“The forest is…too quiet…” Tanya murmured while shaking off the leaves that clung to her clothing. She realized that the forest had gone a tad bit too quiet.

Tanya had heard quite a lot about the Bow Test even though most of them were vague descriptions. However, this was her first time participating in it. It had also been quite some time since she last entered the forest.

From what Tanya had heard, they originally should have been given a challenge by the Mountain’s Guardian Deity upon entering the forest. However, she had only seen mysterious fireflies that had been created by the Guardian Deity to lead the examinees so far.

“Haa… Haa… Excuse me! Where are we going?!” Tanya shouted despite knowing that she would not hear any answers.

She tried to catch her breath as she looked at the fireflies that guided her way in the forest.

Despite her cries, the fireflies just continued to guide Tanya at the same leisurely pace. Only after quite some time did they come to a stop.

Coming to a stop in front of a huge cave, Tanya peered inside and saw a gigantic figure. She gasped. “A… A bear?!”

Inside the cave was a huge bear dozens of times larger than any ordinary bear.

When the fireflies disappeared with a swoosh, Tanya realized that the Bow Test had finally begun.

—Roaaaar!

Bang!!!

Before Tanya could understand the situation, the bear had already launched an attack. It bared its claws against the intruder who dared to...