Mystic Dominator

The night of the seventh day from Falls.

The expedition team stopped at the junction of a snow field and a wasteland, which is convenient for camping and fetching water, making it an ideal resting place during travel.

It was here, when everyone was preparing for today's dinner.

Giovanni found Javik, the hunter guide who was taking care of the big horned deer alone:

"Javik, our agreement should end here, right?"

"I've also inquired about the surrounding situation before, and this place is almost the limit range of ordinary people's activities."

"That's right." Javik, who was taking care of the big-horned deer, nodded first. He gently rubbed the face of one of the big-horned deer with his palm, and then turned around and looked at Giovanni, "People in our profession There are also rumors that cross this area and go forward, even if it is an excellent hunter, it is difficult to find prey in such a place."

Hearing Javik's answer, Giovanni nodded.

Then the movement naturally takes out a small cloth bag from the coat pocket:

"Okay, then according to our discussion..."

"The previous deposit has already been paid in Waterfall City, so the remaining commission..."

Giovanni didn't finish his sentence.

Javik suddenly interrupted his preparation to pay the remaining commission.

"Monsieur Giovanni, in fact, I think—the payment of the remaining commission can be postponed for a period of time."

Giovanni didn't react immediately.

But his face soon became sober, and he also realized the meaning of the hunter guide's words:

"Postponed... wait! Javik, you mean the next journey...?"

At this moment, Javik turned around and touched the head of the big horned deer behind him:

"Going further north, even if these guys are healthy enough, they still need professional care."

"I feel like I should be able to continue to play some role."

"certainly,

Of course you have..." Giovanni subconsciously followed Javik's answer, but he quickly shook his head, "No, that's not what I meant. I mean... the road ahead could be very dangerous. Our team cannot guarantee that it will be as safe as it was on this previous trip. "

"Javik, do you really want to move on together?"

Seeing Giovanni's cautious look, the hunter guide immediately laughed:

"Hahaha--"

"The life of a hunter is inherently dangerous, not to mention that I am not familiar with those winter lake hunting jobs. I am actually very happy to get an extra job with a good income during the annual rest time."

Facing the hunter guide's attitude, Giovanni's expression was a little excited:

"I, really appreciate it!"

"..."

The discussion between Giovanni and Javik was not too loud.

It's just that Ronald's hearing is keen, and he still noticed the content of the conversation between the two from a long distance away.

Except for the substance of the conversation itself.

Ronald thought briefly for a few seconds, and then suddenly became interested in Costa.

After finishing the work at hand two or three times, he turned around and came to the maid:

"Costat, did you hear the conversation between Giovanni and Javik?"

The maid immediately nodded slightly:

"Yes, sir."

"Then I have a question." After confirming this, Ronald immediately said, "What do you think is the real reason why Javik is willing to continue their contract with Giovanni?"

"..."

Costa blinked blankly.

Because it was Ronald's question, Costaly thought about it for four or five seconds before finally answering in a conservative tone:

"I think there may be two reasons—"

"First, just like what Javik said, hunters do have few jobs in winter, and he is certainly very happy to get an extra income."

"The second point... I'm actually not sure about this."

"But is there a possibility that because of Giovanni's generous statement last night, a certain passion for adventure was born in Javik's heart?"

Ronald almost applauded the girl in front of him!

"That's great, Kostat!"

"If you can think of this, it means that you have been making progress!"

"Actually, from my point of view, the consideration of income should occupy very little place in Javik's heart. After all, hunters like him are not completely disturbed by income issues."

"So... he was more moved by Giovanni's statement last night?"

Kostat thought briefly for two seconds, and then nodded as if confirming something:

"Sir, I seem to understand a little bit."

"..."

Under the night.

The seven members of the expedition discussed their concerns with each other in this way.

Mountains that seemed far away last night.

Today, they are also at a closer distance, guarding them to sleep peacefully with the stars in the sky.

That concludes the first week of this journey.

For now, however, everything seems to be calm.

...

But second week of travel.

The time has just arrived in the afternoon of this day.

For this team, the real test that needs to face appeared-mountain climbing.

The towering mountains that could only be seen a few days ago finally came in front of the expedition team at this time.

They don't need a straight line to roll it over.

But passing from the outside is not an easy task.

Except for the humanoid monsters Ronald and Costa, of course they wouldn't care about this level of action.

For the rest of the team.

The physical effort spent climbing the hill, the air that is getting so cold that you dare not open your mouth to breathe, and the mental pressure brought about by the harsh environment...

Combine these three points.

It can immediately become a huge weight that directly crushes a person.

If it weren't for the rigorous selection of members of this expedition team, Ronald estimated that in the first hour after going up the mountain, some people might have been unable to restrain themselves and chose to quit.

"How are you feeling, Mr. Ronald?"

In this difficult environment, Giovanni, as the leader of the expedition, took the initiative to care for the two newly joined Ronald.

This man didn't know the identities of Ronald and Costat's casters.

Therefore, without knowing the physical condition of the two of them, Giovanni also paid the most attention to the condition of the two of them in the team.

So Ronald smiled and waved to Giovanni.

Under the surprised eyes of the other party, he lifted the scarf to reveal his skin color that had not changed at all due to the cold:

"Costat and I can handle this kind of weather, as long as you take care of your own safety."

"I really envy your body like this..."

Giovanni seemed to think it was some unique physical quality.

So he shook his head with emotion, and he continued to focus on the work of browsing the hillside. After all, although he has enough energy to pay attention to his companions, it is also relatively difficult to climb over the hillside.

— What's more, this is the Northland.

—The climate is extremely harsh.

Then, between four and five in the afternoon.

The hunter guide who was still at the forefront of the team suddenly stopped.

"Something's wrong!" Javik, who was born as a hunter, has a strong observation ability. Even in this environment, he still found a slight difference in the distance. "I saw there, it seems that there is a figure moving!"

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