The Abysmal Territory

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“It’s, it’s a bear!” Silica exclaimed.

“Wait, this bear is larger than what I imagined,” Teiko said.

The three froze upon seeing the bear.

“I-I can’t move my feet,” Silica said.

“It’s fine, just calm down. It’s a good thing that we didn’t run,” Akeiko said.

“Why? I think we should run as fast as we can,” Teiko said.

“No, that’s not a normal bear that I said the same as ten wolves you fought. That’s called a Savage Bear,” Akeiko replied.

“S-savage Bear,” Silica said, then fell down to her feet. 

The bear looked at them due to the sound of Silica falling down.

“Silica? What are you doing, stand up,” Teiko said.

“I thought they were just a myth?” Silica said.

“Myth, what are you saying?” Teiko asked.

“A type of bear that targets every living thing, even bees and mosquitos, they kill them. They are ten times stronger than a normal bear,” Akeiko said.

“We’re done! I should not have let you go here,” Silica cried out.

“If it’s just ten times, then I think I can do it,” Teiko said.

“Yes, maybe we got a chance but there are ten of them,” Akeiko said.

“What? I can only see one, if they are that big, then I should be able to see the other nine right now,” Teiko said.

“No, according to the myth, savage bears travel in a group of ten. They normally maintain a certain distance with each other so they could kill as many living things as they can,” Silica said.

“Then, we just need to kill it before it gives a signal, right?” Teiko said.

“It’s too late,” Silica said.

“The growl earlier, he already called the other nine savage bears. They are very good at smelling the scent of a human being, so even before it sees us, he already growled,” Akeiko explained.

“I see, but it’s walking slowly right now,” Teiko said.

“That’s their usual habit, they want to scare humans then if they run, they will also run to kill that human, it’s something they enjoy,” Akeiko said.

“So if I run right now, will he go towards me?” Teiko said.

“Wait, what are you planning?” Silica asked.

“Look for the largest and sturdiest tree in the forest, climb it as high as you could,” Teiko said.

Teiko runs away from Silica and Akeiko. The bear saw it and let Teiko run for a moment then ran toward him.

Silica still couldn’t lift herself up so Akeiko lifted her and ran toward the tree that fits Teiko’s description. Silica couldn’t speak at what Teiko did.

As the bear runs toward Teiko, Teiko stops and uses a skill.

《Dimensional s***h》

A c***k was created on where he slashed. Teiko continued to run after the skill.

The bear wouldn’t dodge it due to its speed, he can’t stop before it’s too late. Teiko thought.

As the bear saw the dimensional c***k, he didn’t decrease his speed. But maneuver around the c***k and continue to chase Teiko.

So it also has such an intellect, but I still have something. Though this would only work if my assumption is right. Teiko thought.

Teiko uses the grappling hook from his inventory and uses it in one of the branches of the tree. He successfully climbed up the tree using the method.

And if my assumption is right, bears are not good at climbing trees. Teiko thought.

The bear growls when it sees that Teiko is in the tree.

I’m really a geniu- What? It’s climbing the tree? Teiko thought.

“That i***t, he thought that bears cannot climb trees? How could I help him? From this distance, I can’t accurately hit it with my fire magic,” Akeiko said.

“If it’s just on accuracy, then I can do it but not right now. My hands are shaking,” Silica said.

What should we do to help him? If I use ground type magic, the tree that Teiko is in would also be affected. If only I got his brain, I should be able to think what’s the best thing to do. Akeiko thought.

“I’m sorry, I’m so useless,” Silica exclaimed.

“Silica, you wanted to join Teiko, right? Just think about this test and if you passed you can join us on our journey,” Akeiko said.

Silica brought up her bow and tried to target the bear. The arrow slipped out and hit very far from the bear.

“It’s no use, I can't,” Silica said.

After Silica speaks, Akeiko jumps down so she can go near the bear.

“Akeiko!” Silica shouted.

《Fire Bolt》

“I can hit you if it’s this close right?” Akeiko said.

The skill hit the savage bear’s body but it wasn't even bothered by it.

“So I’m not a threat to you, huh?” Akeiko exclaimed.

《FireStorm》

As Akeiko casted the skill, the bear jumped down from where he was climbing and engaged Akeiko.

Akeiko didn’t move even though she knew that the bear was already near her. The fireballs are created and continuously hit the bear.

GROOOOOWL!

“So, I’m a threat after all. Teiko, it's your turn!” Akeiko said.

As the bear is on the verge of hitting Akeiko, A shockwave hits the bear directly on its head down to its feet. It was knocked to the ground and Teiko jumped towards it.

Unexpectedly, the bear survived and made a large swing to Akeiko. Akeiko barely dodged it and was struck by its claw making her shoulder bleed.

Teiko ended the bear’s life with a blink strike.

“Akeiko! I’ll try to stop the bleeding,” Teiko said.

With clothes from his inventory, he wrapped Akeiko’s shoulder with it.

I hope that it’s not a ‘bleeding status’, we need to find Saki immediately if that’s the case. Teiko thought.

“Thank you, Teiko!” Akeiko said.

“Don’t mind. You didn’t use your magic, Ground Splitter because you’re afraid that I might fall down, right?” Teiko asked.