Monster Hunter:Hunter's Notes

After encountering the terrifying human craftsmen, Ellu thought it would be better to find a kinder person to ask for directions.

Looking around, it finally settled on the skinny old dragon man.

Compared to tall humans, this old man, who is not much taller than me and has so many wrinkles that his eyes are covered, looks more friendly.

"Old man, please... Excuse me, meow, is this Kokot Village, meow?" The experience just now made Ellu feel frightened, and her voice was still trembling a little.

"Hmm? What do you think?" The village chief, who seemed to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease, tilted his head and asked.

"..."

Facing the old man's kind smile, Ellu felt like she was about to cry.

Father, meow! Do you have to practice in this place, meow?! Humans are so scary, meow! Dragon people are so strange, meow!!

In the end, it was an enthusiastic lady passing by who rescued the bewildered Ellu.

After hearing that it came specifically to look for "a hunter named Gordon", he took it to the training ground.

After arriving at the training ground, Elu bowed deeply to express her gratitude to the kind lady who turned to leave, and her impression of human beings suddenly changed a lot.

Hearing that someone came specifically to see him, Gordon temporarily stopped training and walked over to this side while wiping his sweat with a towel.

Obviously, he did not expect that the "person" who came was an Elu cat, and his expression couldn't help but become a little surprised.

"Um, hello, I'm Gordon, who are you?"

"G...Gordon, hello, meow! My name is Zhupa Meow. My father asked me to come down to Kokot Village to find you. I hope you can allow me to practice with you, meow!"

Ellu, named Pork Chop, worked hard to puff up her chest, trying to make herself look taller and stronger.

The slightly trembling beard and straightened tail revealed its inner nervousness. Saying these words in one breath was a big test for the timid one.

The overly formal grammar, the slightly weird title, and the very distinctive name "Pork Chop" brought Gordon's memory back to two weeks ago.

"Is your father a steak?" Although he had basically determined it in his mind, Gordon still thought it would be better to confirm it again.

"Yes, meow, this is Beefsteak's eldest son, meow!"

Pig Chop waved his little paws to emphasize his tone, his round eyes full of admiration, "Father said that Lord Gordon is a brave and powerful hunter, meow!"

"Well, just call me Gordon. I'm not a great big shot. I'm far from powerful or anything like that. No need for honorifics." Gordon scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

"But Father said that humans attach great importance to etiquette, nya?"

"That's true, but I'm not your elder, so just use the title of your elder." Gordon explained.

"Okay Gordon..."

Pig Chop's ears twitched, "But I think it's very strange, meow! Let me call you Lord Gordon, meow!"

"We'll talk about this later."

Rubbing his forehead, Gordon realized that it was not easy to change Pork Chop's language habits at once, so he changed the topic to more important things.

Niu Pa saved his life, and he should repay the favor. Now that Niu Pa's child has come to visit him, as long as he can help, he will not refuse.

"What did your father mean when he said he wanted you to follow me in practice?"

"I am asking you to sign a contract with Lord Gordon and become Lord Gordon's hunting cat!"

Gordon was stunned when he heard this.

The so-called hunting cats are El cats that partner with hunters, go to hunting grounds to hunt monsters, and provide various kinds of support to hunters.

The relationship between hunters and hunting cats is not simply a superior-subordinate relationship, but rather a fighting partner who can give each other's back.

In the hunting grounds, hunting cats can provide a variety of supports to hunters, and the method of support is related to Ellu's specialties.

For example, some Ellu are good at melee combat, and such hunting cats will always fight side by side with hunters on the front line; some Ellu are good at using hunting props, and will lay traps and bombs when monsters inadvertently create opportunities for hunters;

They are good at playing, and they can play some kind of peculiar flute music to stimulate the hunter's fighting spirit and potential...

In addition to their specialties, the personality of hunting cats can also have a big impact on their behavior.

Guys with a reckless personality will often attack monsters desperately, while pacifists who love gathering may run aside to pick mushrooms during the battle...

However, in the final analysis, what really directly determines the ability of hunting cats is their experience and their tacit understanding with their partner hunters.

If the relationship between the two parties is close enough, the hunting cat will even bravely blow its horn when its owner is in danger of being chased by a monster, attracting the monster's attention, and risking his life to cover his owner's retreat.

Regardless of the method, it is certain that hunting cats can help hunters.

Accepting a child who has steak as a hunting cat, can this be a return of favor? This is obviously a big gift, right?

Gordon knelt down and looked directly into Zhupa's eyes, "If you don't consider your father's opinion, what do you think of Zhupa?

To be honest, I am just a novice who has just become a one-star hunter. In comparison, it would be a better choice to go to Xiuret City to find those experienced hunters, right?"

Pig Chop stretched out his hand to grab it, scratched his pointed ears, and said with admiration: "Master Gordon is a very powerful hunter! This is the cat I saw with my own eyes!"

"Saw it with my eyes?"

"Yes, meow! I was collecting in the forest that day and heard the sound of fighting. After sneaking closer, I saw with my own eyes Lord Gordon knocking the big wild boar king to death with his fangs, meow!

One day, Lord Gordon will definitely become the legendary hunter's meow! Following Lord Gordon in practice is not only my father's suggestion, but also my wish, meow!"

Gordon was speechless.

Since the other party has said so, refusing again would not be polite, but pretentious.

He smiled and stretched out his hand, holding the little claws of Pig Chop, "Then let's become stronger together. Please give me more advice in the future, Pig Chop."

"Meow!"

Seeing Gordon agree, Pork Chop carefully took out a carefully tied roll of parchment from his luggage.

This is El Cat's contract.

Gordon did not hesitate and took the contract. After briefly reading it, he bit his thumb and left a bloody fingerprint symbolizing "promise" on it.

The same goes for pork chops. Use the tip of a cat pick to pierce the meat pad, leaving small claw marks on the contract.

From then on, they were partners in life and death.

"Let's go, Pork Chop, follow me home. Let's have a big meal today to celebrate!"

Gordon grabbed the package of Pork Chop and put it on his shoulder. He rubbed Pork Chop's furry little head with his other hand and said with a smile.

After carefully putting away the contract, Pork Chop twisted a bit, and finally jumped and pulled it onto Gordon's back.

This is one of the ways Ellu express their closeness and trust.

"Uh, how much do you weigh, pork chop?" Gordon pretended to scream and teased with evil intentions.

The hair on the back of the pork chop exploded, "No meow! I only have twenty kilograms, which is a standard weight, meow! Although I eat a lot, I have been exercising well, meow!!"

"Ha, you have to eat more in a while. Tomorrow's training will not be easy."

"No problem, meow!"

"How about having fried pork chop for dinner? I have some nice big wild boar meat at home."

"...Although it sounds a little strange, I'm really looking forward to it, nya!"