My Last Hunt

Level Battles 19

Fifth Sepedra 

Qiao surveyed his surroundings. His short hair swayed with the soft wind. The fleece looked slightly unkempt because he was not giving much attention to it. The fair face added charm; one might think that he was not much practical hunter; only some pampered by the hunter family. 

His facial appearance and his actions in the battle opposed each other. Monsters rarely take him competitor of equal level when in battle. His improved six feet three inches height were enhanced after level six. Few monsters were wandering after the previous battle; they had been secretly achieving levels in the fifth Sepedra. Native hunters rarely visited this island because they were afraid of the unseen dangers. 

This let the monsters live peaceful life and level up. Qiao stopped when he sensed the presence of few monsters. They were talking to each other. Every monster differed in nature and it was up to the monster when it will learn the skill of speaking. 

They talk like humans. In fact they copy the actions and the acts of the humans and the hunters. When they met the hunters they would make sure to taunt or mock just like humans do. The monsters of lower level also gossip about humans however they were limited in their skills. 

Qiao heard probably three monsters were talking with each other about the recent incident. Here the special races were living so it was natural for them to develop the skill earlier. 

"Lamba had been hiding so long; I don't know how the hunters caught wind of it?" the first monster clearly sounded dejected at the death of the stronger monster. The stronger hunters were source of strength and safety for the town's people; same way the monsters were assured with the presence of the capable and stronger monster. They try their best to keep the secret hidden. 

"Is it possible that the defeated disloyal monster revealed this secret? You remember the disagreement few days ago?" the second monster voiced its concerns. There were disagreements between the monsters similar to humans. Qiao heard and side smiled. He always felt curious what those animals talk to each other. 

Today his curiosity got the answer. The animals have problems and conflicts regarding their races and the habitats. Now he could imagine the conversation of two pigeons or the tiger challenging other tiger for the territory conflict. He seemed enjoying this revelation. 

This was world, the humans and animals rely to each other in most aspects. He was bound to hunt and level up; for this he was going to hunt monsters and get the experience points; also their stones would bring advantages in the further battles. 

"You might be wrong." Qiao appeared in front of them and chuckled. The monsters glared him, "You were secretly listening our conversation?" the third monster was not happy at this. "It is not that I was listening secretly but because you were speaking loud. Tell me who speaks secrets standing at the square?" Qiao jerked his shoulder carefree. 

The monster took few moments before understanding the meaning behind his excuse. "So why are you here?" the third monster scrutinized the hunter from head to toe and asked. They did not see him hunting the disloyal stone if they had taken a look then they might have avoided his presence. 

"I need to level up. What else you suppose brought me here?" sometimes he was too much plain and straight that it scare the on standing in front. Three of them looked at each other. "Are you challenging one of us?" the third monster stepped ahead. It was already angry about the recent incident. 

"It depends. You see I am here so definitely I will eventually find a monster then there will be battle. If you take it as challenge then so be it." Qiao activated his stone and got ready. 

"Oh wait…what do you mean by challenge?" Qiao halted his actions and looked at the other two monsters. These three were talking to each other; might be because they were buddy if so then it can be troublesome battling with three monsters of level seven at once, Qiao was thinking in his head. 

"We are not interested in this challenge." the other two refused to take part in the uncalled battle. They were only talking because this third one forced them to answer those questions. They walked on four feet and left. Humans rarely interfere in the personal matters of others; same was going with the monsters. 

They cared their own den and conflicts rather than of involving in the unwanted attention. Qiao felt at ease seeing this. The third monster was left behind; it did not look at them because it accepted the challenge of the arrogant hunter. Qiao looked younger from his appearance and not the experienced old scary hunter. 

Qiao never thought that his hunting would take this turn someday. He cannot say much how he was going to find the next hunting targets but for now there was a challenger in front. "You know fifth Sepedra had been safest place for us monsters? The hunters never dared to venture here but right after the death of Lamba here you are. It is enough to boil my blood." The monster voiced trying best to bring the real expressions of humans matching with the words. "There is some correction needed. I was present before the actual hunt." Qiao blinked at the ignorance of the monster. 

The monster flared up knowing that this hunter was present during hunt. It was enough to boil its blood. "Then you will regret being here." The monster gritted teeth. For Qiao every word of this monster; the struggle of true expressions was bringing surprises. Such close actions were wonder of its own kind. 

"I also wanted to know the end of this challenge." Qiao got serious about the battle. He cannot take the monster as easy target. He was in fact stunned at the behavior of the monster. It seemed close buddy of the monster called Lamba. 

The monster activated its stone and rushed toward the hunter like wind. Qiao has activated stone however this rush was not part of plans? He got fairly worried. There was no choice but to retreat and see what was happening. 

The monster rushed because it was normal for any monster to bear better rush skill than the same level hunter. But Qiao proved it wrong. He rushed with equal pace and the monster could attack. Monster could attack with the stone as well as rush toward the hunter and attack personally. 

In the higher level hunting the options and the possibilities were unlimited. The opponent can think of any reckless or wild idea for defeating the competitor. Timing matters a lot. Moment of ignorance can throw in the hell of chaos. 

The monster created distance and attacked with the stone in the next instant. It seemed eager for defeating the hunter. Qiao was trying to figure out what capabilities this monster can show at times. However soon he was disappointed. The monster did not use any special skill or method. It was only trying to attack in one way or other. 

"You disqualify to be called right competitor." Qiao voiced and finally attacked. He cannot waste much time when he cannot learn from the monster. His attentions were to increase his understanding toward the hunting. The monster could not understand a thing. It was doing same tricks again and again. 

Qiao activated his second stone since he could control first one and it claimed him as master then he was willing to test the second one. The stone was level eight. The monster saw this and halted his attacks. "What kind of shameless hunter you are?" the monster voiced dejected. 

Qiao got stunned. 'To think that a monster would call him shameless? Qiao was utterly surprised however thinking it he nodded. "I will keep this challenge fair then." He deactivated his stone and brought the level seven. 

The monster heaved a sigh. It only called him shameless out of whim yet he immediately took back the stronger stone. The monster stopped in its tracks. It was no more attacking. Qiao already activated his stone and noticed something amiss. 

"Now what? Just attack me already?" Qiao shook his shoulders and urged the monster. The monster did not attack instead sat on the ground. It was unable to form a concrete opinion about the young hunter. After knowing that Lamba got killed; it was furious and wanted to kill some hunter and cool down its anger. 

Unfortunately Qiao ended up flaring its hatred and they were agreed for battle. The monster could not digest it anymore. The hunter was entirely different; first of all he was able to use better rush skill in fact with best prospects. Second at just some words; the hunter kept back the powerful stone now willing to attack with the normal one. It was obviously strange.