"I think I might have overdone it" Okuagu thought as he arranged a shifted bone back into place. The rest of the guys to his surprise forgave him though he had received a slight pummeling for good measure. "Such is the joy of friendship" Okuagu thought as he slept on his comfortable bed resting from his bruises. Like Gale had said the day before, the squad headed out to the hunters' lodge."Welcome Flaming Tempest squad, congratulations on your successful first hunt" Klaus the crimson armored squad leader said as he guided them to an all too familiar hall. "Is this the squad that killed the Lord of the swamps? Asked a tall gaunt man wearing a blue robe. "Hunters this is Squad leader Neil; he is part of the executive board" Klaus said gesturing towards the brown haired man. "Well done hunters, you have done what we would have never expected of you" Neill said smiling sheepishly. "We hope you continue to help mankind defend itself from vile beasts" Klaus added walking further into the hall. "Now for your reward" Neil added with a clap. Two beautiful ladies emerged from an adjacent door carrying two small sized chests. "For your efforts in eliminating the threats at the Dire Swamps" Neil said after which he exited from the hall leaving them alone in the spacious hall. "Finally! Gale shouted his eyes lighting up with avarice. "You do know it's for all of us" Diamond said adjusting her mask. "Of course''....
The chests contained gold coins, gemstones, ores and manuals about some dangerous beasts. "So much gold" Gale said his eyes gleaming as he ran his hands through them. Lee coughed and cleared his throat. "Oh right your share, of course I thought of that" Gale said scratching his head. chests were placed on the table as Gale sifted through the goodies separating them into six great heaps. "Nice one but what of the ores? Boaruss asked picking a lump of ore. "We shall keep them until we have enough to craft weapons or tools for ourselves" Gale replied. "I wonder what I will buy" Okuagu said as he had never really valued currency or had so much of it. "Why don't we go shopping" Emerald said with a smile. "That is not a manly thing to do, so I'll simply pass" said Boaruss. "I'll come it has been long since I stepped into a market" chuckled Lee. "Unfortunately you guys would have to carry on with this exercise without me" said Gale. "No amount of money can buy you extra height" Okuagu said with a chuckle. "I Know that! Gale shouted in fury. "Probably because of your many failed attempts" Diamond added with a laugh. Gale hissed in annoyance, as he walked out of the mansion. "Alright let's go shopping! Emerald shouted. "What do you guys think of this fur coat? Emerald asked as she flaunted a beautiful ermine coat. "I think it fits you just fine" Okuagu answered smiling. "How about these jewelries? Asked Diamond. "I think they are perfect; they match your eyes" Okuagu answered once again as he awkwardly tried to balance the goods he was holding. "You gals don't seem to be interested in my opinion" Lee said as he examined a small gold pocket watch. "You are too cold in your replies" huffed Emerald. "Suit yourself, anyways Okuagu how many of those items belong to you? Lee asked already knowing the answer. "Two. I actually don't plan on buying much" Okuagu replied. "I thought you would at least want to change your attire" Diamond said dropping another article on his hands. "Nah any other cloth might burn if I use my gift while wearing it" Okuagu replied. "So the skin you are wearing is from a fire leopard? Emerald asked with a rather confused look. "No it simply had a slight immunity to fire, though not up to my own level" Okuagu said with a smile. "Why don't we stop at that bakery" Lee said as they all walked to the bakery; the girls wearing fine attires while the guys trailing behind them carrying their items like some slave. "And yet women will still say 'chivalry is dead' Lee thought as he shook his head with a sigh.