Monster Hunter Monster Girl Story

Chapter 74 Return from the Hunt

After Cai Niao easily completed the monster girl transformation, Li Ai discovered that having the monster girl win over another monster girl seemed easier than trying it herself.

Because in an ecosystem, even predators will inevitably have some overlap and contact.

Before being gender-modified, the intense emotions evoked when she was a monster resulted in an extremely rapid and efficient increase in favorability.

Unfortunately, hatred is the same as other emotions.

"Do you have any favorite names?"

Li Ai inquired about the naming process.

"Let's call him Fire Dragon Hero."

"This is too casual, and it doesn't suit you at all."

"Then let's call her Cui Cui No. 2."

Then, another name was revealed by the colorful bird.

"Believe me, Cui Cui will definitely not like this name you gave her."

According to Li Ai, Cui Cui doesn't perceive this as worship.

"Uh...this is so hard to think of."

"Do you have any other things you like? You can start with that."

"As for other things... I enjoy watching monster battles! Before, I was too timid to watch from afar, and if there wasn't a battle to watch for a while, I would have to risk it all myself by shouting and summoning. But now, not only can I watch, I can also participate as a referee... I'll call myself a referee!"

"It's a bit strange that a monster girl is called the referee, but whatever you like."

As for the monster girl's name, Li Ai felt that the most important thing was that the other person liked it.

"Or a well-known figure among the referees would also be fine."

Li Ai discovered that the personality of the colorful bird perfectly reflects its own ecology, and it even likes to imitate its own name.

"The well-known referee... let's call him Captain Dragonfly."

"Oh! That sounds a bit like Fire Dragon Warrior!"

The colorful bird immediately became interested upon hearing this.

"Captain Dragonfly must be a very good referee, right?"

"That's right, and Captain Dragonfly has three principles: First, never act impulsively! Second, never let any wrongdoing go unpunished! Third, always judge fairly and impartially!"

"Ah~ then I want the name Captain Dragonfly!"

As if fearing that a top-tier ID would be snapped up when the game launched, Cai Niao quickly claimed the name.

The red sun sets below the horizon.

A clam fell from a great height, crashed into a rock, and its shell shattered on the ground.

The culprit seagull landed on the beach, ready to enjoy the meat inside its shell.

The little shield crab raised its claws and moved sideways to get closer.

Ugh!

The seagull cried out in displeasure and was chased away.

Just as the little shield crab approached, about to enjoy the clams, a large net suddenly descended from the sky and trapped it.

It struggled desperately, trying to break the fishing net, but was eventually dragged along and its small body was pulled into a crab trap.

A man with bronze skin, around fifty years old, looked him over and commented, "This one is so big, it'll be enough to eat for two days."

He picked up the short spear on his back and stabbed it repeatedly into the crab trap.

Then, before it got dark, they took the dissected crab claws and legs and hiked towards the only field observation point on the island in the mountains.

There are only two investigators on the entire isolated island, and the uncle is one of them.

Whenever logistical supplies to Moga Village were delayed due to monster interference, the two had to take turns hunting to ensure that observation could continue.

On the way up the mountain, the investigator hummed a little tune.

A moment later, the same sound came.

He initially thought it was an echo from the mountains, but soon discovered that the other person not only sang better, but also sang the wrong lyrics.

As the sky darkened, the investigator shuddered, thinking he had encountered a supernatural event.

As he reached for the signal flare, a burly hunter suddenly emerged from around the corner.

In the wilderness, nothing brings more peace of mind than encountering a hunter.

Even if the signal flare is fired, it will only summon hunter squads that can be observed in the vicinity.

"Hello, sir, I'm here to verify my credentials."

As Li Ai spoke, she gave the commission for "Sing, Birds of the Lonely Island".

"Actually, we could have fired a signal flare to summon us to the scene."

"I heard that there were not enough investigators here, so I came here on my own."

"What an understanding hunter! Thank you. Please mark the location of the rainbow bird's carcass. I'll go there as soon as I get back and cover it up."

"No need for that trouble, I've brought her along."

"I brought it..."

The investigators were well aware that transporting large monster corpses in the wild was something that could not be done without a dedicated guild transport team.

At this moment, a humming that perfectly matched one's own voice but sang the wrong words began again.

Then, a figure appeared at the bend in the cliff.

"Ah...uh!"

The investigator kicked his leg and passed out.

"Li Ai, why did he fall to the ground?"

Captain Dragonfly asked curiously.

"I know, but lying like this is really too dangerous."

As Li Ai spoke, she picked up the investigator and continued climbing the mountain, quickly delivering him to the base located at the summit.

The colleague who fainted, the additional conditions for capturing the Love Hunter added to the quest, and the monster girl Dragonfly Captain outside the cave.

The sheer number of things beyond our comprehension was overwhelming, even for the young marine investigators.

However, since the guild seal was valid, proving that the guild counter had certified the commission, the young investigator quickly certified the hunt in accordance with the regulations.

Li Ai also brought two female fire dragons to the island.

However, the two individuals' records contained no corresponding observation reports.

Li Ai felt that it wasn't that the other party lacked observational skills, but rather that the scope of observation they were responsible for was simply too vast.

The investigation in Moga Village tends to focus on the sea.

Next, Li Ai rode on Captain Dragonfly to the beach where the raccoon was.

Surrounded by a group of cats, the raccoon is making honey-baked fish.

After inquiring with the Ailus and learning that there was still no trace of the Sea God tonight, Li Ai decided to turn back first.

However, at the camp, after working late into the night to finish organizing the materials, Captain Dragonfly flew back to the beach in tears.

Her swollen throat trembled as she cried, a sight that broke one's heart.

"Does Cui Cui not like you?"

"Uh... I haven't even said anything yet, how did you know!"

Captain Dragonfly was incredulous.

"That's normal. Most of Cui Cui's kind can't get along with each other, let alone Cai Cui."

She said she hates me and doesn't want to hear my voice, so I'll stay away from her from now on...

Captain Dragonfly immediately broke down in tears. Li Ai hugged her and patted her back to comfort her.

"If this continues, I feel like the referee's authority will never be established... I don't deserve to be called Captain Dragonfly, sob sob..."

"But Cui Cui is such a monster girl..."

As Li Ai was speaking, she suddenly thought of something.

"Perhaps you can try to change the relationship using your own strengths."

"Captain Dragonfly must ensure that the refereeing is absolutely fair and beautiful. I will not favor Cuicui and give her an advantage."

"You have a good sense of referee ethics, but I'm not talking about refereeing ability, I'm referring to something else..."

Li Ai lowered her voice and told him about the solution she had come up with.

"Will this work?"

"This is your ability, so of course you should make good use of it."

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

Captain Dragonfly wiped away his tears.

The next day was another sunny day with clear blue skies and clouds.

Li Ai arrived at the port along the coast and took a boat back to the village.

This time I was more experienced; there was a net bag in my luggage.

As the passengers went into the sea, Li Ai opened her net and scooped up all the small shrimp, clams, and conches she had collected on the island and threw them into the sea, giving them to the sea children who were gathered around the boat.

When the boat docked, Pontos was still the same as always, wearing a sun hat and fishing by the pier.

"Li Ai, you're back from the hunt."

Seeing that the other party took the initiative to greet him, Li Ai immediately offered him a cigarette.

"Did you accept the commission for 'The Silver Maiden in the Sea'?"

"Yes, but there hasn't been much progress yet... Are you worried that I won't be able to finish it well?"

Li Ai asked tentatively.

"No, from the perspective of the Love Hunter's role, you are actually the most suitable candidate."

"What if meeting that girl was just a misunderstanding?"

"No, the feeling of destiny that came when I first saw her was like something I had been searching for for a long time suddenly appearing before my eyes. I still can't forget it."

Pontos was still savoring the memory when the cigarette in his hand had already burned out.

"Perhaps in a sense, you were actually searching for her before you met her, but a certain feeling was suddenly triggered the moment she appeared."

"Hey! You know what, I really do have a similar feeling. Li Ai, you're definitely a professional."

Pontos suddenly realized.

"Will it be a big blow to you if you can't find her?"

"Of course... in terms of degree, it's probably about the same as the investigation not progressing smoothly."

"But if the other party doesn't accept, then there's nothing we can do."

"I'm mentally prepared for this. It's like hunting; the most unacceptable thing is not even daring to try."

Pontos was quite unfazed by this.

Regardless of success or failure, the result will be obtained from the Silver Maiden.

"Okay, I'll try my best."

"Uh... my hobbies are fishing, diving and hunting, and participating in hot spring heat endurance competitions."

"A hot spring heat endurance contest?"

"Yes, it's a hot spring pool that's constantly heated, and the last one to leave wins. I've won the competition three times in a row in East Doruma... Of course, even the rough-around-the-edges hunters probably wouldn't enjoy this kind of competition... Your expression is weird, Li Ai?"

"It's nothing. I just remembered that I had a similar contest with two other friends in Kokot Village. It's just that the temperature there wasn't high enough, and I almost got fined by the boss because I kept urging El to add firewood."

"That's not the standard pool for competition."

"Is there such a thing as a standard pool?"

"Of course."

Pontos spoke fluently and professionally about all the details of the thermal endurance competition.

Li Ai listened with great interest, but inwardly felt that fate was playing tricks on her.

This hunter, who will soon face the Black Dragon in the Sea of Calamity, seems to have spent the first half of his life preparing for this battle.

However, he himself was unaware of that moment until it arrived.

After hearing all about the hot spring heat endurance competition, Li Ai kept thinking about it on her way to the guild.

Will the anthropomorphization of the Black Dragon and the Great Sea Dragon have a negative impact on Pontos?

Upon entering the open-air guild built on the pier, Ash, who wears many hats, is cleaning the counter with the Els.

After Li Ai gave the commission, she found that the album she had commissioned was "Sing! The Colorful Bird of the Lonely Island". Xia patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

Xia happily helped Li Ai with the certification and distributed the reward.

Completing a three-star commission as a four-star hunter will not help with promotion.

Besides money, you can also earn guild points, which can be exchanged for some rarer resources.

Li Ai then submitted a reply containing a finished jelly product and a recipe.

However, it was rejected before A-Xia even registered it.

"Why? The jelly I made not only has a stronger effect, but it also helps to replenish energy."

"The effect is good, but the amount of honey in your recipe, which is the amount used for one piece of jelly, is enough to make six or seven bottles of normal G-level recovery potions. Such high material costs are unacceptable to guilds and hunter parties."

Asa pointed to the single, which is said to be true.

"So that's how it is. Sigh~ I thought I was a genius at reconciliation."

Li Ai sighed.

"When others research formulas, they usually focus on using fewer or simpler ingredients to get more results. This is the first time I've seen such a significant increase in the amount used."

"You understand mediation because of your mediation work within the guild?"

"That's right, it was I, Xia, who led the cats to complete it."

Ah Xia said proudly, hands on her hips.

"What a hardworking and all-around receptionist! It's a pity that some people... well, I guess I'm not in a position to judge others."

After leaving the guild, Li Ai went to the blacksmith shop in the village, provided the materials, and submitted the commission to craft the swimsuit.

After walking along the pier to the seaside and scattering the remaining conch and clams into the sea, several local children immediately swam over.

While chatting with the other party, Li Ai inquired about information.

Children often exaggerate when they speak, and Li Ai didn't believe everything she said.

It wasn't until an older child recounted his childhood visit to the underwater ruins that things started to change.

That place has always been considered a forbidden zone by Moga Village, but in the eyes of children, it is also a way to dare to challenge and show courage.

When he recounted the scene he witnessed, he was deeply impressed by how bizarre it was.

"Two silver-clad maidens walked side by side in the sea. One of them wore a hat with tentacles that could also propel her through the water at incredible speed..."

Li Ai summarized and recounted what the child had seen and heard.

"Yes, Mr. Hunter, but I've told many people, and they don't believe me. Even Lord Pontos, who is searching for the Silver Maiden, felt that I might have just seen a reflection from a school of fish because the time and place were wrong."

Seeing that the hunter recognized him, the child became very enthusiastic.

"You read that right, but no one will agree until things are clear."

Ai is indeed a top expert in the search for the Great Sea Dragon.

But if they were to ask the other party for help, the silver-haired girl, being a bit too young, might end up turning into an ancient dragon bone.

"Wait, if it's a monster girl, maybe even a sea dragon, Ai would be willing to spend a long time with her."

It's easier for Gu Long to create his own female versions.

However, due to its own strong combat power and the significant impact on the ecosystem, it is extremely difficult for it to submit to another monster.

At this point, the best strategy is to treat each other as partners.

"How did the Skeleton Dragon get close to the Great Sea Dragon... Oh, right, the two silver-haired girls."

Li Ai immediately made a guess.