"Are you hunting crocodiles again?" Goldart asked.
"It can't be helped. Maybe this fits me better. But at least I'm not in trouble like you? Blegh!" I sneered at him.
Goldart was the tallest man in Starting Town. He is the owner of a nomadic union and merchant in this city. Resteress Guild. Don't ask the meaning. He never explained to me. But this man is not like a household husband. More precisely he was a former fighter who had been reincarnated. But he retired because part of his hand was swallowed by Master of Swarm. That is the nickname for the biggest crocodile in the swamp around here.
I have lived in this world for one month. Whether I am reincarnated or not, for sure right now, hunting down the Master of Swarm is my first priority right now. Goldart is the only person who gives me money, help, weapons and beds for free. If I am a human, shouldn't I repay the favor? Maybe it's not big, but at least getting a crocodile's head will make him a little happy.
The job system here is quite simple. << Quest >> and << Hunt >>. << Quest >> is a job that gives you assignments with certain time limits and conditions. While the << Hunt >> has no time limit. The things I do right now are included in the << Hunt >> category. And this crocodile hunt has never been resolved by anyone. The salary is quite large. But I have tried it many times, I have not been able to lure this swamp monster out of its nest.
In hunting certainly requires bait. Moreover, this one water creature. But already almost all types of bait that crossed my mind had never managed to lure it. This time is different. I remembered Goldart's scar. Yes. I made myself a bait. This is indeed dangerous. But this determination did not know his master.
Upon arrival in the swamp, I traced into the swamp. Of course with good equipment. Two spears on the back, one dagger, and a small bomb. Actually I can bring more, but just walking in this swamp is already difficult. The land, the water and the air just made me want to quickly get out of this place.
After being in the middle of the swamp, I started it. I sliced my hand with a dagger. My blood drips slowly. Little by little it begins to mix with this smelly swamp water. I tried to stay calm. Even though this life alarm keeps saying "RUN". I tried to sharpen my hearing. Slowly I looked around. The water starts to vibrate. I tried to observe the waveforms of water produced by these vibrations. Strangely, the center of the wave was near me.
Gluburg! Gluburg!
Suddenly, the bubble was visible on the surface of the water. My eyes can't calm down. My breath began to run out of control. My heart is beating fast. My soul said 'RUN! RUN! RUN! "I tried to resist this turmoil. It was very difficult. Until suddenly the bubble turned into a big water wave.
"WHAT THE HELL !!!!" My legs went straight out. Trying to follow the instincts that told me to get away from this crazy bastard swamp.
I keep trying to follow my instincts. But the movement of the human foot in the swamp is very very slow. As a result the appearance of such a large monster opened its eyes. Very close to me. Its eyes were like a big mirror that showed me in his reflection.
My legs stopped. This trembling hand grabbed the spear. And Stab! The spear was pierced as fast as I could in its eyes. The big super creature struggled and thrashed at me with the flapping of its tail.
It happened so fast that I didn't realize that my body was outside the swamp. I don't feel pain. Of course, my body was instantly numbed because the blow was so hard.
The cry of the great creature shook the ground. Its voice might be heard miles away. My ears feel deaf. The hum that never stopped, made me sick. My body instantly crumbled and limp. I don't know what else to do. I just can't move. I tried to move my body to a safe place.
Unfortunately, the creature saw me. Its steps continued to approach. Slowly and closer. He continued to let out a scream that buzzed my ears.
What is this fucking creature? He keeps approaching. Shit. Shit. Shit. Will I be buried in this bastard's stomach? I kept trying to escape from this hopeless situation. But I'm like a worm on the ground. The creature's mouth was open in front of my face.
"... Damn. I wish I could fall in love just once in my life ..." That's what I said. Full of regret.
"Then, you can choose yourself right?" The voice struck my consciousness that was almost gone.
A large arrow flew very fast and stuck in the jaw of the great creature. The creature was pushed back. The cries of the creature went crazy.
"Troops! Quickly prepare another shot!" Goldart gave the command, "You quickly protect the boy. Don't flinch!"
A crowd of people could be seen by me carrying a very large shield and implanting it in front of me. As if to be a sturdy fortress.
"Are you okay, kid? Don't die here, do you hear me?"
The voice sounded messy. Maybe my ears aren't functioning properly. Then the pain began to attack my whole body.
"ARGHRHRH !!!!!" I screamed as hard as I could.
What is this pain! Hurt so much!
"Calm down. We will give the antidote to your body."
I struggled. My hands and feet are stuck. Suddenly a sharp object was inserted into my body. My eyes immediately blurred. As if it can't catch light. My body relaxes. But my mind began to feel clear.
"Are you awake?"
I nodded. "What happened?"
"You were hit by the Swamp Monster poison. So your body was almost destroyed."
"No. I mean, why are you all here?"
"Goldart. Since he knew that you were serious about this hunt, he quietly prepared everything." The man turned over the large shield. "Yes, for the sake of today."
It seems like this medicine is very effective. My body starts to move. I tried to get up. Stand up even though they must be supported by them.
There, in the middle of the swamp, the monster writhed. The giant arrows continued to pierce his body. While the people around the monster kept throwing spears. Lots of spears embedded in the body of the great creature. But It still did not collapse.
Many people participated in this raid. Maybe half the male population at Starting Town. As if this was the day they were looking forward to.
I can only see their faces filled with various emotions. Although confronted by such powerful monsters, they did not show fear on their faces. As if they are ready to die for this hunt.
Again, the giant arrow and spear continued to pierce the Master of Swarm's body. This fight has lasted almost an hour. But there is no sign that the creature will collapse.
"Let me do it." A woman I didn't know quickly ran towards the monster.
She ran fast on the water. The monster that has lost both eyes continues to attack randomly. But that woman can avoid the monster's attack. She walked over the creature's body by stepping on giant arrows that were embedded in the entire body of the monster.
"Die." the woman thrust a black sword between the monsters' eyes.
Instantly, the monster fell silent. Not moving. Dead.
YAHOO !!!!!
The cheers really sounded happy. I can see their faces as if they get a very big gift. Indeed, Monsters that had become a threat to the Starting Town, died. But I feel a little annoyed. Because I only became bait in this big battle. Shit. I ... lost consciousness ... again.