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Chapter 8 - Trial of Flames (2)

The Landscape of Thanahor resembled a massive island without any form of water. The ground was scorched and burnt, the trees were on fire eternally burning. Fire was scattered around the area sparks scattering all around causing more flames to sprout.The sky was eternally noon causing rising temperature. Ashes rained down like the sky was crying in pain. Rivers of lava flowed through the island and If one was daring around the island was a sea of lava infested with horrors of the depths. All around the island fire type beasts roamed free. This was in a way, paradise to them. But that wasn't the most distinctive feature of this land.

The most eye catching feature in this fiery pit, was the massive active volcano spewing lava.

"To think my first trial would be the fire art. Hah. Fine I'll beat this challenge and all the others the universe throws at me. So what is this trial about. I can't think straight with this heat if only I got the fire resistance skill. " Izana was complaining when he heard a ding sound.

Quest generated: [1st Trial: When you magically spawned in this world three fire wolves picked up your scent and are coming to hunt you. Kill all three wolves.

Reward: Next trial quest. ] >

"So I just have to kill three wolves. This trial is already hard, not only are fire wolves stronger than goblins but I'll have to fight three simultaneously. What will I use to fight them. " Immediately he said this an iron sword appeared before him. It was in good condition and looked like it had just been crafted not long ago.

Thak..Thak...

Grrrrrrrr..... Awhooooo

Turning around he saw the wolves moving in to surround him. The wolves looked like their fur was lit on fire. They were slightly larger than regular wolves and looked more fierce. Their piercing red eyes that seem to be able to see through the soul of the enemy. They opened their maw and showed their massive canines looking at Izana as if they found a little snack.

"AN: both mouth and maw mean the same thing so I'll be using both were I feel like they are needed. "

The wolves stood at the north, east and west positions respectively and fifty meters behind him was a hill. If he wanted to climb it he will have to turn his back to the wolves which will be disastrous.

They were slowly closing in on him until one wolf lunged at him using its powerful legs and opened its mouth. Izana dodged to the side then hit the wolf out of the way.

The other wolves charged at him. Seeing this Izana turned around and ran away, he ran towards the hill leaving the wolves behind. The wolves were confused but they won't let their prey escape so they chased him. Slowly the gap between him and the wolves was reducing. Izana stopped running when he was only a few meters away from the hill and turned around to face the wolves and readying his sword.

The first wolf was upon him with full speed, he side stepped letting the wolf pass him and crashing into the hill, the wolf gave a cry of pain as it's skull cracked seeing this the other wolves stopped before reaching Izana giving him time to reposition himself.

The two wolves charged at him from opposite sides making him turn his back to one and facing the other.

"I have to finish this one quickly then face the other one. " He struck out with his sword at the wolf. It turned around letting Izana miss it's vital and only injuring its leg. Immediately he swung his sword as he turned and slashed the other wolf's face drawing blood. "I can do this. I can complete this quest. "

The third wolf with the cracked skull stood up and attacked him from his side coordinating with the other two. Knowing he won't be able to get out of this attack unscathed he concentrated on the wolf with the bleeding face going for the kill. The wolf saw this and turned around to dash away but Izana followed it and swung his sword ripping its throat and maiming it. He wanted to finish it off but the other two attacked he was able to successfully defend against one but the other bit his right leg causing it to catch on fire.

In pain Izana jumped back away from the wolves and a stand off took place. The seriously injured wolf will die of blood loss so it was out of the picture leaving only two more wolves. The wolves surrounded him again showing intellect and masterful coordination, their formation was perfect and would have won against an inexperienced fighter but sadly they are going against a talented reincarnator blessed by gods and was personally trained by the Raiden's strongest knight, Sebastian. Izana could see through their formation and was ready for an attack.

The wolves looked at each other then dashed at Izana at the same time going for a full speed attack. Izana was taken aback at the desperate attempt against his life that he failed to dodged the wolf with a cracked skull attack. It bit into his right arm making him howl in pain. As response he stabbed the wolf through the ribs piercing it's lungs then following up with a kick to the gut. The other wolf wasn't idle as it clawed at his back making him stumble forward. Izana coughed up blood and looked at the healthy wolf and his body and gave a dry laugh losing a bit of hope.

Reward: Next trial quest. ] >

"It seems the first wolf is finally dead. " With renewed hope Izana started attacking ferociously, swinging, stabbing and slapping the wolf with the sword Evan going as far as biting the wolf when it bit him. It was a battle no more becoming more like a hunt.

Reward: Next trial quest. ]. Quest complete generating reward. >

Huff... Huff...

"I did it and I did not vomit this time. Does that mean I'm becoming more like this world children. Anyway just give me the next quest. "

Reward: Final trial quest]. >

"So that's It! Hah why do I- " Before he could continue his speech, Sage interrupted him.

Alert: Sage System is trying to learn the skill [Regeneration] progress 5% >

"I love this system. Time to complete my trial. " Izana had a smile on his face as he set off to reach the volcano.

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