Trials for the Hunt

The first day in another world was full of surprises than he expected. Although the arrival of System farm was Confusing and questionable how it pop up out of nowhere, but he fully bet his hope in this in this system farm. But is this really enough?

Axel had this doubt creeping in his head after he waking up from bed. But regardless one thing he was sure of is he had to be cautious and alert every step he took. Looking at the tattoo he got from an unknown power, similar to magic through the bonfire. What hit him nothing but curiosity and fascination.

After gathering the right amount of snow in his water pot he disappeared and came to the System Farm. Due to mosquitoes or having slept early the previous night, he woke up early in the morning.

But still, he was cautious and hid in the bush before he disappeared. One reason for him to act like this was that he was the tribe's leader's only family and blood nephew. So, even though he couldn't find anyone, some guards' eyes surely would be on him for his safety. That's why he acted like he was going about his business.

Regardless after boil the snow to water with the leftover charcoal in the farm he make himself fresh and harvested the sweet potatoes. After roasted the potatoes in the charcoal he eat it make himself a sweet breakfast.

Which the tribes people cant even consider to do so. Even being the Tribal heads only family he only get little bit amount of Food.

It displayed how important the food really for the tribe is. But the good thing is he has the best clothes to cover in the cold. Unlike others who are almost naked in upper body's. Even in this cold and cruel winter they survive. Like most human do.

After he sell the sweet potatoes, he immediately got another big amount of FP.

But the problem of immediately disappearing into the Farm for each harvest for a couple of minutes, and doing so without anyone noticing, knowing that someone observing him from the shadows had become a chore he wished he could avoid.

He could buy the soul controlling puppet but it demands huge amount of Fp. But in this small land he couldn't get much harvest he desire. So only thing he could do to speed the process is to buy more lands to cultivate.

But that investment is also too much for him to handle right now. Although for in the case of sweet tomatoes he got much more FP per piece because of its huge size But in his Sleep state if someone could take care his work he would definitely make more FP.

Time was money for him so he had to bought Soul Puppets or he couldn't access the Farming system. After all todays is the hunting ceremony every young awaken had to kill Hunt and protect the tribe from certain accidents. And show off his dominance and skill to the tribes people. After that they would become a proper Hunter provide food for the tribes.

When Axel came out from the farm several minutes passed on the outside. "DING…..DING" the sound of bell Ringling could be heard. Everyone who wasn't awake awoke from their sleep and started to move toward the center of the camp.

"It's time to kill or be killed. This is what tribe expected to be from me." He thought while walking to the center of the camp.

The young awakens starts starts to line up before the tribal chief. Teenagers were ready to become a hunter, ready to show their worth.

Axel who saw this also lined up with the teenager. But his uncle act like he didn't even seen him. 

"Lets see who will be the one to teach you in the way of hunting." The tribal Chief Mani said while looking at the excited kids.

"Infront of you are the are the best of best hunters in their way of mastery on their weapon. They are specially selected by me."

Mahi of the sword, Karal of the spear, Chiri of the axe, Thala of the hammer, Sruti of the bow and Daya of the shield. For today they will be your leader. What you learned until now is the only tip of the iceberg. It's time for Learn and experience. Now they will choose who will be going with them on hunt."

First one stand up after speech is Daya of shield. Those with strong body came in front. Although most of the child are reluctant to come forward, they cant unfollow a command of strongest in a profession. Seeing the scene a bright smile formed in Daya's face.

"Now do 300 pushup each with you awakened power. Those who could keep up would be warrior of shield."

Immediately afterwards youngsters start to push their body's to limit. Those who wanted to be shield warrior also try their best but sadly among 30 burly people only 10 are passed in the tests. Daya who looked happy go with these awakened child.

After him each come with their own term of training and selecting… without giving other a chance to protest to involve in some's desired training they continued their trials, like many people wanted to enroll In Mali the swordsman hunting group but he refuse it by saying "you guys are weak and your bones are like bamboo grass."

Unknown to Axel, The teams was already formed. Even though he participate by expecting gaze of some leader but it was futile, Ha couldn't pass their tests. Hell he can't even use the bestowed power. Thus he fallen behind without him knowing why.

"Oh come on! Can any of you show me some mercy. I am fucking nephew of the leader." Axel felt annoyed. Although he whole heartedly wanted to avoid being in a hunting team with any of six leader because it is better to know how to hunt before hunting. But the way they ignored him for not passing their tests is humiliating.

He have never hunt in his entire life. So, it would be messed up if he acts without thinking. More of it this guy was a originally Awesome hunter who killed a wild beast in front of his uncle.

As teams were formed based on weapons, Axel and few others were leftover.

Axel was thrilled to see it. He was not alone to not get into groups there were others who also failed into getting one. He could even se Mani on his prideful eyes somehow avoiding his eyes when he looked at him.

'He is more like feel embraced than guilty.' Axel thought.

"Now the remaining kids will be sent to the support group. Your job is to did pitfalls, create trapes and collect and supply to other hunter group. Youngsters hunts must held on the surrounding of the southern boarder. I will be expect from the leaders to trained them well. After the winter 4 person groups would be made with various profession and send to hunt in the wild. Based on their performance they could follow any of the three generals. That's it for today. More instruction will be given by your leader." Mani intervened and send everyone remaining to the support group.

"Mahi, Karal, Chiri, Thala, Sruti, Daya I command you as the Guardian of the new leaves you guys should never leave from your."

"Your wish is our command, leader!" the six guardians shouted in unison.

They were the six guardians of their generation, the best hunters from the previous winter. Only those who were most loyal to the tribe's leader and skilled in the ways of hunting with their weapons were selected as guardians.

This tradition served to reinforce the leader's authority among the younger generation, preventing rebellions and internal conflicts within the tribe.

The three generals of the hunting team did not come to the tribe festival because of this reason. After all, during a leadership unit, pleasing everyone isn't possible for any leader. A little bit of dissatisfaction is always evident among others.

Now if some one from the generals decide of rebellions it would be quite problematic for the leader. 

Most of the generals resided in the Southern Border, where merchants from other tribes conducted business with the hunters. Additionally, many war prisoners were held there. However, amidst the bustling activity, danger always lurked on the Southern borders.

In the event of an attack by small mountain beasts, newly trained hunters or guards within the tribe could easily dispatch them. But if they were attacked by scavenger tribes or predatory tribes, they could only defend themselves with the help of the hunters.

After all, only the old hunters or cripple hunters who can't hunt anymore would be guards in exchange of golds. But there is exception for the young newly married hunters.. That's why the tribes most dangers are from the other tribes and attack of powerful beast from the wilderness.

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"If I am in a support group where is the leader? Axel pondered while looking around the surrounding, tribes shaman come in his eyes.

As the shaman watching them while having a small smile in his face, For some weird reason axel felt terrified. There was no supporting group leader among the top six hunter in the tribe? Were we considered as a defective product by tribes? Axel thought.

Axel wouldn't mind as long as he could save himself from instant death. But everyone didn't think like that, some's face frustration is evident in their face. They are disappointed that they are not part of the real hunting group.

It is very high chance in the future when groups were divided no Experience hunter would choose them from supporting group. Than only they could do to serve the tribe for scouting beasts around the tribes area for potential danger or being a spy, go to other tribes and evaluate their potential danger.

This wouldn't stop them from coming of age ceremony. But this surely will decrease their status in the tribe. After all this is muscle world. One who could provide best foods on the table are admired by the most.

Hunters were pillar of the tribal society and they were said to be strong and brave. And they believe they could be strong and brave as them. And yet they failed to participate In the real hunt.

Teenage blood is boils with the fuels of daydream. They thought they could do anything in front of them. Power wealth leadership is almost disappeared in front them. Leading them would need capable leaders. A person whose any word cant be dismissed by anyone from the tribe.

Looking at the Shaman who is walking in front of them Axel immediately understood who it would be.

A scrawny old man with stick in his hand soon came in front of them. He looked old and very weak like he had one foot in coffin. With some small tattoos in his face he looked somewhat dominating. Everyone from his group immediately show respect using their hand touching their foreheads in front of the shaman, including Axel.