Blood of the Hunting God

There are a total of five sources of such filth, among which Starry Sky Town is facing a ferocious evil god named "Filth of the Lurking Earth".

The forest that once belonged to the goddess of the earth has turned into a poisonous [Forest of the Cursed], and the fertile wilderness outside has become a [Field of Corruption] full of various poisonous swamps. Among them, Hunter and Abigail [Fengrao Town] that I wake up to is one of the abandoned towns in the corrupt wilderness.

The road named [Pilgrim's Old Road], from the starry sky town to the [Forest of the Curse], is now almost covered by poisonous swamps and twisted vegetation; it used to be called [Blue Lake] but now because of The [Black Lake] outside the sprawling, filthy and stinky cursed forest; and the capital city of the Kingdom of Lucerne that once belonged to the wilderness, and now the [Abandoned City of Lucerne] where terrible monsters are entrenched. The [Grey Lake] of the world.

After the only passage [Pilgrim's Gate] that includes passing through the [Sealing Fog] that seals the Cursed Forest, deep

The [Cursed Tree] and the extremely dangerous [Snake Cave] that may be encountered when entering the Cursed Forest, as well as the only [Abandoned Town in the Forest] that can be used as a resting place for challengers, and every person who wants to defeat the old god What the heroes who end the filth must face, the [Gatekeeper] guarding the gate of the [Garden of the Old Gods] and so on.

Disma was unreserved, telling Hunter and Abigail a lot of information.

He even took out a map from the interlayer of his backpack, and showed the two of them what could be said to be a hunter's treasure.

Shocked by a series of various intelligence messages, the hunter was a little confused for a while, as if he had just launched the game and saw that the map had been updated. He clicked on the map when he thought there was a new place to go, and found that the map The world is densely packed with places you haven't been to, it's like opening the door to a new world, so busy that you can't even make a decision about which place you want to go next.

Instead, Abigail worked hard to extract some key information from the information. She looked at Disma seriously, thought for a while, and then spoke.

"Mr. Disma, I would like to ask, if [filth] itself is invisible, colorless, and has no entity, why do you use the phrase 'down with the old gods to end the filth'? Why can you defeat the old gods infected by filth? What about getting rid of [Filth]?"

Disma's description clearly reveals the key role of the old gods in the filthy disaster, but this contradicts the characteristics of filth itself. Abigail is very curious about the connection between them.

"It's very simple. Although the myths about those old gods have disappeared, there is only one thing that has been passed down from ancient times to the present."

Disma nodded slightly, and there seemed to be some inexplicable emotions in his eyes.

"In order to completely seal the [filth], the old gods used themselves as containers, making themselves the source of [filth]."

"Although this made them completely insane and turned them into the most terrifying and terrifying monsters, through this act of going to death, they successfully created a weakness for [Filth]."

"No matter how [filth] spreads or spreads, the corpses of the old gods have conceptually become [roots of filth]."

"As long as the old god is killed, the source of [filth] will be cut off, it will dissipate, and it will no longer be able to continue to exist."

"So, as long as the act of killing the gods is completed, the world will usher in the moment of being saved."

In a flat tone, Disma said such words, causing Hunter and Abigail to show shocked expressions at the same time.

Yes, as long as the gods can be killed, as long as those old gods who once protected mankind can be killed, the world will usher in complete peace.

As long as this is enough, as long as this can be done.

But we have not been able to succeed, and we have paid countless casualties, and the final result is still failure.

You... can you do it?

Hiding his face in the darkness of the corner of the house, Disma silently stared at the hunter and Abigail in front of him.

Can you do it?

Can't remember his past, but believes he has a mission.

Can live freely in the dirty territory, and even eat the flesh and blood of monsters.

Someone who is so out of place can never belong to this world, a person from a foreign land.

Can you do it?

If you really are ■■■?

Chapter 18: The Long Road Ahead

At the beginning, Abigail once wondered if there were only two normal people left in the whole world, she and the hunter, and there were only horrible twisted and deformed monsters left.

There is no rational creature other than her and the hunter, and there is no existence other than her and the hunter that can communicate. Only each other can rely on each other, help each other, and support each other in the ruins of civilization depend on each other.

Even occasionally, when she was thinking about it, Abigail also thought about whether she would marry a hunter and have a child when she grew up, and whether the two would have a big family.However, this kind of idea was often rejected by the girl in her heart as soon as it came out. After all, it was too shameful, and she didn't dare to let the hunter know that she had imagined such a thing.

If the hunter finds out, he will definitely be regarded as a bad boy who is indiscreet, right?

All in all, during the first week of coming here, Abigail did think about the possibility of only herself and the hunter remaining in the whole world.

But now it seems that this is not the case at all.

"The entrance to Xingkong Town is called the [Gate to the Dead], and it is about 200 kilometers away from this town."

"Although the distance is not too far, there are many monsters entrenched along the way, and the swampy terrain is very extensive. It is difficult to move forward at full speed. It is considered good to be able to walk [-] kilometers a day."

"So, if you decide to leave here, make preparations as soon as possible. This will not be an easy journey. Even for a veteran who has been hunting for many years like me, to be honest, it is not easy to cross such a long distance safely. Easy stuff."

The man named Disma said seriously to Hunter and Abigail.

It is already the next day at this time, there is no sun in this world, and it will always be in the dark night, but the moon will still rise and set, so the difference is

The earth is in a state of light or darkness, so people judge the time of day by the moon rising and setting.

After recovering from his injury yesterday, Disma went to the church area again, hoping to find more [Goddess's Blessing], but the hunter, a very professional searcher, only found the last bottle before, and Disma went to the church again. Searching for nature is fruitless.

Disma was depressed all day because of this matter, especially after knowing that he could survive because of the [Goddess' Blessing] brought back by the hunter, he showed an expression of uncontrollable pain, and even turned to the hunter in a moment of excitement. He said something like "why waste that elixir on a waste like me".

But on the second day, Disma still calmed down, found the hunter and apologized very seriously, and then said that he would restrain the bones of the two comrades-in-arms and return to Xingkong Town.

It was also at this time that he asked the two of them if they wanted to leave here with him.

The hunter should have intended to nod his head in agreement immediately, but then he seemed to think of something. The hunter turned his head and looked at Abigail. As he expected, it was the hesitant look shown by this petite blond girl.

Seeing what happened, Disma didn't say much, but first said that he would leave the library, collect the corpses of his comrades, and then return to the food and supplies stored outside the town, and then return here.The time in between is equivalent to the thinking time that Disma gave these two people. After that, regardless of whether the hunter and Abigail want to leave the town, Disma will not continue to stay.

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After the gate was closed, it was the hunter who turned his head and looked at Abigail who fell silent for some reason.

"If we can go to a normal town, Mr. Hunter and I can eat normal food, sleep in a clean bed, take a good bath, and don't have to worry about the possibility of those monsters coming over."

Softly, the little girl hugged the cloth bear in her arms and said.

"Besides, if we can go to a normal town with people, maybe we can figure out the origins of Mr. Hunter and I. Maybe we can also figure out what our mission is."

As if analyzing the reasons for the choice, and trying to convince someone, the girl's voice gradually became louder.

"So, Mr. Hunter, let's leave here with Mr. Disma, and go to the Starry Sky Town he mentioned."

The last one was Abigail who looked up and showed a gentle smile to the hunter.

Perfect, even though she is still young, she can still make anyone who looks at her smile feel fascinated.

The hunter doesn't feel anything, but if Disma is still here, he will sigh again that this girl doesn't have the charm that a human should have at all.

But ah, if you want to use this posture to camouflage, you can't fool a seasoned hunter.

"..."

In the silence, it was the hunter who stretched out his hand and gently stroked the little girl's head.

"Mr. Hunter?"

Abigail, who sensed something from the hunter's silence, looked at him cautiously, but only saw the calm eyes on the mask.

Ah, it really can't be hidden.

No matter how hard you try to hide the bad boy's thoughts, you will still be discovered all at once.

The little girl bowed her head in frustration, but somehow felt a little happy.She took a deep breath, and hugged the cloth bear in her arms tightly again, as if she had gained strength from the hunter's warm palm covering her head, and raised her head to meet the hunter's gaze.

"Mr. Hunter, can I say a little willful thing? Abby knows that it is wrong to say such things, but I, I have never been able to suppress this kind of bad boy's thoughts, since I know there are still people in this world. Others exist, knowing that we can get out of here after..."

In the weak voice, the hunter nodded slightly, and squatted down to look at the girl. In this way, he gave the little girl more courage.

"Mr. Hunter, I originally thought about what would happen if we were the only ones left in this world, and we were the only ones who depended on each other."

"But...but now, after Mr. Hunter rescued Mr. Disma, I discovered that this world is actually bigger than I imagined. There are still many, many people, and many, many things we don't know about. exist."

"I know that Mr. Hunter and I both have a mission, but it is too difficult to find out this mission by our own strength. It is definitely not feasible to continue to stay alone in this tomb-like town. Therefore, we You should go to the human world with Mr. Disma."

"I know this is the right way, it must be the right thing to do, but, but... but Mr. Hunter... I..."

Her little courage was about to be exhausted, and sure enough, it was still too difficult for this girl to say such words.

The hunter silently stared at the cowering girl, and without hesitation, he reached out and grabbed Abigail's shoulder, and with a little force, the girl fell into his arms.

Warm and soft, the touch of the body between a complete child and a mature woman seems to be trembling slightly with fear, but it seems to be clinging tightly with joy and trust.If you want to describe it, it's like a bullied child

The milk cat whimpered and curled up in the human's arms, as if wanting to gain a sense of security from its dependent owner in this way.

"I like being with Mr. Hunter very much..."

The girl who closed her eyes and leaned against Mr. Hunter's arms whispered at this moment.

"However, I am very afraid. If I go to a bigger world, meet more people, and know the direction I should go..."

"Mr. Hunter, will you leave me and stop staying by my side?"

"I'm just a child, I can't defeat monsters, I can't help Mr. Hunter, and I always cause trouble for Mr. Hunter. If, if Mr. Hunter really has a great mission, will I become Mr. Hunter? What about obstacles?"

"I don't know, Mr. Hunter, I really don't know... But, as long as I think of this possibility, I will feel very painful and very scared, and I will feel... Will I still stay?" It's better here, just like this two people continue to stay together, it's better not to go to the outside world?"

"I can't remember the past, but I don't know why I am very familiar with this feeling of separation, just like my former family and friends have left me one by one and abandoned me I, I don't want to do this, I don't want to experience this feeling, but if, if Mister Hunter..."

A child's world is very small.

No matter how precocious and how many principles are taught, the world in the eyes of children is always only the small land in front of them.Maybe a few friends, a familiar journey home to school, the smiling faces of parents and grandparents, but nothing else.

If the things they depend on in this small world are taken away, for children, they will not feel that life is still long and there are many things, they will only feel that their world has fallen into collapse, and they become at a loss Get up.Sometimes some family changes often lead to children going to extremes, becoming self-willed or mentally ill, and this is often the reason.

For Abigail, the small world in her eyes is this hunter who guards her like a rock, and this dilapidated library, but as long as the fire is lit, it will become warm.

Although nothing has been taken from her at this moment, a certain shadow from the past seems to be entangled, causing her great fear of the upcoming changes, to the point where she cannot suppress it no matter what.

Gently, the girl's petite body trembled again.

The hunter's shoulders were wet.

Are you crying?

Are you afraid because of that inexplicable fear, and can't help crying?

"Don't be afraid..."

A hoarse voice slowly echoed in the empty library.

Stretching out his hand, the hunter patted the girl lightly, and hugged her a little harder in his arms.

"I...will not leave you..."

Among the hoarse voice was the hunter's firm voice, like an ancient bell echoing for a long time, which gradually calmed down the timid girl.

In the dilapidated library where they lived together for more than a week, the hunter made another vow to Abigail.Promises are engraved in words, but the things promised by words are so easy to dissipate and violate. Even an existence as powerful as a hunter, can it really keep its promise?

No one knows the answer, just as no one can see the future, but at this moment, the hunter who made the promise has already made up his mind to protect this fragile girl with his sharp blade.

In the long road ahead, no matter where you are going, no matter what dangers you will experience.

He wants to spend time with this girl.

"I will... protect you..."

Small hands and big hands holding each other.

The hunter gently wiped away the tears that the girl shed because of fear, and watched her face once again burst into a smile.

"Well, I won't leave Mr. Hunter either."

"So, let's go, let's go together."

Let's leave this small land together and go under the unknown sky together.

Let's walk this long road together, and promise to stay together no matter what we face.

Chapter 19: The Old Way of the Pilgrims

Burn the body with purified holy oil, cut off only one finger, seal it in a backpack, bring it back, and bury it in the small town.

For a hunter like Disma, this is a high-level commemoration.

After all, in this dangerous world, it is impossible to bring the corpses of comrades back to the human world from the filthy land.Even in many cases, the teammates who died in battle will soon become monsters of the same kind due to the invasion of filthy forces, forcing the heroes to wave butcher knives at their former colleagues.

After such incidents happened many times, the hunting heroes made a rule that the corpses of all comrades in arms must be burned as soon as possible, and only the easy-to-carry body parts such as fingers and ears were cut off to represent themselves for burial.If the situation is urgent, it is also possible to bury things used by the deceased, or even a piece of clothing, as the deceased himself.How much heartbreak and pain this kind of helpless compromise hides is unimaginable to ordinary people, but for Disma, such things are already commonplace.

"Jason

, Liz, let me take you home. "