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Shadow Steel Quest
Chapter 10: The Hunt

Chapter 10: The Hunt

I am accompanied by my familiar, Argenius, Ryu with his Terragolem, and Emi with her Aerovolant. We set out on a hunt for orcs and manage to kill them thanks to our teamwork and the utilization of our familiars' abilities.

We venture deep into the dense forest, following rumors of orc encampments in the area. As we cautiously move through the vegetation, we rely on the unique abilities of our familiars to assist us in the mission. Damien: "Guys, are we ready for this orc hunt? Our familiars will give us a significant advantage."

Ryu: "Absolutely, Damien! My Terragolem is ready to crush any orc that comes our way."

Emi: "And my Aerovolant will provide a clear aerial view of the entire encampment. Nothing will escape our sight."

As we venture into the dark forest, we get closer and closer to the orc encampment. We manage to locate their position and carefully plan the attack.

Ryu's Terragolem provides both strength and resilience. Its sturdy structure and immense power make it the perfect ally in direct confrontation. As we approach the orc encampment, Ryu commands the Terragolem to act as a shield, utilizing its formidable defense to protect the group from any potential attacks. Emi and her Aerovolant, a flying creature with extraordinary agility, take flight to gain a strategic advantage. From above, Emi explores the area, observing the movements of the orcs and relaying vital information to the rest of the team. The speed and aerial maneuvers of the Aerovolant allow me to quickly evade any orc archers or ambushes.

Upon reaching the outskirts of the orc encampment, I signal my companions to prepare for an ambush. Argenius's dark affinity is unleashed, casting a haunting shadow over the area and unsettling the orcs. They sense their fear and become disoriented, allowing Ryu and his Terragolem to charge forward, unleashing a devastating attack.

Taking advantage of the orcs' momentary distraction, Emi directs her Aerovolant to unleash powerful gusts of wind. The gusts disrupt the ranks of the orcs, further throwing them off balance and creating additional confusion.

Damien: "Argenius, aim for the heart! Attack!"

Ryu: "Terragolem, keep pushing forward!"

Emi: "Aerovolant, strike them from above! Don't give them a moment's respite!"

The familiars demonstrate their power and unique abilities, enabling the group's success against the orcs. The battle is fierce, but with teamwork and strategic utilization of the familiars' abilities, the group manages to overpower the orcs.

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Damien: "We did it! Thanks to our familiars and our synergy, we managed to defeat the orcs!"

Ryu: "Great job, guys! Our familiars are truly extraordinary."

Working together in a synergistic manner, our trio coordinates our attacks, leveraging the element of surprise and the unique abilities of our familiars. Argenius and I strike with precision, exploiting the orcs' vulnerabilities and aiming for their vital points. Ryu and his Terragolem provide a powerful offensive force, overwhelming the orcs with their brute strength. Emi and her Aerovolant continue to harass the orcs from above, their aerial attacks sowing chaos among their ranks.

Thanks to the combined efforts and coordination of our familiars' abilities, we successfully eliminate the orc threat. Overwhelmed and outnumbered, the orcs retreat in disarray. After successfully completing the mission, my companions and I gather the spoils of our efforts. We obtained numerous cores from the orcs, valuable magical items that hold a decent sum of value. By selling the cores on the market, we can fetch anywhere from $100 to $300 each. Additionally, we recovered some orc weapons, albeit rusty, that can still be sold. Adding up all the loot, we realize that we have accumulated a total of $3,000 to divide among ourselves.

It's our highest loot haul so far, an exceptional result considering we are a party of untalented individuals with an F rank. We are thrilled with the substantial amount we can earn from a single mission and realize that our hard work and skills are starting to bear fruit. As the nighttime sky blankets the land, we make our way back to the academy, our home away from home. Exhausted yet exhilarated, we traverse the familiar path, our steps filled with a sense of accomplishment. The journey back is filled with laughter, banter, and shared memories of the hunt.

As we approach the gates of the academy, we can't help but notice the other groups of adventurers preparing for their own missions. Their ranks boast talented individuals wielding impressive weapons and donning armor adorned with trophies of their past achievements. They exude confidence and experience, a stark contrast to our group of talentless misfits.

We can't help but feel a twinge of envy and longing to be among the esteemed ranks of those who have already embarked on challenging hunts against formidable adversaries like trolls and C-rank creatures. But we also know that our time will come. We are determined to prove ourselves, to surpass our current limitations, and earn a place of distinction among the elite adventurers.

With a renewed sense of purpose, we pass through the gates of the academy. The familiar halls warmly embrace us, brimming with the vibrant energy of aspiring adventurers honing their skills. We exchange greetings and smiles with fellow students, some of whom have already embarked on their own hunts, their tales of courage and audacity further inspiring us.

As we reach our modest dormitories, we can't help but feel a sense of anticipation for what the future holds. We know the road will be arduous and filled with challenges, but we are determined to overcome them, to prove that talent is not the sole measure of success.

In our little corner of the academy, we gather around a table, reviewing the spoils of our recent hunt. The gold and treasures may be modest compared to the rewards earned by more talented groups, but they serve as a testament to our perseverance and resourcefulness. We divide the rewards equally, knowing that every coin represents a step forward towards our goals.