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I am not a short-eared Elf! (Fantasy/ Isekai)
🕑 Added 2024-11-25 03:41:13 +0000 UTCIt was supposed to be a normal day.
I had just returned from one of the worst tours in my service and finally earned a good vacation with a decent remuneration. Hell, even the Colonel was envious of my regiment's pay for a job well done in the wastelands of Canada.
I was supposed to have a good time on this vacation, just relax in front of the TV and pass the time like the couch potato I used to be before enlisting.
Then, how did I end up in this situation?
With a grunt, I pulled out the blade from the massive bear-like creature that looked like a cross between a polar bear and a grizzly, upscaled three times. The massive beast fell to the ground dead.
Once I confirmed that there were no more threats in the surrounding areas, I flicked the blade, clearing the blood from the Tungsten-Titanium High-entropy alloy blade.
This would have been way easier if I was still wearing my Exo-suit and had access to my weapons. Thankfully, I was not thrown into this place without any help.
"Scan Unknown entity"
At my verbal command, the microcomputer implanted in my brain activated as a holographic interface that is controlled by my mind was projected onto my retina.
The device, called the Infantry Augmentation System, or IAS for short, connected to the implants in my eyes and started scanning the massive beast. Within minutes, the IAS completed its scan and displayed the results.
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Scan Complete.
Mammalian Lifeform.
Species: Unknown. Visual scans do not match with any known species.
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I was afraid of that. Looks like I will need to perform a DNA test to properly identify this thing.
My face twisted in a grimace as I realized this fact.
If it was a century or two ago, I would have needed sophisticated instruments and a proper lab to perform a thorough investigation of this thing. Unfortunately for me, science has come a long way since the 21st century.
I sheathed the blade back into the standard issue scabbard and crouched before the dead creature, dipping a finger in the fresh blood while also grabbing a knife made from the same kind of metal as my sword.
I nearly threw up as I put the blood into my mouth while I worked on skinning the creature and investigating the internals of the creature. I am really starting to understand now why my drill sergeant once said that I would curse my luck for having joined the Augmented Infantry Division and getting the IAS implanted.
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Organic sample scan complete.
Results inconclusive.
DNA results indicate the presence of genetic information on multiple Ursid specimens.
Warning. Anomalous genetic information was detected. Possible Bio-weapon detected.
Recommend further investigation.
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…..Great. As if I didn't have enough problems already.
Why did this day turn out like this?
I was just chilling on my couch when I drifted off to sleep. Next thing I knew, a loud noise woke me up to the presence of a weird black sphere floating in the middle of the room which dragged me to this weird forest.
Thankfully, I still had my Standard issue anti-infantry blade and knife on my body when I fell asleep and somehow found myself here. Although, the same could not be said for my clothes since I was wearing my civilian dress when I was dragged to this place.
My distracted thoughts came to an end when I realized that I had already skinned the beast and exposed its organs, muscles, and bones. This should be enough for the IAS to make a complete scan of the creature.
As the IAS activated again and started its scan of the creature, it started displaying the various anomalies about the creature that started to paint a disturbing picture.
The muscles were stronger than any other type of mammal on record. The bones were so dense and powerful that they could easily pass for steel. The internal structure was also extremely efficient compared to anything that should be naturally possible with multiple redundant organs. The most important thing was that there was some kind of an energy source located in the heart of the creature.
There was no way this thing was a natural creature.
I used the knife to dig deeper and slowly cut out the heart of the creature, revealing the source of the energy spike to be some kind of red crystal.
Seriously, what the hell is going on here?
Suddenly, I heard rustling from my right, alerting me that something was there.
I immediately drew the blade and got into a ready stance to protect myself, only to be shocked again when a bloody figure emerged from the leaves carrying a smaller figure on its back.
Observing the newcomer revealed them to be humanoids dressed in strange clothes. The figure was clearly male, although very thin and much more handsome than any man had the right to be despite being dirty and bloody. Seriously, my jealousy is rearing its ugly head just looking at this handsome face. This guy must be the bane of all men in a bar.
The unconscious smaller figure on his back looked to be female and was in somewhat better shape than the man, revealing her face that was extremely beautiful.
…..What is this? Is the universe mocking me for being ugly? Why must I be faced with such amazing-looking people in the middle of a fucking forest? Damn it!
But my jealous internal rant came to an end when the man started to shout something.
"…..My man, I don't understand anything you are saying. Do you mind speaking English? Hell, I'll take Spanish as well. Worst case, I can speak a little Mandarin, Japanese, and Hindi as well"
The man looked confused at my words but his exhaustion caught up to him and he soon collapsed to the ground. It is only then that I notice the anomaly that I didn't until now.
The man and the girl both had pointy ears. Some kind of a mutation? Wouldn't be the first time I ran across victims of radioactive mutation, especially in the radioactive remains of what used to be New York. But I am pretty sure there is no radiation in the surroundings, my IAS had already confirmed as much when I woke up here.
Seriously, what is happening here?
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Author Notes:
An old story that I posted on Reddit some time ago. I'll see about working on this story more if there is enough interest.
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An_Reader89
Well, this seems fun
