Reawaken the World

The Hunters (Part 1)

"The "debris that Elena thought was just a ruined wall was actually the Yarata Scorpion. Since it was a passageway they had passed through once, he simply scanned the area quickly. If he did it close enough, he would realize that they were monsters."

 

"When Akira and the others saw through their camouflage, the scorpion went straight into action and charged towards Akira. There were so many scorpions in that place that they completely blocked the entrance through the passageway."

 

"Sara, Elena and Shikarabe quickly took their rifles and started shooting the scorpion. Although everything was startled by surprise, there was hardly any time lag before they started shooting. With the incredible firepower of Sara and Shikarabe, they were able to push back the scorpion without any problems."

 

"Countable hunters rained down on the scorpion. The greatest danger from the swarm came from the sheer number of them, but the number folded as if there was nothing in front of the powerful bullets raining down on them. It only took a few minutes for Elena's team to completely exterminate the scorpions that filled the passageway. Without their camouflage, these scorpions are not worth the firepower of their opponents."

 

"The whole team confirmed that it was over when they let out a long sigh. But Akira, who did not lower his vigilance even after the battle was over, spoke in a serious tone."

 

(“Elena-san, let's head to defensive point 19 as soon as possible, or at least we should be close enough to contact them. In the worst-case scenario, we might already be surrounded by now. I want to break away from their siege before they get close. We will depend on you to lead us while adjusting our speed. ”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

"Elena immediately ordered the rest of the team."

 

(“Good then . Sara and Shikarabe lead. Akira, take care of our wings. Assume any ruins that did not exist before as Yarata Scorpions. Let's go.”) 

 

"Sara smiled at Akira as she moved forward."

 

(“Akira, I'll give you wings. ”) 

 

"Shikarabe also moved forward in annoyance."

 

(“Well, I guess this is at least better than wandering underground, huh.”) 

 

"They then quickly started moving again."

 

"On the way home, they encountered so many scorpions that they wondered where exactly they came from."

 

"Elena chose a route that would allow them to reach the point of defense in a short period of time and with the least risk of ambush. Thanks to that, they were able to quickly close the distance to defense point 19."

 

"Sara used her tremendous firepower to destroy herds of scorpions. The rifle he used was of a size that reflected his superior firepower, the only reason Sara was able to handle and withstand the bribes from those large heavy weapons was because of her nano-engine-reinforced body. Scorpions can't even get close to it before it turns into minced meat."

 

"As for Shikarabe, he accurately shot the scorpion's weak point. He used the minimum amount of ammunition to produce the best results. The countless dead scorpion corpses that seemed unscathed at a glance proved its incredible accuracy."

 

"Sara deploys a large group of scorpions with her firepower while Shikarabe chooses the surviving scorpions after that. As she ran behind the team, Akira was amazed to see the scene of Sara and Shikarabe taking out all the scorpions in front of them without even being missed."

 

(“Unbelievable.. Unlike me yesterday, they actually attacked directly into the Yarata Scorpion horde. But even so, they continued to advance without slowing down at all against that many scorpions. ”) 

 

"When Akira looked amazed at how Sara and Shikarabe were fighting in front, Alpha told him something clear."

 

 

[That's because they have better skills and equipment than you. So no need to wonder. You will be able to do it too, eventually.]

 

"Ts: this code → [....... ]mark to indicate special speech bubble 'nano' or mechanical device."

"With my own strength?"

 

[Of course with your own strength, you have to do something like that in places where you can't get any support from me, you know?]

 

"About affirming it again as if he doubted it."

 

(“... Are you really sure that I will also be able to do that in the end?”) 

 

"Alpha smiled confidently and said."

 

[Yes. Who do you think is training you? But well, of course, I wouldn't say that you'll be able to do it next month or something like that.]

 

(“Once... Alright, I will rely on your guidance. ”) 

 

"When Akira smiled and replied, it seemed like his doubts had completely disappeared."

 

"If Alpha is honest, he actually doesn't think that Akira will be able to do that, but he decides to say otherwise."

 

"About fully thought that Alpha's reasoning was heavier than his. He completely believed everything he said. Although it didn't sound too serious, but to Akira, Alpha's words were almost certain."

 

"There are many people who end up unable to do anything because they think it is impossible for them, and it will be very difficult to change such an opinion once it has been established. Often, they only consider their current condition and ability to come to such a conclusion. Since they can't even imagine themselves doing it, this further reinforces their belief that it's impossible and they'll never attempt to do it."

 

"But here, Akira's subconscious is rewritten from impossible to possible. It changed the upper limit he had set for himself, then one day, it was likely that it would turn into reality because Alpha had the means to do that."

 

"Alpha smiled and said to Akira."

 

[Alright, let's focus on the monsters behind you and immediately get them out for now.]

 

"About still running while looking back, his face quickly turned grim."

 

(“It's been a lot ?!”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

"There's a horde of Yarata Scorpion chasing Elena's team behind Akira. As they broke through the siege, more and more scorpions joined from the other passageways as they slowly increased their numbers."

 

"About stopping and preparing his CWH anti-material rifle, he quickly pulled the trigger as his rifle spouted CWH special ammunition towards the ever-increasing scorpion. The bullet penetrated the scorpion horde in a straight line. But the gap in the horde formation was quickly filled by the scorpion behind him."

 

"After Akira fired a few bullets at the horde, he would quickly turn around and run as fast as he could to chase after Elena and the other Hunters before returning to the horde again. He's basically stuck in that circle."

 

(“I feel I have done the same yesterday as well !!”) 

 

[Then you can do what you did yesterday. Although, unlike yesterday, this time you have a way out. But on the other hand, this passageway is slightly wider than yesterday's tunnel.]

 

(“So which one is !? Is it harder than yesterday !? Or easier !? ”) 

 

[Which do you think it is?]

 

 

[If you ask me, it's actually not much different from yesterday, so it's okay.]

 

(“That's good news!!”) 

 

"A bit desperate and smiling while still shooting at the scorpion."

 

"The busy Shikarabe in front was a little curious about what was happening behind and caught a glimpse of it. When he saw how Akira was acting, he thought."

 

('This boy is smiling, it seems like he is enjoying this. Well then, I guess there's no need to worry about the wings, huh. It's pretty impressive for a boy his age.') 

 

"Ts: this code is the sign → (‘......’) to indicate a thought or word bubble that appears in someone's mind."

"In fact, Akira did not smile because he enjoyed it. But seeing his movements amplified by Alpha's support and the many dead scorpion corpses he produced, Shikarabe misunderstands that Akira is smiling because he is enjoying the fight."

 

('But still, if Akira is really this knowledgeable, it's strange that it doesn't give rise to any rumors .. Ah, there are indeed rumors about a skilled young Hunter circulating, indeed, but I guess it's mixed up with Katsuya because their ages aren't much different huh. It was hard to believe that there was such a coincidence where two skilled young Hunters existed at the same time. So I don't think it's strange that most people would think the boy from the rumor was Katsuya rather than him.') 

 

"Ts: this code is the sign → (‘......’) to indicate a thought or word bubble that appears in someone's mind."

"After coming to that conclusion, Shikarabe completely stopped thinking about it. After all, he was also still in the middle of a battle."

 

"It's been 30 minutes since they started running. The number of scorpions coming towards them has been greatly reduced. Then finally, no more scorpions tried to attack them. They could finally break away from the scorpion's siege."

 

"They were already close enough to defensive point 19 to contact them, so Elena pulled out her terminal and tried to contact defensive point 19."

 

(“This exploration team 9. Defensive point 19, can you hear me? ”) 

 

(“This is defense points 19, are you guys on your way back?”) 

 

(“It's true. And also, we have just fought against a large number of Yarata Scorpions. They might be a bunch coming from a big nest somewhere around this area and we might be bringing that group with us, so be prepared if we do. I'll let you know the details later after we get back. That's it.”) 

 

(“Accepted.”) 

 

"After Elena ended her call, she heaved a sigh of relief. Seeing that, Akira let down his vigilance and returned to his usual mood."

 

"Elena smiled and spoke to her team."

 

(“It's okay now. Let's just relax and get back to the point of defending.”) 

 

"The other members of his team agreed as they returned to defensive point 19."

 

" – * – * – * – "

 

"When they reached defensive point 19, they were ordered to prepare. Elena reported the details of the exploration to the city staff while waiting to complete the transfer of the data she had collected from the exploration. Elena, Sara and Shikarabe had met the fewest working hours needed for their shifts, therefore, they planned to disband the team after Elena finished transferring the data. But until then, they must be on standby; ready for action."

 

"Shikarabe approached Akira and asked the reason why he suddenly decided to do what he was doing back then. Elena and Sara were also curious, so they joined forces and listened to Akira's explanation."

 

"About then explaining to them about the time he was attacked by a swarm of Yarata Scorpions on the surface."

 

"He said that he had been surrounded before he realized it and the things he thought were just ruins turned out to be the Yarata Scorpion. That was the reason why he suspected that the shipwrecks blocking their route were actually Yarata Scorpions in disguise. And he thought if the debris was indeed the Yarata Scorpion, then it was likely that they were already surrounded back there."

 

"Although Akira omitted all things about Alpha, Shikarabe was convinced by his explanation. He then asked Akira one more question to clear up his suspicions."

 

(“. It is true that your decision at that time was the right one. But still, what would you do if your guess was wrong? Or are you 100% sure you're right about something? ”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

"About there's something that guarantees he's right, and that something is an Alpha. But of course, he could not say that to Shikarabe. So instead, Akira answered back in style as if he was trying to ignore the question."

 

(“If I am wrong, then it will eliminate one of my worries, that's it. ”) 

 

 

(“But it is not wrong that it will lower your evaluation, you know?”) 

 

 

(“Yes, I'm sure it will happen. I'm sorry to say this, but in that case, give your complaint to the headquarters and tell them not to put me on the exploration team again.”) 

 

"I guess say it as if it's nothing. But Shikarabe was shocked when he heard that."

 

"About caring about his evaluation, or at least, according to Shikarabe, like that."

 

"There were many Hunters who could not stand the other Hunters who looked down on their abilities. There are also cases where such a thing will affect the amount of prizes they will receive. Underestimation can be fatal."

 

"Young Hunters receive pleasant treatment in Drankam. Because of this, they often overestimated their abilities and most of those young Hunters couldn't stand being looked down upon by others."

 

"The other young Hunters took the example of the young Hunters in Drankam and behaved like them. So, Hunters who reacted like Akira were extremely rare and that made Shikarabe shocked."

 

"Shikarabe's suspicions have not completely disappeared. He understands that Akira is doing that while fully knowing that he may be wrong. But even so, from her point of view, Akira seemed to act as if she already knew for sure."

 

"Shikarabe asked Akira another question."

 

(“... Is that all the reasons? Do you just really want to be sure of your concerns even though you know that you may be wrong? Looks like you're still hiding something from me, you know.”) 

 

(“Even if you say so, I can only say that I followed my intuition...”) 

 

"There's no way Akira can tell Shikarabe that he knows everything from Alpha. So he could only give that random excuse. But surprisingly enough, it was able to clear up all of Shikarabe's suspicions."

 

(“.... Intuition, yes? I guess there's nothing more to say if that's the case.”) 

 

"There are many top-tier Hunters who have keen intuition. Some of them can sense the position of monsters that are too far away to be seen, some can feel the view of others from a position that is impossible to see, some of them were able to sense when the monsters tried to ambush them in an area that looked completely safe. Some of them could only sense the monsters around them. Their ability to read and understand the movements of others is more akin to prediction than to just guess."

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