The Hunter's Life, Freedom for One's Destiny
Prologue
Tidez is an 18-year old young lad who lives in a small village named Kokoto. He is a man of few words, and always being a loner.
He is good looking as well with his black hair; many of the village's girls like him. Yet, he always acts indifferent and never pays heed to their presence.
Since he was little, Tidez has a dream to become a great Hunter like his father. His father himself already passed away when he was at age of 10.
As for his mother, she has deceased when she gave birth to him.
Since his father's passing away, Tidez lives alone and keeps on training every day in order to become a great Hunter.
4 years passed by
Tidez has turned into a fine Hunter; he is the best Lancer in the village.
Strong, wise, and capable of quick but precise actions - that's what he is now.
Until one rainy night… the small Kokoto village is attacked by a huge pack of Velocipreys, led by 2 Velocidromes.
Most of the village's hunters died and the entire villagers evacuated from there.
But Tidez is not giving up and keeps on fighting the monsters, until he finally succeeds slaying both leaders of the pack, the 2 Velocidromes.
Knowing the defeat of their leaders, the remaining Velocipreys left the village.
"AAAARRRRGHHH...!" screams Tidez in the middle of his destroyed village, all alone under heavy rain...
Tidez couldn't stay in his village anymore, and nobody knows where all the villagers have gone to are.
He then decided to leave, with no destination. From thick jungles to vast oceans he wanders around, until one day, he meets a merchant during his travel.
"Hey, young man...you're a Hunter aren't you? Where are you heading?" greets the merchant.
"Yes, I am a Hunter... but... I don't know sir; I'm just wandering aimlessly. My village got destroyed and so I left." answers Tidez.
"Ooooohhh! You must be from Kokoto village! I have heard the rumor that Kokoto village was destroyed because of an attack of monsters in large amount. Is that true?"
"Yes...That is… true..." answers Tidez as he recalls the memory of when his village was destroyed.
"In that case, go to Pokke village. It is located at the foot of the snowy mountain on the west. You could become a great Hunter there! There is a Hunter's Guild that accepts all and any Quests from anyone who needs the help of a Hunter like you!" explains the merchant.
Tidez smiled from listening to the merchant. It's like as he has found a glimmer of hope.
"But be careful if you want to go there, you need to pass through the dangerous snowy mountain."
The merchant then shows which route Tidez need to take.
"Thank you very much for everything, I'll make sure that I reach there safely." answers Tidez with a smile.
The merchant continues with his travel, and so do Tidez.
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Later at Snowy Mountain
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After a long and exhausting walk, Tidez arrived at the mountain. But as soon as he reached there, he is surprised by an ambush of a Pseudowyvern, Tigrex; a monster he has never met before. The Tigrex's powerful strike has thrown Tidez to a chasm of great height. He fell on thick snow, unconscious. He is too exhausted to fight against the Tigrex.
Long story short, Tidez was rescued by a villager who was passing by and brought to Pokke village. After 3 days being unconscious, Tidez finally awake and he is introduced to the village's chief. Tidez is then accepted as the village's Hunter.
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Another 4 years passed by quickly
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Tidez has become a great Hunter; he is now the highest-ranked Hunter from Pokke village. All the villagers are proud and respect of him. One day, the Guild committee sends him an Urgent Quest, which is 'Slay an Ukanlos!'
They have never seen an Ukanlos before, but its roar can be heard from the mountain summit. Tidez accepts the quest; he'll try to find the monster and slay it. He grabs his lance, Grave Digger, and wears his Steel armor as usual. Yes... among the villagers he is famously known as: "Steel Tormentor". He then departs to search and fight the Ukanlos.
Finally he reached the mountain summit. After looking around for a while, he found the Ukanlos. Without wasting any time, Tidez immediately attacks the Ukanlos. The fierce battle lasts quite long, for about 3 hours.
Tidez, who is losing stamina, rendered weak. Seeing the chance, the Ukanlos immediately strikes back. Lacking any strength, Tidez can only shelter behind his tough shield. But it's useless; the Ukanlos' attack is just way too powerful. Tidez got knocked back quite far away and almost losing his consciousness.
He has failed; HE HAS FAILED to slay the Ukanlos! One more strike and Tidez really could die. At the village, the villagers pray for his safety. They just can't predict of what will happen.
But a moment before the Ukanlos' final attack connects... An arrow flew from nowhere and hit right at the Ukanlos' left eye.
"RRROOOOOAAAARRRR!" the Ukanlos cries in pain.
There is a girl on the top of snowy hill, wielding Prominence Bow and wearing Mafumofu armor. She is the one who fired that arrow.
Tidez, finding the opportunity, collects his strength and charges to once again face the Ukanlos. He leaps! And then he throws his shield at the Ukanlos' head. The monster is in pain, but Tidez's attack not ends here. With all his remaining strength, he stabs and pierces the Ukanlos' head with his lance!
It's hard to believe, but Tidez finally slain the Ukanlos. Not long after, he fell unconscious due to his exhaustion. The mysterious girl, who watched the battle just now, quickly approaches Tidez to help him. Keeping the story short, the girl brought Tidez to Pokke village. The villagers really surprised and relieved at the return of Tidez, who once again has saved the village.
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3 days later
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Tidez awakened from his sleep. He is surprised; there's a truly beautiful girl sleeping on his right arm. Tidez swipes the girl's hair with his right hand, waking up the girl. He quickly draws back his hand.
"I'm sorry for me falling asleep, did you just awake?" ask the girl.
"Are you... the one who saved me?" asks Tidez.
The girl answered only with a smile.
"I don't know you, but... I'm really grateful with your help. Um, if I may know... what's your name?" adds Tidez.
"My name is Ashelia, and I'm from Jumbo village. I was on a journey to this village, and I have a plan on staying and becoming a Hunter here. But then, in the middle of my journey I heard a loud roar which brought me to where you were fighting. To be honest, that was the first time for me to see a Hunter fighting so bravely like that. I'm sorry but… I was so worried that you're going to die. I was praying all the time for you in that moment. And, when you stood back... I was so in awe that you're finally able to defeat the monster." explains Ashelia.
Tidez only smiles.
"Are you... okay...?" asks Ashe.
Tidez nods.
"All right then. Let's go, the villagers are already waiting for you outside."
"Very well..."
Tidez who has just awaked is welcomed by all the villagers. It is all thanks to Ashe and Tidez; due to their heroic act, the village is now free from further threat.
6 months have passed - Tidez and Ashelia's relationship has gotten closer. They are planning to get married.
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TO BE CONTINUED...