Reawaken the World

The Hunters (Part 2)

"When others ask the reason behind their decision or how they know all that, they can only say that it is because of their intuition. There are many cases where Hunters with good intuition decide to follow their intuition which allows them to miraculously survive in very dire situations. Thanks to that, many first-rate Hunters had excellent intuition."

 

"Shikarabe is also one of the Hunters who often follow their intuition. So when Akira says that he is just following his intuition, Shikarabe simply cannot question Akira's answer."

 

"It's about possible to hide something from him and have a different reason why he did that. Whatever it is, the decision is right. So Shikarabe thought that there was no need to discuss the topic any further."

 

"After he decided to ignore the topic, Shikarabe changed his mood by creating a new topic."

 

(“Well, besides, when you work in a team, results are not everything, it also matters how you produce those results. But then again, I guess I'm in no position to say that, huh. Elena, I'm sorry but is it okay if I go first and leave? I have to go back to headquarters and write a report for Drankam. ”) 

 

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

(“Sure . Thank you for your hard work.”) 

 

(“Sorry about this, I'll go first.”) 

 

"After saying that, Shikarabe turned around and left the group."

 

"Shikarabe packed up his belongings and was about to leave a point of defense when Shiori suddenly approached him."

 

(“Shikarabe-sama, is it okay if I ask you some questions now?”) 

 

"He looked around and saw Katsuya's team not too far away, watching him."

 

"He thought that Shiori might have told Katsuya not to come here. He looked a little upset as he replied back."

 

(“Quick. I need to write a report back at headquarters. I'm pretty busy, you know.”) 

 

(“Sure. Shikarabe-sama, how is your evaluation for Akira-sama?”) 

 

(“What do you plan to do with my evaluation? I don't think, even for a millisecond, it would be better to take Katsuya's team than to bring Akira, you know? Sorry, but no matter how incompetent Akira is, I will still choose him over the Katsuya.” team) 

 

(“. I just want to know the true capabilities of Akira-sama. ”) 

 

(“Why do you want to know that? I don't think that's your business, do you? ”) 

 

(“This is only for safe. I was embarrassed to say this, but I almost had a fight with Akira-sama yesterday. Fortunately, I could hardly avoid it, but it was indeed a dangerous situation. In order not to do the same blunder again, I want to know his ability. Since it seems like I misjudged her ability, I decided to ask you, Shikarabe-sama.”) 

 

"Shikarabe surprised. He knew very well how skilled Shiori was. But even so, something bad happened between him and Akira yesterday which made him even call it a blunder on his side. It was hard to believe that Shiori, who worked as Reina's bodyguard would misjudge one's abilities."

 

"Shikarabe thought for a moment before replying."

 

(“Akira's skills, yes. Well, I wouldn't say that he's as good as me or the other two, but at least he's not slowing us down at all. This might be a little overkill, but even if I don't have a problem with Katsuya, I might still choose Akira over them. ”) 

 

(“Does that mean Akira is better than Katsuya?”) 

 

"When Shiori asked that, Shikarabe hesitated a little. His expression then turned serious."

 

 

(“... My intuition says that Katsuya is stronger. I also recognize Katsuya's ability. But if I bring Katsuya, then he'll carry the extra dead weight too, you know. Therefore, I think it's better to bring Akira alone. ”) 

 

"The reason why Shikarabe hesitated was because he knew his intuition was wrong, but even so, he decided to trust his intuition. If he doubted his intuition that had saved him many times in the past now, it would affect his judgment in the future. So he didn't say anything to deny it to reaffirm his own intuition."

 

(“... I have answered your question. Can I go now? ”) 

 

(“Thank you very much.”) 

 

"Shiori bowed deeply at Shikarabe. He passed by next to her, but she suddenly stopped."

 

"Shikarabe didn't turn around as he said."

 

(“I think you're having trouble too, huh?”) 

 

"Shiori raised her head, nor did she turn around as she smiled and replied."

 

(“It's my job anyway. ”) 

 

(“Tasks, huh? I don't know how much you can get, but in my opinion there is no point looking at all the other children's problems as well.”) 

 

(“Please don't worry, my main task is to protect the mistress and it's just a trivial thing that comes along with my duty. ”) 

 

(“...I saw.”) 

 

"After that, Shikarabe started walking again towards the corridor."

 

"Shiori realized what Shikarabe was trying to tell her and sighed. He realized that Reina and the others were approaching him, so he quickly returned to his usual self."

 

"Reina hesitated when she asked Shiori."

 

(“... Uhmm, what are you talking about?”) 

 

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

(“I asked Shikarabe-sama about Akira-sama who they brought in as a replacement for the Madam group. Looks like he didn't slow down the team at all and exploration went smoothly without any problems.”) 

 

(“Once... Well, they roamed in a team of 3 people beforehand, so I guess that's what I expected.”) 

 

"The assessment was naive. Saying that Akira did not slow them down at all meant his skills were better than most of the other Hunters in that place. Shiori understood that fact very well, but she refrained from explaining it to Reina."

 

"Katsuya looked displeased as he muttered."

 

(“I saw...”) 

 

"Shiori heard Katsuya muttering, but she tried to be careful not to change her expression."

 

"About still talking to Elena and Sara. The data transfer is still unfinished as there is a large amount of data from their battle with the Yarata Scorpion herd."

 

"Sara who asked Akira for her opinion on the exploration they had just been on seemed a little surprised and said."

 

(“Is it that bad? I think you're doing very well, or at least from our point of view, it seems you still have some leeway there. No need to try to be humble. Don't worry, we won't consider you naughty or anything like that. ”) 

 

"It seemed confused and shook its head."

 

(“I'm not at all humble, I can hardly catch up with the whole team. As expected, it's too early for me to join the exploration team.”) 

 

(“Is that so? Elena, what do you think? ”) 

 

"Elena thought for a moment before answering."

 

(“Come see. Shikarabe didn't complain at all, so I think Akira did pretty well there. Put aside what you think about your own performance, as today's exploration is going well with no problems, I think you will be assigned to the exploration team again from now on.”) 

 

(“A-so?”) 

 

 

"Elena smiled mischievously and said."

 

(“Then, as the leader of the 9th exploration team, I can mention in the report that you are of little use, you know? You might be assigned to the defense team next time if I do that. ”) 

 

"If Akira was just being humble there, he would start making troubled faces, Elena was eager to see him. He believes that too much humility can sometimes lead to loss."

 

"But Akira retaliates with something completely contrary to his expectations."

 

"It makes a serious face."

 

(“Please do that for me !!”) 

 

"Elena and Sara were stunned. Elena then asked Akira."

 

(“... Uhmmm, if you really like the defense team, why did you join the exploration team? Since you can even be assigned to an exploration team, you should also be able to work on another team, you know? ”) 

 

(“Staff on the first floor only gave me 2 options, whether to join an exploration team or a culling team. When I told him I wanted to join the defence, I was scolded instead. It seems like it was because of their evaluation of my performance yesterday, although to be honest, I can only do that because the applicant paid my ammunition fee. If I had to pay for that ammunition myself, I would be broke by now. ”) 

 

(“Ahhh, after you mention it, the applicant pays your ammunition fee according to your contract, huh. Usually, using CWH special ammunition on the Yarata Scorpion will only make you lose more money. ”) 

 

"It's about nervously asking Elena again."

 

(“So, may I ask you to do that for report?”) 

 

"Elena and Sara looked at each other, Sara asked Akira for confirmation."

 

(“Are you sure you want us to do that? You could definitely earn more money if you joined an exploration team or a annihilation team rather than a defense team, you know? Yes, it is true that you will spend more ammunition, but it will leave a good record in your battle history and increase your ranking. ”) 

 

(“Yes, I don't mind. I can only enjoy my reward if I am still alive. It is too early for me to join an exploration team or extermination team. ”) 

 

"From the way Akira acted, Elena and Sara understood that he was serious."

 

"Seeing from his appearance that day, most people would think that he was a coward by saying those words. Sara felt a bit strange doing that, but to be honest, she didn't care if Akira really wanted to. Elena thought that it might have something to do with him as someone who could connect to the old world domain, so she decided to stop questioning him."

 

"Elena smiled at Akira to change her mood and said."

 

 

(“Alright then. But because I can't lie in his report, I'd say something like you feel it's too early for you to be assigned to an Exploration Team or you still lack the skills to join an Exploration Team. It'll sound as if you really don't want to be assigned to an exploration or extermination team, are you really okay with that? ”) 

 

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

(“Yes, I don't mind at all. ”) 

 

"When Akira answered immediately and without hesitation, the girls smiled bitterly. Sara then said."

 

(“Typically, people will ask otherwise, to say things that will make them sound better. You're a strange boy, Akira. ”) 

 

"About looking confused and asking Sara."

 

(“Is that so? It seems like there are a lot of Hunters out there who will jump to their own death, huh. ”) 

 

"About smiling bitterly at the other two, they also gave a similar smile."

 

"After that, they head to the surface. Akira lightly bowed to Elena and Sara before they rose to the surface. The girls waved at him as they left the point of defense."

 

"Akira's next job is to join the defense team. He was positioned not too far away from the defensive point, he stared at the darkness of the underground city while searching for any monsters."

 

 

"To be exact, it was Alpha who was looking for a monster, Akira just stood there in silence. But to others, it seemed like Akira was taking his surroundings seriously. If anything happens, Alpha will warn him immediately. Therefore, he actually did his job well."

 

"Akira and Alpha are talking to each other while waiting for their shift to end. They're talking about Sara, Elena and Shikarabe."

 

(“But still, Sara-san, Elena-san and Shikarabe-san are very strong. So that's the true ability of a first-rate Hunter, huh?”) 

 

"Correctly remember when the 3 Hunters broke through the siege of the Yarata Scorpion. It felt like he had just caught a glimpse of a first-rate Hunter in action."

 

"But Alpha denies it."

 

[Unfortunately, their skills and equipment are still a long way from a first-rate Hunter. But they were at least strong enough to stand out among the other Hunters in the city of Kugamayama.]

 

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

"approximately shocked. He had not expected that such a level of strength did not even come close to becoming a first-rate Hunter."

 

(“Although they are that strong !?”) 

 

[Most first-class Hunters live in the far east of the eastern district, they work on the front lines. The level of their skills and equipment, and the monsters they fought against, were all at a level you could not imagine. On the front line, they'll only treat you as a pioneer unless you have your own tank, you know. You can't call yourself a First-class Hunter if you're not active on the front lines.]

 

(“There are so many things I don't know about this world, huh... Wait, doesn't that mean Katsuragi and Darris are often to dangerous places like that?”) 

 

"About cooperating with Katsuragi earlier, he didn't imagine that Katsuragi was that strong."

 

[Although it is called the front line, it is actually a large area. There are places on the front line that are not too dangerous. I'm sure he used to live in the safest place guarded by a lot of bodyguards. But even if he did, it was still a dangerous gamble whether he could come back alive from there or not. You have to ask yourself if it is worth the stake or not. Just because he came back alive doesn't mean that he's getting money that's worth all the risk.] 

 

"Back alive doesn't mean that they won their bet, they can only state so if they get big enough money that it's worth taking that risk." 

 

"I guess then mumble."

 

(“I think that's also what happened to the Hunters, too huh?”) 

 

[Yes, right. So let's work on becoming a Hunter who can make a lot of money, okay? Or rather, I will definitely make you do that.]

 

"Alpha smiled confidently. To do that, Akira had to go through a large amount of rigorous and vigorous training. Although it was a kind of blessing to be able to undergo such training, it did not change the fact that it would be so harsh."

 

"About laugh lightly and answer."

 

(“I've been determined to do that, however, determination is my responsibility. So the rest depends on your support, right? ”) 

 

[There's nothing to worry about on my part.]

 

(“And I'm glad to hear it. ”) 

 

"About and Alpha smile at each other for different reasons."

 

"I don't know what Alpha is thinking, if he's really tricking her, there's nothing he can do. But even so, he decided to believe it."

 

"As for Alpha, he didn't tell Akira about what he was thinking, and he wouldn't notice it as long as he didn't divulge anything."

 

"About completing his shift without any problems after that."

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