The trust is vested in us.

The three were determined to follow up on what they had seen. They kept walking until nightfall, then looked for shelter. They decided to climb to the top of the tree again, but before that, they cooked a roast to bring with them. While resting, they noticed something beautiful beneath the tree—glowing. It turned out to be a Lampong, a mysterious deer that is a favorite among the people of the kingdom and a delicacy for the kings. This creature is very rare and sensitive; if disturbed, it could vanish in an instant.

The Lampong can reappear after ten years, making its capture a matter of great significance. If someone successfully caught it, their status in the guild would remain private, as they would become famous. However, this fame could attract the attention of other hunters, and jealousy could put them in danger. Roxy explained all of this about the Lampong. Without wasting any time, they began to plan for the capture. Roxy detailed its weaknesses for Shaji to analyze.

About thirty minutes later, five more Lampongs appeared. Shaji noted that these were enormous, even bigger than a horse. The right moment to attack the group had arrived. Joyce ordered her insects to distract the Lampongs and instructed everyone to wait for the wind to blow through their hiding place to avoid detection. However, Joyce hadn't just released any ordinary insect; she had unleashed a whirlwind of nauseating gas.

Once the wind died down, Joyce let loose the insects' farts. The Lampongs immediately began to feel lightheaded. Roxy then unleashed a spell called Smoke Vortex, which combined with Shaji's skill, Boneless Chupapa, and Joyce's spell, Alacritas. The six Lampongs had no escape as Shaji used a newly unlocked meat cut, the Cube Roll Cut, employing his Pinuso Blade to carve it perfectly. As the meat fell to the ground, they set it aside and entered the meat portal.

The three of them were thrilled with their catch, especially Roxy, who mentioned that the last time she had tasted it was when she was seven years old. Joyce recalled seeing many Lampongs when she was young, explaining that they hadn't eaten them, but her grandparents used their horns to make potions. That's why Joyce collected the horns and placed them in Shaji's item box.

Meanwhile, at the Guild house, the top hunters who had delivered the most meat to the Meat Portal were being tracked. Among the novice hunters, five were leading the pack, including one named Juan Flame Party. However, the Meat Tracker Party was not on this list. The reason for their exclusion was that they were on an exclusive watch list. Those on the watch list are elite hunters with Rank S skills, and they remain unaware that the guild is monitoring them. It's not the hunters themselves who are being watched, but the types of meat they submit. The guild uses this information to assess their skills, which is why these hunters were included on the exclusive list.

Now, let's return to the Meat Tracker Party. The three members decided once again to forgo sleep and continue their journey. "Why don't we hunt for Non-Rare Monsters?" Joyce suggested. Roxy agreed, saying, "That makes sense, Joyce. We'll just sell them at the local market, right?" Shaji thought for a moment and responded, "Yes, let's go ahead and hunt." They spent the night hunting until morning. As the sun rose, they sneezed briefly and then continued on their way, catching all the edible monsters they encountered.

As they approached the boundary between Var Chupablo and the Demi Monsters, the presence of powerful creatures in the environment weighed heavily on them, with some as strong as Rank A+. On the fifth day of their hunt, they finally reached this boundary. The vastness and immensity of the cliff left them speechless, confirming that they had arrived at the edge. There was no turning back; the three of them were now committed to either retreating or pressing on. In the direction they were headed, they could see the hunting grounds of the Demi Monsters. Despite the bright sunlight, the environment still sparkled with lightning.

Shaji said, "Lord, please take care of us." Suddenly, they were startled by an explosion nearby. An elite hunter was engaged in battle with a formidable monster. Three hunters were fighting against a group of creatures known as BUKAVAC Monsters, six-legged beings—about four of them in total. These hunters did not belong to the Gerping Guild, as evidenced by their different clothing and guild insignia.

They observed that the hunters appeared to be at a disadvantage, facing four monsters against only three hunters. "Let's hold back for now and observe them," Shaji advised. "We don't know their motives or why they are in our territory." Joyce then asked Roxy which guild the hunters belonged to. Roxy replied, "They are not members of the Gerping Guild, especially not in the Kingdom of Var Chupablo. They probably come from another kingdom, perhaps the Kingdom of Damoth Mida."

"I'm not entirely sure, but I might recognize them if I saw them up close," Roxy added. They continued watching the fight, mindful that they were elevated in the trees and could potentially be seen from below. The hunters demonstrated impressive skills, utilizing lightning and ice to freeze their opponents.

Shaji noted the hunters' coordinated movements; they anticipated every attack and countered effectively. Even though they were outnumbered and matched in power, it was clear that their skills and strategic approach were what truly shone in the battle. It became evident that the hunters were in control of the fight.

Surprisingly, the four creatures attacked simultaneously, causing the hunters to lose their focus. All they could do was evade the onslaught. One of the hunters managed to freeze an enemy in ice, which was immediately followed by a massive bolt of lightning striking the creature and knocking it out.

Despite the odds, the three opponents remained determined. The Bucavacs unleashed an extremely deadly poison, and one of them unexpectedly kicked a hunter with great force. In response, A hunter suddenly disappeared and appeared above the head of one of the enemies executing a powerful Ice Claw shot infused with lightning, eliminating one foe. Although one hunter sustained injuries, they had already managed to take down one adversary. As the remaining enemies drew closer to their location, the hunters found themselves in danger.

As the three hunters were about to attack, Shaji's group unexpectedly appeared, surprising everyone. In an impressive display of skill, Boneless Chupapa swiftly eliminated two Bucavacs with a breathtaking move known as the Butterfly Cut. Meanwhile, Roxy aimed for an enemy's chest, and the two hunters executed a flawless combo attack.

The three hunters were astonished and expressed their gratitude while Shaji and Joyce began collecting the meat. Roxy took the opportunity to interrogate the hunters, learning that they hailed from the kingdom of Damoth Mida. They explained their situation and why they had ventured into the territory of Var Chupablo. They were in pursuit of a group of bandits, some of whom were carrying kidnapped women, including the daughter of their king. The hunters had been waiting for two days for backup and mentioned that they would need to wait another two days before entering the territory of the Demi Hunters.

They also noted that their two companions were already on the other side, monitoring the situation. Shaji inquired if anyone had seen a large dark dragon pass by. The hunters confirmed they had headed towards Demi Monster territory. Angkol Shaji, there is no doubt. that's what Joyce said. Roxy added that they, too, were chasing the bandits.

The hunters introduced themselves: "I'm Mr. Carso, and these are my companions, Mr. Von and Ms. Jovy. We serve as soldiers in the kingdom of Damoth Mida, part of the investigative squad. There are five of us in total, with the remaining two monitoring the kidnappers' movements from the other side. Backup will arrive in two days, including our king's son and ten additional personnel."

Once again, I apologize if we have intruded upon your domain. I will explain everything clearly for the sake of our kingdom. If we make a single mistake, we will be held accountable to your kingdom. First and foremost, please do not report this situation; we sincerely beg you. Your kingdom would never accept such a scenario. Illegal entry into your jurisdiction is strictly prohibited. Unfortunately, this is the closest location to the other side. Our primary goal is to execute a rescue mission. One misstep could jeopardize all of our kingdoms' accords. However, if things take a turn for the worse, it could lead to significant conflict. Please do not mention our circumstances to anyone.

Roxy looked at Shaji and asked, "What do you think, Shaji? What is your decision?" Shaji replied, "Okay, don't worry, we won't tell. But on one condition: include us in your mission. However, we want to be properly prepared. You mentioned that there are two days left before you enter the other side. We want to go home first. The problem is that returning here will take a few days. We might follow afterward."

Carso responded, "No problem; I have planted a site portal here. You can use this, and I also have another portal for when you want to return. We are not allowed to use such portals; only soldiers and guards of the kingdom can do that." Roxy said, "I know that is not allowed, but I entrust it to you. At least we are entrusting our kingdom to you. The site portal can be misused by evil people or creatures to pass through their kingdom if it is not closed immediately, which is why ordinary people are forbidden from using it. On the contrary, the retreat portal can benefit hunters. That's only one use. The two groups agreed to work together. Shaji and Roxy, Joyce were heading home to get ready, as they hadn't expected this kind of situation to arise.