Chapter 10

"Damn, this guy who's obsessed with his sister... The Kirin armor just shows more skin and looks sexier, that's all..." Wenlong couldn't help but complain in his heart.

However, looking at Catherine, who was now wearing the Kirin armor and seemed a bit nervous as if she had made a mistake, Wenlong seemed to understand such feelings a bit more.

"Silver hair, **, S-shaped figure... I have to admit, from a visual standpoint, this woman does indeed match the Kirin armor quite well. No wonder the Kirin armor is the most common female outfit at anime conventions, in various Monster Hunter cosplays, and in Monster Hunter figurines..."

"It seems that whether on Earth or in the world of Monster Hunter, men's appreciation of women is the same, meow..."

Recalling the first time he met Catherine, Wenlong had to admit that he was also captivated when he first saw her in the Kirin armor.

"Fine, I guess I'm just unlucky to have signed a contract with such a newbie..."

While complaining in his heart, Wenlong was also thinking about how to break the agreement with the woman in front of him.

Wenlong knew that the future hunting journey would be full of hardships, and having a capable partner would be much better than a burden.

But Wenlong also understood that breaking the contract with Catherine would not be easy, as it required mutual consent. Considering how Catherine hugged him happily earlier, it was clear that she would not agree to break the contract.

"Ah, what should I do? How can I get rid of this clueless woman? Meow!"

Just as Wenlong was thinking this, some old memories began to surface in his mind.

It was many years ago, when Wenlong first started playing Monster Hunter. Back then, Wenlong was far from a high-level player and was just a beginner. Because he didn't know anything, he often invited other hunters to team up with him for hunts, but was usually rejected without mercy.

Finally, one day, Wenlong met a hunter with a greatsword. After seeing Wenlong's shabby equipment, the hunter not only didn't kick him out of the team but also taught him some hunting tips, helping him survive the dangerous hunts...

Although a long time has passed, everything still seemed vivid. Recalling this moment now, Wenlong felt even more emotional.

"If it weren't for that man's help, I would have probably given up in the early stages of the game and wouldn't have the strength I have now..."

"But..."

"Damn it! This isn't a game, it's the real world! In the game, bringing a newbie along, even if the team is wiped out, it's just a mission failure, at most a waste of time. But in the real world, helping a newbie teammate might get me injured, or even cost me my life! How can I achieve greatness and become a legendary hunter then?"

Thinking about this, Wenlong finally made up his mind.

"Whatever, I'll escort this woman out of the Xiaofeng Valley and safely back to Mirado Village, then I'll firmly propose to break the contract. We'll part ways, and no one will owe anyone, meow!"

Having made up his mind, Wenlong said to Catherine, "Woman! The mission is complete, let's head back to Mirado Village, okay."

"Ah, okay, Mr. Cat..." Catherine replied softly.

Considering Catherine's injuries, Wenlong, as a man, had some chivalrous thoughts. Seeing the Kirin greatsword still on the ground, he decided to pick it up for her.

The deep blue Kirin greatsword looked heavy and sturdy. When Wenlong approached, he noticed that the seven fangs on the greatsword seemed somewhat dull.

The幻兽 Kirin is known for its ability to manipulate lightning, drawing thunder from the heavens. Weapons made from Kirin materials are often surrounded by blue lightning. The absence of blue lightning now suggested that Catherine couldn't harness the sword's power.

"Only by personally hunting a Kirin can a hunter's strength be recognized by the Kirin's soul. Only then will the weapon, imbued with the Kirin's soul, respond to the hunter's call and lend its power. Now, this Kirin greatsword is in the hands of a newbie hunter and can't be used at all. What a waste, what a waste, meow!"

While thinking this, Wenlong tried to pick up the Kirin greatsword. To his surprise, when he first tried to lift it with one hand, the sword didn't budge at all!

"This sword... so heavy!"

Wenlong was startled and quickly used both hands to grip the hilt, finally lifting the greatsword, but he still felt very strained. Although he managed to lift the Kirin greatsword, he couldn't move it freely. After holding it for a while, his arms were already tired, and he had to put the sword down again.

"Swish!"

The sharp greatsword, due to its weight, deeply embedded itself in the muddy ground.

Wenlong knew that his strength was among the best among the Felynes. Even compared to humans, he believed he wouldn't lose to an average adult male. Yet, he couldn't easily lift the Kirin greatsword, let alone wield it.

"This woman carried this thing while traveling with me? She didn't seem very tired on the way, so I thought the sword wasn't that heavy... meow!"

Wenlong clearly remembered that he had been running to show off his strength. Catherine managed to keep up with him while carrying such a heavy Kirin greatsword, which was something an ordinary person couldn't do.

"Oh, right, this woman's brother is a skilled hunter who can hunt the Kirin. Since they are siblings, it's not impossible that they share the same hunting talent... So, this woman isn't just a pretty face? More like an unpolished gem?"

This thought made Wenlong look at Catherine a bit differently. However, even though Catherine had extraordinary strength, it wasn't enough to change Wenlong's opinion. After all, no matter how talented a newbie is, they are still a newbie. Strength is not the only condition for being an excellent hunter. Wenlong still believed that someone who covers their eyes in fear when a wild boar charges at them couldn't become an outstanding hunter...

"Sorry, woman, even though you have talent and might be an unpolished gem, I'm not a patient gemcutter, so..."

Catherine's talent didn't change Wenlong's mind. After a brief hesitation, he was even more determined to part ways with Catherine when they returned to Mirado Village.

However, at that moment, a familiar and annoying voice appeared again.

"Hey, isn't that Wenlong? You started hunting so quickly, how's it going? Meow!"

Standing in front of Wenlong was the white-furred Felyne he had met in the Cat Village. Not only that, but the white-furred Felyne was accompanied by a hunter wearing a Rathalos armor.