Brooo, I gave this game one more try after seeing your journey, but you know what? I gave up again and at the same spot. This is the 3rd/4th time that I tried the game, and I gave up every time with the very first enemy who rides on a giant horse at the beginning. I'm not trying this one forever again.
But your exploration mindset is inspiring, and that's what I like the most. I just can't stand the frustrating fights. You keep it up.
Ah, that guy. You are not supposed to kill it that early. Just skip it until you get powerful and come back at a later stage.
Or do what I did. I bought 100 arrows and shoot him through that cave entrance, he couldn't fit inside the narrow door. I thought it would drop something cool but all he dropped was his weapon that you can't use because you need a lot more strength lol
This game teaches you to skip these optional fights or you lose motivation to play.