My Last Hunt

Silver Class 47

The event ground and the selection

The chosen hunters and the elders reached the event ground. The hunters were very excited to be among the highest level elders and the Hunter Kings. Straight and smooth lines were formed where the audience was ready witness the event. Qiao came with the other hunters of his Hunting School. He was looking around expecting if Ogman was also there. Unknowingly he stood in front of a hunter. The hunter with his dark blue eyes brought a glint in his eyes and hurriedly reverted back. Qiao lowered his head despite that fact that he did not want to do this. He was not some giving respect without knowing the person no matter if he was stronger. 

Qiao also felt the aura which no way matched with the hunters. It was brief moment of interaction and the hunter went past hurriedly. Soon it was his turn for the Test Trials and he was coming from the temporary lodges. The fleece was extraordinary yet there was no pearl decorated on the chest. There were small pearls hung in the fashion of necklace adorned on the edges of the fleece. It was a sign that the hunter was wealthy. There was nothing which one could point out strange about the hunter. The reason was that the beast has prepared for this day long ago. 

Qiao was still in a stupor when Ogman put his hand on his shoulder for getting his attention. Qiao turned and nodded seeing the familiar face. "You will be surprised to see the weapon; but you have to return it back to my family or anyone from my family. See and remember this sign represents our family." Ogman was very excited and immediately speak out everything pointing the special sign carved on the left of the fleece. Qiao nodded. His attention was still fixated on the hunter going toward the other Elders. "Sure and I highly appreciate your effort senior Ogman." Qiao voiced as if he was present there. He was curious and worried why his monstrous glint came at the surface and bent his head in front of the stronger hunter. There was no one doing it the same. The hunters never greet strangers no matter if they were the highest level hunters. "I think you are worried for the same reason." Ogman noticed his concern and spoke in low tone. Qiao hurriedly looked at him asking, "What reason?" he wanted to know however cannot grab on the string to begin with. "The possible presence of the beasts in the event." Ogman lowered the tone least point even Qiao might skip one or two words if Ogman had not spoken right in his ears. 

Qiao wide opened his eyes and remembered the fact the hunters cannot sense the presence of the beast in their human form. He turned his head and spotted the same hunter. There was some familiarity brewing in him whenever he looked at him. It was not as plain and he was just an ordinary hunter. Ogman told him before how much beasts could bring destruction to the Hightown. Qiao thanked Ogman and asked, "Is there possibility that a beast try his best to reach in any of the positions in the Hightown intentionally?" he asked with the same secrecy. The stronger hunters can easily capture the normal voice. This was the reason that most of hunters were sitting silent. 

"Not just possibility; my ancestor had been worried for the same reason. Somehow he believed that the beasts would not waste this chance." Ogman answered and left since the hunters were told to sit down on their slot seats and watch the event. 

The event was about to begin and the hunters hurriedly sat according to their slots 

The Rank Master announced the first test of the candidate and he sent to bring specific pearl from the south or if he had it with him; the candidate could show. The pearl belong rare monster and it must be considered the strength of the hunter. The hunter nodded and showed the pearl. He seemed prepared for this day. Qiao was looking at the specific hunter. His throat was getting dry thinking that a beast was present in the hunters and they were oblivious of his presence.

Until now he has heard much about the power and the force of the beasts and the words of the senior Ogman were ringing in his head. Now he wanted to know which position this beast was vying for. It matters most if the beast was looking for prominent position. If the position was not stronger then Qiao would remain silent and let the seniors know about it later otherwise he had to interrupt during the event. 'I need to hide my appearance first' he murmured to himself. Speaking up for the safety of the Hightown was something he cannot ignore. 

However his safety has similar importance. There was a black face mask bones carved on it. Qiao wore it to avoid the sun directly burning his face skin. After coming to this world; he hide the leather bag and it was under his fleece at this moment. Qiao walked toward his seat and brought out the mask securing in his hand. In case he decided to stand up and speak; this would help hiding his face. The elder was selected with one or two more tests. 

Now everyone held their breaths. Why this event was called special and the hunters were cautious because two First Rank Masters were also retiring. Initially four were asking for retirement but because the other Rank Masters were not agreed; only two the oldest got permission was retirement. Qiao observed the expressions of the specific hunter and sure enough. It was clear that he was here for the highest position. There was on other beast that was here for the selection under the Hunting School Lord. Logically his selection might have done until now but for certain reason the selection of the School Lord was delayed. Another hunter competing for this seat was on a mission by chance. Still three disloyal hunters were already selected for some strong positions and they were looking forward for the appointment of the beasts.