Landing Just right above the snows, smirking by the thought of how do i even survived that. " Aa~h, Damn you Erz, you red-winged piece of sh... *sighs*"

Breathing in and out heavily, i rests because of how exhausting it was. "How much Mana do i have now? I don't want a headache in this kind of situation"

*inhales and exhales* (Think i broke a rib or two. Which is it?) Trying to sit, i notice something with some of the arms and legs.

"Ack, think i got it. Splintered bones on left arm and right leg. Gotta thank them for the compact first-aid kit, fit Just right on the belts"

I see the 3 boxes i've strapped, with the left as First-Aid Kit, middle as Survivor Toolkit, and right as Emergency Food Supply.

Picking up a cross-marked slim silver leather box, opening the zip, i do not give care to all of the stuff aside from the Bandage and Painkiller pills in a sachet

Only 4 of the bandages are available at any moment, i took one, applying them to my left arm.

Rolling round and round, round and round, i then apply the very end of it which has some little inscription so it sticks when i traverse through the woods.

Doing the same for the right leg, i notice the pain reduces Just enough so i can stand up walking.

Taking the sachet, it has 5 pills for the taking. Opening the face shield, i take one up, and swallow it. Sliding the face shield down again, wondering how much longer before it takes effect.

Seconds after, most of the pain on my body caused from the fall subsides a little and my mind clears up a bit, numbing some part of the broken rib in the process.

Putting it back, i then know of the full content of the box:

Brown Elastic Bandages: 2 Pcs of rolls (2 previously consumed)

Painkiller Pills : 4 Pcs in a sachet (1 previously consumed)

Antiseptic Wipes : 3 Pcs of wet tissues

I close the box and put it back to the left of my belt, i stand up, walking to the nearest tree i can slump my back to.

Sliding down of it's thick wood, i proceed to take the middle of the belt, the Survivor Toolkit.

Thicker than the previous one, i open the zip, noticing the contents :

A Flare Scroll, if i were to flow Mana in after laying it down on the ground with the circle facing up, it'd sent up a sparkling flare that'd fly up and stay afloat for at least 15 minutes or less, depending on the Mana density. Could be useful for calling the others out in the field but could be fatal if i don't know my surroundings.

A Flick Survival Knife with a compass on it's pommel (butt), in case a melee combat ensues and if i were to get lost in direction. Can skin animal hides, or flick to start up fire, cuts through thick ropes in a matter of seconds.

Spark Stone, from some mines in the starting areas for the 1st Grace, acts as the fuel for starting fire and is Very Robust. A flick can send out Lots of sparks that'll reach 3 meters at most, hence it's name.

Coiled Rope, were i to traverse a deep canyon or a cliff and other hazardous terrain. Can be cut by the previous said knife if it were to be hindering my survival.

I pick up the knife, flicking it shows the sharp one-edged blade that looks like it can cut just by staring at it for too long. I hold it at my right hand, makes me feels a little safe and prepared for anything that'll jump at me at any moment.

Closing the box and i put it back, before gathering my focus to remind myself of where i am. (Where am i again? I'm pretty sure i'm near Shaarik, so the guys can't be far.

I'm sure the folks'll be here in a couple of hours. Surely they will, won't they?

... No, that's just some hopeful thinking. Like hell will help come by itself. Let's see what's up with them)

Picking up the foldable tablet on the right-end of the belt i strapped, i start up the screen.

[ Aeon ®, The Greatest Fusion of Technology and Magic ]

"Yes yes, boot it up real quick, Ple~ase"

[ Password is Required ]

Swiping the screen upwards, below the texts are 6 empty boxes.

Tapping on the first column, displays the number from 0 to 9 respectively.

I input the required numbers to proceed, 7-1-4-2-1-4.

[ 7-1-4-2-1-4.

Lock opened.

Initiating unlocking procedures . . .

Error, System cannot proceed with inner components damaged.

Recommend maintenance by Aeon]

"Oh, why you!... A~ah!"

(And this damned thing got damaged by the fall, of course it does.

For now, i need to look for some shelter, near a water source if possible in the meanwhile.

Throats dry, least i can do is make my own Water with Mana but that's a little unhygienic than flowing water)

. . .

Sky's shrouded in darkness, shooting millions of drops towards the ground, giving life to Mother Earth.

*footsteps over leaves*

"Achoo! *sniffs* Ugh! The rain doesn't help and not to mention it still feels like being stung by bees thrice the pain". Limping around the woods, checking on the interface for contacting the others but it doesn't work. Lost, not knowing where to go back in the woods, i kept on marching.

While i do want to memorize the layout of the area, it'd be more helpful if this Helmet, the only functional tech i have left, actually incorporated it. (I know it's in-development and things like this'll be left out of the picture because of restrain and whatnot.

Since i'm not a tech-savvy, ain't nothing i can do out of their gibberish language about coding, programming and circuits.

Even now, my head spins just from trying to think off them.

Wish i can fly and toss my own self out of here, it's just that i'm barely above the 3rd rank in terms of magic, never mind my hideous scouting ability, melee combat and survival experience.)

On the way, i remove some armor parts because of how they were hindering me while walking.

Having the bracers and pads around the arms and legs gone in exchange for applying treatment for the broken and numb bones, they are now exposed and naked bareskin, leaving them more vulnerable to flesh wound. (Least it feels lighter... Won't matter much if i'm bleeding, though they are broken, leaving them behind is the best i can think off)

" *belly growls* ... What's for dinner, i wonder?". Taking a break, lump myself at another tree, looking around before continuing to take the Emergency Food Supply.

Opening it, taking a look inside at the contents, choosing which to snack first :

Stored Water : 1 Rubber Bottle

Protein Bars : 2 Pcs

Dried Beans : 1 Sachet, 8 Pcs

Oatmeal Drink : 2 Sachets

Taking the bars, ripping the top to the side, and chew it to restore my vigor. ( *munching* Mmm, wish it's more salty, too much sugar and honey in it.

For the Oatmeal drink, i'll just have to empty the water bottle, grabbing some fresh water and heat it with Fire magic on some dry leaves before putting it on the bottle so i can enjoy myself some nice and warm dri-)

*wolves howling*

(... *gulps* Tch, terrific!

If i were to recall from our briefing, some parts of the forest near Shaarik are still uncharted, and it's starting to get dark. Still haven't found a safe place yet.

Can i even last 'till dawn?

Well, long as it's not a pack of them... Wolves Never howls alone, and if it is a Lone Wolf, it'd be a battle-hardened one. Just what i need in this kind of situation). Sinkering these negative thoughts, i close the box and put it back before walking through the woods again.

Going forward, i hear sound of a stream over the raindrops. (! Is that a water source i hear? A river's nearby... And it's mostfully gonna be watched over by animals.

Gotta stay low and sneak towards it)

On the way, smearing dirts and muds, leaves and bushes all over my body up to the head as to make sure i am not jumped by some ferocious beast, in which case i'll possibly be seeing real soon.

*water streams*

Going downhill, following the sound, i take the little bottle inside that can only fit 500 mL from the volume of it, and chug down it's insides. (*gulps* Phew, all this suspense isn't good for my heart, need to hurry up find a safe place to lit up a fire or i'll die from the cold). Shuddering, swaying high bushes, i see a little pond where the water streams from my right far away.

There are 3 wolves guarding the cave inside, and from here i'm watching over them, silently with the lingering pain i have now.

. . .