Chapter 88: Tayarana, Princess of Egypt (5)
Screams that seemed to condemn the weak to eternal suffering could be heard at the entrance of Paradise Field, where there were no monsters. These screams of agony seemed to point out that this hunting ground was a place where the souls of sinners had been sent to suffer for eternity.
[What a nice place,] Tayarana commented.
[Do you think so?] Mariam asked.
[Yes,] Tayarana said.
Of course, Tayarana did not even blink an eye after witnessing such a terrifying event. According to the hunting ground report submitted to her by Mariam, she knew that the level of this field was not dangerous enough to threaten her. In fact, she viewed this place as the optimal hunting ground to host a warm welcoming party for Han-Yeol.
The Paradise Field had a difficulty level of high intermediate to low advanced, and this could be seen judging by the soldiers who were guarding its entrance. The soldiers guarding the Paradise Field’s entrance were not ordinary conscripted soldiers but F Rank Hunters.
They had to station Hunters instead of ordinary soldiers at this place because of the chilling aura the hunting ground was emitting, which would prove detrimental to normal people if they were exposed to it for a long period of time.
Han-Yeol and Yoo-Bi were busily running around in preparation for the hunt, while Tayarana and Mariam were just relaxing and taking their own sweet time as their attendants carried out all the necessary preparation.
First on Han-Yeol’s list of things to do was to hand out special bracelets to the Mulan film crew.
“Please, wear this,” Han-Yeol said as he extended a bracelet to Su-In.
“W-What is this?” Su-In asked while anxiously fidgeting.
The Mulan film crew members were struggling to maintain their sanity because of the chilling aura being emitted from inside the Paradise Field. It was said that weak people would start hallucinating and becoming hysterical from long exposure to the Paradise Field’s chilling aura. It was fortunate that none of the Mulan film crew members were that weak.
Regardless, Han-Yeol knew that it was only going to be a matter of time before the chilling aura got to them. To safeguard them from it, he had made some necessary preparations.
“This is a special bracelet enchanted with a protection spell. You will not be affected by the chilling aura in the area if you wear this at all times,” Han-Yeol explained.
“Wow, are you giving this to me?” Su-In asked.
“No, I’m only lending it to you,” Han-Yeol replied.
“Eh? Why not just give it to me for free...?” Su-In asked.
“These are not mine to give. The association lent it to me for free because of the chilling aura that the Paradise Field emits. I think you are well aware of what the aura can do to ordinary people who don’t possess mana, and these bracelets were created by the Enchanters. Each of these probably costs around 1.1 billion on the market...? That is... If they can find one...” Han-Yeol explained.
“Wow... Really?” Su-In asked while seemingly surprised at the bracelet’s astronomical price tag.
“Yes,” Han-Yeol replied.
Su-In looked at the bracelet, which had a beautiful blue jewel, she was wearing. She did not think that this piece of jewelry was going to be that expensive. Yes, it looked quite pretty, but it was nowhere near the same quality as the ones being sold in jewelry stores. However, this piece of jewelry had a hefty price tag that made her doubt her ears for a second.
“W-What would happen if it breaks?” Su-In asked nervously.
Shudder...
“Well, I am sure that won’t happen, but if it does break... Then, I will have to pay for it,” Han-Yeol nonchalantly said.
“Heok!” Su-In gasped in surprise.
It went without saying that the equipment being lent out by the association for free was uninsured. In truth, there was no insurance company in their right mind that would insure it. The Hunters and Porters would be taking the equipment to the hunting grounds, where they would hunt powerful monsters that were strong enough to destroy these equipment in one hit.
That was why no insurers wanted anything to do with these items; they had no reason to be involved in business practices that were unprofitable to them. They were not philanthropists.
“That is why, please be careful while wearing it,” Han-Yeol said.
“Y-Yes I will,” Su-In stuttered in response.
It was only right for Han-Yeol to pay for the damages. The safety of his film crew was his responsibility, and the only event where the bracelets could get damaged was when they were attacked by monsters. His failure to keep them safe from any monster attacks would result in the bracelets being damaged. Thus, it was only natural that he would have to shoulder the expenses to compensate the association for these kinds of events.
Han-Yeol began distributing the bracelets to the remaining members of the Mulan film crew first. Then, he informed Mariam to make sure that the Porters would be wearing them as well.
[Okay, we are going in.]
‘Huh?”?Han-Yeol looked around in confusion when Mariam’s voice rang inside his head.
[There is no need to panic. Let me introduce myself once again. My name is Mariam, I am a B Rank Hunter, and my ability is telepathy. I am also in charge of the overall coordination of the raid party, and I can mentally attack the monsters when required,] Mariam introduced herself again.
‘Ah...’
Mariam’s ability was simply amazing.
Han-Yeol already knew about the existence of such an ability. It was a rare ability, so it was well-known that such ability users belonged to big and famous guilds. They were also only active in raid parties that were directly operated by the guilds... The fact that he was not only acquainted with someone with such a rare ability but was also going to be hunting with them made him starstruck.
[From now on, I will be in charge of coordinating everyone’s actions. Han-Yeol Hunter-nim, you may follow my instructions from now on,] Mariam telepathically conveyed. n0Velusb.C0M
‘Yes, I got it,’ Han-Yeol said.
[Thank you,] Mariam said.
“W-What?!” The entire Mulan film crew and Yoo-Bi were startled by Mariam using her ability to speak directly into their minds.
‘It would have been less annoying if they had told me in advance,’?Han-Yeol grumbled inwardly.
[I apologize, and also, I can hear that,] Mariam said.
‘Haha, I was only kidding. However, please refrain from reading my thoughts when?we are?not in a combat situation,’?Han-Yeol thought.
[I apologize once again. I do not usually act this way, and I made a grave mistake today. I will not overstep my boundaries ever again,] Mariam frantically apologized.
Han-Yeol did not press the topic once Mariam admitted and apologized for her mistake.
“...”?The group continued moving in silence. Nobody felt like chatting with each other at all because of Paradise Field’s eerie atmosphere and the chilling aura that filled the place.
While the group continued to walk in silence, Mariam’s voice rang inside Han-Yeol’s head.
[Han-Yeol Hunter-nim, Tayarana-nim wishes to see you,] Mariam said.
‘Okay, I am on my way,’?Han-Yeol replied in his mind. He then excused himself from the group and made his way toward the front, where Tayarana was waiting for him.
Han-Yeol was positioned at the rear since he was currently classified as a Healer and Support. Well, there was also his personal reason for wanting to be close to Yoo-Bi and the Mulan film crew just in case anything happened. He also wanted to be surrounded by people who he was familiar with instead of the unfamiliar Egyptian Hunters.
“Ah, Hunter-nim, you have arrived,” Mariam greeted Han-Yeol when he reached the front.
“Yes, but for what reason did you call me?” Han-Yeol asked.
“Ah, the thing is...” Mariam muttered.
She then asked, [Tayarana-nim, Han-Yeol Hunter-nim is asking why you called for him.]
[Tell him what I said earlier,] Tayarana replied.
[Ah, I understand.]
Mariam slightly bowed her head and looked towards Han-Yeol. Then, she proceeded to explain.
“Tayarana-nim wishes to convey that, as a Special Member and Vice Commander of the Horus raid party, Han-Yeol Hunter-nim should walk with her. Even though you are classified as a Healer and Supporter. I might have mentioned this before, but I think it is only right to let you know once again that, Hunter-nim, you also have the freedom to operate in any role you wish, so you can participate in the hunt to your heart's content.”
“Ah, is that so?” Han-Yeol muttered in response.
He did not fully understand the reason why he had to join the front even after listening to Mariam’s explanation. Nevertheless, he accepted it, because Tayarana had told him to do so.
Han-Yeol then radioed Yoo-Bi and the Mulan film crew to move closer to the front, but not too close to the forefront, as there was always the risk of being attacked by monsters. That was why he told them to be at the front, albeit, at a safe distance where he could reach them at a moment’s notice should anything go south.
Beep! Beep! Beep!
The monster detector began to beep wildly all of a sudden.
[Mariam-nim, five monsters are rapidly approaching from 1.3 km ahead. We estimate that we are going to make contact in fifty seconds,] one of the porters reported urgently.
[What? It was only detected after it got this close to us?] Mariam asked in shock.
The conversation between Mariam and her subordinate was in Arabic, but she continued to relay the entire conversation in Korean to everybody telepathically.
‘Mariam-nim, the monsters inside Paradise Field are?ghost-type?monsters. They are able to enter a zero-mana state and?hibernate?to avoid detection, and they only become active when they sense an enemy?coming?within their detection range,’?Han-Yeol relayed.
[Understood. Everyone, prepare for battle!] Mariam ordered.
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