CH35 First Hunt
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Once Alex got the exhilaration of his first adventure in a fantasy world out of his system—the Leap of Fate—he shifted into a solemn, vigilant state.
His instincts as both a researcher and a survivor kicked in.
Carefully, he walked into the forest, senses sharpened.
Though he had the Spirit Sight granted by his Truth-Seeker Eyes, which allowed him to detect the presence of Mana sources, it wasn't a guaranteed early warning system. He still had to pay attention and actively 'read' his surroundings through the dense wash of magical energy.
For this first hunt, Alex sought something simple.
He remained on the forest's outer edge, where smaller prey and mostly herbivorous creatures roamed.
Generally, herbivorous magic beasts didn't attack unless provoked or threatened.
After about fifteen minutes of patient searching, Alex finally spotted his target.
A small Mana signature flickered within his Spirit Sight.
