"So, it's not possible?" asked the delivery guy.
"Yes. We're a Delivery Club, not a Hunting Club, dammit!" the president shouted, which is a normal reaction from her whenever she expresses herself.
"Okay, thank you" the guy turned to leave the classroom, only for him to be stopped by the president.
"Wait"
"Yes?"
"Did Rualan take an interest in you?"
"....I guess?"
"....Be careful, she's unpredictable"
"Really?"
"Yeah, since I was in the same class as her last year...Her interest was too not-up-to-standard to everyone back then, so she's always the black sheep"
"Because she has black hair?"
"...Yeah, that as well, but you get what I mean?"
"I think so"
"Be careful around her, that's all I wanted to say"
"Thank you senior"
"No probs, junior!"
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"I'm sorry, but can you repeat that?" asked Rualan, surprised, by a lot.
"I have taken an interest in your research, so can I hear a bit about it?"
The delivery guy returned to her by the end of class and gave her the bad news, before asking her the question.
"...." Rualan watched the guy carefully before deciding to indulge in his curiosity.
"It's about taming monsters, simple as that"
"...So, that's why you need someone to capture it"
(Weird, he didn't ask any follow-up questions, he just figured it out like that?)
Rualan has a suspicion that this person might know something about her that she didn't mention.
"...."
"...."
"Wait, that's all the bit?"
"Yes"
(That was short!)
"Would you like more detail?"
"Yes"
"Alright, then have a seat here" she turned a chair to face him and walked to another chair to sit on.
Taking a seat, the guy turned to look at her and watched as she did something to her tablet before it displayed a holographic image up into the air.
"This is the monster I'm looking for, it's Rank IV of the 3rd floor of the school's dungeon"
Rank is to determine the power of the monster I(Weakest) -> V (Strongest)
The holographic image shows a four-legged monster with a lizard head, turtle shell, and long whip-like tail.
"It's a bit big, but that's one of the reasons why I chose it. What matters are its power and difficulty of capture"
"If you're not sure you can check with the School's Dungeon Information Center for its weaknesses and we can discuss the rewards later", finishing her explanation Ruanlan closed the tablet letting it sink in.
"....I'm just asking because I was wondering, but...what if I capture something from a floor lower than that?"
"That's not a problem right now. For now, I want to see what you're capable of"
"Oh, right, that's true"
"So, we got a deal?"
"Okay, so I just have to capture one right?"
"Yes"
"Got it"
The two shake hands.
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At the information center of the Academy.
"....."
The monster that is on Rualan's list is a lizard-type monster with a hard shell and a dangerous whip for a tail that can hurt anyone that comes close, the moment you approach it you will be forced to attack the shell as it will retract its limbs into the shell, while you waste your time attacking it the tail would retaliate.
And even if you were to defend against it, the limbs would pop out and attack you instead.
(That's pretty clever)
The guy continues reading about the monster while noting down its characteristics, weaknesses, and habitats.
Outside the center are a few students fighting against monsters here and there in groups or in pairs.
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The next day.
After school.
Irviel walked through the long wide way that is illuminated by growing stones here and there.
His footsteps unnerves him as they make a sound each time he walks, his gaze would look everywhere in search of danger, not to mention...
"?
(Damn!!! She's so cool!!!)
Florence simply smiled at him but it was enough to drive Irviel into fanboying just from the sight.
(Why is she so cool?!!!)
Here he is panicking and thinking what to do, while Florence is right next to him giving a reassuring vibe.
"Ah!"
A monster head fell to the ground.
"Another monster slayed, congratulation Irviel" said Florence.
"Eh...Ah, yeah, thank you"
Level Up
(Oh, finally)
Checking his stats, Irviel put the skill points into his Defense stats before closing the Panel.
"...So, did I complete the requirements?" he asked Florence who record his monster kill into a parchment.
"Just 32 more to go" she said with a smile.
"...Thir--Thirty two?"
"Yes"
"....Okay, let's do this!"
"Ah, Irviel, your voice"
Too late, his loud voice have now attracted the attention of the monster nearby.
"....."
"...This should make about 8 of them" said Florence counting the number of monsters that are surrounding them and readying her staff.
"We can do this, Irviel" said Florence confidently gripping her fist cutely.
(Please, don't trust me so much T_T)
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Rualan is in shock.
The sight of the monster that she is looking for is being submissive to the guy she decided to work with just out of curiosity and option.
"Does this mean I pass?"