The Borrowed: Aerium's Breeze

The hunted Hunters: Offering, part 2

Some minutes before
The Cowfering begin

"Alright, i'll give a brief. All of us will hunt the Calden's grup like usual, scout them, sweep the Minotaurs, then take down the Calden."

It takes only a second to make the vibe suddenly tense.

"I want all of you to ensure each of Minotaurs exactly dead one by one. Then whoever has spatial magic beside Yuki, snatch the body right off the bat. But!"

Vanheir's roar stiffen more the members of Alpha party.

"But our main aim is the Calden. If it's too risky, don't care the Minotaurs. Even if the other party steal the Minotaurs, just focus on the Calden. The Minotaurs point is insignificant compared to the Calden. At this point are there any questions?"

"Sorry sir, may i kill the Minotaur alone? That way the others can push another minotaur more effectively and we can hunt faster." (Kairen)

"Don't make me repeat myself, kid. I don't care with your confidence but in this festival the main point is everyone safety!"

"Y-yessir..."
Kairen immediately back off and doesn't dare to object anymore.

"So i want four of you make into two teams. Each partner of you has to make sure the Minotaur is dead, even if you're sure already."

"Don't be reckless, your greed can affect your whole party. So all of you just follow my order!"

"Y-yes sir!"
All of four A-rankers answer in unison, including the sulking Kairen.

"Mr. Duran, you become the scout as usual. Watch the surrounding. And if possible, observe and help both of the teams. Your priority is same as i said, everyone safety. It's your judgement between the surrounding or helping them."

"Alright, sir."
Duran scratches his head realizing his task is quite troublesome.

"And the final statement, it's the direct order from the Guild master. Yuki and I may move separately from you lot. So if this boy realizes something anomaly happens, we will go on our own way. In that case, i'll place the command on Mr. Duran since all of your safety is his responsibility."

"Geez...please take it easy on me, everyone." Duran feels more troubled now, he thinks that he won't be able to hunt nice and slow.

"That's all of it, anyone feels to oppose this decision. Please step out right now."

"S-sir, i don't mean to oppose, but may i ask the reason that Yuki can move on his own pace?" (Ludor)

"I don't know the details, but that's the Guild master's decision to give this boy that priviledge. Ask him by yourself later."

"T-thanks, sir."

"Alright, prepare all of your needs. Just bring the ones you get used of it. Remember, one mistake cost your life."

[All members of Alpha party review their equipments again. They want to live up to Vanheir's expectation besides the fact that this is the first cowfering for the 4 A-rankers.]

"Boy, how's your end? You sure bring all of your needs?"

"Yes, oldman. I've prepared already my equipments and plans for this cowfering."

"Hmm? Since when?"
"This morning when i ask the details to Mrs. Rinne."

"Guuhh...boy, i don't know if that's overconfident or stupid. Just keep sharp and don't take any risk. You'll help yourself getting outta here, you hear me?"

"Right, oldman. It's your third warning."
"Grrr...whatever.."

[There is not a single sign, but suddenly thunderous roars are heard across
the forest.]