Adventurer of Many Professions-Chapter 82: Moonlight Forest!

Moonlight Forest was not named for the way it looked in the moonlight, but because it always felt like a place bathed in moonlight, even during the day. The tall trees, their thick branches and leaves, blocked out most of the sunlight, casting the forest in a perpetual, dim glow. Only a faint, ghostly light managed to sneak through the layers of green, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Raymond, Sylph, and Lorene walked through this shadowy forest, feeling the weight of the darkness that seemed to hang in the air.

"Raymond, I don’t see any clear paths here," Sylph remarked, noting the lack of any visible signs of adventurers who had come before them. The forest seemed untouched by human feet.

Raymond nodded thoughtfully, calculating in his mind. They had walked about two miles, but the winding route meant they hadn’t gone much deeper into the forest. "Stay alert," he said. "We’re not on a safe path, but we’re still within the edge of the forest."

He paused and pulled out the antidote from his bag, handing it to the two of them. After they drank it, he passed Sylph the "Primary Magic Recovery Potion" and asked her to keep it handy. Experience tales at novelbuddy

With his long sword now in hand, Raymond turned to face them. "Alright, stay about two meters behind me. Keep your distance, but don’t fall too far behind."

As he led the way, his eyes scanned the shadows, his senses alert to every rustle and movement around them.

"If I’d awakened as a Hunter, moving through this forest would be much easier," Raymond thought. "Unfortunately, the conditions for the second awakening are tough."

He recalled the awakening requirements for the Hunter class:

- Set a trap to kill a monster (which he’d already done with a rabbit trap for a poisonous wasp).

- Track prey for at least ten minutes without being noticed (he had failed this one so far).

- Use a bow to hit a target with a diameter of no more than ten centimeters from ten meters away (which he’d completed just two days ago).

The hardest part had been the second condition. He’d tried tracking small animals, but if he got too close, they would notice him. If he stayed too far away, he’d lose their trail altogether.

As they continued on their way, suddenly, the underbrush rustled violently. Without warning, a massive purple python lunged out of the jungle, its gaping mouth aimed straight for Raymond.

But Raymond was ready. The moment he heard the sound, his fighter instincts kicked in. He took a quick step back, narrowly avoiding the snake’s strike.

In a fluid motion, he raised his double-edged sword, swinging it with the precision of a seasoned swordsman, ready for the fight ahead.

A flash of silver light cut through the air, and in an instant, the massive snake’s head and body were severed into two pieces.

Bang! Bang! Snap! Snap!

The ten-meter-long snake, thick as a tree trunk, thrashed violently on the ground, its body slamming against the earth with enough force to send sand and rocks flying in every direction.

"Back off!" Raymond shouted, quickly stepping back.

The snake’s wild movements were dangerous, and a stray hit could send them flying.

Sylph and Lorene, startled, immediately backed away.

Raymond didn’t waste time. He quickly found the right moment to strike again, slashing his twin swords in swift, controlled movements. With two powerful blows, he sliced through the snake’s body, chopping it into three pieces.

Finally, the chaos subsided.

"Raymond, are you okay?" Lorene rushed over, concern in her eyes.

"I’m fine," Raymond said, shaking his head. He looked down at the massive serpent sprawled on the forest floor. "A purple-bellied python... I didn’t expect to run into one so soon. The Moonlight Forest truly is a monster’s domain."

Sylph stepped forward, looking down at the defeated python. She let out a relieved sigh, her hand pressing against her chest. "That was too close. If that snake had targeted us instead of Raymond, we’d be in real danger."

Raymond’s face darkened at her words. He knew it was the logical choice for the snake to target him first, but hearing it said aloud felt different. It left an awkward, uneasy feeling.

Lorene, who had been quiet, looked between Raymond and Sylph, as if she wanted to speak but hesitated. Finally, she spoke up, her voice soft but sensible. "Actually... even if it attacked us, Raymond could’ve saved us before it did any real damage."

Raymond nodded. He appreciated Lorene’s understanding, but he didn’t dwell on it. They had bigger things to focus on.

"Let’s keep moving. We’re still a long way from the area where the ’bloodvine grass’ grows," Raymond urged, kicking the snake’s remains out of his path.

He glanced back at Sylph and Lorene, making sure they were following closely. "Stay close. If anything like this happens again, I might not be able to get to you in time."

"Got it!" Sylph and Lorene responded in unison, and the three of them continued deeper into the forest, ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.

Dadada!

A swarm of gray-yellow locusts, each the size of a thick thigh, buzzed through the air, their wings beating in unison as they swooped down on the three adventurers below.

These flying locusts were a common sight at the edge of Moonlight Forest, and their attacks were deadly; sharp jaws, powerful hind legs, and barbed spikes capable of tearing through flesh.

"Get back quickly!" Raymond shouted, his voice sharp and urgent. Without even turning his head, he warned Sylph and Lorene to stay out of the line of fire.

They had unknowingly wandered into the locusts’ territory, and now they were trapped.

The swarm split as soon as the locusts noticed Sylph and Lorene were separated from Raymond. Half of the swarm darted after them, while the other half continued its relentless attack on Raymond, targeting him with their deadly hind legs.

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The locusts were confident in their strength. They believed that one kick from their powerful legs would be enough to knock Raymond off his feet, and the sharp barbs would tear through his skin.

But Raymond remained calm. He didn’t even flinch. With a soft hum, a ripple of invisible energy spread from him, redirecting five of the locusts chasing Sylph and Lorene back toward him.

Raymond didn’t look at the five locusts now heading his way, nor did he seem to care. His focus remained on the swarm before him. His eyes were sharp, determined.

The moment the locusts flew within five meters of him, Raymond struck.

Swish!

A brilliant silver flash of sword light erupted, cutting through the air in a continuous arc five meters long. In the blink of an eye, Raymond had crossed that distance, leaving a trail of light in his wake.

The sword light sliced through the locusts effortlessly, splitting them in two and sending their mangled bodies to the ground.

Raymond didn’t pause. His focus remained unbroken as he turned to face the five locusts that had turned back to attack him, lured by his previous taunts.

With a swift swing of his sword, two more locusts met their fate, falling to the ground with a sickening thud.

One of the remaining locusts shot forward, its barbed legs aimed straight at Raymond’s face. But before it could strike, Raymond raised his left hand and casually slapped it away with the back of his hand, sending it flying backward.

With two quick slashes, the last two locusts were cut down, their bodies falling lifeless to the ground.

Raymond finally looked toward Sylph and Lorene. Without a word, he motioned for them to follow him, the danger momentarily past.