Chapter 2: Mika

POV: Regalia


"Hey, WATCH IT!"

"Oh, sorry! I'm just looking for Katyushka Valley.", I explained, while still running to the east.

Katyushka Valley. The low-level beginner's zone. Filled with many weak monsters, including Nikita Owls, Rane Cats, and Frost Wolves.

My first monster. A Roxis.

I looked in my inventory and equipped the only weapon available, an Iron Cutlass. I took position and readied my weapon, then taunted the Roxis. It came running at me.

Hiy... AGH!

I dealt heavy damage to the hard-as-rock humanoid creature, then it came running at me again. I finished it off with a quick thrust of my Iron Cutlass.

"Congratulations! Your Skill Level has increased!", said the banner that appeared over my head.

I felt a sudden surge of energy, and I received a message saying that I learned a new skill.

"You have learned a new skill! Kite Slash!"

I then heard footsteps behind me.

"Hey, I saw that! Good job! Not very many can manage to kill a Roxis on their first try, much less in two hits!"

"Uh... H-hi...", I stammered, while looking at the blonde-haired teenager next to me.

"Nice to meet you. The name's Mika!", he said.

"I-I'm Regalia...", I stammered again.

"Regalia... That's a beautiful name. I'll remember it!", Mika said.

"T-thank you...", I stammered, while blushing.

"Well, gotta run. See you around, Regalia!"

I ran back to town, still blushing.