"I do not think you understand the significance of hunting down a Barrugan Acid Spitter. It usually takes a full squad of well-equipped mechs piloted by experienced hunters to take it down. Almost every hunt involving this acid-spitting beast usually causes at least three or four of the hunting mechs to break down from a combination of acid and physical damage. Fatalities are not unheard of either as these beasts are smart enough to know that our mechs are piloted by humans."
"I see..."
This species was strong enough to overcome the defenses of a second-class mech and render it inoperable with remarkable speed.
Combined with intelligence that was on the higher end as far as exobeasts went, it shouldn't be surprising that the hunting community recognized it as one of the most dangerous huge beasts that roamed the most dangerous continent!
"Part of the reason why your store sees so much traffic is because its store manager has bravely entered the Chasseur Continent by herself with only a single mech." President Tarich continued to elaborate. "She personally tracked down this exobeast and beheaded it in single combat, which is a feat that has rarely been replicated since. This is not only proof of your store manager's hunting prowess, but it is also a strong endorsement of the mech model that she has chosen to complete her hunt."
"Wow!" Andraste perked up when she heard this tale. "I know! The hunter should be a Swordmaiden, right?!"
"That is correct, little lady. The Swordmaidens and those other swordsmen of your clan maintain a constant presence on this planet. They are known as one of the strongest and fiercest hunters on Ocanon VI. Not even the most unruly members of our community dare to provoke the fanatic sword wielders of your clan. They are known as the kings and queens of melee hunters on our planet. If not for the fact that they disdain to use ranged weapons, they would have provoked a lot more challenges." fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Ves had no idea that the Swordmaidens and the Heavensworders managed to establish such a strong reputation on this planet.
They had to be side branch members of the clan, because the main branch members were almost exclusively stationed within the expeditionary fleet.
While it was not that important for the Larkinson Clan to establish a strong presence on a single planet in the Red Ocean, Ves still felt it a sense of accomplishment that his clansmen had successfully spread their influence over a wider area.
"I want to go inside!" Marvaine eagerly asked.
"Me too!" Andraste echoed.
"You don't need to beg any further. I am curious to see how this business of ours is faring as well."
The group crossed the street and approached the storefront.
It was only after they came closer that they experienced a much greater appreciation of the large exobeast skull that had been expertly mounted above the entrance of the LMC store!
Ves could vividly feel the strong vitality and threat that the Barrugan Acid Spitter once possessed.
Even though it had been hunted down in the final years of the Age of Mechs, its aura was no less intimidating and oppressive as an actual mutated beast.
Exotic radiation strengthened everything in different measures. Even the bones of dead creatures inexplicably grew stronger!
As soon as the group entered the store, the employees had already cleared a space in the busy showroom.
"HAIL PATRIARCH VES OF THE LARKINSON CLAN!"
Around two-dozen Swordmaidens and Heavensworders stood neatly in their ranks and showed their respect towards the arrival of their patriarch!
Ves looked quite impressed, and so did the customers who were looking to inquire about the mechs sold by the store.
He waved at the soldiers. "At ease. Do not let my presence interrupt your duties or anything. This is not a formal visit, so just go on as normal."
It was impossible for the customers and personnel to go back to normal, but they no longer behaved as if nothing mattered anymore.
Ves ignored all of the staring eyes and studied the interior of the store. Many smaller hunting trophies had been proudly mounted on the wall. Each of them gave a more savage air to the warm interior. It resembled a tall and relatively high-tech hunting lodge. All of the swords mounted on another wall added an even more martial vibe to the space, especially when their former wielders had not even bothered to wipe away the dried blood from their blades!
The sight of all of these hunting trophies and authentic hunting weapons stirred the blood of any prospective hunter.
Many people would undoubtedly gain even more enthusiasm to pick up a weapon and dive into a hunting ground!
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