CHAPTER 1

"Alright everyone, remember what we have planned. Get into our position!" Manato as the leader give the command to his party members. Haruhiro and Yume are in the front line to prepare for a surprise attack while Ranta and Moguzo is ready on the left side. "Shihoru, wait for my instruction then use your magic power to catch the goblin off guard" said Manato. "Yes".

"Ready?" There was an intense moment among the members because this goblin they are facing now looks stronger than any goblin they had met before. 'Im going to finish this fast and claim my Vice!'. Ranta smirk and glance at Moguzo and got a replied with a nod. He and his teammate are getting nervous but this is between life and death.

"Attack!"

"Gyaahhh..die you goblin!" Ranta is the first to attack the monster. "Haruhiro, go to the back!" Manato can see the whole view of the combat as he stay at the higher place. Moguzo and Yume surrounded the goblin to make sure it will not run away. "Gobu-chan, Yume will not let you away", said the girl while holding her bow and aim on the goblin's leg. The goblin screams painfully as the arrow hit its leg.

"Use your magic spell now, Shihoru!"

"Yes!"

The spell hit perfectly on the goblin head that make it collapse. "Yosh! You're doing well, Shihoru. Now let's Ranta-sama finish this", Ranta claimed happily then use his sword to stab it right into the goblin's heart.

"Nice, Shihoru. You've improved". "Yeah, good job", everyone praising her making her face blushed. "No..I-I'm not that good.."

Ranta cut the monster's claw and take its necklaces. "Gyahaha! I've got this. Now we can go back and.. " he stopped a moment. "Why, Ranta?" asked Haruhiro. "Hmm... I was just thinking, what about another hunting? It's still early, right Manato?"

Everyone look at each other and then focused on Manato. "Well, I don't mind. Since everyone doesn't look tired", he said calmly. "Or did anyone got hurt?". "No, I'm not do much in this fight.. So, yeah I'm going" Haruhiro said with a smile.

'At least I can be some help to them. If lucky, we can get more money today'.

"Good. Yume and Shihoru?". Yume is bouncing energetically beside Shihoru, "Yume is going too!". Moguzo said nothing and just nodded. "What about you, Shihoru?", asked Manato while walking in front her. "W-well..i'm not really confident about this..b-but if everyone's going, then I will too..I think".

Ranta stand up fast and proudly claim "There is no need to worry, Shihoru. Because me, Ranta-sama will finish up any monster that get in my way! HAHAHAHA!". Both hands on his waist, Ranta start walking off while laughing non-stop.

"Don't you laugh too much, Ranta? Dark knight supposed to be more calm and collected person" Haruhiro said plainly to his outgoing friend. 'Friend? Yeah..everyone here is my friends. We have gone through many things together. Or I can say..it's feels more like..a family'.

Ranta stop laughing and said "Don't mind the small matter, Parupiro..You will only wearing off yourself". Haruhiro startled with the nickname. 'Ughh..actually, just talking to you makes me tired, Ranta', he sighed.

"Okay, everyone. Let's divide into three teams. This place is large and it might be difficult to find any goblin." Moguzo scanned the place and saw the old building everywhere. "Yeah, this place is big".

A moment after that, Haruhiro voiced his thought. "Then we will go in a pair? Isn't that kind of dangerous?". They are still beginner in real combat so it's natural to be worried.

"What's up Haruhiro..? Are you scared?" Ranta teased him. Haruhiro looks at his legs. "I'm worried"

Manato explained that working in pair is more effective in this situation as the building is enough to block the goblin and easy to hide, unlike in the jungle. He pointed his finger to the Hunter and the Warrior. "So, Yume will go with Maguzo, Haruhiro with me. Lastly, Ranta and Shihoru".

'Ah, this formation is kind of new. For Ranta to be with Shihoru..' thought Haruhiro.

"EH?! W-wait, why I'm with Shihoru? It's not that I don't like it. Well I'm glad to be with her (while smiling and blushing).. b-but why?!"

Ranta glance at Shihoru and noticed her uncomfortable face. She said in low voice "Y-yeah.. I never thought my partner to be hi..". Yume come and put her hand on Shihoru shoulder, "What what Shihoru? You doesn't looks happy. It is because you want to pair up with Manat-".

This makes Shihoru blushed madly. "N-NO! I'm okay with Ranta. Please take care of me, Ranta-san". Shihoru nodded her head to Ranta. "Uh-oh! You can count on me!" Ranta grin widely..

'Though, I wonder if I ever got teamed up with her' Ranta glance at the red hair girl.

"Ranta, you better protect Shihoru. If not, Yume will punish you", warned Yume.

"I know that already!"

"Ranta"

"What?"

"Promise me"

"..promise what?"

"Promise me that you will protect Shihoru"

"…"

Yume looks right into Ranta's eyes. "Ranta!". He looks aways and finally said,

"… I promise".

Manato then breaks the tension and express his opinion. "Based on our ability, I think Ranta, Haruhiro and Moguzo are more suitable for close combat. So, Yume, Shihoru and me can backup you three if anything happen. But above of all, please be careful".

Haruhiro was impressed of their leader. 'Wow, Manato really pay attention about all things'.

"Where will we meet after the hunting?" asked Moguzo who have not say any words since they have arrived. "That's right, Moguzo. Guys, if we've done hunting or anything happen, we will meet here".

Everyone nodded.

"Alright, let's do this!"

"YEAHH!"

********************************* To be continued *********************************

The first fanfiction I've ever write. Leave your reviews and thanks for reading :)

(Sorry for grammar mistakes)