Monster Hunter Monster Girl Story

0060 The Monster of the Corpse

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, the blue bear beast arrived at the foot of the waterfall.

Hiding behind the rocks, I peeked at the snack tree and saw that a new net bag of snacks had appeared at the top of the tree.

The difference is that the two people and the dragon were right on the riverbank.

Although it was allowed to escape yesterday, the Blue Bear Beast remained very vigilant and patiently continued to observe secretly.

Little did she know that her approach had already been informed to Li Ai by the emergency medical team's Ai Lu.

The silly boy and Cui Cui each walked a few meters to one side, then turned around to face each other.

"Is everything ready?"

Standing in the middle, Li Ai, holding a small heart-shaped flag, asked a question.

"Wait, why did both sides have to shout at each other during the training session?"

Cui Cui asked the question that puzzled her.

In previous guidance sessions, Li Ai consistently emphasized that yelling threats in battle is a bad habit, as it does little to harm monsters beyond venting anger.

As for the intimidation effect, if the monster is strong enough, it won't scare you at all; if it's not strong enough, its size and aura alone are enough to force the opponent to retreat.

"Battle training is for mutual improvement and requires respect for and recognition of the opponent's performance. For a monster girl, nothing is more appropriate than roaring."

After Li Ai finished explaining, Cuicui nodded slowly.

Once both parties are confirmed to be ready, the small flag is lowered.

"roar!"

"roar!"

The little fool and Cui Cui roared at the same time, then ran and collided.

Li Ai, who had moved to the other side of the riverbank, looked at the rocky cliff where the blue bear beast was hiding. After confirming that the beast had not escaped, she continued to watch the battle.

Training through battles between monster girls doesn't exist in the game, but Li Ai thinks it's quite feasible.

However, monster girls must be skilled in combat and enjoy participating in becoming stronger.

I hadn't tried it before, mainly because I wanted to observe the Azure Bear Beast from a distance and was afraid of scaring it away.

This is a good opportunity to try and show it to the other party.

With his extensive combat experience and powerful physique, the little fool was easily and decisively suppressed.

Soon they could only transform into dragons and fly into the sky to increase the distance.

Cui Cui leaps up, spreads her arms, and transforms into a graceful takeoff before launching a pursuit.

A new round of battle unfolded high in the sky after the dragons transformed.

The blue bear beast, its paws gripping the rock face, no longer hid but stepped out to get a better view, looking up at the sky.

Thud!

The little fool was forced to land, its two dragon claws slamming deep into the riverbed pebbles.

oooo~

After a mournful cry, Li Ai immediately raised his hand, indicating that the combat training was over.

"Phew~ That's really impressive."

The little fool sighed somewhat dejectedly, but still didn't forget to praise the other person.

"Heh, your understanding of combat is still too naive."

Cui Cui had a smile on her lips, as if she still wanted more.

"Cui Cui is the winner! The prize is a bucket of Kangshifu beef noodles and a box of luncheon meat."

Li Ai shouted.

"The runner-up is a little idiot! The prize is a box of luncheon meat."

After the announcement was made, prizes were awarded to the two dragons.

The blue bear beast was stunned. It was one thing to be able to train and become stronger, but there were even prizes to be won whether you won or lost.

"Go back to camp and get some rest. We have a knife-throwing practice session this afternoon."

After Li Ai dismissed the training, Cui Cui was about to spread her wings and transform into a dragon when she saw the little fool climbing the rope ladder. After thinking for a moment, she followed him.

Watching the emerald green dragon tail tremble and sway above.

For some reason, Cui Cui's face flushed slightly.

"Oh! She stopped peeking and came over on her own."

The little fool's exclamation made Cui Cui quickly avert her gaze and lower her head, replying coldly, "Who peeked?"

"It's a Blue Bear Beast. It's approaching the Snack Tree on its own initiative. It seems Li Ai's prediction was correct after all."

Cui Cui turned her head to look down and realized that the little fool was referring to the Blue Bear Beast.

Because there was not enough cover, the two dragons became aware of each other while fighting in the air.

Li Ai had instructed them beforehand that the Azure Bear Beast should not be hostile today, and the two dragons should simply treat it as if it didn't exist.

"Looks like I'll have a new partner soon, but it's a pity they're not the type I can live with."

The little fool sighed.

"Do you really want other monsters to join the Forest Hill Wolf Castle?"

"That's true. Even though we're both female Rathalos, it took us a long time to get used to each other's presence under Li Ai's guidance. It will only be more difficult for other monsters... From now on, it'll just be the two of us. Let's do our best together, Cui Cui-senpai."

"Only us..."

Cui Cui muttered something, remained silent for a long time, and then responded with an "okay".

At this moment, the Blue Bear Beast was already sitting with its back against the pile of snack trees.

With a slight tremor in its two paws, it gently tugged at the transparent seasoning packet.

"Gently, just a little gentler... tear it open."

Li Ai began to guide them in a very soft voice.

Sizzle~

The seasoning packet was torn to shreds, and the savory aroma of the condiments dissipated in the wind.

Awoo~

The blue bear beast hung its head in frustration.

"Don't be discouraged, have another pack."

As Li Ai spoke, she opened another package.

"Another skeleton dragon, but this one isn't in its lurking, predatory form. Instead, it's crawling out to fight in its predatory form. Now, let's add an angry miasma dragon form, and we'll have all three forms."

Li Ai isn't particularly enthusiastic about card collecting, but as a rare monster card, it's still quite exciting to be one card away from completing the entire Skeleton Dragon collection.

"Keep it up this time, or you'll be eating plain instant noodles again."

Encouraged by Li Ai, the Blue Bear Beast refocused its attention and controlled its power.

Snap...Snap...

A small amount of powder flew around, and this time I finally managed to tear off just a small corner.

Unfortunately, the oversized bear paws were mostly lost again when they were poured into the bag.

But the blue bear beast was not annoyed; it gently squeezed its paws together.

Seeing that the honey was almost crushed, Li Ai handed over a bottle of honey.

The blue bear hesitated for a moment, then reached out its paw to take it.

The man and the bear thus came into contact.

Li Ai heard her phone vibrate and opened it to check.

The Blue Bear Beast has entered the contact phase with a three-heart affinity.

"As a love hunter, I've become more and more skilled... Why has Cui Cui's affection level changed again?"

Li Ai made a new discovery. Upon opening it, she found that Cui Cui's favorability rating had reached 6 hearts.

"How come I suddenly have 6 affection points... Oh right, there was a bug before, and I blocked Cui Cui's affection level notifications... No, Cui Cui isn't an ordinary monster girl, so theoretically her affection level shouldn't increase this quickly."

Improving favorability is naturally a good thing, but for Cui Cui, this is really somewhat abnormal.

oooo~

The blue bear beast let out a joyful roar, then licked the crumbs of flour and honey from the corner of its mouth.

"That's a big improvement, but if you had nimble hands, it would be even easier. It's a real shame."

As Li Ai remarked, she easily tore open the spice bag with her nimble hands and then began to knead it.

The blue bear beast stared blankly at its thick bear paws, lost in thought.

Two days later, in the early morning, the number of training sessions was expanded. Group A featured Little Fool versus Cui Cui, while Group B featured Li Ai (Unarmed) versus Little Raccoon, the Blue Bear Beast.

The emergency medical team acts as referees and spectators.

The winner of Group A is undoubtedly Cui Cui.

The bare-handed fight between the bears and humans in Group B is a real highlight.

Unfortunately, despite Li Ai's swift punches, he was still at a disadvantage against the monster with its thick armor, and thus suffered a regrettable defeat.

The blue bear beast roared with its head raised, its fighting spirit fierce.

But when he saw Cui Cui standing on the other side, he realized something and quickly hid behind Li Ai, who had a bruised and swollen face.

"Mova, Little Raccoon has withdrawn."

Li Ai raised her hand to signal to the referee.

"Little Raccoon defeated the Group B champion of the Love Hunters, meow! Why don't you give it a try?"

Mova offered his advice.

"No, if the gap is too big, even in training matches, we could suffer serious damage."

The raccoon's belly injury hadn't healed, it hadn't received long-term guidance, and given the species difference, participating in it would be pure torture.

"What about the losers' bracket, meow?"

Is there still a loser's bracket?

Li Ai was also an unexpected victim.

"Uh...everyone really wanted to see it, so I made a cat-themed one."

As Mova spoke, he turned his head and looked at the Ailu spectators in the distance who had been watching the match intently and were ready to provide first aid at any moment.

"There's no doubt about that. Apart from the dragon people, no one in this world can defeat a female fire dragon with their bare hands."

"Alright then, meow, let's begin the awards ceremony now."

At midday, a male investigator wearing a Marutori mask, whose face was completely obscured, arrived at the waterfall.

The commission for "In the Name of Love: Blue Bear Beast" has been successfully certified.

"That dangerous blue bear beast was subdued just like that, it's incredible."

The male investigator looked at the blue bear beast scratching its back under the tree and sighed.

"Investigator, is there any danger on the road to the village recently?"

After submitting the commission and replenishing supplies, Li Ai felt it was time to return to the village.

"No, there are just a few more dog dragons. Just focus on your return journey."

Li Ai returned to the camp and packed her belongings.

The raccoon already has four hearts, and it won't be long before it's turned into a monster girl. Since the environment here is also very suitable, Li Ai didn't dismantle the tent.

After making some arrangements, Li Ai jumped onto the little fool's back.

Soon, a female Rathalos took off from the waterfall and flew away into the distance.

Boom!

Several claps of thunder flashed by, and a torrential downpour began to fall on the stream.

People on the streets of Jieyun Village hurriedly ran into their houses.

At this moment, a man, wearing a straw hat and raincoat, carrying a wooden one-handed sword used for training, sat down on the stone steps at the village entrance.

Villagers carrying baskets on their backs, running quickly, couldn't help but stop and tease the man, saying, "Ghost Gatekeeper, you're guarding the village again."

"Hmph, it's fine if you don't understand me now, but don't expect me to come to your rescue when a major crisis comes."

Ghost Gatekeeper curled his lip, his face showing disdain.

"I see. So, what exactly is this major crisis that Lord Ghost Gatekeeper spoke of?"

When asked by the villagers, the Ghost Gatekeeper was speechless.

"My intuition is infallible! In short, it exists, you just can't detect it."

"Good luck, Ghost Gatekeeper! I'm off now."

After the villager finished speaking, he seemed unwilling to pay any more attention to this idle man and quickly ran into the village.

"Hmph, these ignorant people."

As the ghost gatekeeper spoke, he glanced back at the village.

Thunder rumbled incessantly in the sky, and the rain poured down harder and harder.

A figure appeared in the rain.

The Ghost Gate Guard gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, scrutinizing the situation warily.

The other person was a woman walking barefoot on the road without using any rain gear.

Its bluish-green skin and spiral-shaped, bony, pointed cap looked quite eerie.

However, upon seeing this, the guards' vigilance lessened somewhat.

"Oh, it's Ai... Come to think of it, the weather always gets worse whenever she comes back to the village."

Ghost Gatekeeper hesitated for a moment, then loosened his grip on the sword hilt.

"Seeing the Ghost Gate Guards protecting Jieyun Village makes me feel safe. Thank you for your hard work."

The woman, known as Ai, praised her.

Even though it was a compliment, and the tone wasn't sarcastic like the other villagers, the Ghost Gatekeeper felt even more uncomfortable.

"The strong should shoulder more responsibilities, no need to mention it... By the way, the village chief has been worried about you, go and see him soon."

"OK."

Ai ran lightly, and the sound of bones breaking echoed out.

The tassel ball on one side of the hat brim swung past the gatekeeper.

A wave of fear washed over him, and he instinctively gripped his training wooden sword tightly, but nothing happened.

The Ghost Gatekeeper turned his head and saw that the ribbons extending from the brim of his hat had stopped curving, like a snake turning its head to look back.

"No wonder everyone used to call Ai Haibara the Skeleton Monster who likes to collect monster skeletons. This feeling is indeed very unusual... But if there is really something wrong with her, the village chief will definitely notice it. Besides, with her frail physique, even three of them combined would not be a match for me, the Ghost Gate Guard."

After the Ghost Gatekeeper finished chanting, he sat back down on the stone steps.

A short while later, a figure appeared.

With his robust physique and oversized baggage, he was easily recognizable as a hunter from a distance.

The Ghost Gatekeeper NPC is a particularly annoying character for players.

Even though he wasn't a hunter, he insisted on standing guard at the village entrance, pretentiously questioning everyone he met.

Li Ai, who had returned in the rain, took the initiative to greet the other party in order to avoid getting entangled with them.

"Hello, Mr. Ghost Gatekeeper. With you guarding the entrance to Jieyun Village, I feel safe just seeing you. Thank you for your hard work."

"Hmm, you have a good eye, hunter... That sounds like a familiar line."

By the time the Ghost Gate Guard came to his senses, Li Ai had already run into the village.

Giving a commission and receiving payment is something I'm already familiar with.

However, the actions of another young female receptionist at the counter piqued Li Ai's curiosity.

"Excuse me, is that tool used to engrave stars on hunter badges?"

"Yes! Guild Knight, I haven't abused it anymore, please don't misunderstand..."

Upon hearing this, the female receptionist suddenly became nervous.

"I don't have any censorship authority; I'm just asking out of curiosity."

Li Ai immediately explained.

He wouldn't normally care about such things, but the problem was that the object engraved with stars was a heart-shaped bone, and it already had seven stars engraved on it.

"This can be considered a sculpting exercise to prevent mistakes when actually adding stars to the Hunter's Medal."

Li Ai understood immediately and felt that everything might be a coincidence.

After all, the Hunter's Medal is such a precious item that if even one star is engraved crookedly, the hunter would probably find it hard to accept.

But the receptionist couldn't help but complain, "But this time it's all because Ai was too willful. As soon as she got back to the village, she begged Village Chief Chie to carve stars on this skeleton heart, even though the materials are different."

Li Ai blinked, recalled the famous figures in Jieyun Village, and then asked a question.

"Who is this Ai Haibara?"