Chapter 104 - #103 Snow Trolls (1/2)

When we were done eating, I paid for both of our meals and then she started showing me around the town.

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”And this is where most of the festivals are usually held.” Spear said while pointing at the town's square.

”I see...” I mumbled while holding my chin and looking at where she was pointing.

We continued walking for a while before she finally stopped.

”That should be everything important, I am sure you would like to explore it also on your own. I also didn't show you some...inappropriate places that would probably catch your interest.” She explained with a smile before looking down while blushing a bit.

”Thank you for everything, Spear. You have been a great help.” I thanked her for being a good guide with a small smile while ignoring the last part she said.

”N-No need to thank me! You even paid for my breakfast which was very nice of you. Say...do you still want to go out for some hunting?” She instantly panicked when she heard my words and then she started fidgeting while she asked me in a low voice.

”Sure, we spent quite long on this tour so let's eat whatever we hunt...” I said with a big smile as any other passionate hunter would do.

”Alright, let's meet in 15 minutes in front of the town's gate. I still need to go fetch my weapon.” Spear's expression instantly brightened when she heard my answer so she didn't waste any second and quickly said before running away while waving at me.

”Sure.” I said with a smile while also waving at her.

When she finally stopped waving at me, my smile disappeared.

'Follow her' I ordered my wriggles to follow her just in case something bad happens I will know where their hideout is.

I decided to go and buy some weapons I could use for our incoming hunting session.

After 15 minutes passed by, I was already waiting for Spear in front of the gate.

”Akashi! Sorry for the wait!” She came running to me while waving at me with one hand and with other she was carrying a spear with a one-sided blade at the end. A weapon slightly similar to Naginata or glaive but with a much larger blade to be able to pierce through Danger Beast's defenses.

”No need, you are here on time. Shall we move while there is still light out?” I shook my head with a subtle smile and asked her.

”Yes, let's go! By the way, I thought that Akashi would be using bow or perhaps javelins instead of a spear. Are you also someone interested in the art of spearmanship?” She replied and we slowly exited the town and while we were walking to the outskirts, she asked me with a curious tone while looking at my weapon.

”Weapons such as bow or javelins are needed only when your pray is running away. Danger Beasts are arrogant without a sense of danger so there is no need for such weapons. And I am only slightly proficient in using spear so please don't laugh.” I said while scratching back of my head with an awkward smile.

”Oh...Right, you have said that you are hunting Danger Beasts...Sorry to ȧssume something like that.” Spear nodded in understanding.

”Plus no need to be so polite with me, Spear” I added while resting a similar spear to hers on my shoulder.

While we were walking towards one bigger forest I noticed 2 people following us ever since we left the town. They were dressed as regular hunters but I noticed that those 2 people also came from the same direction as Spear when she arrived in front of the gate.

Although it doesn't look like it, I can pay quite a lot of attention to the surroundings and its details when I want to.

They must be her bodyguards or it could be also a big coincidence but judging from her status I highly doubt the coincidence thing.

I thought but I decided not to do anything with them since they are here just to ensure her safety. Plus they are just another lead to Chouri. They will probably report to him that

When we entered the forest we instantly started looking for some Danger Beasts but after 30 minutes of walking around, we only met a few Class 4 Danger Beasts Frost wolves. Their strength was just slightly above those normal wolves so there was no problem with dealing with them but I could use such an opportunity to have a look at Spear's proficiency with her weapon.

She was able to cut through all of them despite being heavily outnumbered. With each movement of her hands, she cut wolf in two and despite being much stronger than them, she still used minimum strength required just to kill them.

Hmm, I can't see much from this since her proficiency is already high enough to deal with such weak opponents. I will be able to judge more after seeing her fight something of equal strength.

I thought and after we were done exterminating all of the wolves, she turned at me to check on my situation just to see me standing there looking at her.

”Oh?! You are also done?! And I actually wanted to be first to finish...” She exclaimed in surprise while pouting.