The Story of Demon Hunter

Forest Guardians and Sacrifice

In the village head's house.

Arthur and Reyna sat in an old wooden chair. In front of them, there was a simple table with three steaming cups of tea. The scent of tea and flowers spread in the air, but that was not their focus.

Across the table, there was a village chief sitting with a serious expression on his face.

"A long time ago, the village was built on fertile land near the forest. People who live here live easily because they can grow various vegetables and tubers. Although not rich, people live well. No shortage of food.

But one day, something happened that changed everything. Someone from the village had made the forest guards angry. Therefore, this village was finally cursed.

Both moor or rice fields that are far enough from the village become arid. Every time it is planted, the plant will die either due to drought or disease. Even after flowing the rice fields with river water, there was still a problem.

According to the ancestral tradition, in order for the land to be planted, before it began farming, people had to sacrifice a teenage girl from the village. The girl chosen must not be from the outside, and must be the most beautiful girl in the village."

Hearing the fairy tale from the village chief, Arthur and Reyna looked at each other.

Reyna shook her head. The girl did not understand. He was also half-believing and half-believing in the words of the village chief.

Arthur himself still smiled amiably. Although his expression did not change much, but no one knew what he was thinking.

After that, they had a short conversation with the village chief before being escorted to an empty house where they could temporarily stay.

Arthur, Reyna, and the village chief arrive at the empty house after walking for some time. The location is in the suburban area of the village, quite close to the forest.

Looking towards the old wooden house that looked shabby and rickety as if it could collapse at any time made Reyna feel uncomfortable. Just then, the voice of the village chief sounded.

"You're both young couples, aren't you?"

The village chief stroked his beard. Although the two did not introduce in such a manner. He thinks the two are suitable. Not to mention, in the village, there are many cases where people get married at a young age.

The village chief's words made Reyna feel ashamed. Only, the red hue on his face instantly disappeared when he heard Arthur's voice.

"Come on, Mr. Village Chief. We're still too young. We are not the couple you think we are.

I was only paid to accompany him to complete the task."

"..." - ".Reyna looked at Arthur with narrowed eyes. He looked cold and did not hide his anger.

"Is that so?" The village chief then shook his head. "If so, as the village chief, I can't allow you to stay together."

"It's okay, sir! You can relax because I can sleep anywhere. Let Reyna stay here." Arthur smiled kindly.

"If you don't mind, you can stay in my house, Young Master. But can not accept this Miss because it can cause bad rumors."

"Then thank you very much."

Looking towards Arthur and the village chief, then turned his gaze to the horrifying-looking old house.

"Annu ... I think it's better if I stay at Momo's house."

"Oh?" The village chief looked surprised. "That's no problem. They must be happy to receive guests."

"They?"

Arthur and Reyna glanced at each other.

The village chief then escorted the two to a not-so-large house not far from the empty house. The location is also in the village area. Although inhabited, the house is only slightly better than an empty house.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

After waiting for a while, the door of the house opened slightly. A girl who is one or two years younger than Reyna and Arthur.

"Is there anything I can help you with, Village Chief?"

"I'm bringing guests for you. They say they know your sister."

Hearing the words of the village chief, the girl looked surprised. He then opened the door wider and saw the figures of Arthur and Reyna behind the village chief.

"Do you really know Momo?"

"I don't know her, but this girl knows her." Arthur said haphazardly while pointing at Reyna. "He's a core disciple of the Pillar of Snake, where your brother is."

Arthur's words made the girl a little surprised. He then looked towards Reyna with expectant eyes.

"Include me, my name is Murasaki. Thank you for taking care of my sister all this time."

"No." Reyna hurriedly shook her head. "Momo has been taking care of me all along. So I should be the one to thank."

"..."

"Then I'll come back first."

"Thank you for your help, Village Chief."

They bowed a little while saying thank you. Just then, the village chief waved his hand before leaving.

"..."

Murasaki stared at Arthur with a nervous expression.

Seeing his demeanor, Arthur shrugged with a relaxed expression. He then introduced himself.

"Arthurian. A wandering chef."

"Eh? The chef?"

Murasaki looked confused. Realizing something too late, the girl hurriedly said.

"Please enter. I'll make tea first."

"no need. We had tea at the village chief's house. If you can, can we talk first?" Arthur replied casually.

"Then please come in."

"Good."

Sitting in the living room, the three of them then started talking. At first it feels a bit awkward, but gets better later.

Reyna told me about her best friend Momo in the Snake Dojo. When talking about the girl, she and Murasaki became more familiar.

"The reason I came here is ... to break the curse of this village!" reyna said firmly.

"..."

Murasaki looked surprised. The girl then wiped the corner of her eyes.

"It turns out Momo hasn't forgotten her at all."

"Even if he doesn't forget it, things won't change! That person has abandoned us and that fact can never be changed!"

A childish voice sounded. The figure of a child about ten years old with a thin body, clothes full of fillings, and a bit dirty entered the house through the front door. He carried a small bamboo basket containing some vegetables and mushrooms.

"Domeo! Momo never left us! She ... she just went to study for a while!"

"He's been gone for two years! That man didn't even come back knowing that you would be sacrificed!"

The boy named Midorima said in a harsh tone. Seems to hate his own eldest brother.

"Sister Momo has asked for the help of Miss Reyna and Young Master Arthur! They can definitely solve our village's problems."

"Then why didn't he come back? If it was true that these two strangers could solve everything, that person should also come back!

But what did he do? He was clearly hiding in the big sect and was afraid to return because he did not want to be sacrificed!"

"..."

Hearing Midorima's cry, Murasaki choked. He could not reply at all. The girl just looked down without saying anything.

"Eeeemm ... Why are houses so crowded?"

Just then, a four or five year old little girl appeared from inside the house while rubbing her eyes. Seems to have just woken up.

The atmosphere instantly became silent. Everyone in the living room was really confused as to what to say to answer the little girl.

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