Dungeon Heart: A LitRPG Adventure (The Singing Mountain Book 1) by David Sanchez-Ponton

Author:David Sanchez-Ponton [Sanchez-Ponton, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: virtual reality litRPG role playing dungeon core, men&#8217, s adventure video game adaptations young adult, science fiction thriller sword sorcery superhero, action gamelit dark gritty epic metaphysical wuxia, wizard mage shapeshifter warrior troll assassin, cyberpunk apocalyptic dystopian quest MMO, contemporary high fantasy magic occult elf
Publisher: Shadow Alley Press
Published: 2020-12-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

I ADJUSTED MY BAG OVER my shoulder while I trudged uphill, trusting Mei to lead us up the mountain. Despite coming here once before, I hated to admit it, but I was certain I would have gotten lost within the first hour of hiking. How did Mei even know which way was the right way? There were trees everywhere and the only real sense of direction we could get is that we were going in a generally upwards direction towards the top of the mountain. I could not even tell if the village of Nam was east or west down this hill.

I was half convinced that this “tracking” thing that rangers and hunters did was really just a different type of magic. I could not understand how they orient themselves in the wild with so few clues and tools. It was slightly maddening that I couldn’t figure out the trick to it myself, but then again, that’s the entire reason for having a team. It was just about impossible for a single person to be able to do everything. A team was supposed to be composed of people that cover each other’s weaknesses, creating a group that would be able to surpass obstacles that an individual cannot.

“I swear this trip feels longer than last time,” Adder grumbled aloud, making it no secret that he disliked carrying things. Even if they were his own things. Things he might have needed to survive.

“That’s because it is,” Mei replied simply.

“Why would you even do that?!” Adder replied indignantly, the rogue puffing up slightly as if he had been personally insulted.

“Because there are bear tracks on the original road,” she said, her tone clearly signifying that she was not willing to elaborate.

“Good answer,” Adder finally said after a long pause, seemingly calmer now that he had an explanation.

“We shouldn’t be too far off,” I said finally, looking up at the sky. We had been moving through the wilderness for the better part of the day, and we were just passing the point of noon. Considering the speed at which we were going, it was safe to say that we should have been arriving in less than an hour.

“She is right,” Mei chipped in, turning to gaze at me with those intense grey-blue eyes. I swear, she had the prettiest eyes I had ever seen in my life. They are piercing and soft at the same time. How is that even possible?

Mei looked away after a moment, letting her eyes linger in the forest, scanning it slowly. “We should be there within the hour. I recommend stopping to eat now while we can. I haven’t seen any signs of predators for a while, and we have a relatively clear view in this area. It would be best to eat here, before entering an animal and monster infested dungeon.”

Considering that we had been hiking since the sun rose, I agreed with her suggestion and gave the order to rest and eat. If we had a moment to spare, it was better to use it to regain as much energy as possible.

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