Enue.

Naivans won the war. It was unexpected because the Halad's force before the battle, clearly exceeded the Navian troops by numbers. And as a result of their unprecedented victory, waves of chaos started spreading across the entire Mega Plantos. Fear started rooting in other countries about the unknown miracle that saved the days of Naivan.

Cheers and lores sheathed the mourns of bloodshed, as the people danced and celebrated their grand win.

But, ending of the War just meant one thing for Shain, his new mission was only a week away.

Of all cities, Enue was affected the most by the war since it was the capital city of Naivan. And for the same reason, Shain was woken up by a parade, happening down the street. Its sound reached his bedroom and pierced through his sleepy ears.

He changed the clothes to his regular black dress and went to the kitchen. The old man Huges was standing near the fireplace, having some light clothes on him. He was brewing some coffee from heat. Noticing Shain, Huges smiled at him and he carried two cups brimming with coffee to the table.

Huges' mansion was big and old. It seemed even massive for the only two people living there. Shain took the cup and drank the Coffee slowly, sip by sip.

"How was the sleep? Would have been nice to have a peaceful night after a long time!" Huges initiated the talk. And just as usual, Shain replied with a single nod.

"I had the most luxurious sleep last night. No matter how good the inns were, nothing can compete with a homemade sleep and a homemade coffee." The old man inhaled the essence of the coffee and took a sip. Shain tried to do the same but felt nothing special.

"You busy today?" Huges asked, even though he knew Shain had nothing to do until the Academy entrance.

"You are not, I assume. Want to accompany me on a hunt? I know you are tired and everything, but what is a better way to relax other than hunting?" Huges told as unwanted passion was overflowing within him.

Shain nodded slowly, as he had no reason to counter the invitation.

"Okay, It is fixed. We will be leaving after having our breakfast."

After an hour of one-sided conversation by Huges, both left the house and headed towards the Bounty Hall.

***

Bounty hall was the place where one could find every mission request of the country, from the smallest to impossible ones, and on completing them, one was rewarded either by any private party or directly by the Ministry.

Through the busy roads of Enue, Shain walked like any other kid, following Huges. After a five-minute walk, he could see the board written 'Bounty' hung from a tall building across the road.

As they moved together, Huges started his history lecture.

"In early days, bounties on high profiled criminals were postered here. So the name Bounty house. Then, the Ministry was not powerful enough to catch these criminals. So they would create high rewarding bounties on them and ask the powerful ones to catch them. Since we are talking about decades before, the council also didn't exist then."

Huges continued his lecture until they reached the doors of Bounty hall. The hall was fairly crowded with all kinds of people, both men and women alike, roaming here and there.

A man with grey hair, like Huges, approached them from the other side of the room. His face was clean and slim, unlike the beardy Huges. Next to him, a girl stood with a sword attached to her hip and wore protectives made out of dull leather. Her hair was tied up using a red piece cloth, so the exact length of it was unknown. But aside from her cheap appearance, she looked beautiful.

"Huges, my friend, it has been a long time since we met." Harry shook hands with his old friend.

"Two years to be exact, my friend Harry." They revoked their early brotherhood bond with a slamming hug and left the younger ones in visible confusion.

"Shain, this is Harry Rokin, head Guard of the Azwart family and a long friend of mine." Shain stared at the new character and nodded.

"And she is Lady Emily Azwart, second daughter of the Azwart Nobles." Hearing that the owner of the cheap armor was a Noble took Shain by surprise but was reasonable since she had looks that very much unmatched her suits.

"Lady Emily, meet is General Huges, from the King's army and his..." Harry halted his introduction on Shain and looked back at Huges. Huges never told who Shain was or what was his relation with him. Harry just accepted who Shain was when he first heard about him. And never bothered about asking on Shain's abouts.

"He is my discple, Lady Azwart." Huges stated. All smiled at each other, acting like the awkwardness never took place.

Emily pinched down Harry from his back and whispered something to him. The guard did the same back. Emily made a forced smile at them and took a step away.

"Lady Emily, today's hunt will be fueled by not just ours, but also the braveness of two other young men."

Hearing Harry, she frowned however things made sense as he continued his announcement.

"All four of us will be having the catch, together."