"Do not bother to fight the monster when it's hidden inside the shell, we'll wait for it to come out!" Technos instructed them to stop when the attack no longer brings any damage to the Ruby Snail. As a replacement of Ruby Scarab's Shell Powder, the Ruby Snail can be said to possess the size and weight of eight Ruby Scarabs put together.
Although the flesh of the Ruby Snail is inedible, their shell worth a lot. But the only issue for them now is, they'll have to wait for the Ruby Snail to crawl out from the shell because it was pointless for them to attack it. Luckily, that shell will become fragile after the Ruby Snail is dead, or else, it will be difficult for them to process the item on the spot.
But none of the four teammates understands the reason Technos is hunting for the Ruby Snail. Staring at their group performance from afar, the Pioneer Hunter Department's Terrorian and Guard Hunter Department's Rolando congratulates Daguza for his luck to get a good student in his department.
Looking at the situation, Daguza is proud. As the first student that noticed the fact Ruby Snail possess Medan Stones inside their shell, how can he not proud of his performance? Daguza secretly made a decision in his mind that he will pass him a Battle Stimulant Recipe so his student can get stronger than others.
"Chances is here! Turn the shell to the side!" Technos ordered. When the head of the snail pops up from the shell once more, the purposely overturned the shell upside down to make sure to pierce the neck and stop it from entering its shell.
Taking advantage of the situation, Technos beheaded the snail. When it falls off, the body stopped struggled and slide out from the shell. Following the body to tail that falling off is three Medan Stone between 300gm size. Technos has no intention to explain how he knows about it, but when all of them found out that the stone reacts with their own, they celebrate.
"We got three Medan stones! With the weight of 870 to 920gm is here, all we need is keep hunting the Ruby Snails and collect the Medan Stones inside their shell!" the one that stabs his sword accurately on the Ruby Snail made his comment.
"Shh!" another one called him to keep quiet and wait for their leader's instruction. Although it was a good thing to say some comment like this, it is much proper to wait for the leader to speaks. But they forget the fact Technos is nothing similar compared to those people with power-hungry symptoms.
!Of course. We're going to continue hunting for the Ruby Snails. But we cannot leave the shell here either. How about like this? We will ground the shell into powders as we go, and let's allocate the number of Medan Stones we hold in our hand. As long everyone reaches the limit of 30 pounds of Medan Stones, we will proceed with the collection of five additional Medan Stones for our Custom-Tool!" Technos replied them with a friendly manner, void of any hint of tricks behind his words.
But that's not enough for him to convince them he has no ill intention towards them. Breaking the shell and separates evenly to everybody, they moved cautiously to search for their next target. The only one remains calm is Technos, because he did not receive any new images that stated the existence of a monster around them.
Taking a detour by purpose, Technos leads them to encounter another Ruby Eye Mantis the moment they're done with the grounding works. By following how they fight earlier, their teamwork is more efficient compared to how it was before. In the team of five, Technos and another guy, Reems, are their main attacking strength.
As for the three remaining teammates, Stella, the only female in the team is highly experienced in using flying knives. Armin is a weakling that was kicked out from the Inner Fortress Society group, and Daniel is one of the left aside student from the Outer Fortress Society.
It was an extremely confused team at the beginning, but the two earlier fight gave each of them much more understanding to each other's unique trait. The remarkably strong leader, Technos. The reckless Reems. The sharpshooter, Stella. The timid but dependable Armin. And lastly, the sneaky but quick Daniel.
The second Ruby Eye Mantis is quickly disposed of before they repeated everything once more and harvest everything usable. This kind of arrangement went on for half a day before they're called by the teachers. Although this was their third task, it is much different from usual. They're no time limit for this task, which means it was almost an assurance that none of them will fail.
But the demand for their completion becomes higher because everyone alive will be expected to complete their task before returning to the Dominus Fortress. The stress given by the peers will become one of the biggest threat to a students growth, and only those with a strong will can overcome it. Of course, it may still come to luck at the end of the examination.
Corias - 8 pounds / Team - 20 (1 dead) / Target: 440
Technos - 7 pounds / Team - 5 / Target: 105
Messiah - 9 pounds / Team - 21 / Target 440
Vector - 6 pounds / Team - 21 / Target: 440
Adrian - 6 pounds / Team - 21 / Target: 440
Rexxon - 2 pounds / Team - 21 / Target: 440
Samuel - 4 pounds / Team - 21 / Target: 440
Benyamin - 2 pounds / Team - 21 / Target: 440
Yen - 2 pounds / Team - 21 / Target: 440
Quin - 2 pounds / Team - 14 (1 dead) / Target: 315
According to the results, the top 3 students are leading in their results. The only exception in their team is that the chances of Technos completing their mission are faster than the others due to the small number of teammates.
But anger and jealousy is nothing here because of the arrangement and number of members in a team is decided on their own. It is their greediness that caused them to have such a high target to achieve before the task is completed.
Because such an arrangement is crucial due to the threat level in this location is higher than usual, the eight teams of 21 members would have to suffer for their greed in accepting members without a limitation. This arrangement is, of course, benefitted Technos who has a smaller team from the beginning.
"Alright. You can choose to rest or continues. But let me make this clear. The Ruby Eye Mantis is two times more dangerous at night, and there is no Ruby Snail in the night. Unless you're confident to search for the Medan Stone in the night, I will suggest you remain inside the camp until tomorrow morning." one of the three teachers stated.
With their meal is completed, they're free to rest for the night until the sun came up in the next morning. Of course, this also means that they can decide to do whatever they like during the night. With everyone is in their sixteenth years old in youth, sexual desire is uncontrollable.
In a few camps, the panting sound is heard. While some are very heated, some decided to call it a night. Technos team went for their rest except for himself and Stella. As a member of the Inner Fortress Society, those from lower standings approached her like bees approaching the bloom of a flower.
As for Technos, he went into his teacher's tent for a word. Because the news of their choice of the department is yet to be announced, nobody knows that Technos joined the Commercial Hunter Department. As the only student of Daguza, Technos is lucky to enjoy something only those in Inner Fortress Society can purchase.
The tea boiled from the scales belonged to the Agate Viper.
"You did a good job today. Did you know about the existence of the Medan Stones inside the Ruby Snail before the task?" Daguza questioned the students. It might be not coincident, but except those with parents focusing on hunting for Ruby Snails, it is rare that somebody knows about this matter.
"Teacher, Technos did not know about it at all. In fact, I am thinking about borrowing the power of the team to help me get some extra Shell Powder. Who knows, when the Ruby Snail is dead, three Medan Stones came out along with the body." he answered his teacher's question by putting everything on unexpected luck.
"Hahaha, seems like the goddess of luck is standing by your side. But I will need to tell you something much more important. By tomorrow, the numbers of Ruby Snail will drastically decrease. With everyone knows where the source of Medan Stone came from, they will start to focus in hunting for Ruby Snails." Daguza started to explain the reason he was waiting to tell him this.
"From tomorrow onwards, start looking for the nest of Ruby Eye Mantis. They're very picky about the material collected to form their nest so it will be packed with Medan Stones. But it will come with great danger. Ruby Eye Mantis will be everywhere, which means you will be battling against them from the moment you go in until you get out."
"Don't underestimate their numbers. There will be at least 20 to 50 of them in a single nest. If you end up getting two nests close to each another, don't go in but leave immediately! Only pick those that seem not crowded. If your teammates don't dare to go in, then try to hunt as much Ruby Snail as you could." his teacher finished his explanation.
Looking at the youth patiently, he waits for his answer. Technos maintain silence for a while before he found the answer his teacher might fancy. He stands up, bowed at his teacher before he answered and leave.
"Technos will advise his teammates to consider the quicker option. Without sufficient risk, there will be no gain. Only by taking a gamble we get better. If we merely pass this task depending on our luck, then our fourth task will fail for sure. Please excuse this student to make his preparations. Good night, teacher."
After he left, Daguza gave out a smile. He stares at the exit of his tent while thinking about something in his mind.
In the next morning, everyone readies themselves and rush into the forest. Like what Daguza said last night, the expected numbers of Ruby Snail is expected to reduce by a lump sum due to the focus hunting on one kind of monsters out of all sudden.
Again, Technos and his team of four other teammates followed what they did from the day before. Instead of tailgating the majority of the crowd, they selected another unusual decision again. As the crowds fight against each another for the sake of a Ruby Snail, the team decided to hunt for the Ruby Eye Mantis instead!
"Look at that fool and his group. Even if they give up in fighting against us for the Ruby Snails, they should not recklessly go to mess with the other monsters." a few students throw their negative comments at the team, but it was ignored.
He relied strongly on the Vibration Pulse came from his Left Elon Bracer. In fifteen minutes time, Technos found a nest that was good enough for them to proceed with their plan! It was a nest of 31 Ruby Eye Mantis, with over 60 pieces of Medan Stones is reported by the Elon Bracer!
"Take this. In case of a dangerous situation, pop the cap and finish the substance. Reems and Armin will defend the entrance. Stella, Daniel, you two will follow me to rob the nest and then escape. Do everyone understands my instruction?" he questioned everyone the moment he finishes his speech.
"Understood!" everyone answered.
"Great! Let us charge inside! We're going to be the best results team for today's report!"
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[Author's Note]
It's the ending of the writing prompt. I am sorry for the lateness of this chapter but still, thank you for all of your support throughout this week. In case I am going to be lucky enough to win that spirit stone vouchers, I will give it to my two top contributors.
And that would be IllusionEye and Cove978. If you two got my discord, pm me, and if you don't give me your email.