Chapter 5

Deal or No Deal

"Awwww!" Valkrie groans as she looks at her empty storage. "We run out of supplies!"

"Better yet...we've nearly run out of money..." Hunter says.

"Ohhhh man! I KNEW we shouldn't have spent it on the legendary gear that just gone to waste on that slime monster!" Valkrie says.

"Probably should've saved it on the last boss, you know?"

The blonde Bikini warrior drops to her knees. "Uuuuu...what do we doooo!?"

Hunter leans down and puts a comforting hand on her partner's back. "Relax, baby. Look, let's just use the last of our money on some food and healing potions, then we can go in the wilderness and fight monsters for loot. We've struggled to make ends meet before. In the end, we have to rely on our own strength, just like any other warrior."

Those inspiring words are enough to get the blonde Bikini Warrior back to her feet. It's even enough to produce a smile.

"Okay... s-sorry for losing my cool."

"It's fine. You're cute when you're flustered~"

That causes a little blush to form on Valkyrie's cheeks, which intensifies even more when Hunter leans in to plant a kiss on her flustered lips. After holding it there for a second, Hunter pulls away.

"Now let's go into town~"

Their plan is put together; a humble little plan of survival, a true test for any warrior worth their mettle. The trip to town was simple enough, as was the trip to the item shop... but their next obstacle came in the form of a very greedy shopkeeper.

"WHAT? That's crap! Your potions cost twice as much as normal!" Hunter spits at the smug old man, who is currently grinning from ear to ear.

"Heh, heh, that's our policy here," the man says, rubbing the back of his head. "Sorry, but that's how it is."

"Your policy my butt..." Hunter grits her teeth and clenches her fists.

"But...if you want them...one of you have to sell me something," he looks directly at Valkyrie. "How about you young lady?" He approaches her and traces his finger on her breast. "Ohhhh, what a fine body you have~"

"Uhhhh...s-sir...?" Valkyrie is scared by his actions.

"Yessss... quite a lovely specimen you are~" the pervy old man giggles. Suddenly, a finger becomes both hands as he dives in and starts groping her full-on.

"AHHHHH! What are you doing to me!" Valkyrie moans out. "AHHH! AHHHH!"

"Hee hee hee... let's work out a little discount~" the old man cackles as his hands show no restraint inside her bikini top.

"HEY! What do you think you're doing to my girlfriend?!" Hunter growls.

"What? I'm just working out a little deal is all~" the shopkeeper smugly replies. "If you lovely ladies want a good low price for my goods... then I need to handle THESE goods! HAHAHAHAHA!"

"I have a better idea!" Hunter yells as she draws her bow and aims. She lets an arrow fly... and it strikes him directly on the fabric of his tunic, right near his shoulder. Immediately, the old man is sent flying back against the wall.

"WAAAAAAAH!" he cries as the arrow sticks to the wall, pinning him there.

Hunter doesn't stop there. With speed and impeccable precision she lets arrow after arrow fly. His sleeves, collar, pants... every single inch of loose fabric receives an arrow to it. The shopkeeper is immobilized, both from his current paralyzing fear, and the arrows stuck in his clothes.

"Now yer trapped!" Hunter pulls out another arrow and pulls it, but doesn't release it as she comes closer to him. "Now...you give us those supplies, or I'll shoot it to where it silences you forever...got that?"

There is a death glare on the greenette's eyes. It's absolutely terrifying, even to the old man. His body shakes in fear as he nods very quickly.

"Okay, okay, okay, okay! Y-you win!" he cries. "Just take what you need and go!"

Hunter relaxes her stance and nods. "Thanks."

Valkyrie gasps happily. "Hunter...you're amazing! My hero!"

Hunter smiles back. "I'll do anything to protect you, Valkyrie~"

The two begin to take some of the potions and other things such as gems for forging their weapons and other small equipment to help them on their journey. With the remaining money left, they paid for the items and leave.

"W-wait, you're just going to leave me here?" the old man says.

"Too bad," Hunter shrugs. "You're just gonna have to suffer after what you did to my girlfriend."

The two of them leave the shop and, soon, town. Stocked with enough items to hold out a little while longer, the Bikini Warriors head out into the wilderness to begin their hunting trip.

"Are you okay after getting groped like that?" Hunter asks a while later.

"I-I'm fine... I just... ugh... wanna forget it."

"Hmmmm... well... maybe there's a way you can forget quicker."

"Huh?"

"Maybe... if your beloved Hunter-chan gropes your boobies, then you'll forget what that dirty old creep felt like~"

That causes Valkyrie to turn bright red. "Ah! H-Hunter-chan~?"

"CMERE~!"

"AHHH! HAHAHAHAHA! Ahhhh Hunter-chan~!"

Eventually, Hunter's idea proves to work. Before long, Valkyrie completely forgets about that little violation that occurred in the town. Little did they know, that old man had seen the light; after freeing himself from Hunter's deadly arrows, never again in his remaining days did he grope a pair of innocent breasts. Furthermore, he even lowers his prices.