Why are all your skill bars full of weird moves?

The Elk Forest is located southwest of Maple Leaf City. Due to the dense fir trees, sunlight cannot penetrate the canopy, resulting in a dark and damp forest with a thick layer of humus year-round. However, this has made it a favorite habitat for goblins and some monsters.

According to historical records, the goblins of this world inherited the despicable, greedy, and cowardly characteristics of any "fantasy world".

They not only smell bad, reproduce quickly, have low intelligence, and are highly aggressive, but they also like to rob weak passersby in groups.

However, there is one difference: due to the suppression by intelligent species, they seem to have evolved the characteristics of the ant tribe, with a dedicated female to bear the next generation.

However, this does not prevent males from abducting intelligent females of other races and forcibly mating with them to reproduce.

Because the offspring of female goblins are of a secondary breed, that is, ordinary goblins.

Only by reproducing with humans can they produce intelligent super-genes, thereby guiding the development of their species.

Therefore, the Maple Leaf City Adventurers' Guild has a cyclical bounty: Gil can exchange five copper coins for cutting down goblins.

As for this part, it is usually made into potions by mechanics and supplied to nobles who are willing but unable to use it.

Novice adventurers usually regard this place as a starting village, where they can practice and earn a little commission, making it the safest place to get started.

Three months ago, Gauss met Balk in this very forest.

Interestingly, in his previous life, Gauss was influenced by online novels. When he first arrived on the continent of Vivana, he felt lost in this unfamiliar world, yet he couldn't help but want to explore its mysteries.

After some mental preparation, coupled with the fact that he had a cheat code, the idea of ​​becoming a "hero" began to stir in his heart.

So he came alone to the edge of the elk forest, wanting to meet the so-called goblins.

Instead of encountering goblins, they ran into a wild boar the size of a bull.

It is easy to imagine that when modern people first encountered large, fantastical creatures, they were often only nervous and panicked, and coupled with their poor archery skills, they were no match for wild boars.

If Balk hadn't happened to pass by, Gauss would have become nourishment for the forest long ago.

That encounter shattered Gauss's illusions about the other world.

There is no room for error here; the weak will perish.

To this end, Gauss locked himself in the training ground for three months to work on the basic movements.

As for the Ranger class, Gauss had considered changing it.

However, the rules for obtaining extraordinary power on this continent are extremely strict.

Any race that has attained enlightenment and intelligence will gain corresponding power as long as they make an oath before the idol.

If you dare to betray your faith, you will either be hunted down by fanatical believers or suffer divine punishment.

The original owner knelt before the statue of the hunting god Auriel, just to become a sycophant of the nobles, just as Luke had said.

Despite being looked down upon, the number of rogues is enormous; after all, nobody wants to live a life of constant danger.

In a hurry, the group had already ventured deep into the heart of the elk forest.

Just a few more minutes' walk, over two low hills, and you'll reach Oxhorn Town.

Ula walked in the middle of the group, holding up his staff, with a fist-sized ball of light hovering at the tip.

That's the basic magic trick "Light Spell," which illuminates the path ahead.

Suddenly, Gauss heard the sound of flowing water. He pushed aside the dense weeds in front of him, and a wide depression stretched out before him.

The map shows that this was originally a dry, shallow stream. However, days of torrential rain caused flash floods upstream, filling the narrow valley. The muddy water, carrying broken logs and boulders, rushed and crashed downstream.

Gauss stood on the shore, a transparent data panel unfolding before his eyes.

[Luanshi Creek: 6.3 meters wide, 8.4 meters deep.]

"The water is too deep to wade across."

"Let's take a detour," Ula said, her tone extremely irritated. "There's a stone bridge to the north; it's a bit far, but safer."

Mia took out a sheepskin map from the pocket of her white robe and began to trace patterns on it with her little hands.

"Taking the detour north will add at least a day and a half to the journey. So many children have gone missing in Niujiao Town, and every extra day of delay increases the danger."

"Then you swim over?" Ula retorted without any politeness.

Mia shrank back and clenched the silver moon pendant around her neck as a sign of submission.

Gauss walked to a fallen, dead tree and pulled a rope from his backpack.

"It's not that complicated."

He drew out an arrow with a small hole at the end of the shaft; this was a special arrow that Gauss made to deal with such situations.

It is made entirely of oak, which is tough and relatively heavy.

Gauss then tied a knot at the end of the hemp rope at the arrow shaft, and then took out a small cylindrical piece of oak and inserted it into the round hole.

This prevents the rope from slipping during the pulling process.

"You want to shoot arrows into the trees on the other side to build a rope bridge?" Ula sneered. "These fir trees are over a hundred years old, with thick and sturdy trunks. Even if you can get the arrow in, the shaft won't be able to support our weight."

"What if it gets through?"

I don't believe it.

Gauss did not reply. Instead, he climbed the fir tree beside him, took out the Forgotten One, and nocked an arrow on the bowstring.

Calm your mind, stay calm, and relax your shoulders.

With a push of the arm, the bowstring was slowly pulled back.

In the past, when using a regular short bow, it would reach its limit when drawn to two-thirds of its length. If any more force was applied, the bow arm would break.

But this time it's different; the indestructible special effect perfectly embodies Gauss's power attribute.

At this moment, the bow arm was stretched to its full length, yet there was no sign of it breaking.

Gauss aimed at the thickest ironwood tree on the opposite bank.

"Whoosh—!"

The air whistled as the arrow dragged the twitching rope in the air, leaving a straight afterimage.

"Knock!"

The arrow shaft was completely embedded in the tree trunk, with the arrowhead protruding from the other side, its tip still covered with some wood chips.

Gauss put away the short bow, wrapped the remaining part of the hemp rope around the tree trunk, and pulled hard to test its load-bearing capacity.

"No problem."

Balk opened his mouth wide, rubbed his eyes, looked at the taut rope, and then at Gauss in the tree.

Something is wrong!

How did this kid become so strong?

I remember when we first met, his hands would shake even when he drew a bow.

After three months apart, he was able to accurately shoot an arrow with a heavy rope attached through ironwood?

This is absolutely outrageous!

But for Ula, such tricks were completely less useful than her own magic.

Gauss looked at the surprised Balk, his tone flat.

"Come on up, the rope is very stable, we can cross the river."

Balk grinned and patted his chest.

"Good brother, of course I believe you!"

The kobold walked to the tree, sheathed his longsword at his waist, hung his wooden shield behind him, and then climbed back to the starting point.

After testing the rope's load-bearing capacity by pulling on it, he grabbed the rope with both hands alternately, hung upside down from it, wrapped his legs around the rope, and began climbing toward the opposite bank.

Halfway up the mountain, he didn't forget to turn back and tease the monk.

"Hurrah, don't look up, I'm not wearing any lining under my armor."

"Tch, with your little thing, I'm afraid I'll get a sty."

Ula snorted, but didn't intend to climb the rope across the river. Instead, he placed his staff on the ground and chanted a levitation spell.

The staff floated gently up, and Ula sat on it, slowly gliding towards the other side.

Gauss scratched his head. This woman had the ability, but she didn't need to say anything or make things so complicated.

There are all kinds of people in the world.

Mia stood before the raging muddy water, her little hands clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, her face showing distress.

Due to the nature of cats, they are naturally afraid of raging water currents.

"If you're scared, look up at the sky and use your mind to hold onto the rope and climb slowly. I'll follow behind you to make sure you fall so I can rescue you immediately."

Gauss spoke calmly and without urging the other person, attempting to offer comfort.

Mia's unease was instantly replaced by warmth.

In her memory, apart from the church bishop, no one had ever encouraged her so gently; most people would have said, "If you don't work hard, you won't survive."

"Thank you, Gauss."

She nodded, tucked the small hammer into her waistband, climbed the tree, and hung it up in the same way Balk had done.

Below was a roaring torrent. The little priest stared at the dense branches, climbing very slowly, his mind filled with chicken legs and Gauss's words.

"I can do it! I can do it!"

Gauss was also preparing to set off at this moment.

"call out!"

Without any warning, an arrow shot from an unknown location struck Gauss directly in the tree trunk near his head.

"Enemy attack!"