The Wolf's Apple
Previous Chapter Reminder
So, in the previous chapter, we saw that Manu decided to head toward the most dangerous area on the map.
Someone was watching Manu and smiling.
Later, it was revealed that the person was Eira.
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NOW NEXT...
NARRATOR VOICE
We see Manu and Darius running at full speed.
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Darius = What kind of insect is living inside your brain?!
Why did you steal food from a Howling Wolf?!
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Manu = I was hungry.
I only took one apple!
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Darius = But why from a Howling Wolf?!
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Manu = I am vegan.
If vegan food was this easy to find inside the tournament, I would never have taken this step!
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Darius = Always remember one thing.
Never provoke a Howling Wolf.
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Manu = If I survive, I'll remember that.
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NARRATOR VOICE
A pack of Howling Wolves is chasing Manu and Darius.
The special thing about Howling Wolves is that they always attack in packs.
Suddenly, one wolf jumps from behind and bites Darius.
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Darius = AAHHH!
My butt!
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Manu (thought) = Yeah, yeah...
This is great.
Let's talk about how we ended up in this situation.
I'll take you one hour back.
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One Hour Earlier
NARRATOR VOICE
We see Manu and his team moving toward the dangerous area according to Manu's instructions.
After covering half the distance, everyone stops because evening is approaching.
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Lyra = Manu.
We should stop here.
Night is coming, and we need to set up camp.
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Manu = I still have plenty of stamina left.
But looking at all of you...
Yeah, I guess we need a camp.
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Darius = Captain Lyra, just give me one chance.
Either explain things to him...
Or give me permission.
I'll knock him out in one hit.
One day this kid is going to sleep in the Reaper's lap.
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Lyra = Manu!
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Manu = I am not a kid.
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Darius = True.
You're not a kid.
You're an old woman trapped in a kid's body.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Eventually, the argument comes to an end.
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Lyra = Both of you.
Go get food and water.
Food and water are your responsibility now.
Move.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Following Lyra's orders, Manu and Darius head into the forest.
Deep inside the forest, they spot a wolf peacefully sitting alone.
The wolf is happily eating fruits.
Several apples are lying beside it.
The moment Manu sees the apples, his mouth starts watering.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Manu quietly picks up a stone and throws it far away.
The wolf immediately turns toward the sound.
Seeing the opportunity, Manu rushes forward and grabs the apples.
And that...
Is how Manu got everyone into this mess.
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Back To The Present
NARRATOR VOICE
Manu and Darius are desperately running from the pack of Howling Wolves.
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Manu (thought) = Well...
Now you know how we ended up in this disaster.
Let's continue.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Manu and Darius finally reach their team.
Lyra and the others are busy setting up camp.
Both of them arrive completely out of breath.
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Manu = RUN!
The wolves are behind us!
If you don't run, you're all going to die!
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NARRATOR VOICE
Everyone turns around.
A massive pack of Howling Wolves is charging straight toward them.
The moment they see it, everyone abandons the camp and starts running.
After a long chase, they finally reach a river.
Without hesitation, everyone jumps into the water.
After a difficult escape, they somehow manage to survive.
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Lyra = How did the two of you get into this situation?
Manu...
Are you stupid?
What exactly happened inside your brain?
Why would you provoke a pack of Howling Wolves for one apple?!
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Manu = In my defense...
It was a very good apple.
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Lyra = That is not helping your case.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Eventually, they set up camp again.
The discussion is postponed until tomorrow.
Night falls.
One by one, everyone falls asleep.
Except Manu.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Manu cannot sleep.
His survival instinct is always active.
Because of that, he rarely gets proper rest.
Instead of sleeping, he spends the entire night observing the surroundings.
While exploring the area, he discovers a hidden cave.
Curious, he walks inside.
Deep within the cave, he finds an old chest.
Manu opens it.
Inside...
There is only a strange water pouch.
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Manu = What is this?
A water bag?
I came all the way here for this garbage?
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NARRATOR VOICE
Disappointed, Manu is about to throw it away.
But suddenly, the apple in his hand accidentally touches the pouch.
The apple disappears.
Instantly.
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Manu = ...
Where is my apple?!
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NARRATOR VOICE
After investigating for a while, Manu discovers the truth.
It wasn't a normal water pouch.
It was an Inventory Pouch.
A magical item capable of storing objects.
And just like that...
Manu obtains a free Inventory Pouch.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Later, Manu climbs onto a tree.
He keeps putting random items into the Inventory Pouch and taking them back out.
Testing it again and again.
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Manu = Wow...
The night view is amazing.
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NARRATOR VOICE
Then, in the darkness...
Manu notices something.
Many people are moving toward his location.
Surprisingly...
Manu isn't shocked.
Instead, he becomes even calmer.
A small smile appears on his face.
In the darkness, only his white teeth can be seen.
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COMING SOON...
Hello my dear, friendly bear.
How is everyone doing?
I want to mention one thing.
If Chapter 28 felt unusual to you, that's because someone else helped write that chapter based on my instructions.
If you didn't like it, please forgive that little experiment.
If something like that happens again, I'll inform you beforehand.
Anyway...
Which part did you find the most interesting?
Keep commenting because your comments give me motivation and help me move closer to my goal.
And brothers...
If you're enjoying the story...
Don't forget to throw a Power Stone.
The red one...