The Dragon Soul Forging

63. Reconnaissance

A park that was once a green open area in the middle of Sawi City, is now turned into a monster village. All happened because of the appearance of the mysterious Goa which is a nest of monsters.

They called it an Underground Prison or Dungeon.

From the top of the tree branches some Hunters are monitoring the condition of the monster village. They were about to record the number of monsters to determine how much power they were.

Usually this activity will last for days, because it is very difficult to know the exact number of monsters that live in the village. But the main problem was the boss of the monsters that controlled the area of the Dungeon that was difficult to identify.

“Alright it is all.” said Budi who also participated in the surveillance forces. “Now let's go back.” Budi's done with the reconnaissance.

He was about to return with the troops, but one of the scouts was astonished by Budi who asked to return so quickly.

“Are you afraid after seeing that many monsters?.” said a man with an all-black appearance with a face covered by a fox mask, he was like a ninja.

“Speaking done. You should also come with me back to camp.” Budi did not heed the Ninja's provocation and still asked all members of the reconnaissance Team to return immediately.

“Cih, who do you think you are. Scary, seeing that many monsters just want to escape, it's worth all this time you've only been in the back row waiting in the grobak.”

The ninja continued to give provocation, hearing that the other members of the scout also came to think the same. They had only been scouting for a few minutes but Budi suddenly asked them to come back soon.

“All will be easier if I go alone, but Raya instead asked me to carry loads like you.” said Budi ketus.

Of course his words made everyone angry. But before they say anything, Budi immediately use the expertise (Intimidation).

“Shut!.”

One word made the five volunteers who were with him speechless. Their knees trembled with sweat rushing all over the body. They were swallowed up by fear, as if in front of them were the figure of a bad dream they had seen.

“I think you have heard clearly from Raya if here I am the one leading. So don't make this any more complicated.”

There was not a word from the five. They obediently followed Budi back to the Hunter camp. Along the way they just stared at Budi's back with a variety of questions.

‘How does a monster like him exist in the midst of humans without realizing it?.’ thought every scouting force.

***

In the middle of the camp and witnessed by all the Hunters, Budi showed what he found. Even though it was only a few minutes in fact he had gotten a lot of information.

On a large canvas he described the settlement floor plan of Monster in such detail, leaving some people amazed at his drawing speed.

All the surveillance team was surprised by how detailed Budi described the settlement plan. Those who observe a few minutes will certainly not be able to remember all parts of the settlement in such detail.

“The most inhabitant is Celengman, which is a kind of humanoid monster headed Babl forest.”

Budi pasted the image of Celengman on the corner of the canvas complete with fighting abilities and weapons used by the monster.

“With the total of other monsters, the number is estimated to reach about two thousand troops of monsters.”

Hearing the number of opponents making noise from the Hunter side, the uproar soon subsided after the Kingdom used a force that could control its subordinates.

Budi completed his task after telling in which part monsters in large numbers gathered. And the most important thing is to place the boss area.

“How can you be so sure?.” asked Liliana.

“I saw a lot of bones scattered there.” said Budy. Hearing that Liliana immediately understood, but not so with most Hunters. So that Budi needs to explain in more detail.

“There is a theory that says that boss monsters are not monsters that come from the Underground Prison. That was because the Boss monster would attack all the monsters he encountered indiscriminately, in contrast to the monsters from the Underground Prison that would not attack a fellow mustard if not starve.”

Budi explained in a way that is very easy to understand, so that every Hunter who has never heard of the theory also understands what Budi is trying to convey.

In essence because boss monsters were not part of the Underground Prison made them hostile towards each other. The fight between the two monster camps must have happened so often that many monster corpses were at the entrance of the Dungeon that had become the dwelling place of the Boss monster.

“But wouldn't that be an advantage for us?, the Boss monster must have been seriously injured due to his fight with the Monster from the Underground Prison right?.” Dimas who only snorted half of Budi's explanation also commented.

Some Hunters thought the same as that man.

“No, it was even worse.” said Raya who instantly made everyone notice her, while Raya herself looked at Roxy and Akita who were playing a chase.

Budi wanted to explain about what could happen, but Raya stopped him. The girl immediately asked everyone to prepare for a siege attack.

“I may have to ask for your help again.” Raya said to two dogs who for several months were cared for by Budi.

“And maybe you too.”

“Do not worry, you guys will win perfectly.”

Raya just laughed a little hearing the words of Budi. “If the word came from someone else, I would definitely just think of it as nonsense.” Kingdom showed a bright smile, after which the girl returned to her position to lead the Hunter army.

***

A yellowish-brown dog walks quietly towards the Monster settlement surrounded by a two-meter-high wooden fence. The arrival of the dog certainly attracted the attention of Celengman and the goblins who were guarding the watchtower.

“You sure Akita will be fine?.” Yuki was so worried about her dog walking alone towards the Monster's lair.

“Do not worry, he is strong.” Give a firm answer.

Several arrows were fired by Goblin archers, but the Akita easily dodged them all.

Those who saw the dog were astonished by what Akita would do if it had reached the gate. Is the dog going to scratch the closed gate with his claws?.

I don't think that's possible. But what happened next was more absurd than anything they thought.

The Akita began to howl as it got closer to the gate. Then quickly the dog's body began to grow and continue to grow until the size reaches two meters.

Everyone's eyes were wide-eyed at the change, they never thought that Yuki's pet cute dog was now a giant beast that looked so terrible.

With such a large body size Akita broke through the gates of the Monster settlement.

“Now attack!.”

Following the cue from the Kingdom, hundreds of Hunters simultaneously attacked.