Germain landed gracefully from the air, adjusting the edge of his elegant black crow hunter robe. This robe, strengthened by the expertise of a professional hunter, was tougher than normal clothing.
Even after being attacked by the "Little Nightmare," it only had a few shallow scratches and wasn't torn.
He looked at the large, black-smoking body of the "Nightmare Leopard." They had carefully dismantled the Nightmare Leopard until it was completely gone, leaving nothing behind. The moonlight, which had been almost obscured by dark clouds earlier, was now shining brightly.
This wasn't an ordinary beast but a monster of the night—darkness was its domain.
"Are you okay?" Germain asked, approaching Bisky after confirming the Nightmare Leopard was dead.
"It's fine, just a minor injury," Bisky replied. Her sturdy body was slowly shrinking. She had been scratched by the Nightmare Leopard's claws, and while blood was dripping from her back, the wound didn't reach her internal organs, so it wasn't serious.
She didn't complain about the pain but extended her hand towards Germain, signaling for him to hand over something.
Germain looked puzzled for a moment, then realized what she wanted. He took off his black robe, wrapped it around her, and covered her back.
They had known each other for a while now. Bisky, who disliked her appearance when disheveled as much as she disliked her original body shape, always preferred to look her best.
"You're smart," Bisky said with a chuckle as she wrapped the robe tightly around herself. "Let's go check on Menchi and Buhara. This was their first battle in the Dark Continent..."
Menchi and Buhara had been caught in the "Little Dark Nightmare's" trap, but as the main body vanished, so did they, leaving no trace behind.
When Germain and Bisky arrived, Menchi was unharmed, but Buhara, who had been acting as a shield, had torn clothes and many scratches on his upper body. He covered his chest with his hands, looking a bit embarrassed, like a shy girl.
He smiled innocently and said, "Haha, there aren't many clothes that fit me. If one gets ruined, I'll just order another."
"Don't worry," Bisky said proudly. "I'll get you a new set when we get back. With my taste, you can't go wrong."
Her movements were a bit too big at the moment, pulling at her back wound, making her wince. Only then did Menchi and Buhara notice her injury.
"Don't worry, it's just a minor injury," Bisky said, pointing to Buhara and then to herself. "We're both built to take damage and protect others."
Buhara laughed a few more times, his hands still on his chest, looking quite amusing.
Seeing the injury on Bisky's back, Menchi said, "Bisky's injury isn't serious, but I should treat it right away. Sanbica can handle the cleanup."
As professional hunters often get injured on missions and might not have a doctor around, they need to know how to treat wounds on their own. It's similar to the idea that "a long illness makes a good doctor."
Menchi took out the first aid kit they had brought, quickly treated Bisky's wounds, and bandaged her.
They rebuilt the bonfire in the same spot and stacked their baggage on it.
The final hours passed quickly.
Germain lit the nearby "lantern." The lavender light bathed everyone's faces, helping them relax even though they weren't back at the mansion yet.
Menchi put out the bonfire.
Everyone had brought back some "local specialties," with Buhara carrying the most. He wanted to take as much of the harvest as possible.
Then, they held the hands of the four little ghosts and looked into the darkness ahead.
"In future 'travels,' we're likely to face attacks from different creatures every night," Germain said. "We'll need to set up camp, take turns keeping watch, and be prepared for night attacks."
Everyone nodded. This was the reality they had to face, and there was no avoiding it.
This night attack happened in the relatively safe "Dry Valley" area. It made them wonder how chaotic the attacks would be deep in the wilderness, especially in the "Ancient Labyrinth City."
Suddenly, the scene changed drastically.
The night and darkness disappeared, replaced by the soft afternoon sunshine. The sound of cicadas filled the woods, and a clear lake was visible nearby.
Everyone looked ahead in surprise and saw two figures walking out from behind a tree.
"You guys are back."
Here's a simplified English version of the chapter while staying true to the original context:
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Shizuku, wearing black-framed glasses, and Sanbica, dressed in a tight doctor's uniform, stood before them.
Shizuku was the one who spoke; Sanbica rarely spoke aloud, so not many had heard her real voice.
Sanbica walked silently toward Bisky. She could tell from the flow of Nen that Bisky was injured, so she focused on treating her wounds first.
"Thank you, Sanbica."
Bisky's black robe was removed, revealing the bandage Menchi had applied.
Sanbica promptly uncovered and rebandaged it.
Buhara also had injuries, but his skin was tough enough to wait, so he sat to the side.
Germain and Menchi, who weren't injured, watched curiously as Shizuku examined their "harvest."
"They're all food," Shizuku said, adjusting his glasses. "Did you really go to the Dark Continent?"
It was understandable for Shizuku to doubt, as everyone's gear looked like they had just returned from a casual visit to their grandmother's house.
"Don't underestimate these," Menchi said confidently, patting his chest. "Using these ingredients for recipes will help us in the future."
Germain glanced at his Lantern, which had a 32-hour cooldown, then checked his other status.
Here's a simplified and culturally accurate translation:
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After defeating the "Nightmare Leopard" and several other beasts, he received the "Gift of Resentment," which slightly enhanced his "Physique" and "Mana."
His "Constitution" increased from 54 to 59 points, and his "NenCapacity" went up from 62 to 65 points.
For "Traits," he gained one new positive trait: "Night Owl." This trait improves his reaction time and speed in low-light environments.
After treating Bisky and Buhara's injuries at the edge of the woods, Sanbica used her special telepathic ability to create "physical examination and hospitalization records."
She conducted a physical exam on each of the four individuals, and their hospital records appeared in her hands one by one.
The medical records detailed the physical condition, past medical history, and current state of Germain and the others. If Sanbica encountered any diseases she didn't understand, they would only appear as symptoms until she could study and diagnose them.
With the hospital records, Sanbica confirmed that none of the four had infections or hidden injuries, which put her at ease.
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