Cait Sith Chapter 2: Goblin Nest

Following the trail that the goblins took, I saw multiple goblins on the way. There were not as many as the first party I encountered. However, there were groups of 3 and some even had weapons. The number of encounters has pretty much passed the number of my toes and fingers (paws). I have leveled up a lot but I am not able to check my status and use my skill points.

 

Their weapons were varied, from clubs, swords, and daggers to bow and arrows, even slingshots.

 

I took one of the slingshots and grabbed some good-sized pebbles as ammunition. They weren’t deadly but those could stun enemies from a distance.

 

I would have chosen the bow and arrow but it was a bit too large for me. Being a bit larger than a large house cat isn’t exactly great when using human-sized weapons.

 

Oh well, at least I can still use some weapons. Until I find Cait Sith weapons or learn how to use magic, everything I do is to protect myself and it should be useful and effective. So for now I’ll arm myself with two daggers, another dagger for backup, and a slingshot if I need to hit someone from afar.

 

Still, the lessons from Father Raphael were useful. I don’t have any idea how useful the skills I learned from Earth are. I might be able to apply them to some specific instances.

 

While I was pondering about skills. I notice that the lush green trees start to become thinner. At first, the leaves were thinner. Then soon even the branches and the tree trunks become skeletal. The grass and bushes become sparse. The fresh breeze from before changed. Now, stagnant and heavy air replaced the clean forest air. Walking through it is like wading through the smoke.

 

I don’t feel sick nor do I feel bad. Instead, there’s this deep sense of dread that replaces the symptoms of smoke inhalation. The furs on my skin tingle in anticipation of something.

 

 

“There’s something scary here. There must be something I can do.”

 

 

I feel like a prayer would be very appropriate at this moment.

 

 

Sancte Michael Archangele,

defende nos in proelio;

contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium.

 

 

Suddenly the air around me loosened up and felt cleaner. The feeling of dread was no longer as heavy and piercing as before.

 

So I moved faster towards where the “feeling” pulls me. Little by little, I hear more and more goblins crying nearby. I crouched behind a rock compressing myself into a ball before checking my skills

 

 

“[Status]”

 

 

Name: Victor              Race: Cait Sith          Sex: Male       Age: 1

Proficiency: None     Title:   Jack-of-All-Trades, Unfortunate Guy, Cat Maniac,

Survivor of Misfortune, Follower of Fluffy, Exorcist,

Demon Slayer

Class: None

Level: 8

Skill Points: 30

Attributes:

     Strength: B

     Vitality: D

     Endurance: B

     Agility: B

     Dexterity: B

     Intelligence: A

     Magic: A

     Luck: F

 

Skills

     Passive: [Strength Up Lvl 4] [Stamina Recovery Up Lvl 7] [Physical Damage Resistance Lvl 5] [Poison Resistance Lvl 2] [Fatigue Resistance Lvl 7] [Hunger Resistance Lvl 3] [Intuition Lvl 4] [Meditation Lvl 5] [Enhanced Holy Attack Lvl 3] [Holy Aptitude Lvl 5] [Mana Recovery Lvl 1] [Language Comprehension Lvl 1] [Enhanced Reflex Lvl 3][+]

     Active: [Negotiation Lvl 5] [Melee Combat Lvl 5] [Blade Combat Lvl 4] [Cooking Lvl 3] [Grooming Lvl 10] [Stealth Lvl 6] [Intimidation Lvl 2] [Construction Lvl 4] [Crafting Lvl 3] [Riding Lvl 1] [Persevere Lvl 3] [Prayer Lvl 5] [Exorcism Lvl 5] [Barrier Magic Lvl 1] [Life Magic Lvl 1] [Appraisal Lvl 3][+]

     Unique: [Hunter’s Blessing] [Enlightened] [Deft Hands] [Jack-of-All-Trades] [Self Status] [Carnivora] [Sanguis Felinidae] [Devotion][+]

 

Special

     Follower of Fluffy

 

 

 

 

I noticed that some of my skills increased even my [Appraisal] skill increased. My status didn’t change. Maybe my level needs to increase more before my attributes change. I really want to increase my luck. If it were my grade in school, Father Raphael would have gone all drill sergeant on me.

 

I should really find a way to also increase my speed. I don’t think I would be able to use magic even if I increase my skills. There’s a feeling that I have to learn spells first. So I should learn some more combat skills or enhancement skills.

 

Okay. I have 40 skill points. So I should take [Evasion] and [Parry] and the 5 points [Increased Natural Recovery] for defensive skills. Now for offensive skills, I should try [Blade Dance] and [Counter] both costing 5 points each. I should really think about what I should get next.

 

While I was pondering my next selection of skills a chill went up to my spine.

 

I don’t have a lot of time so I should think fast. Blood rushed up to my head as my heart pounds loud against my ears. I should decide quickly.

 

 

“Yeah, this should work.”

 

 

Name: Victor              Race: Cait Sith          Sex: Male       Age: 1

Proficiency: None     Title:   Jack-of-All-Trades, Unfortunate Guy, Cat Maniac,

Survivor of Misfortune, Follower of Fluffy, Exorcist,

Demon Slayer

Class: None

Level: 8

Skill Points: 3

Attributes:

     Strength: B

     Vitality: D

     Endurance: B

     Agility: B

     Dexterity: B

     Intelligence: A

     Magic: A

     Luck: F

 

Skills

     Passive: [Strength Up Lvl 4] [Stamina Recovery Up Lvl 7] [Physical Damage Resistance Lvl 5] [Poison Resistance Lvl 2] [Fatigue Resistance Lvl 7] [Hunger Resistance Lvl 3] [Intuition Lvl 4] [Meditation Lvl 5] [Enhanced Holy Attack Lvl 3] [Holy Aptitude Lvl 5] [Mana Recovery Lvl 1] [Language Comprehension Lvl 1] [Enhanced Reflex Lvl 3] [Evasion Lvl 1] [Parry Lvl 1] [Enhanced Natural Recovery Lvl 1] [+]

     Active: [Negotiation Lvl 5] [Melee Combat Lvl 5] [Blade Combat Lvl 4] [Cooking Lvl 3] [Grooming Lvl 10] [Stealth Lvl 6] [Intimidation Lvl 2] [Construction Lvl 4] [Crafting Lvl 3] [Riding Lvl 1] [Persevere Lvl 3] [Prayer Lvl 5] [Exorcism Lvl 5] [Barrier Magic Lvl 1] [Life Magic Lvl 1] [Appraisal Lvl 3] [Blade Dance Lvl 1] [Counter Lvl 1] [+]

     Unique: [Hunter’s Blessing] [Enlightened] [Deft Hands] [Jack-of-All-Trades] [Self Status] [Carnivora] [Sanguis Felinidae] [Devotion] [Silky Fur] [Soft Paws] [+]

 

Special

     Follower of Fluffy

 

 

 

 

*Snuggle* *Snuggle*

 

 

 

“Yep. I’m softer than before.”

 

“Well even if I die now at least I get to snuggle something (me) cute. Teehee!”

 

 

Well time to face the monsters. Hmmm. Another prayer I guess.

 

 

Offer nostras preces in conspectu Altissimi. Ut cito anticipent nos misericordiae Domini. Et apprehendas draconem, serpentem antiquum, qui est diabolus et satanas, ac ligatum mittas in abyssum.

 

 

No change? Oh well, I thought that prayer would help me at this moment. I should move towards that ominous place.

 

So I got back into a crouch and moved across the sick forest. Leafless shrubs and sparse trees surround me. Not a sound from birds or insects. The whole place was quiet.

 

Surprisingly so was I. The wind that rushed through my furry ears and furry face was buffeted by the air but the rushing wind was muffled by my silky fur. Even my steps were silenced by my extra fluffy paws.

 

 

“Fluff is justice.”

 

 

With conviction in my heart, I know that my fluffy powers will get me through any hard situation. It wasn’t a coincidence, probably.

 

While I was avoiding detection from the now numerous groups of goblins I only attacked the few who were alone. It’s best to decrease their numbers as much as possible. However, getting detected might lead me down a dead end.

 

Keeping my ears and eyes alert I continue pursuing the “pulling” sensation.

 

I walked and walked until I ended up near a craggy rock wall.

 

Watching the wall from afar I notice that there’s a fissure on the wall’s surface and it is the entrance of a cave.

 

 

I stealthily moved closer to scout the cave from behind a tree. There I saw goblins coming and going every few minutes. That is the source of the pulling sensation. It’s probably a base for the goblins.

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