Level Up Monster
Chapters 12.2
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"Can we do it?"
"No problem, no problem ~ No need to worry too much. It was only a Low Level creature with a slightly larger body. The other hunters are just exaggerating the truth."
One was Mid Tier, the other Mid Tier low, and lastly, another Mid Tier low. This temporary feast of three hunters consisted of one woman and two men. The woman was feisty and leading, but the following two men slumped. It was as if they were being dragged by the woman in front.
"When three Hunters gather, we can take down any Monster! Isn't that what you said? That's why we became friends, right?" (TL: the last line says something about being a half-brother, and it doesn't make sense to me, so friend it up until someone can suggest a better alternative. OG: ⁇ ⁇ )
"Hey, that story's been 15 years. And back then, we were Knights, not Hunters." (TL: this line is also very confusing to me. Not sure if this person said they were Knights 15 years ago, which seems quite unlikely as you will see in the next chapter, he said, or the woman's words about the previous three Hunter paragraphs were actually supposed to be three Knights and she pointed that out.)
"Whatever, buddy !! Why are you guys acting like that, anyway? If it was a Wolf the size of a tiger, then the corpse would get a pretty good price and if we find a middle rank Mana Stone stone in his heart? "
He spoke loudly and happily while making round coin movements with his fingers but the dark shadows on the man's face showed no signs of abating.
There have been rumors circulating around the Low-Level hunting grounds lately. Dangerous rumors spoke of a unique Monster roaming the area, "Unique Grey Wolf."
The number of Hunters who witnessed this tiger-sized Gray Wolf had surpassed the tens mark, and after earning the nickname "Unique Grey Wolf", various stories relating to this creature had changed the mood of the Hunters Cafe. In fact, the atmosphere was almost at a point where a TV station might send people to investigate. (TL: again, the Cafe here is not an actual store, but an internet forum.)
But unlike the other Hunters who would prioritize their safety first, this woman had dragged these two people while raising a commotion.
"I said, no problem, no problem at all ~"
A unique monster, or perhaps a mutated one. The term refers to a being who has gone through changes caused by an innate condition or acquired something along the line, and it began to grow in an unnatural way until it became much stronger than all of its peers.
Famous examples include Tiger-tooth Tigers, Manticores – Monsters with Human heads, lion bodies, and – bat wings and Dragon Turtles.
unreachable, unreachably high and remote parts of the Gangwon's mountains where they would continue their lonely but battle-filled existences . These were top-tier monsters that even groups full of High-level Knights would find it difficult to hunt, and these creatures were usually found in unreachable parts, very high and secluded in the Gangwon mountains where they will continue their lonely existence but filled with fighting. .
But come to think of it, there are unique monsters roaming freely in the Low Tier hunting grounds? This woman thought that ...this was just a stupid, unrealistic rumor that even a Knight Knight who was assigned to combat non-standard monsters had found absolutely ridiculous.
But the two men thought differently. A gray wolf the size of a tiger. They must have seen his bright and frightening eyes. Of course not in person, but online at Hunters Cafe.
His stunning figure stood proudly and stared at the Hunters with the full moon serving as his background, making them stunned at his beauty rather than stunned in fear, making them feel his nobility rather than his savagery.
"You saw that too, right?"
"Yes, but so what? I told you it wasn't a unique monster. If it was a monster, then the Knights would be mobilized now. And if this is powerful, then why the hell are there so many witnesses? They're all dead. "
What he said is true. Unlike ordinary monsters, the garden variety, labeled as Unique was able to unleash special attacks based on magic, which would create an equally unique signature. If the signature was felt, then the Knights who lived there would swarm around the Low-Level hunting grounds, busy patrolling the high and low places.
In addition, the eyewitness testimony is also a bit strange.
They said that the big Wolf only appeared like a ghost and blocked their path until the Hunters chose to retreat. They added that they are afraid of their sharp eyes and size, and are too busy escaping with tails between their legs, but that means these creatures are not out to hurt people.
"That's just a slightly bigger wolf. And we know that all the larger Monsters have Mana Stones in their hearts. Sure, it should be as strong as it looks, but .. Damn, as a Mid Tier Hunter, I didn't bring this brat just for show !! "
He pulled the gun out of his back pocket. Called KM-758, it was an expensive weapon designed for space and fired highly effective armored Mana bullets against ferocious beast-type Monsters.
"Eh? Where'd you get that?"
"This "Mid Tier ranked woman is in another dimension of yours. I bought it from the cash I earned by participating in hunting with various other parties. With this brat, once we find this Wolf, it's as good as dead. meat . "
At the entrance of a weapon that was much more trustworthy than his words, the men began to regain some of their previous courage.
Awoooooo...!! – Awoooo … !!
However, as soon as they gained confidence, a strong fear attacked them immediately. The wolf roar that pierced through the night sky easily swallowed the seed of courage that began to grow in their hearts.
"What, what was that?"
The gray wolf never howled. That's because it's not just their vocal cords that change shape, either, the tactic of hiding in the shadows then secretly attacking their prey was their most preferred method of hunting and also the reason why these creatures could still live in the Low Level hunting grounds. In other words, they unintentionally made noise to ruin their hunting opportunities.
If that was the case, then what made that howl?
very close to each other, their bodies shaking like leaves . The three hunters, even women who were so full of courage, ended up sticking very close to each other, their bodies shaking like leaves.
Awooooo!! – Awooooo !!
The fear that befell them once again came from much closer than before. In the end, the three Hunters fell on their laps while holding hands and their bodies stuck together. Even though it was only the cry of wolves, they could not recover from the attacks of fear on their senses that left their bodies numb.
These poor comrades could never have guessed that there was a magical effect applied in the howl itself ….
"I, I, I've, look, loaded up his gun, no need, need to woe, worry!"
One man pulled out a rifle, the other a shotgun. With the sound of firing pins cocked, the three of them finished equipping their weapons.
*Desir*
They heard the sound of grass covered by darkness being disturbed. That tight and terrifying anticipation suppressed fear and terror, and the three briefly regained the appearance of the cold-headed Hunter.
They placed their index fingers on the trigger and aimed towards the sound.
A minute that felt like 10 passed by, and finally, the Monster showed its face.
But the Hunters were unable to find the right reaction to this completely unexpected appearance.
*growling* – * growling *
Looking at the green skin, a crude metal weapon was held in one hand, and a bone necklace hung around his neck, stopping their mouths from operating. Is this Orc Warrior? No, it's not possible. Orc warriors lacked sufficient self-awareness to decorate themselves.
The creature that blatantly bared its body and was busy sending aggressive gazes to the Hunters ... it was the Orc Jaguar. loved bloody battles . A confrontational individual who possessed strength exceeding that of an Orc Warrior, it was a low Mid Tier monster that loved bloody battles. (TL: Yap, the raw one clearly says Jaguar. ⁇ ⁇ )
Low Tier Mid Creature. Something that shouldn't be here at the Low Tier hunting grounds.
"… I think maybe the machine that split the Tiers is no longer working."
Due to his natural inclination towards combat, the Jaguar Orc went around looking for enemies to fight, but one of them came to a Low Tier hunting ground very rarely. There was a machine installed between the low Mid Tier and Low Tier hunting grounds designed to stop monsters from getting mixed up.
But it can only make the monsters behave in a certain way and not what people call a very easy system, so every now and then, there are "accidents" like this.
"…. I'm really sorry. We came to catch the wolf but something worse came up."
"We're not dead yet. And didn't I tell you to fix the way you talk? How could your whole life …"
Ghwoaaa!! – Ghwoaaa !!
Their conversation was interrupted by the roar of a Jaguar Orc. The three Hunters exchanged looks. If two of them buy time, then one will be able to survive. you wanna live? So, you want to live? No. gabe. What about you? I don't want to.
As expected, the friendships built over the past 15 years were unshakable. The three of them said no and just smiled. And finally, they decided to just work together. (TL: so this "15 year" bit is here again. I want to know .. Maybe I read it wrong. Hm ..)
BANG !!
The male hunter with the shotgun aimed at the neck of the Jaguar Orc and pulled the trigger first. But the Mana bullets designed for the Low-ranked Monster could not penetrate the thick skin of the target.
The monster became enraged by the attack that managed to tickle him and pounced towards the Hunters.
Next up is Hunter with a shotgun.
BLAM !!
The scattered Mana Buckshots smashed into the entire body of the Jaguar Orc. But again, there is no effect.
Finally, only the gun was left. But he knows. This Orc was not a type of beast. This gun is they just fought in vain ….
Rather than his own death, his eyes glistened apologetically at the thought of dragging his friends to their ends here.
And at that moment when he squeezed the trigger of his weapon regretfully.
Bang !!
Orc movement stopped.
"…?"
The three Hunters stared frantically at the Orcs who were literally very close to them.
But not because the Orcs stopped.
Instead, he was busy looking at the right arm holding the raw weapon.
The eyes of the Hunters also followed the line of sight.
And there was a wolf that was busy chewing on this Orc arm, appearing out of nowhere.
It was a Gray Wolf.
And it was a creature that the Hunters were looking for, a Gray Wolf with a body the size of a tiger.
