just enough to keep going. There was a good reason for that: water. He got thirsty fast. Just because he was a goat didn't mean he didn't need water, and there was none in sight. Grass has some water, not enough, but better than nothing.
The next day, he woke up determined to finally try headbutting. But just as he was about to begin, a system notification appeared.
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[New Mission Generated]
Mission: Half friend
Your half-friend Bojo has gone missing. You don't know his condition. As a half-friend, it's your duty to find out where he is and make sure he's okay.
Objective: Find your half friend's whereabouts. Make sure he's safe; help him overcome any obstacle.
Reward: Unknown
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Wait a second, I get a mission for failing a mission? How am I supposed to find Bojo now? There's no answer from the system. He looked out across the meadow, the scent in the air still tugging at his instincts, Yuji sighed. "Sigh. Please don't force me, system. I'll think about it."
He closed the notification bar and tried to focus on his daily missions. But just as he was about to get back to work, he felt something—a prickling on his skin, a gut feeling that someone was coming.
Yuji remember how anxious Bojo was when they came here. He didn't waste a single second, grabbed a few quick bites, and ran. He only stopped after a solid minute, glancing back from a safe distance.
A moment later, a goat tore into the clearing at a shocking speed, stopping right where Yuji had been. What the hell is that speed? Can goats even move like that? It was like watching a car running at 100 kilometres an hour—maybe not literally, but for a goat, it was a wild sight.
Right, this is a magical world. Maybe that goat's enhanced or something. I'm not sticking around to find out. Yuji turned and kept running. If that goat came after him, he is toast.
After a few more minutes, Yuji stopped, panting, and looked around. No one was behind him. A few goats grazed in the distance, but none seemed interested in him. He found a tree, flopped down in the shade, and took a breather.
After a short rest, Yuji decided it was time to finally test his headbutt. He wasn't a total newbie—just two days ago, he'd taken a few headbutts himself. He eyed his target, locked in, even though filled with hesitation, he charged at the tree.
BAM. Yuji hit the ground, head spinning. Damn, my head hurts. But he didn't waste time. He got up and tried again. And again. After nearly fifteen headbutts, he couldn't continue—his head was throbbing.
The rest of the day passed like that. The next morning, he woke to the same strange scent in the air, stronger than ever. He ignored it and focused on his training. This time, as he kept racking up steps, a notification appeared:
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[Hidden Achievement Unlocked!]
Congratulations, user!
You have completed 5,000 strength steps for three consecutive days.
Reword: 10 exp
He stared at the notification, a tired grin spreading across his face. Finally, something's paying off. Ten experience points. The system said he'd need a hundred to level up. Not so far off, now. If he kept this up, he'd hit that milestone soon enough.
But that wasn't the only thing on his mind. The system also mentioned upgrading skills with experience. He wasn't sure how it worked—he hadn't even tried. Should I see if I can upgrade something?
Yuji didn't hesitate. He opened his status window. Only one skill stared back at him: Blood Resilience.
Blood Resilience (Level 1)
Type: Physical, Passive
Skill Tier: Basic/Level 1
Description:
Your body's natural healing response is slightly enhanced. Minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises close up and stop bleeding faster. You recover from minor injuries with less risk of infection, allowing you to stay active and healthy in the wild.
System Notification:
[Skill Acquired: Blood Resilience Lv. 1] Minor wounds heal 15% faster. Bleeding from small injuries stops within minutes.
Benefits:
Minor wounds (scratches, nicks, bites) clot quickly and close up within minutes. Reduced risk of infection from minor injuries. You can keep moving and grazing without being slowed by everyday scrapes.
Limitations:
Only effective for minor wounds (does not help with deep cuts, broken bones, or internal injuries). No effect on poison, disease, or magical harm. Overuse (too many injuries at once) can still lead to exhaustion.
Yuji ignored all the information and focused on the little green arrow pointing upward. As he concentrated on the arrow a system notification appeared before him:
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Do you want to upgrade the skill "Blood Resilience" to Level 2?
Cost: 5 EXP
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Five exp? That's not bad. He hesitated, weighing his options. Should I do it? In the end, curiosity won. Let's level up the skill.
He confirmed. Instantly, five experiences vanished from his total. Another system prompt appeared:
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Congratulations!
Skill "Blood Resilience" reached Level 2.
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Blood Resilience (Level 2): Deeper Recovery
Type: Physical, Passive
Skill Tier: Basic/Level 2
Description:
Your healing accelerates further. Moderate wounds (deeper cuts, torn skin) begin to close on their own, and your blood clots even under stress.
Effect:
Minor wounds close almost instantly. Moderate wounds heal 30% faster. Bleeding from moderate injuries slows significantly. Slightly increased resistance to infection, even for deeper scrapes. Small bruises and swelling fade overnight.
Side Effects :
Increased Hunger: Healing at this pace burns through nutrients faster. After major injuries, youfeels ravenous and weak until you eats—sometimes needing double his usual food just to feel normal.
Blood Scent: Accelerated clotting releases a faint, metallic scent. Predators and aggressive goats may pick up on this, making stealth harder for a few hours after healing.
Fatigue Spike: If you take multiple moderate wounds in a short time, you may experience sudden exhaustion or dizziness as your body diverts energy to rapid repair.