"What is that?" Tyler trembled and stood up quickly.
"It's a beast king, can we run for our life now". Sebastian said with a shaky voice.
Sebastian said this because he knew what damage a Beast King can do, as he once heard on the transmitter that a Beast King wiped out a whole city in South Africa. He does not want to take any chances of getting killed.
"No, we have come this far, we have to kill the beast king". Tyler said, holding tight to his firearm.
"Are you crazy,none of this weapons can hurt the Beast, they are all useless against it"
"That's what makes it more fun" Tyler replied bringing out his arrows
"I don't think this is a good idea Tyler, it will be best for us to run, now that we can still make it'.
"No, we've been searching for boar all day, now we are lucky by getting to kill a Boar beast King. Am not letting the opportunity pass by".
"But…."
"Say no more Sebastian, I heard a rumor that eating a Beast King meat can make a mere human advance to the first stage of human genetic mutation". Tyler cuts in sharply.
Genetic mutation has been everybody on Earth dream, since the first contact of the Omua, humans can't stand the killing and war. Ten thousand humans can't stand against a single Omua warrior. The ADAM fleet was formed to face the new threat, but millions died everyday when fighting the Omaus. The Omuas have technology that surpasses human technology. Their spaceships were equipped with torpedos and Rocket launchers, which were made from uranium.
The world's best scientists come together to form a way of modifying human cells, the Genetic modification is classified into stages. Scientists help the military achieve the first stage of the Genetic mutation, which increases their body capabilities to almost 1000%, which can make them send a car flying by throwing just a single punch at it. They will also need to cultivate the Genetic mutation to advance to the second stage( D class Realm ) by regular training or facing off enemies. Rumor has it that the genetic mutation stage is limitless. By having proper training, a human can become immortal and can also achieve the power of flying.
"Oh you are right, but a Beast King is more powerful and it can kill both of us, with just a single slash of its hands' '. Sebastian replied, almost losing his voice.
"That's why I always have my poison arrow. I know firearms can't Pierce it's skin, but a poison arrow can get the Job done". Terry said with a bold smirk on his face.
"It takes more than five minutes for the poison to take effect, don't you think we will be dead meat by then?". Sebastian knew Tyler had a plan, but was afraid of the death machine advancing towards them. Beast Kings have been responsible for thousands of deaths every year. No one dares attack a beast king with firearms and lethal weapons, due to its thick skin which nothing can Pierce through. Even humans with genetic mutations can sense the Beats king Aura from far away.
Killing and selling Beast king meat can make them rich. Selling the skin to ADAM BASE 201, they can transform the skin into a A class EV suit.
The roar and squeak of the Beast king can still be heard from afar. Sebastian knew this is the end for them, he thought it would be wise of them to run for their dear lives. The only person summoning courage was Tyler. He is so determined to kill a Beast King. This is one of Tyler's wishes, to kill a beast king and be able to advance to the first stage of human genetic mutation by eating the meat. He knew this was a perfect chance he shouldn't have blown.
Tyler quickly unpacked his arrow, and dipped it in the poison.
"Sebastian, you will be the bait". Tyler said while still arranging his arrows.
"Wait, why will I be the bait? You want me to get killed by that blood thirsty thing". Sebastian said, almost crying.
Sebastian has always been the bait for animals whenever they go hunting.
"Am not going to be the bait, this Monster can kill me with just a single swing of it's arm". He knows he is going to bait, but still trying to convince Tyler about getting themselves killed. He knew if they proceed to hunt the Beast King, he is going to be the bait, due to the fact that only Tyler can shoot an arrow perfectly, and Sebastian is a master when it comes to running and dodging.
"You don't have to pee your pants". Tyler teased him.
Sebastian is not always like this, he is not a coward. Afterall, Sebastian and Tyler have once chased a horde of mutated boars into their cave without getting hurt. But the situation is different, Sebastian knew this could be the end of them, and also surprised seeing his friend happy about the situation of killing or getting killed by a Beast King. It dawned on him that they have to kill or be killed. Sebastian stood straight, his eyes brightened, trying to locate the location of the Beast king.
Another Roar and squeaks were heard, Sebastian quickly figured out the direction it was coming from
"Right there, I think the Beast king is right at the Crono River". Sebastian said, still trying to access the situation.
"Yes, that's good. He is right where we want him". Tyler said, while performing a stance Sebastian could not understand.
"So, how am I the bait".
"You only have to make yourself visible enough to the Beast king, once it starts to chase you. Try to make your way through the tall trees, on the other side of the river". Tyler said all this like he already had it planned before they were there. He knew Beast Kings can't easily navigate through the tall trees, due to their giant size. They can reach upto two houses, placed on top of each other.
"And what?. Is that all". Sebastian asked, deeply he knows this is a suicide mission.
"I will hide on top of a tree. A shot of a poison arrow into the Beast eye will kill him in almost three minutes".
"We have a deal, but don't you dare choke up on me. I will kill you if you miss your shot". Sebastian threatened.
"I won't, let's hunt the Beast".
They started gaining pace towards the River. Tyler already hid on a tree, he knew he must not miss his shot, or that could mean the end of his friend, and that will make him feel guilty throughout his life.
Sebastian and Tyler have been through a lot when hunting mutated animals. They were always challenged by another group of three boys and two girls, they called themselves "The Misfits". They have always been a competition for Tyler and Sebastian, he knew if the Misfits were here, there would have been a competition about who will get to kill and take home the Beats king.
Tyler glanced at Sebastian while approaching the River, making him remember the time he spent with his father. He taught him how to shoot arrows at dummies when he was 10, he made him climb high trees, so he can shoot arrows at rubber dummies placed at a very long distance. He remembered when his father gained a work permit in the ADAM volunteers 5months ago, he thought it's the last moment for him. He remembered when his father entered the vehicle which headed toward west, he climbed a tree to watch the car disappear at the horizon.
The loud Roar and Squeaks can still be heard. As Sebastian moves closer to the River, he is trying to picture the moment in his mind. He is sure that the Beast King is at the River bank, due to the noise direction. Sebastian moves slowly now, as he gets closer to the spot where the Roar was heard. He did not want to risk being killed by the bloodthirsty monster.
He caught the glimpse of the beast lying beside the river. Sebastian hid in the bushes trying to access the situation.
"How can I make the Monster chase me when it did not even notice me?". Sebastian thought.
He knew he had to come up with a plan. A plan to make the Beast king chase him. He drew closer to the Beast king. He decides to throw a stick at the Beast. Sebastian picked up a stick and threw it at the Beast king. The Beast king did not react. The skin of the Beast king is so hard that it did not notice that something was being thrown at it.
Sebastain knew immediately that it is a stupid idea, to throw a stick at the Beast King. He had to come up with a good plan that will make the Beast King aware of his presence. He starts advancing towards the Beast King. Using bushes has a cover.