touchnovel Chapter 8: Hunters test Part - 1
Chapter 8: Hunters test Part - 1
Chapter 8: Hunters test Part - 1
"I'm Elio, and this is my co-worker, Aella. We will be the ones in charge of supervising this test."
The two people on the podium introduced themselves, the man looking gruff as Elio, and the woman looking at everyone seriously as Aella.
"As you all know, in this place the test to obtain your hunter's license will be held. However, before starting, you must go to that table to sign the authorization document, in case any of you pass away," Elio indicated, pointing to a booth located next to him.
Everyone present began to walk towards the stand that Elio had indicated and formed a long line to sign the document to participate in the test.
Once everyone had finished signing the document, they lined up again in front of the two people in charge of supervising the test.
"Before the test begins, this forest is divided into four zones, each occupied by different monsters. Goblins are found in the north; black-toothed wolves are found; in the south. In the east, in a desolate area, are the undead skeletons, while in the west, by a lake, reside the lizard men."
Elio explained, pointing to each of the locations of each monster.
They all tensed and swallowed saliva nervously as they heard the names of the monsters, none of them having experience in killing monsters.
Erik was just as nervous because, like them, he had never faced a monster head-on. So it is normal for him to be nervous.
'So, first I'll go south of the forest, then west, and finally north.'
Erik devised a plan to complete the mission, even though he was nervous and a little afraid of facing the monsters, he had to do it so he wouldn't suffer the same as the night before again.
He chose this sequence because he is currently in the southern part of the forest. After all, the smartest thing to do would be to start at this place nearby.
"This...Supervisor, Elio."
A woman wearing a bow and leather chest armor spoke, and everyone present turned their gaze toward her.
"Tell me" Elio focusing his attention on her.
"Can we form groups to perform the test?" Asked the woman.
"Of course, you can form groups" Elio replied and added. "But before we form groups. The test will be to survive in this forest for 24 hours"
"But, what if we die in the forest?"
Now asked a burly man, with a large shield in his hand. A question that everyone had at the moment.
"Nothing will happen, we will simply warn your relatives. And if you don't have relatives, we won't warn anyone," replied Elio in a serious tone.
"Wait, no, you will save us if we are on the verge of death?" asked the man puzzled by the answer.
"You seem to be misunderstanding something. The two of us are just supervising this test, we won't save you if you're about to die," Elio replied just as seriously.
"Why, no, they'll save us if they're the supervisors!"
"I will report this to the main office!"
"You have to secure our lives since you are the ones responsible for the test!"
"It's unfair!"
They all started yelling, complaining about everything, and protesting about how unreasonable the test was. None of them had any experience in hunting monsters thought they would at least be given some basic guidance. But...
They are being sent into a forest full of monsters, without any preparation!
Child A's family, despite being the victims in this case, would be forced to accept everything quietly, as they lack connections or political power. Child B's family, on the other hand, has these advantages.
In short, Child B's family is strong, while Child A's family is weak. This is the harsh reality of the world we live in, whether you like it or not.
After most of the people left the place, of the initial 300, only 150 remained.
In short, half of the people left, leaving only those who were determined to take the test and obtain their hunter's license, thus allowing them to participate in dungeon expeditions.
"Garbages" Aella snorted.
"In five minutes the test will begin. Get ready!"
Elio announced stepping down from the podium.
People quickly organized themselves into groups.
"We need someone who can hold the front!"
"We don't need a healer, we need an archer."
"I'm an assassin."
"Oh, sorry, we're already full. Find another group."
"I'm a tank, someone needs a tank."
Erik, who was observing how people were grouping, moved away from the place and leaned against a tree to avoid being disturbed as he joined the group.
While everyone formed groups, he remained apart from the crowd preparing for the test. It was at that moment that the supervisors reappeared.
"Say the test again: survive for 24 hours in this monster zone. After that period, the clock we will give you will beep, and you must return here alive."
Elio said as Aella handed out the special watches to the participants who remained to take the test.
Once everyone had their watches, they started to go deeper into the forest.
Elio and Aella disappeared without a trace.
'Okay, let's get started'
Erik nervously walked into the forest as well and headed towards the black-fanged wolf area to begin the mission.
After walking for a few minutes, he decided to change course.
However, the instant he turned around, he found himself surrounded by five black-toothed wolf monsters, not realizing how they had stalked him since he had entered the forest.
"Grr!"
"Grr..."
"Grr!"
"Grr!"
Despite the danger that surrounded him, a small unconscious smile appeared on his face, and this was due to nerves.
"Well..."
He pulled the spear out of his inventory and took a rough stance, while a cold sweat ran down his forehead and a nervous expression.
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