My Last Hunt

Chapter 182: Quest For Three Stones (33)

Quest For Three Stones (33) 

Bagel; 

Grit is the thing never accepting defeat

They were now at the second level defense of the stone. The ground was plain and nothing unusual was going to happen precise time soon from the apparent notions. Qiao could see that the hunter king was walking in front to tackle the sudden attack. They seemed alone in the world where seven continents and enough population existed. There was silence to the extent that one would definitely look for someone to talk with just to get rid the viciousness of the silence. 

There was reason for this silence; the stone was at tether ends to see that both hunters were able to cross the first defense alive, it would bring trouble because the first stage was lot difficult compared to the second stage and presently it cannot do any changes to the defense nor it was in a condition to bring the changes. The much effort was put to control the consciousness yet the two consecutive stones giving assistance to the hunter almost ruined all efforts. It was first ever that he met a real enemy in true sense. Moreover the better level's stones were much in favor of the low level hunter. His consciousness was at the unique level of controls which completely differ from the humans of this world. 

The last action of the spawned stone shook off the attack of the stone which also brought damage to the infinity level stone; and when it returned to give another attack the second stone was activated to help the young hunter. Both stones were creating trouble for the infinity level stone. There was only fresh breath of air that no matter the two stones were assisting the young hunter still the damaged stratum remained the same which was a hope that it could bring more damage. 

"I don't know; do we have to dig the stone from inside the rocky hill?" Qiao voiced to ask the hunter king. He wanted to know that after reaching to the specific hill; how long he had to endure the suffering or the required time to smash the stone. "There are two possibilities; first is that the stone might have chosen to remain at the upper surface of the ground or else it must be inside the deeper ground for safety purpose. I can only tell after reaching near the rocky hill where the most aura is lingering." The hunter king explained. 

Qiao went silent after asking this because the stone again started to attack ruthlessly. The hunter king saw the sudden appearance of the defense. Several numbers of rocks appeared flying toward them; these were in all sizes from small to bigger ones. The direction of the rocks was to hit against the intruders. Though these were rocks in several numbers but the hunter king choose to use his physical strength first to break them in pieces. He walked faster than the wind and reached every stone punching them with the same pace. 

"Kid; as soon as you see the clear path, advance forward without hurdle. I guess the difficulty level would insanely increase with the time so it is better if we close in much distance during every defense attack." The hunter king voiced when leaping around Qiao. The attack was not just from the front; the rocks were coming from every side and he has to maintain his pace as well as keep the young hunter intact from the attack at the same time. There was big responsibility on his shoulders now. Qiao nodded after listening. He could see the rocks attacking from every side and when he witnessed the hunter king in real action; he wanted to admire the capability of a hunter king level. 

It was wonderful to be able to match with the speed of the wind and at the same time breaking apart the rocks with the sheer fist. He now could imagine the strength of a normal hunter king and how much strength he could wield barehanded. This gave him much inspiration to fight against his present enemy and defeat it at any cost. He no more fear any attack of the egoistic stone. 

If someone said that witnessing this capability his fallen spirits were boosted then it was truth all the same. He was indeed feeling enthused with the unknown source of energy and inspired. His grit was something unmatchable to anyone when it comes to inspiration and willingness. All the difficulties give the impression of some tiny problem in front of him when he has a glint of destination in his eyes. Now his destination was clear like day. He could see the coming rocks and also the hunter king smashing them into smithereens so he was moving without stopping anywhere though it was problematic to keep the pace along with fending off the invisible attack of the atone. 

The personal stone was still emitting golden glow and the borrowed stone was creating a stronger layer around the stratum of consciousness. There was strong collision of two different auras under his head and only he himself could tell the level of pain he was going through. The cracks on his forehead were again seeping blood and he could not help with it to stop or mend. The sword was no more helping and the two stones were only doing what they were capable of. 

A rock escaped and nearly reached at his forehead when the hunter king appeared suddenly and swept it away from him. He took deep breath and shook his head. It was hairbreadth escape. And he was sure there were more to come similar confrontations. According to the present situation when the rocks were attacking without a delay and fact that there was only one hunter to actually break them apart, he should expect. "Kid; even if a rock happed to escape from my fist, the activated stone would not let it harm you." The hunter king voiced. 

He was keeping a critical eye as to when would the difficulty level increase; as soon as the level increased, he would use his stones for several attacks at the same without leaving the front of the young hunter. The long lost question as to how the higher level hunters attack the monsters was answered right in front of Qiao; he was at level five and his senior told that no to decide recklessly when facing some monster at level five and receive fatal injury else he would have let the rock reach him and smashed his fist to check his strength. 

Three of the diggers reached the said place to find the stone. "Rucha; do we have enough attack type stones?" the hunter nicknamed Rumble asked the half face hunter. "I have many but keep in mind that only attack type stones would be used not the fatal stones else the required stone would be damaged before digging." Rucha reminded his fellow digger. There were many high level stones which has capability to kill the aura as well as the enemy bearing the aura. If the stone got killed then their purpose of coming here would be ruined. 

Rucha needed the stone in perfect condition. "Wait; there is something amiss. Probably we are late?" Rumble pointed toward the distance where the second level defense of the stone was activated. "How come; the elder clearly told that his men have no means to go against the strength attacks of the stone then what was happening here?" Rucha spoke displeased. He was not expecting someone snatching his target. After a long time he met some hope knowing the name of the stone from the assistant hunter. "Are we supposed to intrude during the defense active?" Rumble asked deliberating whether to stay behind or move forward. 

"I don't need rationality to decide what is good or bad. I am going to see the snatcher." Rucha gritted his teeth and walked to see who was there fighting against the stone and what level of attack he was using to harm the strength of the stone. After making sure that the stone has yet to receive huge damage he would kill the attacker and then dig the stone safely. "Are you sure Rucha? Don't you know the rules of the Hightown?" Rumble asked carefully. He knew his buddy was not in good mood. 

"I curse the rules of the Hightown and would trample anyone who came in my way to stop." The fading voice reached to the digger and he shook his head. He has to follow his buddy because he has decided it thoroughly. His present tone was enough to wash away doubt if there was any. Soon they reached Rucha and joined to face what comes against the path of diggers. After all they were collaborating from very long time. "I know you will also join since you knew very well my desperation about the stone." Rucha patted the shoulder of his buddy.