Chapter 85: Black Hole Sun
One day, Adam and Shingen were ordered to inspect the territories on the outskirts of the city. The rural zone was considered promising due to its livestock, and, surprisingly, the pasture owners had agreed to raise animals for food.
Meat was produced at automated farms raising various species. The safety and operation of those facilities were overseen by specialized personnel.
There were also ordinary people living in the countryside, unaffected by the fear of demons. They had been warned before — if they were attacked, the authorities wouldn’t be able to respond quickly, but trying to convince the locals was pointless.
To one such pasture, the two S-ranked hunters headed. Stepping out of their military van, they approached the first site — a wooden house with a large vegetable garden and livestock yard.
The area felt wild, and the muddy roads hadn’t yet dried after the previous rains.
"Tell me, Adam, why the hell were we sent out here? Are we supposed to be livestock experts now?"
Smirking, Adam puffed up his chest:
"I don’t know about you, but I was born and raised in the countryside!"
"It shows."
"What’s that supposed to mean? Anyway, the Association is concerned about possible livestock infection. Sure, we don’t know yet whether animals can turn into demons on their own, but we’ve got to be cautious."
Their green uniforms stood out against the rustic scenery. Mud was everywhere, but Adam stepped forward confidently.