LaserAndSandal

I trekked for days, journeying eastward. Along the way, I traversed small rivers, climbed hills, and navigated through dense forests. Monsters frequently crossed my path; some were attacking settlements while others roamed aimlessly. In each encounter, I fought them off and emerged victorious, no matter how powerful they seemed to be. No defeat could keep me down for long – I would always rise from the ashes, healed and ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. However, it was a shock to discover just how many different monsters inhabited this world, creatures I had never encountered before in my life. The Urakneas were the most common of these beasts. But there were also larger ones: serpent-like monsters with sharp teeth, massive fire-breathing lizards, enormous flying bats with razor-sharp claws, and many more terrifying beings. People in the settlements I passed through were always grateful for my efforts to rid their lands of these creatures and wished that I would stay among them. Yet, I preferred solitude – I did not want to grow close to someone again only to lose them once more, as it had caused me so much pain before. Another year passed by, and while taking a break under the shade of a large tree in a forest, I heard the sounds of approaching footsteps.

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