I heard from Felix that he saved them from a Lamia with only two common daggers. Apparently, he is a wandering Templar that uses [Scripture] to fight. I can’t believe that he was able to cut through a Lamia’s scale using two common daggers blessed by [Scripture]. If any of us tried that, we’d only break the dagger and get eaten.
Lamia’s are known to be really tough. Even the skin not covered by their scales is considered harder than rock. Though I would have liked to witness that, I’d rather bring all the hunters home than witness a Templar fight with a Disaster-class monster. I doubt more than half of my hunters would survive meeting a Disaster-class monster.
We do have Vargas and his crossbow, and Tulip with her twin morning star, I doubt if both of them would be powerful enough to fight against such a monster. The best they could do is buy us enough time to escape. We’d probably lose both of them if that happens.
Him wandering in that area was providence from the Great Alamid and Goddess.
“Meow… There seems to be a small pack approaching us from the front meow.”
Breaking me out of my thought, Sir Victor said that a small group is approaching.
I wouldn’t have believed it if it was anyone else but I’d trust anyone trusted by Elder Hugo.
“Alright. You heard him. Archers get into your position we’re not letting any of them escape. Sir Victor, how long before they get here?” (Wolfkin => Leon)
“In about a hundred heartbeats. They seem to be running towards us.”
“Ready. There’s no time for traps. Archers, aim for the eyes and legs. Vanguards, try to keep the prey intact. I’m talking to you Tulip!” (Leon)
“Got it. I’ll just assist if you need me.” (Tulip)
How can she be a gentle person but still fight a f*cking brute? I only took her since she’s probably the person who could kill a Great Boar with ease. Being a half-elf she has quite the large mana capacity but she didn’t receive the innate ability to cast magic like most elves. Though her large mana pool can be used to enhance her strength to insane heights.
I’ve once seen her lift boulders to train. It’s like witnessing an infant carry a full-grown man with one hand.
“I see them in my sights Leon! It’s a Stone Bull getting chased by Forest Wolves. Bridget’s gonna blow that bull’s head!” (Vargas)
“Oy! You heard Vargas. Archers shoot on sight!” (Leon)
*Woosh*
*Mooo!*
“Bridget’s got that bull good! Go ahead Leon!” (Vargas)
The Stone Bull stopped running and began rampaging. It was kicking, stomping, and trampling any creature that comes near it. Dirt and rocks fly everywhere. The Forest Wolves are at risk of getting trampled,
“Hey you just made it angry!” (Leon)
“It’s gonna die faster anyway. So I’ll end the wolves at the same time. You’re welcome. Bridget is a deadly lady. *smooch*.” (Vargas)
But once the Forest Wolves are dead, we’re next.
“Oy! You even have the audacity to make out with your crossbow?! We’re next once that Stone Bull kills the Forest Wolves you stupid dwarf!” (Leon)
“Ummm… I could stop the Stone Bull Before that happens.” (Tulip)
“No. You’re the last resort Tulip. I want that bull intact.” (Leon)
“O-oh… I’m sorry…” (Tulip)
Tulip now looks dejected. Argh! We’ll have to tire it out then. But---
“Let me do it meow! Hmmm… I should go now. Those wolves are partially turned into paste meow.”
While I was getting ready for the next plan Sir Victor volunteered and ran towards the Monsters.
As he was closing in, I saw his daggers glow faintly.
“Leon. Don’t worry, it will be over soon. Sir Victor is very strong despite his stature.” (Felix)
“I know. My gut is telling me his strength is incomparable to any of us here. (Leon)
Actually, my first impression of Sir Victor is that he is someone quite deadly. I have never met anyone with a bigger presence than him. It’s like the first and only time I saw a High Dragon fly over us when I was just a novice hunter.
Just like most High Dragons, Sir Victor has a calm and docile temperament. But they can cause death and destruction once you enrage them. They are uncontrollable forces of nature.
Felix is right. Just after he finished talking, Sir Victor’s image blurred and mirror images of him flashed right next to the Forest Wolves and Stone Bull. Then in a heartbeat, all of them toppled and their heads fell.
“Wo-wow. Cait Siths are really strong. Even Bridget is surprised.” (Vargas)
“He’s cute powerful and he kept the prey intact… I-I wish I could do that.” (Tulip)
“…” (Leon)
I think every hunter here is shocked. He could probably hunt more than the whole party combined. It would have taken us hours just to tire out that Stone Bull. We would probably be only able to take parts of the fur and monster core from the Forest Wolves since the rest would have been trampled by the Stone Bull.
No wonder he’s a Templar. All of the prey is killed cleanly and he’s just poking at them. But here we are, just in awe from witnessing his skill.
“Woah! Yeah!!!” (Hunter)
A hunter cheered and soon everyone was cheering and running towards the monsters and Sir Victor. Every hunter was thanking and talking to Sir Victor. It was like we forgot we were in the middle of the forest. So, I let them fawn over sir Victor while Felix and I kept our focus.
“You’re quite the capable person aren’t cha! Phew. Even Bridget couldn’t do what you did. Tulip might kill all of the prey but the prey would all be paste! Hahahaha!” (Vargas)
“Thank you. Your bow looks awesome meow.”
*Smack* *Smack*
You can hear the dull smack as Vargas hits someone the size of a youngling. He-hey. Sir Victor might take offense.
“Oy! Vargas you’re hitting someone half your size and you’re a dwarf! Control yourself!” (Leon)
“Hahaha! My bad. Still thanks for keeping the prey intact.” (Vargas)
“P-please teach me how to hunt them cleanly like you.” (Tulip)
“I think that’s impossible with your choice of weapon missy!” (Vargas)
Argh! And now Tulip’s depressed. This dwarf really needs to control himself. I have to keep everything working smoothly or we’ll take forever to finish.
“O-oh… I see…” (Tulip)
“Hey stop messing around. Let’s drain the blood and dismantle these monsters.” (Leon)
“““Yeah!””” (Hunters)
The group in charge of processing is preparing their tools and will soon get all the prey ready.
“Tulip, we’ll leave the others to process the monsters. You’re the best choice to guard them. Let’s meet up at the second site. Set up camp and make sure you’re ready when we get back.”
“I won’t disappoint you.” (Tulip)
“Vargas scout the perimeter of the camp and start setting up traps. Any prey caught should be dealt with quickly and processed. Let’s hunt as many as we can. Send us a signal when you find any monster beyond your capabilities. ---Oy! Stop fiddling with Bridget. *Sigh* I know you’ll be fine. Just try to act proper please.” (Leon)
Vargas just gave me a sh*t eating grin and said, “No promises Leon. Hahaha. Just pulling your tail. You can count on me.”
“Sir Victor, please come with us. We will thin the monster nests around here.” (Leon)
“Sure. Lead ahead, I’ll follow meow!”
Good. Whatever we meet I know Sir Victor can help us get through it.
The cries of animals and monsters echoed in the forest as if they are jeering us to come and catch them. Morale is quite high after seeing Sir Victor take down monsters quickly and cleanly as he did. Dousing the flames lit by that sight would take a lot of effort.
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