One hour later, we were almost in the deep forest. According to the Labac, hunting grounds were in this area. So, I held my now and knocked an arrow. After that, I closed my eyes. Then, I used the map to locate golden deers. Soon, I found one in the east. I opened my eyes.
Usman " There is one in the east side." I said standing up.
Labac" What are you saying?" He asked with confusion.
Then, I jumped swiftly to the east. I moved as close as I could see that deer and I made it quick. Soon, I was able to see it. I aimed at it's neck.
SWISH!
The arrow hit the neck and deer fell down. It started convulsing. During this, I paid attention to the escort. As soon as it stopped moving, I tucked away my bow. I carried it on my shoulders and went back.
....
Labac P.O.V.
The boy moved like an arrow with a faint blue light in the forest.
Labac " What was that?!" I said shocked.
Rad" I don't know but pray that he didn't just leave us alone for death." He said in his untrusted voice.
I can't blamed the guy. He had lost his trust many times. A few minutes later, the boy arrived just like he left. But he had a GOLDEN DEER on his shoulders!
Usman " I thought you would not believe me if I told you I can sense mana around. So, I brought it as soon as possible." He said putting it down.
Rad checked the deer and looked at him.
Rad" It could be a fluke and I can not impressed by a single deer."
Usman" How about telling after our hunt?" He said with a smile.
Lad didn't take it personally. He seemed wise.
Labac " But next time, please take Rad with you. Even though, I am Cr 2. I can handle the hunt."
Rad was draining the deer.
Usman" No, I think it will be quicker. If I go alone."
Rad" If something happens, you will be responsible for IT!" He said looking at the lad.
Usman" Done." Said the lad.
Labac " So, are there any more?" I asked.
He closed his eyes and shook his head.
Usman " But there are two in the north east side." I said pointing.
Labac" Aye." I said pulling the reins.
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Rad P.O.V.
Even though, I said that I can't be impressed with a single hunt. But now I was impressed. Lad had good skills. We were able to hunt 5 deers before noon. Each hunt was same. Labac asked him about his skills. Lad said he was trained by a veteran mercenary. When he asked about him.
After a pause, lad said he was no more. Such was the life of a mercenary. It was either death or profit. I hope this lad will live longer. Right now, I was draining our 9th deer.
Labac " So, what's your thoughts about the lad now?" He asked me.
I sighed.
Rad" He is good. Considering his skills, he might be able to live longer than usual mercenaries. I hope, he will retire after attaining a reasonable fortune." I said cleaning my knife.
Labac" Lad has a good head on his shoulders. He won't make a rash decision. I think, I understand why our mistress selected him for this hunt." He said holding his sword.
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Usman P.O.V.
We were able to hunt 10 golden deers before afternoon. So, we started our return. After a couple hours, we reached at the gates. There was still time for sunset. I jumped down the cart.
Usman " Well Gentlemen, I will be leaving now. It was a nice hunt." I said slightly nodding.
When I turned to leave...
Rad" Hear me, lad. Because I only give advice to those who impressed me."
I turned around with a slight smile. Butcher looked at me with a faint smile. Then, he turned serious.
Rad" Remember lad, the wish for too much coins could be your downfall."
I nodded seriously to him and left.
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Labac P.O.V.
Labac " It's seems too long for me, to see you smile."
Rad" What? Can't I smile?!" He said grumpily.
Labac" Yes, you can but it has been a while you give a advice to someone." I said watching the road.
Rad" Well, the lad deserves it."
Labac " Yes. Yes, he does."
I turned the cart to our mistress's establishment.
.......
Firuza P.O.V.
I know that he was strong. He was the guardian who had saved my home. But still, I was worried about him. I didn't know why. Why? Why was so anxious? If I recalled, I was only this worried. When my husband was fighting with the cultists.... But that was because I loved him....NO! IT CAN'T BE!!! HE belonged to both Xiona and my sister!
Firuza " But.....do I have feelings for him?"
...
Usman P.O.V.
In evening, I entered the tavern. When I did, I saw Firuza and Growlithe near a table. I went to them. Seeing me coming, Growlithe barked. It made Firuza looked towards me.
Firuza " You are back!" She said with a smile.
Usman " I just arrived a while ago." I said caressing Growlithe's head.
Then, I went to washed my hand and sat. During our dinner, I told her about my hunt.
Firuza " Dear Lord! It seems to be a good hunt." She said using a handkerchief.
Usman" Yeah."
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Raibyr P.O.V.
Danae, a slender short black haired Elven seamstress, who used to sing in Hypnotic voices. That was our best tavern century ago. I as an adult, never been to such high places before went there. From the very moment, I laid my eyes on her. I fell deeply in love with her. I tried to court her but I made sure to seems serious.
After few years, for an elf were like days. She accepted my feelings! It was one of the happiest moment of my life. My father was against her. To him, she was a fraud. But I.... I didn't believe him. I was in love with her. How could I? But the night, I brought her my home. That night, I found what kind of fool I was.
She was working with evil! She was using me to reach our treasury and.... and she killed my father. If I wasn't there when that happened. I didn't know, how long she was going to use me. So, I killed her. But I couldn't repent my sin. Love was a dangerous thing for ME! No doubt.
THUK! THUK! THUK!
Raibyr " Yes. Come in."
The one who entered into my study was Sabae, an Elven merchant, who had contact with my family for generations. Whom, I had given the task related to the boy. I can't trust anyone after THAT night. She stopped before me and bowed.
Raibyr " So, what's your report? I want to hear everything." I said frowning.
Sabae" Yes My lord!....."
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Sabae P.O.V.
My family was in contact with Raibyr house for centuries. I hope that I won't fail him. I was sitting in my room when a servant came.
Servant" Mistress! Labac and Rad have returned with their hunt."
When I heard that my men came back from hunt before evening.
Sabae" Send them here, quick."
I called them in. I wanted to know about the hunt. When they arrived, they nodded.
Sabae " So, how was the hunt?" I inquired.
Labac " It was a rather peaceful hunt, mistress. The lad had good skills and was really swift. We were able to gather ingredients in time." He said.
Sabae" What are you saying? How can a hunt be peaceful?" I inquired with frown.
Labac" Mistress, lad had mastered some sort of mana perception. By using that he was able to locate the deers quickly. He also has mastered a movement spell of some sort. Due to that he was able to both reach and hunt the deers. Later, he brought them back and it was all done in matter of minutes."
Sabae" Wait?! Are you saying that he was hunting alone?! What were you two DOING?!!" I demanded the answer.
Labac" While he was hunting the deers, I was guarding the cart. Which was only for a little time due to his speed."
Sabae" What about his skills? Are the ingredients in a proper state?" I inquired from the butcher.
Rad" The boy's skill with the bow is top notch. All the ingredients are in great condition."
Sabae" How that can be?"
I raised my brow.
Rad" Each deer was hunted with either a head or next shot. During draining, I see that all had great precision."
Sabae" I see. Well, you may go now." I said moving my hand towards the door.
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Raibyr P.O. V.
Sabae " That's all my Lord."
Raibyr " You have done an excellent job. You may go now and reward him." I said sitting with my back arched towards the table, with both my hands intervened upon which I had my chin.
Sabae " As you wish. Good day, My Lord." She said nodding.
After she left, I was thinking about the boy.
Raibyr " Will he be able to change Hypnotic Scream back into Hypnotic Voices?"
....
Out of the Warm Nest, an ethereal entity emerged from the forest. It seemed like a nightmare. It was an Elven woman without any of her beauty. She looked with hatred at the town.
???" For a century, I was in the hell. He sent me there thinking, he got rid of me. But now with the power of evil, I am back again."
She floated up the walls.
???" Before, I was Danae, who's both voice and beauty got everyone's attention."
She floated up the town.
Danae" NOW! I AM THE BANSHEE, WHO IS OUT FOR VENGEANCE! WHO'S SCREAMS AND NIGHTMARISH FACE TERRORISES THE PEOPLE!! ONE WHO TURNED HYPNOTIC VOICES INTO HYPNOTIC SCREAM!!!"
Danae" HAAAAAAAAAA!!!"
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Usman P.O.V.
When we had our dinner and were listening the tavern music. Suddenly, candles started to flicker. The hot tavern started to be cold. Even our breaths were coming out as if we were in the snow.
???" HAAAAAAAA!
A scream full with pain and agony came.
Client" DAMN! I forgot!"
Client " It's the night of banshee!"
Usman" Banshee?!" I said with wide eyes.
Firuza " Dear Lord!" She said holding her charm.
Growlithe was on guard. Soon, white mist rose up from the surrounding walls and converge on a spot. Which soon changed into a dreadful banshee.
Danae" Look at you people! Do you think you can live in peace after turning me into this?!" She said pointing to her.
She started to scare everyone by flying around.
Usman" Huh?"
Firuza " She can't be victim!"
Usman " Al right, we don't have time. Firuza. I am going head on. You cover me. Growlithe, I am not successful use Flare blitz on her."
Growlithe" Argf!"
He nodded. Banshee was busy scaring. So, I stood up and blitz towards her.
SWISH! Slash! Swipe!
Banshee " Aaaaaah!"
She swayed. Even though I gave her a cross slash. Her wounds healed up in the next second.
Usman " What?!" I exclaimed surprisingly.
Banshee " I don't know, who you are. But you made a mistake by attacking ME!!!" She said flying above my hight and opened her mouth to scream.
WOOSH! WOOSH! WOOSH!
Banshee " Aaaaaah!!"
Firuza " YOU FOUL CREATURE! STAY AWAY FROM HIM!" She said with anger.
She swayed again being hit by fire balls. But those didn't a permanent harm.
Banshee " A mage? Still USELESS TO ME!!!"
She opened her mouth again.
SWISH! BANG!
Growlithe shrouded in flare, sent her flying in the wall.
BZZT!
Growlithe " Argf!"
He growled on the backlash.
Firuza " Growlithe!"
She ran towards him.
Banshee " WHAT KIND OF BEAST IS THAT?!"
She rose up again!
Usman" That's IT! Enchant: Hell Blaze!"
As I changed, my swords shrouded in an ominous black flames as blitz towards her.
SWISH! Slash!
Banshee " AAAAAAH!!!"
Her scream was mind numbing. I held my ground and swords with black flames in a tight grip. But this time, flames vanished in an ominous red light.
Usman " YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING WITH ME?!!"
Banshee " YOU CAN USE HELL BLAZE!!! WHO IN THE HELL, ARE YOU?!!" She said rising again.
People were looking at me strangely.
Banshee " As for your feat of this height, I will leave early tonight."
After that, she passed through the ceilings.
Ding!
Quest: Burn the Banshee's grave with her last memorial!
Rewards:???
Penalty: There will be more screaming 😱!