Chapter 24

According to the information recorded on the scroll, there are three optional quests to upgrade from a one-star silver star to a one-star gold star.

The first is a quest to hunt the Blue Rathalos, the king of the Blue Rathalos, which is a common type of bird wyvern that usually moves in groups. The Blue Rathalos King is the ruler of a Blue Rathalos group. Although the Blue Rathalos King itself is not particularly powerful, it is always accompanied by a group of ten to twenty Blue Rathalos. To hunt the Blue Rathalos King, one must also clear the surrounding Blue Rathalos, making the task not easy.

The second quest is to hunt the Beaver, which builds dams in the upper reaches of the river. The Beaver is a type of toothed beast, known for its extremely aggressive nature and strong territorial instincts. It will mercilessly attack any creature that invades its territory. It has sharp claws and great strength, and can also burrow underground, making it a versatile attacker. Compared to the Blue Rathalos King, the Beaver is even more challenging. However, the Beaver generally prefers solitude, so hunters can focus solely on the Beaver itself without interference from other creatures.

The third quest is to hunt the Great Boar King, which has come from the depths of the forest to the farmland. The Great Boar King, as the name suggests, is the king of a group of Great Boars, larger and more powerful than ordinary Great Boars, and more aggressive. Like the Blue Rathalos King, hunting the Great Boar King means facing multiple enemies. When multiple Great Boars charge together, it compensates for the single attack method of individual Great Boars.

After carefully reading the descriptions of the three quests, Weng Long began to think about which one to choose. In his view, the difficulty of these three quests is roughly the same, and choosing any one of them would not make much difference. It's no wonder these three quests are listed together as the tasks for upgrading to a one-star gold star. However, after considering his and Catherine's current situation, Weng Long made a decision.

"Both Catherine and I have crafted our equipment using materials from the Great Boar. If we hunt the Great Boar King, the Great Boar set can be seamlessly upgraded to the Great Boar King set, which will enhance the attributes of the Great Boar set. This will undoubtedly save a lot of hunting time, unlike other hunters who have to start grinding materials again to craft new equipment, meow."

"Also, Catherine has little hunting experience and has only fought Great Boars before. Choosing the Great Boar King will make it easier for her to adapt."

Therefore, after considering the continuity of the equipment and Catherine's adaptability to the quest, Weng Long chose the quest to hunt the Great Boar King.

"Then, I'll choose this one." Weng Long picked up the scroll with the Great Boar King quest and said to Sasha.

"Alright, I'll register your names under the Great Boar King quest..."

As Sasha spoke, she picked up a pen to register them, a necessary procedure for hunters to take when accepting a quest at the Hunter's Guild to prevent others from taking the same quest. Otherwise, if two different groups took the same quest, it could lead to disputes over the ownership of the hunted creature.

While Sasha was making the record, Weng Long seemed to remember something and suddenly asked.

"By the way, I also want to ask, why do the monsters seem so agitated lately? They are starting to gather near the village. Creatures like the Great Boar King, Blue Rathalos King, and Beaver usually live deeper in the forest. Why are they all causing trouble near Mirard Village, meow?"

"Indeed, creatures like the Great Boar King, Beaver, and Blue Rathalos King usually only occasionally enter human villages. It is very rare for all three to appear near human villages and cause harm at the same time. The last time this happened was when a more powerful flying dragon appeared in the forest, forcing these lower-level creatures to migrate outward, ultimately affecting human settlements," Sasha replied.

"Then this time? Is another flying dragon appearing, meow?" Weng Long continued to ask.

"This time..." Sasha looked a bit troubled, "Unfortunately, our Hunter's Guild has not yet investigated the matter clearly. Although the investigators have confirmed that a more powerful creature has appeared in the forest, causing these lower-level creatures to migrate, we do not have detailed information on what kind of creature it is."

"I see, meow." Weng Long looked a bit disappointed after hearing Sasha's explanation. After all, he had hoped to get some useful information from Sasha, but it turned out he didn't get what he wanted.

"Um... Mr. Cat, you were just talking about something very serious, right?" Listening to Weng Long and Sasha's conversation, Catherine felt a bit scared.

"Mr. Cat, the Great Boar King is stronger than the Great Boar, and the unidentified creature you mentioned is even stronger than the Great Boar King. What should we do if we encounter such a powerful creature?"

Weng Long could hear the tremor in Catherine's voice.

"Don't worry, with me around, no creature will be a problem."

"But..." Catherine was still a bit uneasy.

"But what? Is your determination to see your brother only this much, meow?" Weng Long suddenly countered.

"Ah, no... I'm sorry, Mr. Cat." Catherine immediately apologized, realizing her mistake.

"That's better. Follow my instructions, and one day you will catch up to your brother!" Weng Long said confidently.

"Two of you..." At this moment, Sasha spoke again, but Weng Long noticed that she still looked hesitant and troubled.

"What is it, meow?"

"I have another commission. Are you two interested?"

"Another commission? Didn't you say a hunter can only accept one commission at a time?" Weng Long knew that according to the Hunter's Guild rules, a hunter can only accept one quest at a time to prevent powerful hunters from taking all the quests and leaving none for others.

So, familiar with the Hunter's Guild rules, Weng Long immediately raised an objection to Sasha's mention of another quest.