My Last Hunt

You returned earlier? 

"I wonder what the total of beast population is. Is there any quest or mission regarding their territories?" Qiao voiced. Three slackers were with him and they were sticking with the Hunting School from long ago. They must have most of the information regarding the crude matters. Qiao thought. Qiqi heard; he was well versed with lot of similar topics about the Hightown. "According to the fresh information; the beasts are coming in power. The Hightown is sending missions for clearing some of the islands in the sixth and fifth continent. The rumors say that the beasts are gathering because the disloyals are working behind the scenario." 

Qiao crushed some of the dried out leaves under his feet; listening this he nodded. His observation told that it was true else there was no reason for a beast appear out of nowhere and cause trouble for them. This was also sign that he will be given tough missions in onward levels. "Brother Qiao, how did you defeat the beast? For most of us it is like something cannot be done singlehandedly." Qiqi asked astounded at various feats of the hunter. "The answer of this question cannot be explained until you face it yourself." Qiao patted his shoulder. 

He cannot explain why he was in hurry? He was not supposed to disclose the enmity. And he cannot relate how he was able use strange methods during a hunt. Addressing all these questions means that he has to tell his real town and place which was equal of bringing calamities before he take next step. Few things shall not be discussed when it was not necessary, Qiao thought and kept silent. His solo hunting was about to start and there were many things unseen waiting for him. He was preparing his mind for all those adventures and the threats. 

His strong built body and the increasing strength behind the skills were advantageous while his smart brain and the advance knowledge were helping him go through the restrictions of this world. There was another concern at his hands; his thoughts were clear now; for facing beasts he cannot abandon weapons in the next levels. He could use stones for attack as well as defense in normal situations but for tense or threatening circumstances the weapon could render much advantageous purpose. In the recent face off with the beast; he witnessed how crude the attack of the beasts could be and what possible methods they could use. 

Other hunters abandon weapons because they were close range while he could reflect attacks with the help of shapeless weapon. Both were two different things. The newly acquired weapon can help for the next level till then Qiao would have enough of time to decide how he could customize his own weapon or ask someone make it for him. "Our Hunting School does have professional weapon makers? Do they make normal weapons or the hunter could propose something unique?" Qiao voiced after long silence. They were near the entrance of the Hightown. 

"The weapon makers are quite professional. They demand the required sources if the hunter ask for unique weapon just like your present weapon." Qiqi gestured at his left hand which was holding the shapeless weapon. Qiao nodded. So before coming under the orders of the Rank Masters; he will have to meet the weapon maker along with the resources. At least this path was clear now. They entered the Hightown and directly reached the reception desk of the Hunting School. Qiqi told that they need to meet the elder who previously assigned the mission. Qiao walked toward the booth where he met the elder. 

The elder was about to go out and bring the newer reports. He saw the particular team standing in front of the door. They were intact of any damage. In fact the three slackers were as fresh they were always. "You came back without completing mission?" He voiced displease. Qiqi and others blinked. "He hunted the monster alone and also killed a beast on the way back. It was monster troubling us first." Gui related honestly. The elder twitched his brows and extended his hands. Qiao placed the weird stone on his hand. 

The elder examined the stone and did not speak anything. He gestured them to enter in the office. "Gui go and bring the elder Finfin." Void of any expressions; his lips uttered. After some time Finfin entered the office. "Tell about the town." Finfin questioned after knowing the situation. "The town people were very happy after the monster was killed; brother Qiao hung it on the outer wall of the Town. He said that it would bring threat for the new intruder." Qiqi voiced. The elder gestured three slackers to leave the office. They greeted and left hurriedly. 

Now there was brief silence. Finfin was preparing a report and the senior elder was shuffling wooden drawer. He seemed trying to maintain his composure. It was apparent that he wanted to speak something but could not. Qiao did not speak for goodness of the silence and haste. They were thinking to give him choice about the next level missions as well as recruitment test. In their eyes; this hunter would not follow the normal path definitely so the recruitment test was must though he was in a position to venture out solo in their thoughts. However under the level seven they were required to follow the rule. Two hunters could make collaboration under level seven. 

The elder already knew the reaction of the senior elder when they would discuss about it. Handing him over to others might disclose his secret and these elders wanted to hide it until Qiao comes under the orders of the Rank Masters. The recent notions were not leading appropriate upcoming circumstances for the Hightown. It would be a favor if few of the ambitious hunters reach the Hunter King position soon. Qiao was the asset of the Hunting School from now on. Finfin brought Qiao with him ready meet the senior elder. There Qiqi was standing outside. He gestured inside the office and voiced, "Brother Qiao asked about particular hunter so I thought to tell the senior about it." He plainly explained the elder gestured him to enter the office behind. He himself went toward the next building.