My Last Hunt

Silver Class 21

Stone swap is a new type of bargain

Without the presence of the stone armor; the monster was as average as mice of the advance world. In front of level six hunter it lost all shine and glamor of a level six stronger monster. For the sake of saving face or perhaps it was tired of living; the monster knew it very well that it would lose against the hunter still it was ready to bet the life after losing the stone. It was last choice either to snatch back the stone or get killed in the process. 

A stone came flying and fell in front. The recruited teams were meant for level up as well as take the missions which were randomly granted at the will of the teams. These teams were responsible to do the specific mission under limited time; there was no penalty if the team was unable to do the mission only it would reduce the reputation of the team nothing else. The missions comply with the special task for example bringing back the specific stone in good condition or bringing back the skin of the monster. Not all monsters shattered in bits after they get defeated. The traders ask for such type of mission for the sake of business and the merchandize. 

The skin of the stronger level monsters' sold at the exuberant prices. The merchandize hired exceptionally talented tailors for making the hunting fleeces. These fleeces then appear in the market and the stronger hunters buy them at the exaggerated prices. The stronger hunters were considered wealthy customers so the business prospers. Everyone gets his share in the business. The long chain of process and the work of the teams were well paid. Everyone has his own ways for collecting wealth some goes with the fair means and others jump in the dark means. 

The Fleece and clothing industry was necessary business and the Hightown can interfere in such matters. These types of missions increase the experience of the hunters in the open battles also it was necessary for polishing the skills. No matter what way they chose for the gaining experience in hunting and learning; it should not conspire evil and good at the same time. The purpose should remain clear and the hunters should know their set limits. Anything within limits was acceptable be it breaking in the den of monsters or bringing chaos in a small island for the sake of hunting. 

The fleeces in the advanced hunting can be taken as another type of defense hence most of hunters abandon real weapons and rely on the stone attacks. In a time of crises these fleece act fending off the attack of surprise attack in case the hunter was unable to stop it on time. The hunters simply cover themselves with the fleece and the fleeces absorb the attack power. Though it has its limits however rendering help just once was enough for the sake of life. The bigger battles were fought singlehandedly. 

Team hunts were limited to level six and level seven. The monster and the hunter looked at the stone at the same time. The hunter was stumped to see the stone came back the same way. He thought that he has saved the stone and here his all efforts go to waste. The monster sensed the aura and recognized the stone. The stone was placed in the middle between the monster and the hunter. Both were looking at it and ready to grab any time. Without stone the monster was powerless and the hunter did not want to go back without stone as it was part of his mission. 

The hunter did not clearly see the appearance of the other hunter from afar and he has zero option for going back and asking why he threw back the stone. It was useless questioning a stranger. There was no use in dragging the matter. The most important was the present scenario. The hunter thought rationally and decided. If he could kill the monster in single attack then he could peacefully return with the stone otherwise the monster will get hold on the stone and the possible battle would not end soon. 

Qiao left his team behind and followed the stone; he wanted to see what was going on. After some observation he was able to tell the situation briefly. The actions of the monster and the attention of the hunter were clear. Qiao thought to ease up the deed for the hunter. It might not cost him anything instead he can see the monster closely. According to the words of the huntress; this crater habitat single race of monsters. The hunt might prolong in case the monster was able to pick the stone and there was another possibility that his team kept worrying the roaring of the monster and the yelling of the hunter. 

For sure the hunter might get injured because he was alone. 'What will cost him attacking the monster? Of course nothing' He thought and leapt for the attack. The level six weapon pierced and the monster fell next instant. The hunter saw this and recognized the side image of the hunter. He wanted to say something pleasantly and thank the hunter yet Qiao voiced, "I don't like such team leaders who refuse to acknowledge the suggestions of the team members. In the end they remain alone. I do not wish to get acquainted with you." Qiao waved his hand and returned back. 

The hunter stood speechless he was not expecting getting humiliated by a young hunter. Now that he self-reflected and understood where did he go wrong during the hunt with the team. He picked the stone; he always thought that his decisions were flawless and betterment of the team yet he was proved wrong. He has spent much time with his team and ignored their suggestions every time. Today they refused to obey his orders because of his reluctance to admit the mistake. He was regretting for his behavior. He decided to not go back the Hightown instead search his team members and apology for his behavior.