Chapter 14 Hope to See You Often_1

The Dusk Cathedral completely differed from what Zheng Yichen had in mind!

Of course, some parts were similar to what the bartender mentioned; this place indeed was where novice hunters easily lost control of their spending. As time went on and it approached early evening, the population at the Dusk Cathedral gradually increased.

Perhaps this was the time when some people ended their workday? Among those who came here were hunters and ordinary people.

Most of the time, the difference between hunters and ordinary people was negligible; hunters still needed to eat and drink. Their only real distinction from ordinary people was their line of work. When not working, the overlap in their lifestyles was very high.

The Dusk Cathedral had no rules prohibiting entry, so ordinary people could naturally come here. However, it seemed there wasn't much "prayer" going on, and it was more like a spot specifically for out-of-town tourists to come and gawk at.

Among the ordinary people who came here, some were students who appeared to have come specifically to read. Er, Zheng Yichen had to admit the environment and colors of the Dusk Cathedral were indeed quite nice; otherwise, he wouldn't have the idea to come here for an afternoon nap when he had nothing else to do.

Where hunters gathered, ordinary people were scarce, and vice versa. During his observations, Zheng Yichen noticed that ordinary people would sometimes approach out of curiosity to look at the items hunters had on display.

Some even seemed interested in purchasing something. However, the hunters required these individuals to show their licenses—if they had no license, they wouldn't sell to them. But this wasn't the case with all ordinary people.

Some ordinary people still successfully made trades, and the hunters who demanded to see licenses had no reaction to these transactions. Zheng Yichen wondered whether these non-hunters had bought fakes or if the items they'd bought wouldn't cause any problems even if taken home?

Just like a living mad bull is dangerous, a mad bull's head, if well processed, could be used as a decoration in one's home without any issues.

Some hunters also mingled in the areas where ordinary people congregated, some to find a reading buddy, others to play chess with friends. Occasionally, a passing nun would add an extra touch to the chapel's ambiance.

In this place, the people from different circles seemed to have an unspoken understanding. After observing for a while, Zheng Yichen felt a sense of peace and harmony.

He had to admit that he had grown fond of this place.

It was just a shame they didn't offer any snacks, not even a vending machine—that disappointed him. Next time, he'd have to bring some snacks with him.

Then there was the attitude of the nuns. If someone had a question, a nun would answer, but only within the scope of the query. Otherwise, they behaved very professionally, never engaging in unnecessary actions during their duties at the cathedral.

In the few hours that Zheng Yichen observed, he hadn't seen a single nun daydream or fidget—it was the epitome of professionalism, so much so that it left him with nothing to criticize.

No wonder those hunters who seemed to frequent this place showed not indifference, but a kind of "nothing surprises me" attitude towards the nuns, who wouldn't display any additional actions or behaviors other than their professional duties.

It seemed that apart from having questions, or needing weapons repair or healing, there really wasn't any other reason for interaction. The nuns didn't engage in idle chitchat, so what else could be done?

Zheng Yichen approached a long table where a hunter was seated, looking over some small items. The hunter gave Zheng Yichen a glance before quickly looking away, and Zheng Yichen was here because this hunter had items that didn't require a license to buy.

They were the kind of items that ordinary people could purchase, though they seemed to be of little use once taken home.

Even this hunter's attitude was of the sort that screamed "take it or leave it", as if he was here just to pass the time displaying some items.

Zheng Yichen picked up a silver cup adorned with some peculiar patterns that resembled a sort of creature, a seemingly fine piece of art, though not an antique.

"How much for this cup?"

"It's pure silver, take it for six thousand," the hunter glanced at the silver cup Zheng Yichen was holding and quoted a price nonchalantly.

Zheng Yichen immediately put it back down, "Excuse the intrusion". Although he was relatively well-off now, he wasn't about to buy an art piece just for the sake of having one. Drinking from such a thing? His place was no castle; a common cup would suffice.

Looking at other items, Zheng Yichen was quite surprised to find that their styles varied, yet they didn't seem like fakes. Well, with his discernment skills, he wasn't qualified to think that way. To him, these items didn't look like fakes, just as normal fakes don't look fake.

"I'm a novice hunter, can I inquire about something?"

"Let's hear what it is first," the hunter put away his phone without showing any impatience.

Zheng Yichen sat down directly, "It's about Dusk Cathedral. I only learned the very basics from the nuns. I quite like this place and want to know more about it."

"There's not much to say, really. The nuns here come off as very 'rigid'. Basically, it is quite difficult to get them to talk about anything extra. As for what else you need to know, it's just about delving deeper into the rules you've already been briefed on."

To Zheng's surprise, the hunter became quite chatty when talking about Dusk Cathedral, "People who like this place come here often, and those who don't, rarely visit again after their first time. If you like it here, we might see each other frequently, or this might be our only encounter."

"Don't get any ideas about hitting on those pretty nuns. You'd be better off playing dating sims on your computer. The nuns are very strong. I've never seen them in a fight, but I have seen them lifting tables like this one with ease during their cleaning."

The hunter, referring to the heavy solid wood table in front of them, lifted it slightly as a demonstration, "They can lift it with one hand."

"…" So, the nuns are really formidable, huh? And did you just mention dating sims? Are you that savvy? "The nuns are that powerful? There isn't some hidden secret research facility here, is there?"

The hunter was noncommittal, "Perhaps. Besides, the weapon maintenance here is quite expensive compared to many other places, but the craftsmanship is top-notch. As long as your gear isn't completely trashed, they can usually fix it. Of course, if it's too badly damaged, it might be better to get a replacement, unless those items have some sentimental value."

"Also, as for treatment, common gunshot or knife wounds are easily treated here. Even injuries like tendon damage can be healed without leaving aftereffects, although the cost is relatively high."

"As for amputations, it depends on the condition of the severed limb and the cut. Generally, if you've suffered an amputation, it means there wasn't time to retrieve the limb. That's about it. Oh, and the treatment services include massage and bone-setting, which usually cost about ten times more than the not-so-legal places outside."

"Bro, from what you're saying, this cathedral is actually amazing?" Zheng Yichen gasped in surprise, gaining a new understanding of the cathedral, "I'm Chang Qing."

"Hmm…" The hunter nodded slightly, seemed as if he wanted to say more but hesitated, and ultimately just gave his name, "Just call me Arno. Hope to see you around."