”Well… you see. There’s been rumors for the last couple of weeks about a fearsome beast that is terrorizing the region. Not a single person has made it back alive to report about its physical appearance or characteristics, but a couple of shepherds near the northern outskirts of Astera have claimed it is a famed Barrang.”
Kenzo was genuinely interested by this piece of information. However, he had never heard before a beast called Barrang. He might have met one before, but until he saw it he couldn’t be sure whether it was the Fioran expression to describe something he’d met before. Gallard quickly understood Kenzo’s silence and continued with his explanation.
”You see, Barrangs are legendary creatures that inhabit the cold caverns of the mountain. It has been centuries since the last of these beasts was seen, but legends tell of a time where a single monster destroyed the entirety of Port Astera. Only until a powerful wizard came to the town and defeated it did peace return. People are afraid a disaster might happen if nothing is done, so there’s a large bounty on whoever manages to kill the beast.”
Kenzo’s eyes lit up at the story. ”That certainly sounds like something interesting…” A smile painted his lips in sync with Gallard. Instinctively, both men knew what that men. However, Kenzo was the first one to speak up. ”250,000 Jewels. Up front and in cash.” The mercenary was leaving no room for negotiations.
”Deal.” An agreement was sealed with a shake of hands before Kenzo ventured to the north of the town to chase for the beast.
It wasn’t hard to find it. However, the battle that ensued was one that would put the warrior’s skills to the test. True to the legends it was a fearsome beast. One that he had never faced before. After what seemed like almost an hour, Kenzo finally managed to make a clean slash at the monster’s head, severing it instantly with a single strike. Masamune cut through the hardened skin like butter as blood gushed out from the wound.
Kenzo returned to town with a trophy for Gallard before receiving his money. This monster hunter thing was more exciting than what he’d expected.
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[1578/1500] 25% WC Reduction from Guild Rank