Chapter 56: The Bounty Hunter Emblem
Chapter 56: The Bounty Hunter Emblem
In his past life, the renowned NBA star O'Neal was only around two meters tall and weighed three to four hundred pounds.
The heavy weapons wielded by ogres can even penetrate plate armor and cause shock damage to the flesh of knights.
"Moreover, ogres often gather goblins, werewolves, and other creatures as their minions. When ogres attack human settlements, these lackeys will also join in for a share of the spoils!"
Rain nodded, finally understanding why Hamilton placed such importance on ogres.
It wasn't just their formidable individual strength; they also had a pack of 'henchmen' as their followers.
"Sir Hamilton, can't we set up a trap and lure the ogre into it, then surround and kill it? Why do we have to fight it head-on?" Rain asked, expressing his confusion.
After all, it was humanity's use of tools that allowed them to defeat large beasts.
Hamilton shook his head and said, "It's that efficient? Truly impressive!" Rain smiled in response.
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Taking the cloth bag from Valen, Rain felt a hint of surprise as he weighed it in his hand.
With the bounty hunter emblem, he could now carry weapons with him, ensuring greater safety.
Rain carefully examined the emblem after receiving it.
As the host had another request to make the target appear to have died from an accident, he had already devised a comprehensive plan.
"Even rampaging beasts have a strong sense of danger."
This time, he wouldn't have to use a hammer to deal with the thugs!
"This is what you deserve! Alright, you can go now. I need to distribute the money to the others as well." Valen patted Rain's shoulder, not giving him a chance to refuse.
'Venom Blade' didn't plan to spend too much effort on this.
"This is the emblem of a novice bounty hunter. With it, you can carry weapons with you at all times." Hamilton finally revealed the truth.
"So this is the bounty hunter emblem! But how did you get it so quickly?" Rain's eyes lit up with delight.
"Of course, I don't mind!"
Ogres were so difficult to deal with that their attacks on human settlements often resulted in heavy casualties.
Additionally, Rain finally understood why knights held such high status in this world.
At that moment, he touched the mysterious ore.
"I just got this." Hamilton took out a round-shaped emblem from his drawer, slightly larger than a gold coin, and handed it to Rain.
Hearing Hamilton's words, Rain became curious.
"Digging traps might work against ordinary beasts, but ogres have a strong sense of danger. They can easily detect and avoid traps. Defeating them with traps is like a fantasy."
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At this moment, he was applying poison to his dagger, 'Black Stinger'. The poison's effect was to paralyze and stun.
'Venom Blade' had already arrived near Rain's house, completed the terrain survey, and observed the situation inside Rain's home, confirming that Rain had not yet returned.
However, the money he received was only enough for this level of work.
On the other side of the emblem was written Rain Calan, Master County Shingold Town, and a string of numbers.
Rain's expression turned thoughtful.
In this world, where individual combat prowess was paramount, knights with exceptional strength were the cornerstone of societal stability.
"Keep a low profile, but make a big impact!" Valen approached with a joyful expression.
Then, he'd let the target bleed out. The scent of blood would soon attract wild beasts, and when people found the boy's remains in a few days, they'd assume he had wandered into the woods and was attacked by beasts.
"How about we go to the blacksmith shop and ask Boris about this ore?"
The emblem felt heavy in Rain's hand, and judging by its material, it seemed to be made of copper.
"Captain Valen, is there something you need?"
"Here! This is your share of the loot. The quartermaster just finished the assessment." Valen smiled and handed Rain a cloth bag.
"Haha, Rain, you're quite lucky. Your application was submitted right at the deadline. Otherwise, you'd have to wait at least another month." Valen smiled.
For the local sheriff, the appearance of an ogre in the area was a significant security concern.
Rain watched Valen leave and carefully tucked the money bag into his pocket with delight.
"The quartermaster assessed that 70% of the loot is worth 20 gold and 9 silver. I'll give you 10 gold, and we'll forget about the change. Is that okay?" Captain Valen said with a grin.
"Thank you, Captain Valen. Goodbye."
However, with his 'Hammer Mastery' skill, it wouldn't be a bad idea to prepare a hammer.
This made Rain realize something.
"Forget it, I'll just head home first. It's not urgent."
"No! I mean, you gave me too much." Rain said sincerely.
Not long after, Valen said, "Alright, let's not talk about the ogre anymore. Rain, I have something here that I think you'll like."
The sharp dagger would ensure that the target would leave the world without too much pain.
After delivering the strike to the target, 'Venom Blade' would drag the target into the nearby woods.
Therefore, when his dagger slashed across the necks of children, young girls, noblewomen, or the elderly, he had no hesitation.
Rain left Captain Hamilton's office, wrapped the two-handed greatsword in a large sheepskin, slung it over his shoulder, and headed home.
As an assassin, work was work, and 'Venom Blade' never let personal emotions interfere.
Rain's surprise was not without reason; there were ten imperial gold coins inside.
Upon opening it, his guess was confirmed.
So, 'Venom Blade' began his preparations.
Although he now had the bounty hunter emblem, Rain didn't want to attract too much attention.
It didn't seem perfect.
Rain nodded, realizing that his luck was indeed good.
'Venom Blade' believed that this was his greatest act of mercy.
The emblem depicted the head of a roaring wolf with sharp fangs and piercing eyes, all carved vividly.
"So, when facing them, there aren't many clever tricks. Humans can only rely on their extraordinary strength," Hamilton explained.
The ore seemed to contain a small amount of other metals, its color resembling gold but slightly darker, with a beautiful hue.
Rain looked up at the darkening sky and abandoned his plan to go to the blacksmith shop, instead heading straight home.
After arranging everything, 'Venom Blade' patiently stood in the alley's shadow, his gaze fixed on the front, quietly awaiting the target's arrival.
"Huh! This should be it!"
'Venom Blade's face lit up. He was confident he wouldn't mistake the person after seeing their portrait. The boy walking towards him from a distance was Rain, his assassination target.
So, he quickly stepped out of the alley and approached Rain.
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