Chapter 184. Plan discuss
Rin stood in front of the massive remnants of Leo’s first-day hunt at the edge of the camp, where torches flickered. An A-rank monster that radiated danger even in death, the ten-foot Dreadmaw Wyrm lay sprawled, its charred scales and sharp fangs gleaming menacingly.
The Razorclaw Bear, another valuable kill, was lying next to it, its matted fur crusted with dried blood. With their combined skill against the bear’s brute strength and the wyrm’s lethal burrowing strategies, they worth of 370 points.
As a throng of nobles gathered, their whispers growing around her, Rin’s pink eyes followed the wyrm’s scarred length, her heart entangled with wonder and growing frustration.
In an adoring voice, a nobleman wearing a silver-trimmed cloak stated, "Leonhardt is showing that he is the rightful successor to the Caulem Dukedom."
"A Dreadmaw Wyrm, by himself? That is the beginning of a legend."
"Even experienced hunters hesitate against a burrowing beast like that."
"And the bear with the razorclaw on top? The man is unstoppable.
A third voice broke through the commotion, quieter but full of interest. "I’ve heard Leonhardt wanted to break the 726-point record held by the former Duke Rathur. They say he has saved his prize for a special someone."
As the words hit Rin, her body froze and her breath caught. Someone special? Her heart raced, a storm of longing and fear crashing within her. She yearned for Leonhardt, but the thought of him offering his hunt—a gesture like a public vow—to another tore at her. Who might it be? Erin? Or someone else?
Nimbus sat at her feet, his purple eyes staring at her with a quiet worry that seemed to be aware of her tumultuous feelings. Rin’s nails dug into her palms as her fingers clenched, but she was startled out of her reverie by a sudden, warm embrace from behind.
"210 points, Senior Rin! You’re amazing!" Velmera’s voice burst with excitement, her arms squeezing Rin tightly before she stepped back, grabbing Rin’s hands, her blue eyes sparkling. "Really, how did you manage that? 210 points is a great deal!