The Animagus: From Hunter to Monster

Chapter 20 Note (NB)

Buji flipped open a new page with a new topic. And the topic was kind of interesting to him.

[Hunters and Dungeon Raids]

Unfortunately, he had found an interesting topic he couldn't read at the moment. The sound of a ringing bell distracted him. His heart skipped a beat.

'Could it be the second reckoning?'

His grip tightened on the pamphlet while he recalled the words 'Hunters and Dungeon Raid.' That was going to be the section where he will see the kind of dungeons they raided and what kind of hunters are allowed to raid each type of dungeon.

The bell's insistence pulled him out of his thought, and with a reluctant sigh, he shut the booklet, placing it carefully on his bed.

He wasn't sure if it was the second reckoning or what the bell signified, but he was guessed the bell was used to summon students. Whatever the summon was about, he wasn't going to ignore, especially as a new student. Or, maybe because of fear of getting punished on resumption date—his ridicule from other students will surely increase.

He stood up from the edge of his bed where he sat and went to his wardrobe, pulling out the folded uniform found inside. After putting on the cloth, he picked up the pamphlet he had dropped on his bed and pulled the door to his room open.

Later, he closed the door behind him and glanced at the pamphlet on his hand. He was going to use it to keep himself busy wherever they were summoned to. He knew he had no friend, so, the pamphlet was going to be his friend.

"Dinner," someone muttered at they brushed past Buji, waking him from his momentary forgetfulness.

Dinner? Just then he realized he hadn't eaten since the morning they left home or rather, he left the Zin surrounding, and the thought of food suddenly made his stomach twist in hunger.

Once again, he had to trail behind the crowd. He followed as they descended the wide staircase.

The first concept the page he had opened introduced him to was the concept of "Talents." It described talent as some innate abilities that defined every hunter and had went further to categorize them into four: Tracking talents, Supporting talent, Combat talent and Unique talent.

Tracking talents were for those with heightened awareness. These hunters could sense danger and navigate treacherous terrains with uncanny precision. Under this description, was the talent which were attributed to hunters, "Intuition" and "Vision."

The next became the support talent. Mainly given to hunters who had the ability to heal their comrade's strength and health during raids and battles. So, they were attributed the "Healing" talent.

Then, he saw the combat talents which allowed the hunters to have "Slayer" talent and the unique talents which had a subcategory known as "Mage."

Buji tightened his finger around the pamphlet. Which of this talent could be his? He had always felt different, like an outside, but that was not enough to make his special.

'For God's sake I awakened no talent!' his thoughts yelled at him.

He, however, wondered if he could possess one of these talents. Instructor Hay had told him that he was given benefit of doubt, so, he needed to find a way to awaken a talent before the expiration of three weeks.

Below the explanation of the hunter talents, was a brief note. So, he swallowed his spit before reading what is said:

NB: The awakeners with no talent on the day of awakening were not given a second chance since they were suspected to originate from the monster bloodline. To prevent future dangerous possibilities, they are annihilated.

'So, this way why Instructor Hay made it clear that I was given a second chance. And come to think of it, those who approved of the death sentence were the higher ups.'

"Does it mean Mr. Zin has a hand in the reason he wasn't annihilated? And was it part of their plan?" he murmured to himself, and raised his head only to notice someone standing beside his seat.

"Hi."