Passing through the lake, Mirrel continued her walk toward the forest at a steady pace.
Soon enough, she found the entrance to the forest, and walked inside.
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Waltzing about rather aimlessly, she found a mark soon enough, a fox busy eating from a berry-bush, savory juices running down its mouth.
Mirrel exhaled, preparing her mentality.
In a flash, she drew her blade, lunged, and delivered a surprise attack against the occupied fox. Suddenly feeling a harsh, blunt force to its side, the fox yelped as it was thrown to the grassy ground. It quickly scrambled back to its feet, letting out an angry growl before pouncing toward its assailant.
With her agility and reflexes, Mirrel weaved to the side, causing it to miss completely, and retaliated with a swift strike before the fox fully recovered.
Recollecting itself, the fox stood up, and began to circle Mirrel, hoping to find an angle to attack from. The cat-girl kept up with her eyes, rotating on her heels if necessary.
Tensions between the two combatants rise, one looking for an opening, the other waiting for an attack.
As sudden as a bolt of lightning, the fox lunged forward.
Mirrel attempted to dodge the attack, stepping to the side.
But her feet weren't positioned correctly, causing them to twist and tangle, Mirrel grimacing as her balance faltered.
The fox's lunge connected, the cat-girl feeling air escape her lungs as a hard object painfully impacted her abdomen, knocking her to the ground.
The fox pressed the assault, attempting to sink its sharp teeth into Mirrel's exposed body. She quickly reacted, swatting its head aside with a well-placed slash. She followed up with her other hand, throwing the fox off her. It swiftly climbed back to its feet, followed by lunging toward her again in desperation.
She swung her blade again, striking the point she had struck just before, knocking the fox well-off course. She heard the sickening sound of breaking bones, and the fox fell silent.
"
Requiescat in pace", she muttered to her fallen prey.
+35 EXP
+35 Gold
+1 Fox Fang
Her quest over, she decides to quickly return to the town, and turn the fangs in to the jeweller.
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"Madam Chris, I have returned", she said, entering the jeweller's store.
"Oh, you're back! How was it? Did you get what I asked for?"
"Yeah, sure. Here you go, four fox fangs"
-4 Fox Fangs
"Well, this is just what I needed, thank you very much! Wait here for a minute, I'll be back with your reward soon enough!"
Nodding in response, Mirrel waited, looking at the wares being sold in the process. It wasn't long before the jeweller appeared again.
+150 EXP
+100 Gold
+
Fox Fang Earring
"This is...?", Mirrel asked, somewhat astonished.
"Why, it's a fox fang earring! It's what's all the rage these days!"
"But... Are you sure I should-"
"Of course! You've already helped me out so much, and besides, I still have two left!"
"...I see. Thank you, madam. By the way, can I buy these iron rings?"
"Sure you can! That would be 150 gold, miss"
"Alright then, here you go"
-150 Gold
+
Iron Rings
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Leaving the jeweller's store, feeling elated by the fact she has helped another person - even though the world is virtual - Mirrel decided to take a short break, resting on a community bench on the street.