Danma: Danganronpa, but Monster Hunter!

As he spoke, Blazing Flame extended a finger and pointed to a scroll on the table.

“Queen of the Land…” Angie’s eyes widened as she focused her gaze on the few ink squares sketched on the scroll by the blazing fingers, as if she wanted to catch a glimpse of the Queen of the Land through the scroll.

Lina, however, had a slightly different focus and timidly asked, "Female Rathalos? Why is it called that? Is there a male Rathalos that corresponds to it?"

"Yes, it is." Lieyan nodded, confirming her words.

Not only does this world have Rathalos, but it also has quite a reputation. Not only is it the cover monster with the nickname "King of the Sky," but the rare species of Rathalos, Silver Rathalos, is a true Elder Dragon.

Incidentally, the lava cave quest that Lieyan had just mentioned included a quest to hunt Rathalos, so Lieyan quickly changed the subject and steered the conversation back on track.

"We'll talk about the male Rathalos another time; let's talk about the female Rathalos first."

Like the Pukei-Pukei, the Rathian can also use poison attacks. Its tail spines are highly venomous, as are the spines on its back. In addition, it can breathe fireballs, perform a charge attack, and fly to different areas, making it a very troublesome opponent.

Standing in front of a blackboard that seemed to have been pulled out from nowhere, Lieyan gently tapped the somewhat abstract writing on the board with his fiery fingers, explaining it earnestly like a teacher.

Lieyan didn't say much more. The three people in front of him had been adventurers for far longer than he, a newbie who had only been an adventurer for less than a month.

No one understands better than adventurers that adventures allow them to grow rapidly.

"That sounds irresistible, Angie. Which one are you going to choose?" Grace chuckled, his eyes fixed on Angie, whose ears were trembling slightly.

Angie took a deep breath, then looked at the raging flames.

"Mr. Flame, I'd like to ask, what level of monsters can Raul handle now?"

“Raul… if I remember correctly, he defeated the high-ranking Tengumon. The Tengumon’s strength and rating were similar to the water monsters over there,” Flame replied. Then, as if he had thought of something, a slight smile appeared on his lips, and he added, “The female Rathian is stronger than the Tengumon. Strictly speaking, the Tengumon is on the female Rathian’s menu.”

"Alright, we'll choose the female Rathian. Not only that, we'll also accept the Pukei-Pukei quest!"

Angie held all the quest scrolls for the Poison Bird and the Rathian in her hands, her eyes gleaming with a defiant light, just like a child who knew that their classmate, who was originally on par with her, had signed up for summer classes during the summer vacation.

Whether you signed up for this summer program willingly or unwillingly, if you try to take advantage of me, I'll take advantage of you too!

Damn it, open the book!!

Let's see who can outmaneuver whom!

The light of righteousness!

Chapter 91: Rebellious son! What a traitor! !

Once you've decided which mission to take, the rest is much simpler.

Lieyan tidied up the pile of scrolls in front of him and handed them back to Shuiyun, along with the two scrolls in Anqi's hand. After a quick go through the formalities, the mission was officially accepted.

After accepting the mission on one side, Grace also took on a few free gathering quests on the other, planning to collect herbs, honey, ivy, mushrooms, and the like when she had nothing else to do on the road.

This veteran was one of the earliest members of Loki's Familia, someone who truly grew up alongside the Familia and weathered the most difficult period. He was very adept at this kind of opportunistic maneuvering—of course, saying it was the most difficult period isn't quite accurate, since Loki had already recruited Riveria, a royal elf, into his Familia. With just this UR-level character, Loki could be said to have had a perfect start...

In short, Finn must have been thinking about Grace's abilities when he sent him to be stationed in Fire Village to clear the land.

If nothing unexpected happens, Fire Village, a branch without a gate that is essentially isolated from the world and possesses super autonomy, will become the place for the Loki Familia to train a new generation of leaders.

That's how Raul is now.

That's right. Although Raul was terrible and not satisfactory in many ways, Finn was indeed grooming him as his successor.

Ahem, I digress. Let's get back to the tasks entrusted by the free agent.

Unlike in the game, the rewards for these free quests, besides the usual tokens, armor gems, dragon bones, and various insects and other miscellaneous items, allow hunters to earn real money.

Overall, it's definitely worth playing. Even if you don't finish it, it's okay. Just put the quest items in the storage box at the camp, and there will be dedicated staff to track and collect the progress. Whether you wait until the next time to continue or give up and take on a new quest, you won't lose anything. It's a very convenient thing.

Hunters often enjoy taking on these freelance commissions while carrying out hunting missions.

If the three-cat hunting mission fails by accident, at least you have something to fall back on... so you don't go out and get three beatings and come away empty-handed...

After accepting the mission, Flame led the three to the Follower Plaza. First, he borrowed two Fang Hounds from Blade Ridge, and then took two pairs of Wirebugs from the Wirebug House next door and gave them to Angie and Line.

The two borrowed Fang Hounds belong to Blade Ridge and Artemisia, and are temporarily lent to Angela and Lina. They arrived late, and the omens of the Hundred Dragons Night Parade were the events that occurred yesterday. Therefore, the new batch of Fang Hounds that had just been bred at Blade Ridge's place were handed over to the Loki Familia members who were carrying out the mission yesterday.

As for Grace, this veteran was the first in the entire Loki Familia to own a Hound and a Palico. When he left, the Hound and Palico that couldn't go with him to Orario were entrusted to Blade Ridge.

Right now, the dwarf is cuddling with his yellow hound with a white lightning bolt-shaped spot on its forehead. As for his snow-white cat named Coalball, it is sitting on top of the dwarf's helmet with its paws wrapped around its body, looking smug and proud, which makes Angie and Line's eyes sparkle with admiration.

To be honest, Flame is already looking forward to the day when Loki's Familia can openly bring Palicoes and Fang Hounds into the dungeon.

With five different support types to choose from—healing, assisting, fighting, demolishing, and collecting—the Palico can handle both close and long-range combat, is incredibly fast, agile, loyal, and reliable. It boasts a plethora of advantages, making it virtually incomparable to the Hound.

Can you imagine what it would be like if these guys went into the dungeon...?

Blazing Flame felt that just by gathering a large group of cats and dogs, they could automatically and automatically venture into the deeper regions!

Higher-ranking clan leaders can better utilize their abilities with the assistance of cats and dogs, while lower-ranking clan members...

Have you ever heard of the saying that your damage output isn't even as high as a dog's?

Of course, this idea can only remain a distant fantasy for now. After all, reality isn't a game; real Palicoes and Hounds that can fight alongside hunters need to be raised from a young age and undergo long-term training.

However, Flame Village did not have enough Palicoes and Hounds to arm the entire Loki Familia expedition.

Felynes are somewhat better off. As a beastman race that has coexisted with humans for a long time, the number of Felynes is extremely large, and there is also a considerable population in the wild. As long as you put your mind to selection, you can quickly gather enough seedlings to cultivate.

However, this doesn't apply to the Fang Hounds. These toothed beasts, domesticated by the ancestors of Flamefire Village, are not numerous. Although each Fang Hound is a natural warrior, capable of fighting with minimal training after reaching sub-adulthood, their limited breeding frequency—only once a year and one or two litters at a time—significantly restricts their population.

The fang hounds previously handed over to the Loki Familia branch were all the canine talent reserves available; Blade Ridge even devised a plan to leave the hounds behind after the people left...

As things stand, it will take about six months to equip a full set of Palicoes, and a year for a Hound.

We can only say that there is still a long way to go.

Speaking of cats and dogs... where did my two unfilial puppies go?

Lieyan's face turned somewhat dark.

Speaking of his two unruly sons, they used to pop out from somewhere to greet him when he returned from Orario. But ever since he spent a week traveling back and forth between the two worlds, these greetings have stopped. Even when they see him return, they just wag their tails as a greeting.

Now, we can't even see each other anymore...

I f***ing...

Forget it, don't be angry, don't be angry. It's all because I neglected them, so it's no wonder they don't like me. It's all my own fault... It seems I need to coax them a bit more when I go on this mission.

Blazing Flame took a deep breath.

But just then, a tender voice came from behind him. Flame turned around stiffly and saw a cow-colored Felyne holding a rose in its mouth, gentlemanly cradling Angie's hand with deep affection.

"Miss, may I have a romantic stroll with you under the moonlit flowers? I can cook for you, and I also have catnip and dried fish~"

Blazing Flame: "..."

Don't they even change the lines...?

You unfilial son!!!

Some writer's block today

As the title suggests, I'm experiencing writer's block.

I'm a little dazed from gathering information.

I don't know when I'll be able to finish writing it; maybe it will be tonight.

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Chapter 92: High Attack, Paper Defense

what the hell!

Seeing the Cow Palico's movements, which were not only not familiar but also a direct copy-paste, Flame's breath hitched. He quickly stepped forward, intending to use his incredible speed, which he had experienced countless times, to take control of his rebellious child.

But at this moment,

"Pfft—you really are quite amusing!"

The cat-woman being courted, Angie, suddenly broke into a suppressed smile. Before Lieyan could react, the cat-woman girl took a confident step forward, then crouched down. Her obsidian-like eyes met Ailu's blue pupils without flinching. Then, she extended her hand to Ailu, smiled gently, and said earnestly:

"Hello, my name is Anachiti Ottom, you can call me by my nickname Angie. Your name is El, right? I'm sorry, for some reason, I can't spend time with you in romantic moments, but I think we can be friends, what do you think?"

boom--

It looks like something has been pierced.

Ailu, who was striking an exaggerated pose, seemed to have been greatly shocked, and leaned back at a huge angle, even dropping the rose she was holding in her mouth.

Blazing Flame: "..."

With such low defense, you dare to flirt? No wonder you fainted and lost your memory after your gender was exposed!! Your defense is even weaker than the rice paper wrapper around a White Rabbit candy!

"It seems the matter has been resolved."

Grace adjusted his slightly askew helmet and looked at the flames with a smile.

"Hmm..." Blazing Flame nodded silently, watching Angie help Ailu, who was leaning back, and felt that something was not quite right.

hiss--

My head is a little itchy, is it because my brain is growing?

...Never mind, I should mind my own business when it comes to Palicoes.

Anyway, things are pretty good right now, so let's leave it at that.

Meanwhile, after helping Ailu up, Angie immediately scrutinized her closely.

Actually, she was quite curious about Ailu.

Including this time, she and Ailu have met three times. The first time they met, everything was exactly the same except for the location, including the roses, the gestures, and the words of love.

It's like using copied and pasted materials.

But when they met for the second time in a place called Yukumo Village, Elu ignored her completely, but she performed exceptionally well in battle, especially her coordination with Lieyan, which was quite brilliant and exquisite.

To be fair, Ailu has shown a curious side in many ways, which is one of the reasons why Angie wants to befriend her.

Like cats, cat people also have a strong sense of curiosity.

"Alright, girls, we can chat anytime. We should get going. Flame Boy, you lead the way." Grace clapped her hands and mounted her Fang Hound with her Palico.

The registration and borrowing of the hounds didn't seem to take much time, but it still took almost an hour. The group hadn't arrived early to begin with, and it was already close to noon.