Chapter 37: Point Hunting and the Prelude to Ambush

Chapter 37: Point Hunting and the Prelude to Ambush

Daren and Michael were fortunate enough to meet near the starting point and were collecting points together. Although they had to divide the points between the two of them, they thought it was much better than wandering around in the mountains relying on no one.

Constantly communicating with each other, they safely completed the first day and now, on the morning of the second day, they were actively moving to gather points.

"I thought having this map would be enough, but I have no idea where we are."

"Yeah, seriously. Where are we right now?"

Despite waking up early in the morning and walking for a long time, they couldn't pinpoint their location. They remained vigilant of their surroundings while constantly referring to the map.

Snap!

Whoosh!

"Huh? Huh!"

Suddenly, the sound of a broken branch echoed, and as Daren was walking and looking at the map, he was instantly caught in a snare and suspended in mid-air.

"Daren!"

Michael, who had been walking ahead, quickly turned around and approached, but he too was instantly struck by a flying electric spell and collapsed without a moment's hesitation.

The magic hit Daren, who was hanging in the air, and both of them lost consciousness, falling to the ground.

As the two fell, Adrias and Dianne, who had been hiding nearby, appeared. They each tore off one student's bracelet without hesitation, absorbing their points.

"I really don't understand."

"What do you mean?"

"Everything."

After releasing the trapped students and absorbing the points, Dianne stared intently at Adrias.

"Where did you learn these techniques?"

"These capture skills? It's just a hobby of mine."

"You had such a hobby?"

Adrias discovered something and signaled for silence by putting a finger to his lips.

He looked around and then touched various things before speaking.

"Somebody passed through here before we caught these two. It wasn't long ago."

"So?"

"Let's chase after them."

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Adrias gestured for them to follow quickly and went ahead.

Although his skills were impressive, Dianne found it exhausting to keep up with his pace.

Already, they had captured more than six students today alone.

And considering it was still early in the day, it clearly showed how frenzied their pursuit had been.

"Just this one more capture, and then let's take a break."

"Okay."

Despite their fatigue, Dianne managed to keep up with Adrias.

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In truth, when she first saw him, he tried to ignore her, pretending not to notice her presence. Since it seemed like she was only discovered from his side, if he left her alone, she would naturally pass by.

'Dianne Alben. Could I use her?'

If she managed to endure for two nights and three days while collecting small points, she would achieve a reasonable score. But if Dianne teamed up with him, couldn't they aim for a top-ranking score?

Tracking for point hunting, finding traces, and overall survival would be his responsibility, and she would fight in his place.

Of course, he could do it alone, but in that case, there were variables such as stamina and unforeseen circumstances.

"It should work, right?"

Dianne, with her keen ears, couldn't catch on to his intentions. Perhaps she would wield her magical powers recklessly and end up disqualified due to mana depletion or survival issues.

So, it didn't seem too bad to manipulate the situation to benefit both of them.

He revealed himself and was able to invite her to their hideout.

However, when they finished eating and tried to discuss the team, Dianne fell asleep.

"This is a bit inconvenient."

Still, as he watched her sleeping, memories of their childhood came to mind.

Although it was not something he personally experienced, it was a memory stored in his body, but it did evoke nostalgic emotions.

When she woke up later, she was still wary of him, but eventually, she became trapped in the comfort and convenience he provided.

In this way, I, who briefly allowed her to taste comfort in this unfamiliar place, proposed a deal to her.

To become a team and gather points together.

To change the subject, I brought up another topic.

"Let's go back to our hideout for now."

"Suddenly?"

"Yes. We'll return to the hideout, rest, and come out again at night."

Dianne nodded as if she understood my intention.

"Nighttime would be better for hunting, but is it possible?"

"Don't worry."

When night falls, visibility will be reduced, but I had the mana of a knight.

I could easily illuminate our surroundings.

"Don't worry, just follow me."

We would dominate the rankings.

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The next day, the man who resembled a goblin and was staring at the snowy mountains turned to look at the towering figure walking beside him.

"No matter how I think about it, something feels suspicious."

"I already received the payment. There's no turning back."

The towering man spoke as if there was no other choice, and deep down, I knew he was right.

However, we couldn't afford to draw too much attention with the members in black robes following us.

"After we finish this job, we should avoid getting involved again," he said to himself.

"Hehe, of course! We received a lot of money, so we can have fun and live it up for a while. That's great!" the goblin-like man laughed nonchalantly.

At that moment, one of the members in black robes stepped forward and interrupted their conversation.

"After we finish this job, we don't plan on getting involved with trash like you."

"Oh, look who it is. Sir Kidwell, the boss, huh? Hehe," the goblin-like man smirked.

The robed figure clicked his tongue as he held a cigarette.

"Don't act all buddy-buddy. You filthy mongrel," he sneered.

"Do you want to die? Your words are getting too harsh," the towering man stopped in his tracks and exuded a threatening aura.

As a surge of energy filled the air, the other members in black robes who were walking behind them came to a halt and looked at the man.

Before long, as they gathered mana, the man turned his head and retracted his intimidating presence.

"If you've received payment, focus on completing the task. Useless worries like that should be done before receiving the money," the robed man remarked.

The towering man, without saying a word, resumed walking ahead.

The goblin-like man followed closely behind him.

"Also, don't forget. Jester himself commissioned this job to you."

"...I know," he replied.

The sun was gradually setting, and the members in black robes began to disperse in different directions into the mountains.

As we continued walking forward, scattering in different directions, the last remaining member named Kidwell spoke.

"Your only goal should be one thing. It would be better to kill as many students as possible. Of course, the more students you kill the better. But don't do anything useless."

"Oh my Boss. If you give me more money, I'll do whatever you want."

"Okay then. Do well in whatever task you have been given. It shouldn't be difficult."

Kidwell grabbed the towering man.

"I have one question."

"What is it now? Spit it out quickly."

"I found out that the target assigned to us isn't anything special. I mean, sure, he's been making potions or something, but is he really worth us going after?"

"I don't have detailed information about him either. Jester simply assigned the task to you. Make sure to kill him and bring back the corpse."

"It shouldn't be too difficult. It's our job."

Kidwell disappeared, and the goblin-like man, who had been smiling, spat on the ground.

"Tch! That damn mountain of a guy who can't even live or die is blabbering nonsense!"

"Let's start moving."

"But how are we going to find him in these mountains?"

"...We'll keep killing until we find him."

"What? Hahaha! That's right! You're right!"

With their conversation over, the sun began to set over the Bilbore Mountains.