Way to be a Hunter

“I will explain everything”. Tomoe breaks the silence.

After hearing Tomoe’s detailed explanation the family finally grasp the situation.

“I apologized on behalf of the villagers and I'm so sorry for your loss. To amend, I would like to offer a proposition”. The old man sincerely apologized and offered a deal.

Ammeona was put in a very awkward situation because she knows the old man was sincere and she's also feeling guilty for killing his kind.

“Hmmmppp......? Proposition”? Tomoe although in a state of confusion asked.

“Yes. I would like to co-habitat with them. I don't hold any grudges towards them and I think the chief will also understand. I would like them to be our guardians and guardian of this forest. I believe that the dried river can be fix and rain will pour again on our land. “ The old man state his proposal.

“Of course that's if the rain spirit will agree”. The old man looked down as he wasn't sure if the spirit will we'll accept it.

“There's only one problem with that. “Ammeona stated in a slightly worried face.

“What will be the problem? “ Tomoe asked.

“My stupid son here since he is a body of Abiko he cannot survived in a wet place”. Ammeona explained.

“Wewwwww.... I think I have a solution for that”. Tomoe picked up something from her storage portal. A doll-shaped toy mold in a special kind of clay from the dungeon. She picked this item after defeating the boss puppet not knowing the purpose of it.

Ammeona's eyes grew bigger and put both of her hand in her face and start flying around her again like a mosquito.

“Ohhhhhhh my God. This is the perfect host for my son.!!!!!! Who are you and where did you get it? I can feel the power from it. ! “She cannot contain her excitement.

Abiko on the other hand turns pale.

“No mother! I won't transfer to that host!!!!!!! “Abiko was in a panicked tone.

“Why?!!!!!!!!! “ Ammonia suddenly changed her appearance she turns into a furious mother ready to hit her son.

“Eeeeeeeeeeee.... That's a female host and I am man!!!! “Abiko teary-eyed looking at Tomoe trying to ask for help.

“Opppssssss...... “Tomoe looks away from Abiko sweating in bucket.

“Well, I couldn't do anything about that”. She pouted her lips.

“Transfer now! “Ammeona commanded her son.

“No mother!!!! “ please I beg you!”But Abiko’s plead didn't reach his mother’s ears.

It wasn't long after Abiko finally transfered in the doll's body.

“Owwwwww you Can also fly???? “Tomoe was surprised to see Abiko float like his mother.

“Of course, I'm also a spirit like my mother”. His voice also changed to a female voice. He quickly covered his mouth upon hearing himself.

“Gyaaaaaa I'm so happy”.... Ammoeona flying again around her.

The monster with his soul extracted disappeared and the loot from his body only remains.

“Take it. You might be able to use it to maintain the forest balance. “Tomoe picked up the gem from the monster body and gave it to Ammeona.

“Thank you so much. This will be a big help indeed. How can we repay you? Not only you saved my son but you also gave him a better host. “Ammeona bowed her head .

“Naaaaaa don't worry. I don't really need a reward. I'm happy I can be help. “She smiled.

“Well, I guess I don't need to stay here for few days. What a relief. “ She said in a delighted tone.

“I'll leave everything to you guys. I think you can manage the rest by yourselves”. She looked at them.

“You're such a big help. Thank you so much. By the way, may I ask for your name? “The old man finally realized that Tomoe haven't introduced herself yet.

“Aha hahaha. My name is Tomoe”. Scratching her head and chuckled.

“Thank you so much Ms. Tomoe “. The family bowed their head in unison.

Before dark Tomoe bid her farewell.

“Wait”, Ammeona followed her outside.

“Hmmmpppp? “She looked back and faced her.

“Here take it. “She handed two pieces of gem from the deceased monster.

“I thought you guys need it? “

Well, we have enough and we will manage besides I think you need more it than us. You don't have money don't you????? “ She flew towards her and landed in her nose.

“Tsk...... Annoying. “She brushed her off and looks to the side. Besides she was right. She's really broke right now. After she defeated the demon lord and exit the dungeon she used all her resources to forged her very special dagger. It cost her all her fortune.

“See I was right. So take this. And don't forget to visit us sometimes. “Ammeona smiled.

Tomoe widened her smile and picked up the gems from her .

“Thank you very much. Sure I'll visit you sometime. “She replied.

The family also went outside and bid farewell to her before she vanished.

“That fellow will either bring calamity or peace to the world. “ Ammeona muttered. She can see something else from Tomoe and made that comment. She shook off her head and head back in.

Tomoe arrived at the city just after it gets dark. She observed and then look for appraisal shop to exchange her gem for money.

“Hmmpp. This place is very lively even at night” . She muttered . A lot of people are still on the street.

“Whoaaa . Im totally lost . I should ask someone. “She gave up after an hour of walking and couldn't find an appraisal shop.

She decided to ask the person who is in front of her.

“Excuse me. Do you know any appraisal shops around here? I want to exchange my gem for money. “She showed him the gem in her hand.

The guy looked at her from head to toe and then suddenly grabbed her to the side of the street.

Even she was surprised.

Are you a hunter???? Let me see your license. The guy suddenly asked this question looking very interested.

Huh????? She was confused not knowing what to answer she gave him a confusing response.

“Kinda... A little bit. What's the matter? Can I not exchanged it to money??? “

The guy took a glance at her again.

“You're not an official hunter, aren't you? He was skeptical of her answer and so he asked her again.

“Ahahahahahahaha...... I don't know what an official hunter is. That really exist??? “She gave her a fake laugh.

“Tsk tsk..... I knew it.” The guy noted.

She doesn't sense any hostility on him so she was carefree.

“Hmppp. You're probably from a village far from here is this your first time in the city? “Again he asks too many questions.

“Yes, yes I'm from very far away. “She nods smiling .

“Fine. I'll help you follow me”. The guy walks ahead of her and heads towards the nearest bar.

“Phewwww.... What a massive change. “There's no bar like this before. She muttered upon entering the place.

“Don't worry I know you don't have money so it's my treat”. Slightly pretentious voice.

This idiot..... is he looking down on me???? Her annoyed thought but since he is paying she ignored it.

“You know to be able to be a hunter and officially clear a dungeon you need to get a license from the Hunter Association. Without a license any items sold or exchanged are considered illegal and punishable by law. “ The guy starts explaining the details.

She almost choked on her drinks upon hearing this.

“Say what? Punishable by law? What kind of rules is this???? “She punched the table which caught the attention of other customers.

“Oppsssss..... sorry. She bowed her head upon realizing what she had done.

“You're so loud. You're embarrassing me. “The guy murmured , trying to suppress his annoyance.

“Haaaay haaaaay. Sorry. But seriously? Why is that? Who invented this Hunter Association shit??? “

The guy extended his arms to cover her mouth because she's talking loud again.

“Shhhhhhhhhh. I told you to keep it low. “

“Fine. Sorry. So, now I need to go get a license first before I could sell this? “

“Well, you can sell it in the black market. Some hunters are buying for a very low price and selling for a very high price. “ The guy answered calmly.

“What's your name??? Sorry, I forgot to ask you from the beginning.” she asked so she can properly addresse him.

“My name is Mel. I'm 19 years old and Hunter wanna be. I want to take the exam next week. “ He proudly answers.

“She made a funny face upon realizing that he is stupid.

“You wanna take the hunter exam? “

“Yes, and I will do that next week. If you want you can join me. Who knows I might be able to help you. “His bragging voice reverberated in Tomoe’s ears .

“I'll take the exam but I don't think I need your help. “She said in a low tone.

“I'm sorry? Did you say something? “

“No I didn't say anything. There's no use of telling him. I think I owe him so I should be at least grateful”. She muttered.

“Hey by the way can you bring me to the black market? I want to sell my items. “ She asked after drinking the last bottle of beer.

This time it's Mel who almost choked on his drinks.

“Are you serious? Do you know how dangerous is that place? “ Mel suddenly grabbed her shoulder.

“Ahhhmmmm.... I don't know I haven't been there thats why I am asking you. “She retorted.

“Only a few people can get out of that place alive. Even an A-class hunter couldn't wander in that place alone. That place is full of barbarians. Not only they are dangerous they are strong. “Mel calms down this time and drinks his beer.

“Who knows I might be lucky. Well if you don't want to come with me can you just tell me the way??? “She's seriously looking at him.

Mel took a deep breath.

“Phew www.......... Well if you insist. But don't blame me if you meet your end there. I'm barely giving you the location. “

“Sure..... Sure don't worry about me. “

Awwrrrrgggg. She's so ignorant. she's really from the village. Mel’s thought.

After she drinking the last beer Tomoe decided she should keep going . She had all the information about the black market and its location. She bid farewell to Mel who is now drunk.

“Now then, I should head to that place and make money. I don't want to spend the night on the street. I need a comfy bed. “She mumbles and starts walking.

She noticed someone is following her so she stopped and look back.

“I thought you're not coming? “It was Mel who was following her all along.

“My conscience will not accept it if something happens to you there. “I will be your guide. He answered in a tipsy tone.

“Tsk. What a soft-hearted man. “She whispered.

“Fine, let's go be my guide. “She smiled but in a little sarcastic tone.

“Wewwwwww.... This place is indeed dangerous. “She mumbles, not because of the strong smell of blood lust, and hostility but because of the thick miasma covering the place that almost looks like a barrier.

Very few people are on the street. They keep looking at them as if they were assessing their abilities.

“Let's get out of this place fast after your trade. I'm not having a good feeling. “Mel's nervous voice made Tomoe realized that he is such a chicken.

She remains silent. They are now traversing the narrow path towards the small shop that Mel points out.

An old man approached them after they entered the shop. He looks fragile but at the same dangerous.

“How can I help you, youngsters? “Tomoe could tell that's a fake smile coming from the old man.

“Would you exchanged my gems to money”? She handed the gems to him. She noticed the old man's eyes widened.

“Oh..... These are very valuable items, young miss. Where did you get these? “She can feel he was intrigued and waiting for her answer.

“Does it matter to you? She answered and grabbed the gems from him.

“I won't force you if you don't want to answer. Those gems are worth 200, 000 yen in total. “The old man inserts both of his hands in his pants side pocket.

“Just 200, 000 yen??????? “Tomoe exclaimed.

“Yes, the maximum I can offer”. The old man replied.

“So this is a black market huh? Fine. I'll find another shop. “She pretended to leave.

“Wait... Fine 400,000 yen. “The man stopped her from leaving and offer another 200,000.

“Look, old man. I'm.not stupid. This gem’s worth is far more than your stupid offer. “Her aggravated tone scares the old man a bit buts still maintained his composure.

“You cannot sell it outside, you don't have a license don't you? That's why you're here. ? Even if you go to another shop you'll still get the same offer. “The old man insists.

“He is right. I told this to you from the beginning”. Mel agreed with the old man, probably because he just wants to leave the place as soon as possible.

Tomoe took a deep breath.

Fine …. Gimme the money.

After receiving the cash from the old man Mel insist that they should leave the place quickly.

Disclaimer : Please excuse my grammar again.

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