Chapter 31 Surprise (Thanks to the book friend "20170319234414657" for the reward)

evening.

Blue Mountains.

“Quack~Quack~”

The cries of water ghosts could be heard faintly from the depths of the forest.

Ailin, who was searching for traces with his witcher senses, closed the mutated organs on both sides of his nostrils when he heard the sound.

In the field of vision, the red mist detected by the sense of smell suddenly disappeared.

The witcher apprentice looked back at Vesemir, and the witcher master nodded, signaling him to move freely.

Ailin nodded, followed the sound of the water ghost, and slowly moved forward.

Even though he had determined from the traces and sounds that the enemy was a water ghost, the witcher apprentice did not let his guard down.

Caution helps a demon hunter live longer.

These are the original words of the Demon Hunter Master.

One sense cannot confirm the type and number of enemies with 100% certainty.

Smell, hearing, vision and magical perception, none of them can be absent in a hunt.

Because of the demon hunter's weak magical perception, he must wear the badge of the upper school during hunting to be safer.

Step over the pit and walk across the soft grass step by step.

The water ghost's shrill cries were getting closer.

The two bare maple trees could not block the witcher apprentice's view.

By the creek, seven water ghosts appeared in front of Ailin.

The four senses confirmed alternately that there were no monsters hiding around.

The witcher apprentice skillfully kept the distance within the water ghost's perception limit.

He drew his sword, and the magic power in his body suddenly flowed.

Bend your left thumb and index finger slightly and draw an imaginary triangle in front of your body.

"Quen Shield"

A faint yellow light flickered on Ailin's new dark leather armor.

All preparations are complete, and the witcher apprentice no longer hesitates.

He stomped his right foot on the ground, and his body was like an arrow shot from a full bow. In a flash, he pierced the air and swung his sword towards the necks of the two water ghosts.

"puff"

"puff"

Viscous blood spurted out from the broken ends, and the two water ghosts died instantly.

follow closely,

Ailin held the sword in his left hand to protect his body, bent the index finger of his right hand, and quickly reached forward.

Igni Fire Seal.

A hot current rose from near the heart, flowed through the right hand, and gushed out.

The shock wave, mixed with high temperature, not only made the two water ghosts who were alert and rushing to kill him stagger.

The several flames that were sprayed out even directly ignited the mucus on the leading water ghost's body.

Although water ghosts are representative monsters of the water element in alchemy, the mucus secreted from their body surface is extremely flammable.

Before the burning water ghost was burned to death, Ailin swung his sword and ended its life.

While the last water ghost was trembling with fear because of the flames, the witcher apprentice danced around it in a half circle.

There was a flash of silver light, and the head slipped off the neck.

A water ghost has since overcome his fear of fire.

There are three water ghosts left.

These monsters were caught off guard by the sudden fire on their companions.

The witcher apprentice seized his opportunity.

He quickly alternated between his left and right feet and took three or two steps to get into the center of the three water ghosts.

The blue cat's pupils slightly dilated, and in a moment, Ailin calculated the angle and swung the sword.

The silver arc of light drew a smooth curve.

"Chong"

The sound of the silver sword returning to its sheath rang out, and the three monster heads suddenly seemed to react and slid off their necks. Dark red dirty blood spurted out from the broken surfaces.

The clear river suddenly became filled with a fishy and nauseating stench.

The battle was over in less than five minutes from start to finish.

Skilled and efficient.

[Ding! Monster group "Water Ghost" LV6 subjugation! ]

[Rewards: Defeat the enemy, basic rating D, win with fewer troops +1—D+, beheading deterrence +3—C+]

【Final rating: C+】

[Obtained loot: Water Ghost Heart Essence*7, Small Experience Beads*7, Water Ghost Treasure Chest*2]

[Hunting Mission: Water Ghost I (Kill Water Ghost 189/200)]

[Task reward: unknown]

"clap clap"

Arryn looked in the direction of the sound and saw Vesemir clapping his hands and walking towards the river.

"When it comes to hunting water ghosts, even I can't be faster than you. You are worthy of being called a water ghost killer..."

"Master Vesemir!" Arryn shouted helplessly.

Ever since the witcher master heard people calling Ailin's name to his face, he always teased him from time to time.

Is “Water Ghost Killer” a nickname?

It's not even a nickname.

“Okay, okay, let’s stop talking.” Vesemir shook his head, looked up at the sky, and said, “It’s getting late. Let’s pack up and go back.”

Vesemir did not go hunting that afternoon.

The Demon Hunter Master only used his tracking skills, which were at least LV4, to point out a direction for Aylin. The subsequent tracking, exploration, hunting and processing were all done by Aylin.

In fact, with Ailin's level of double tracking superposition, he didn't even need Vesemir's guidance on the direction.

The witcher apprentice has acquired the ability to hunt water ghosts on his own.

So, while processing the materials, Ailin chatted casually.

"Master Vesemir, do you think I am capable of hunting down water ghosts on my own?"

Vesemir nodded and said, "I don't think any demon hunter can say that you are incompetent. At least when it comes to hunting water ghosts, I can't do better than you."

There's a chance... Ailin was delighted and said, "Then starting tomorrow, you don't have to accompany me. I can go out alone..."

"No!" Vesemir's tone remained unchanged as he decisively rejected Arryn's request.

"Why?" Ailin asked.

"I am your mentor, and I need to be responsible for your life."

As the sun sets, the golden sunlight shines obliquely on the black wide-brimmed hat.

On the angular and handsome face, the eyes hidden by the shadows are firm and stubborn.

Ailin, who was familiar with the Demon Hunter Master, knew that this was a look that could not be convinced.

So after sighing in his heart, Ailin lowered his head and continued to process the materials of the water ghost.

Without Vesemir, even if Arryn and the gate guards were familiar with each other, they would not be able to leave the gate of Kaer Morhen.

In other words, even if he successfully slipped out once, what would happen afterwards?

Unless he never returned to the Wolf School, he would lose even the current hunting opportunity once he was discovered by Vesemir.

As for leaving the Wolf School and fleeing far away...

Arlin wanted to leave the castle, but it wasn't to avoid the mountain trial.

He already has cheats, so is he still going to run away? Can't he pass the trial and become a proper demon hunter?
He is the child of miracles, the man destined to save the world!
"Puch"

The last water ghost tongue was cut off and put into the material bag.

Ailin called up the hunting mission again and took a look.

There are only 11 water ghosts left to complete the mission, and it can be completed in one day.

If the hunting mission hadn't taken up Ayrin's mission quota, Ayrin's small experience beads would have been worth at least one-fifth more.

It’s a pity that only one task can be triggered at a time.

If this mission is not completed, Ailin will not be able to find opportunities to trigger other missions.

The demon hunter apprentice looked at the word "unknown" after the task reward, sighed, and thought:
"Perhaps the Demon Hunting Notes can give me a surprise tomorrow?"

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