Just half an hour later, a luxury sedan pulled up in front of the Beast Slayer Guild building then a man in a black suit with a strict face walked out the back door.
The man looked to be in his early thirties with platinum blonde hair that was neatly combed, adding the black frame glasses the man look very serious and formal.
The man fixed his black suit first and then walked towards the front door, all of a sudden the door opened from the inside and he was greeted by a woman with red hair and bright green eyes, the woman throw a friendly smile "Are you the one Miss Hamilton sent to fetch us?"
The man was stunned for a moment but as a professional, he quickly collected himself "Yes, my name is Allen Alderton, I'm the secretary of Mr. Hugo Hamilton, nice to meet you Miss Jane, and Mr, Zhao..." Allen raised his eyes then paused at the figure that walking behind Lory.
Allen had seen many people from the East but he had never seen a man of such a dazzling beauty that even a straight man like him was mesmerized. The man was only wearing a black turtleneck and jeans and a black trench coat, he didn't wear any jewelry, only his hair was neatly braided, leaving only a few strands of hair that covered apart his face, but that only added a wild mysterious impression to the man.
"This is my husband, Zhao Li Xin" Lory's voice snapped him out of his daze.
"Oh, you are the painter that the master is looking for!" Allen felt that Zhao Li Xin's appearance was more suited to be a painter than a brute hunter but then again his wife was too gentle and bubbly she didn't seem like an experienced Hunter either, Allen start to doubt Garrof's statement as a consequence Allen begin to worry for the Hamilton young master's Fate.
"Should we go now?" Lory didn't know why Mr. Secretary looked worried even though they hadn't done anything yet.
"Yes of course!" Allen took a step to the side then made a hand signal for Lory to follow, "This way please,"
Lory already see the black sedan parked on the side of the road, then Lory and Zhao Li Xin immediately headed towards the car then the driver opened the door for them to enter.
The trip to the mansion where the Hamilton family lived only took less than half an hour soon after they were greeted by a magnificent three-story mansion standing near a ravine, Lory only glanced at the landscape of the place due to the habit whenever she visited new places while Zhao Li Xin was only interested in the unique design of the mansion after all for the someone who grew up at the imperial palace and spend a lot of his time at the underground palace what kind of splendor had Zhao Li Xin never seen before so the sizes of the mansion didn't impress him.
Their car entered a large black gate that opened automatically a moment later the car stopped at a man-made garden fountain, from the window Lory see on the stairs Lilliane with Garrof and a few maids waiting for them to arrive.
Lilly's face beamed with joy when she saw Lory "Miss Jane!"
Garrof expression also filled with delight "Hi, Raven, Mr. Zhao" he nodded.
Lory walks toward them while throwing a casual smile "Hi!
"Sorry for the sudden call but it's urgent and I have no other way" Lilliane repeatedly apologized she felt very bad asking for Lory's help especially when she knew how dangerous this mission could be, and even though Garrof had reassured her many times that Lory's abilities were no joke Lilly was still unsure because Lory and Zhao Li Xin's appearance was far from the typical Hunter she used to meet.
"It's okay, this is normal for a hunter" Lory brushed it off she didn't want Lilliane to feel guilty besides Lory was telling the truth, this was normal for hunters and this had happened a lot in the past when she was disguised as a hunter.
"That's what I said too!" Garrof gives Lilly a comforting look then he turns at Lory "Anyway let's walk and talk because we don't have much time, right now!" Garrof handed a small tablet to Lory and they walked inside but they didn't enter the living room but into the elevator.
"Our target is Maren, the beast resides in the quiet peak mountain, according to information from Mr. Ethan Hamilton's expeditionary records, there is a cave at the top of the mountain where Maren is," explained Garrof.
Lory read the contents of the tablet along with Zhao Li Xin he explained Garrof's statement to Zhao Li Xin and the two of them reached the top floor, they were directed to the exit where several people were waiting.
A strong wind blew them away as they stepped out of the glass door and a helicopter was waiting on the helipad.
Lilliane then held Lory's hand tightly, "Miss Jane, I hope you succeed and return safely. Sorry for my sudden request. In truth, Grandfather probably wouldn't forgive me if I sent Master Zhao to hunt Maren, but I see no other way. So for the sake of my family and myself as well, I wish you luck!"
Lory could feel the worry in Lilliane's eyes and she understood how important family was. Lory didn't want to let her down "Don't worry Miss Lilliane, we won't let you down!"
Though these might be just words of comfort still Lilliane appreciated Lory's kind words later on the smile on Lilly's face widened. "Thank you, Raven, and I wish you a save journey no matter what I hope you and Master Zhao come back safely" Lilly then nodded respectfully towards Zhao Li Xin.
Together with Garrof, Lory and Zhao Li Xin got into the helicopter and the door behind them slowly closed with the sound of the propellers roaring as the helicopter took off.
In the passenger seat, Lyod was waiting. He was fully geared just like a hunter and a large sword was placed in his lap. Lloyd saw Lory and Zhao LiXin coming he then waved his hand and grinned widely.
"It's been a while Raven, Master Zhao. Who would've thought we'll be hunting together again?" Lloyd greeted them happily.
"Nice to meet you again, I hope you ready," Lory jokes then her eyes dart to the great sword that seems a bit different from before "Someone giving an upgrade to your stuff" Lory gives a meaningful grin.
Lyod proudly shows his sword "I won't lose this time!"
Lory, chuckles then take a seat across from them with Zhao Li Xin sitting next to her. The helicopter slowly went up. Lory felt a shake that immediately reminded her of the past, Lory didn't expect she would ever ride a helicopter again, at that moment she felt a little dumbfounded and amused at how life went beyond even her craziest expectations.
From the glass above them, Zhao Li Xin could feel this object floating in the air. She was amazed then Lory shifted the shutters behind them and Zhao Li Xin could see how high this object was flying. She also felt excited like a child getting on an airplane for the first time.
Her eyes flashed as he looked at Lory without saying Lory knew how excited Zhao Li Xin was right now Lory then winked at him and the corners of Zhao Li Xin's lips lifted involuntarily.
"How long will it take us to Quiet Peak Mountain?"
"Four to five hours" answered Garrof.
Lory counted their time in her head then she looked at Garrof again "So… we only have twelve hours to enter the cave, then search, kill Maren, and then get out of the cave?"
"Yup!" Garrof leans his back while crossing his arms in front of his chest while his large rifle is placed beside him like Lyod he also seems to upgrade his weapon.
Lory shrugged her shoulders and then leaned her back in a relaxed manner "It's more time than we needed" she muttered.
Lloyd and Garrod couldn't tell if Lory was joking or not but they hoped she wasn't because they really needed Lory's help to kill Maren as quickly as possible.
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