A foreigner's journey

"Take your knife and get out!"

Bang!

With a loud bang, Heather, who was holding Yugumo's sword, watched with a dull expression as the door of the training center closed heavily.

"Coming out so soon...AIBO, isn't it going well?" Ilshan, who was waiting patiently at the door, came up and asked.

"Uh... As far as the results are concerned, it did pass the test."

Heather didn't know what to tell Ershan. He didn't expect that there were so many ways to use the sword. What are the principles of those damn ‘Air Blade Whirling Slash’ and ‘Blade Opening’? Why do you just use it like an ordinary bastard swinging the knife?

Not to mention the so-called "Dragon Climbing", which requires sharpening the blade, stabbing forward, leaping to high altitude, and then striking vertically from top to bottom, using the sword energy to strike seven times. As a result, when Heather arrived, he didn't even perform a complete Dragon Climbing Slash, and the three dog dragons were trampled to death by him.

The miserable screams and wails of the dog dragons echoed between the arena and the mountains, lingering for a long time.

In the end, the mustache instructor couldn't stand it anymore, jumped down and stopped Heather's beastly behavior, leaving a comment "You'd better not use the sword, it's better to use a fire stick", and then kicked Heather out of the training center.

Of course, the assessment requirement [defeat three dog dragons] has been completed, and the certificate indicating the completion of the assessment is also in Heather's pocket.

Heather scratched the back of her head: "Anyway, at least now I'm qualified to officially team up with you for hunting. Let's go to the village chief and see if there are any suitable tasks?"

"Um."

Elshan snickered. She had now guessed that Heather must not know how to use the sword. When she arrived at the training center, she swung the sword around and made the instructor angry, so she was kicked out. However, Heather doesn't even know how to use weapons but can easily pass the test without any injuries. Doesn't this just show how powerful he is?

Let's teach him how to use the tachi when we go to a hunting area.

The two of them walked and chatted, and after a while they arrived at the small central square of Jieyun Village. As expected, the beautiful village chief of the Dragon Tribe was sitting on a bench covered with a red carpet, looking through the task list.

"Oh? You passed the test so quickly. Master Heather is indeed very powerful."

Seeing the certificate presented by Heather, the village chief covered his mouth and chuckled: "Since Lady Ershan and Lady Heather are planning to team up together, do you want to try this mission?"

With that said, she pulled out a task sheet and handed it to the two of them.

After taking the task list, Ershan and Heather gathered together and studied it for a while, then nodded to the village chief: "No problem, we will take this task."

The mission content is to hunt or capture a green bear beast that is close to the safe area of ​​the stream. Because of its existence, the villagers cannot even collect honey in the safe area. The mission reward is 3000Z, which is quite considerable.

However, according to the description of the task, it seems that this green bear is larger than the ordinary green bear. The client hopes that hunters can be more vigilant and not underestimate the enemy.

"By the way, Master Heather, you said you aspired to become a member of the Scrivener Team?" the village chief suddenly asked.

"Well, I have this plan." Heather nodded.

"Actually, I also know a member of the Scrivener Team. She asked me to look for good candidates in Jieyun Village. After all, qualified Scriveners are few and far between in the world."

The village chief pulled out a folded task list and handed it to Heather: "This is a task she specially issued. I wonder if you are interested?"

Heather took it and took a look and found that it was an ecological survey mission, and the target creature was the Green Bear.

The task requirements are simple - under the premise of safety, investigate as much as possible about the ecology of the green bear beast, compile it into a written report and submit it to the scrivener team.

At the end of the commission, the client emphasized that this task is only for those who have enough patience and reliable teammates, and are determined to become members of the scrivener team. He also hinted between the lines that it is best to pay attention to the smoothness of the sentences and avoid too many typos when organizing the written report.

Heather smiled, folded the task list again and put it in her pocket: "Leave it to me."

Is it like writing a graduation thesis on another world? Heather didn't hate this feeling.

Just as the two were about to bid farewell to the village chief and prepare hunting supplies, a villager with a black headscarf on his head hurried over: "Village Chief! It's not good, Village Chief!"

Elshan and Heather looked at each other and did not leave out of gossip mentality, but stood aside and listened.

The beautiful village head of the Dragon tribe handed a handkerchief to the villagers and said gently: "Speak slowly, don't be anxious, what happened?"

The villager wiped the sweat from his head and said angrily: "The four cloud trees outside the dense forest of the stream have been hacked down!"

Heather and Irshan froze and began to sweat on their foreheads.

"You mean... those four twenty-year-old fine cloud trees?" The village chief covered his mouth in surprise.

"Yes! Those are the four trees! They were fine when I went on inspection a week ago, but now the order for the Yugumo weapon series booked by the East Doruma Hunter Guild is about to go to waste!"

The villager gnashed his teeth in annoyance: "Don't let me catch that bastard thief! You have to secretly chop down the four twenty-year-old cloud trees no matter which tree is wrong! It's so vicious!"

The village chief caressed the side of his face worriedly: "Don't worry, could it be broken accidentally by a monster?"

"Impossible. The surrounding trees are all in good condition. Only the four cloud trees were cut down, and the stubbles are obviously marked by sharp weapons. There is no mistake. No, I have to go back and take a look at that damn thief. …”

The villagers in black headscarves walked away muttering.

The village chief sighed softly and turned to look at the two people watching the show: "Well, because the lightning monster has recently occupied the deep area of ​​the stream, the patrol interval of the ranger has been greatly extended. There will always be some bold and desperate people who take risks. Entering the depths of the stream, I hope they are not attacked by monsters... Huh? Master Heather, why are you sweating profusely?"

"Uh, hot, hot." Heather, who was covered in cold sweat, pouted her mouth into a '3' and her eyes were wandering.

"Really? The climate is obviously suitable... Ah, Lady Ershan, you too..."

"It's hot, it's hot." Ilshan suppressed it until her face turned red: "We have to make preparations for the mission quickly, and we can continue talking when we get back, village chief."

After saying that, the two of them hurried away.

The village chief looked at the two people walking away, with a clear smile on his face. He picked up the steaming tea cup next to him and blew on it, looking up at the clear sky:

"Oh my, it's such a nice weather with a suitable temperature."

……………………

The hunting ground area marked on the map only accounts for a very small part of the stream area. In fact, many areas are still in a primitive and unexplored state.

No one knows what kind of monster exists deeper in the stream.

The stream hunting area near Jieyun Village is relatively safe. Although many areas have been blocked due to the appearance of thunder and lightning monsters, hunting missions that are closer and less dangerous are still allowed to be issued and accepted.

The two men and the two cats were walking leisurely along the bank of the clear stream, carrying bags and weapons.

"What should I do? Heather will definitely be arrested for the crime of [stealing and destroying precious cloud wood], and I will also be punished for the crime of harboring. Maybe even my monster hunter qualification will be revoked."

Irshan's thoughts made Heather very annoyed. He put down the map in his hand and corrected: "123, didn't you realize that the village chief had already figured out that the real murderer was me? She didn't tie me up and escort me. Her attitude has been explained to Wang Lijun."

"well?"

"Compared to a few cloud trees, the village chief's attention is entirely focused on the thunder monster." Heather waved her finger: "As long as we take it step by step, and finally successfully drive away or hunt down the thunder monster, the village will be happy." Not only will the president not pursue Yuyunmu's matter, but he will also hold a celebration banquet for us two."

"Really?" Ershan felt that her life had returned to full color from black and white.

"Of course, don't worry."

Heather unfolded the map to observe carefully, then compared the surrounding environment, and finally nodded: "It should be around here, where the huge green bear beast appears. Xiaoba, let's start."

Hachi and Sasaki's mission as follower cats is to assist the hunter as much as possible. After receiving the order, they immediately began to find dry firewood and make a fire, and began to prepare a special honey bait to attract Green Bear Beast.

Elshan and Heather stood by the stream, holding swords in hand and facing each other from a distance.

This is Heather's request. He hopes that Irshan can teach him how to correctly use the true power of Tai Sword, which is the [Air Blade].

"AIBO, are you sure you want to spar with me using real weapons? Let's start with theoretical knowledge first." Ilshan looked worried: "Monster Hunter weapons are very powerful, and if used on humans, it is very likely..."

"It's not a sparring exercise, it's you attacking me unilaterally. Come on, use the sword in your hand to attack me!"

Only by seeing it with your own eyes and experiencing it yourself can Heather use her unparalleled talent to learn the skills of using the sword as soon as possible.

Seeing Heather's resolute attitude, Ilshan had no choice but to nod. She turned the handle of the knife and turned the back of the knife towards Heather. She took a deep breath and shouted softly: "Be careful!"

Accompanied by the violent sound of breaking through the air, Ershan stepped forward, swung the sword and slashed at Heather from top to bottom. Heather swung the sword to hold it steady and jumped back lightly with the help of strength.

Stride and slash!

Heather could feel that at the moment of contact with the sword, Ilshan's sword was surrounded by a faint [Qi]. Although it was not obvious, it greatly improved the power of the weapon.

Immediately afterwards, Ershan grasped the handle of the tachi and thrust it forward, then slashed upward with her backhand: "This is the most basic combo."

Thrust! Pick and chop!

Heather relied on her powerful dynamic vision and reflexes to avoid attacks one after another, and she also judged these moves: "Very good, continue!"

The light of the sword flashed by, and Ershan took a small leap back with a diagonal slash: "This move is Kasaya Slash, which is used to avoid monster attacks during attacks. Next is the [Air Blade] you want to see. , be careful!”

In Heather's field of vision, the sword in Ershan's hand was suddenly filled with a large amount of [Qi], and it struck him fiercely. He couldn't help but pour his mind energy into the sword in his hand and all over his body to maximize his defense.

First, there was a ferocious diagonal slash from the upper right to the lower left. Although Heather took the attack with her sword, she only felt that her hands were numb. The power had been greatly increased?

Then came the diagonal slash from the upper left to the lower right, which was more powerful than the previous slash. The [Qi] on the surface of the blade was almost condensed to the point where it was visible to the naked eye.

"It's still bearable, continue!" Heather's air defense has not been broken. Having played the game, he understands that the next step is the key to the [Air Blade].

What followed was a violent storm of left and right horizontal and vertical slashes, and the [Qi] lingering on Taitou's body became stronger and stronger, and he was just short of a final kick!

After years of tempered physical memory, Ershan subconsciously swung the sword horizontally to the right, making a tragic circular slash clockwise! The [Qi] lingering on the blade exploded instantly, and Heather felt a strong force coming from her, and she flew far backwards.

Elshan sheathed the sword with her physical memory, and then realized that Heather had been hacked away by her, and quickly ran over: "AIBO! Are you okay?"

Heather reluctantly climbed up with the help of Xiaoba who rushed over. She only felt her arms were numb. The last [Air Blade Spin] was so powerful that it exploded.

He condensed his mental energy into his eyes and found that a large amount of [Qi] was temporarily condensed on Ershan's Taito sword for a long time. Both the sharpness and power would be greatly improved. This should be the yellow blade after the [Blade Opening] was successful. stage.

If the second round of air blade slashes can completely hit the enemy, it will enter the red blade stage. At this stage, the tachi will explode with amazing power. This is also the trump card for monster hunters who use tachi to compete with large monsters.

Heather took hold of Ilshan's outstretched hand and stood up immediately. He found that Irshan's face was flushed and she was sweating a little. He couldn't help but asked: "After using the air blade to slash, do you feel a lot of physical strength?" Consumption?"

"Well, normal attacks are okay. Every time you use the air blade, you will consume a lot of energy." Ilshan wiped the sweat from her forehead.

[Stamina Gauge] in the game? Using physical strength in exchange for the explosion and use of [Qi] is the secret of Monster Hunter's power.

The big sword's [Charged Slash], the sledgehammer's [Zuanzuanle], the tachi's [Air Blade Spin], the bow's [Strong Shot/Curved Shot], etc... These all require the use of [Qi]. Powerful skills and power cannot be compared with ordinary attacks.

What you need to do is to learn and use this move skillfully, and use it to develop more derivative skills, such as [Seeing Cut], [Air Blade Stab], [Air Blade Pocket Cut] (Denglong Sword), etc. The technique is more practical and powerful than air blade continuous slashing. If Ershan can learn it, I believe her future hunting missions will be safer.

Seeing that Heather was not injured, Ershan couldn't help but smile: "AIBO, you are so awesome. You can even perform a set of air blades without getting hurt. Even the sword instructors from the East Doruma Hunter Guild can't do that."

"Thank you for attacking me with the back of your sword, otherwise I would... stand back, Ershan, come behind me."

Halfway through Heather's words, her smiling face instantly turned serious, and she pulled Ershan behind her.

In the dense jungle beside the stream, a large number of wild beasts fled in panic. Heavy footsteps sounded one after another, as if they were stepping on the hearts of Heather and Elshan.

Lightning surges!

PS: The 4000-word two-in-one chapter makes up for yesterday’s word count. My unit has been very busy lately, so please bear with me. You should be able to do double updates during the Chinese New Year holiday.