The Devil's Bane
1188 Words
When I appeared in the dining room, I immediately hid behind the chair that the shape shifter was seating on. Mother catch a glimpse of me and she asked the shape shifter
"Did you see that?"
I immediately form a mind communication with the shape shifter, telling it what to say
"Yes, it is thunder reflection, my eyes hurt"
"You okay?"
"Yes I'm fine"
I told the shape shifter to rush the food and ask for more. Mum went to the kitchen to bring more food for me so I swapped places with the shape shifter. I sat in the dining and the shape shifter went to my room to hid
Mom came back and we have a peaceful dinner
I went to my room and ordered the shape shifter to find the rest of his kind and joined them in the mission I gave them.
The next day; 10:00, Monster Hunting Guild
Just add it has always been in the guild, everyday practice and lessons, the guild members are all training their skills and those whose skills deal with energy are cultivating. I joined the cultivators and I cultivare spirit energy. I have already made spirit my topmost attribute, I'll cultivate it to a high level and see how I grow stronger. After the training was over, we went for lessons. The guild hired some martial art masters; strength proficiency master to teach superhumans who chose strength as their topmost attribute, Intent proficiency masters for Constitution attribute, and Spirit proficiency masters for Spirit attribute
First we had a general class where we are told the difference between the three attributes and members are left to choose on their own which path they will tred
Strength attribute has to do with physical strength and it can be achieved by normal training. It is also the simplest and easy to achieve but there is a short way the physical body can go. Once you level up till you reach your limit, you can't grow stronger again.
The Constitution attribute is a bit different, it requires harsh training and doing incredible things to one's self. It is the most hazardous as it requires tempering of the body with elements like fire, snow, pains, etc. There is no limit to where you can go as long as you can temper your body harder. The body will become so hard that things that cause humans to bleed will only itch you
Spirit attribute is the slowest. It takes a long, long time to cultivate spirit energy to where you can call it strong. But the advantage of cultivating spirit energy is great. Unlike construction, spirit entails tempering of the spirit. Unlimited space to cultivate the spirit's energy is one of the advantages. You can still get hurt if striked but it will heal immediately Spirit cultivation has no danger in it, just sit, clear your mind and cultivate
Lots of guild members went for strength attribute learning, a considerable number of members went for Constitution attribute lesson but spirit, 5 including me.
After the lessons, I searched for Maxine and found her with those cultivating Constitution
"Maxine, you are a water sorceress, spirit is the best for you to cultivate?"
"I know but I cannot wait that long"
"So if you are willing yvo through the pain, the constitution will not help your skill. Anyway, where is the rose?"
"On her way, she is cultivating the constitution too. By the way, you owe me a dinner"
"Are you for real?" Rose interrupted
"I never said I won't buy you that dinner, infact, let's go now, together with Rose "
"Of course "
"Wait. The last raid we went for as Dark Killers, I never collected my share of the profits. So let's go dine with it?"
The three were going out of the guild bjt a voice stopped them
"Are you planning to go without me"
The three look back only to see a blonde teen girl who flirtatious
Of course it is Mou, but she and I have to pretend we don't know each other
"I'm sorry for the wrong approach, my name is Susan and I'm a new recruit. I need people to befriend and I see you three as gentle people so I'll ask; can I be your friend?"
I faced Maxine and Rose for their decision. Maxine hold Susan's hand and took her apong with us
At the cafeteria, after ordering the foods they want I brought up a topic
"Guys, I'm thinking of forming a hunting squad, within the guild. I'll need you guys to join so we will need just one more candidate"
"You are trying to form a squad with three ladies and the fourth person, we don't know the gender yet" Maxine said
"It will be a boy, we will be specific while choosing the candidate "
"I'm out" Rose declined
"Why"
"Having survived what happened in the dark Killers squad, won't go on a raid without many people to join "
"I understand you Rose but…"
"No buts, I'm not joining "
"What about you Maxine "
"As long as the guild let you form it, I'll join you "
"And you, strager, what is your name again?"
"Susan, I won't decline a friend's offer, especially when it is a new one"
"I'll go ** for squad forming profile "
The conversation ended and other gifts were brought up till we finished dining.
Later that day, I went to the recruitment center. It is also the center where I can ** for a hunting squad. Some questions about myself, the man on seat ask me questions about the squad
"What are you naming the squad?"
"The devil's bane"
"Sounds like there is a reason behind that name?"
"Last night, the dungeon mistress held me captive and showed her strength to the humans by killing the guild master. She also challenges us to hunt in her dungeon so I'm giving it to her. Not hunt monsters alone but her own life too "
"Good dream. What is the maximum number of people you want in your squad?"
"5"
"What are the recruiting requirements?"
"Spirit or Constitution attributes as topmost, must not be older than 18, and passive or defensive skills are not wanted".
"Good, just one more step to your hunting squad being created. You need to accept all these terms. One, you promise to hunt on the dungeon at least once per week "
"Yes"
"You promise to keep your squad safe, there should be not more than two record of death on a month, if there is, your squad might be closed up"
"Yes"
"Third, the guild can borrow you squad for its personal use, will you allow this"
"Yes"
"Lastly, all your earnings are to yourself and your squad but you must pay 30 percent of it at the end of the week "
"Yes"
I was given a form to sign
"Great. Your squad badges will be ready in 24 hours, your squad recruitment notice will be published with tomorrow news headlines for the guild"
"Ok, thanks "
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