My Last Hunt

Level Battles 18

These coming two days were going to be the busiest time for him. His intentions were to use up every ounce of his strength and hunt as many monsters as he could. This insane hunting would be fruitful for earlier level up. Before his calculations were going smoothly however after adding responsibilities given by the Hightown he needed to reconsider his schedule.

The missions and the formal traveling should be added as well. Four days were spent just like this. His complete understanding of the present level and the distrusted time was only twenty days. According to this seven days passed until now. 

This also means that seven days decreased from the total two months and fifteen days. The short time was bringing threat. There were lots of aspects which should move along with his level up. For example his stone hunting and beast hunting. Monster hunter was going smoothly. The beasts come second in the list hence taming beast was important for the Hunter King Test Trials. 

His cold weapon called Aqua was good addition in his assets. All level seven and six stones were melted in making this weapon and the most cherishing aspect that these all were attribute type. With this Qiao was ambitious to create three more weapons with different attributes. 

Probably these weapons could help against the last battle. His attentions were clear and his thoughts were working for the single point; killing the wicked hunter and going back his world. 

Qiao possessed two level eight stones with him. The uses were not limited; he could use both stones for unlimited attacks unless the stone met the vicious energy and gets blasted. Another level eight stone can destroy the level eight stone or some angry Hunter King can crush. In other terms level eight stones were treasures for the hunters especially the loyal ones. 

Qiao did not want to go back Hightown after reaching level seven peak; it would take his three days in the journey. He wished that the Hightown send him the mission for Test Trials. For Hightown it was not difficult. South Sepedra has consistent and regular place called Hunter Association; they were licensed by the Hightown and work under their orders. 

These were the thoughts of the young hunter while the elders in the Hightown were also thinking the same. They were talking on this important aspect since they were getting some reports recently. They knew that an affiliated hunter was present in the Hunter Association in the South Sepedra. 

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In the Hightown

Second Rank Towers:

According to their calculations and the saved reports the young hunter would be able to reach the peak of level seven by the end of second week. This said they could hand over him the mission with the necessary equipment and sources. 

An elder went through the reports and shuffled aside. "Alright I can admit that he is extraordinary however you are daydreaming by claiming that he could level up in mere three weeks. Are you taking leveling as something off the peg?" Finfin was sent toward the third Rank Towers with these reports. 

The School Lord was confident about the progress of the young hunter. In fact he was preparing before the hunter show up and demand for the Test Trials according to his hasty nature. School Lord wanted to prepare beforehand. He sent Finfin with the reports. 

All level seven peak hunters were sent toward the Third Rank Towers where the Third Rank Masters would take them under their orders. It was up to them whether they wanted to take test before recruitment or directly send for Test Trials. 

Without giving Class Tests of Level Eight; none of the Hunter can apply for the Hunter King Test Trials. The complex process was formulated to make sure that the level eight Hunters were capable enough to face the beasts. After all so many years take to polish level eight hunters. 

The Rank Master was not moved by the reports. He was in fact worried at the thoughts of the elders. They were recommending a hunter for direct Test Trials while the truth was that he was at level seven currently. "It would be equal of throwing him in the hell of stronger monsters and bests. Do you wanted him dead before getting mature in hunting?" the Rank Master questioned from Finfin. 

Finfin was slightly agape at this comment. His attentions were not to harm the young hunter instead clear paths for him for the further achievements. "Wait I think we can solve this matter." The Third Rank Master was listening the argument of the Second Rank Master. 

They looked at him. Their faces bear the wisdom of years; their hearts bear the sincerity toward Hightown and their aura match worthy to be called the Rank Masters of the Hightown. Their words as well as the appearances carried elegance. 

"The last report says that the young hunter is in the South Sepedra; since Hightown is sending mission today we can ask for the present performance report of the hunter. If he is as bright as you mentioned then we can consider your request." The Third Rank Master voiced plainly. 

Qiao was supposed to come under the orders of this specific Rank Master for the Class Tests of level Eight. The suggestion was acceptable. They nodded and prepared for the further orders. Finfin stood there. He accepted this condition for the direct recruitment. 

The Third Rank Master picked the sources and the necessary written instructions. He joined the mission envelope sealed with the mission details. The mission was confidential and no one can tear open it and take a look. It would be considered crime and the criminal would be thrown in the real hell called Fire Territory. 

It was long journey so the lowest grade Rank Master was chosen to deliver whole package to the Hunter Association if the reports were according to the claims. There were strict instructions for the Hunter Association; they can only handover this mission to the hunter when he reached level seven peak under the claimed timing. 

Finfin took his leave and left; he was glad that the Rank Masters were not completely rigid. The School Lord did this recommendation because he did not want the young hunter to reach the Hightown before becoming Level Eight Hunter. Some of the beasts were giving special attention at all the entrances and the exits; searching the whereabouts of the young hunter. 

The disloyals were actively working still hidden from the eyes of the Hightown elders. It was entirely impossible to filter loyals and disloyals. 

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Qiao reached fifth Sepedra. He was more than ever enthusiastic. Solo leveling was lot better than hunting with the team. The team creates lot of troubles. Working in collaboration was not bad however team leader was responsible for the team members. Most of time team members cared for their own interests. It made the leveling unsteady. Here he was free to roam and chose what type of monster he wanted to get his hands on. 

More of it he was learning in this process. It was easy for any team member to get jealous of the advancement of the other and scheme. It led toward creating tricks and troubles in leveling. After the long and chaotic battle the fifth Sepedra was silent. There were some signs of attacks. 

The ground perhaps recovered faster because the attacks were not pointed toward the ground. No one actually knew about this aspect. Only Qiao was learned in this trick; he knew how he can reflect the attack in times but after witnessing that it seriously damage the ground; he was thinking to not use this action unless he was under danger. 

After the level eight monster was killed there were only level seven monsters in the fifth Sepedra. This decreased his worry. Qiao wanted stable hunting because his attention was to learn few more aspects of the stone hunting. 

It would carve the path for the further leveling. He knew it was tough. Every time he faced a monster of the same level; it was similar of life and death battle. Despite all the dangers he cannot compromise and hunt lower level monsters. It was matter of experience points and his leveling. 

Thankfully his body was accordingly tempered. Merely his body can absorb the attack of level six stone without getting damage in return. 

It was result of his endless practice. He still carried this practice when moving around. His senses enhanced; he could see in the night, his body was tempered ten thousand times better than the gym guy. After level five his leaps in the attainment were unmatchable. His self-discernment added charm to it. 

Currently he was not giving much attention to his appearance however he was still exceptional compared with the hunters of this world. He was worthy of the present recommendation of the School Lord and the worries of the elder Finfin. In their eyes he was the future of the Hightown.