It's a hell game, who can still be a human being?

Chapter 255 Hunters are more terrible than beasts

"what happened?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"This may not be convenient to say directly."

Anko said politely.

"It's okay, just tell me directly. I, Liu Zheng, have always acted uprightly and honestly. There is no need to hide from others."

He waved his tentacles in a heroic manner.

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An Ke could see that, whether it was real or fake, this stranger had a bit of a histrionic personality.

"Do you really want to complete Fulla's commission?"

He had no choice but to get straight to the point.

"Of course, isn't it right to take money from others and help them get rid of disasters?"

Liu Zheng asked curiously.

Even in a place like a metropolis, this is the most basic rule.

If it weren't for this rule, he would have died countless times.

"If that's the case, I don't recommend you take this commission."

Anko said.

"why?"

"Anyone who possesses the Blood Gem must be a very powerful hunter. And Father John's condition is clearly not right."

Anko said politely.

"What's wrong?"

However, Liu Zheng failed to understand what he meant.

"Under normal circumstances, hunters must participate in hunting and patrolling. Since Father John did not go at the beginning, there must be something wrong with him."

"And if he was recruited by the church or if he solved his own problems, then Fulla's mother wouldn't have to run out to look for him."

"I suspect that Father John may have transformed into a beast."

Anke hesitated for a moment, but still expressed his guess.

"Will the hunter who hunts the beast also become the beast?"

"Will do."

Anko nodded.

Although he had never seen it, he had heard similar rumors.

As to whether it is rare because there are fewer hunters, or because of the special nature of hunters, or because the hunters have dealt with them internally, it is unknown.

"Don't underestimate the beasts just because of the few you killed."

"They are just ordinary residents transformed, and they are not a big threat to real hunters."

"And it's hard to imagine how terrifying a beast a powerful hunter like Father John could become."

Anko shuddered.

The difference in fighting power between official hunters and ordinary residents is even greater than that between adults and children. This is also an important reason why the church can rule this city.

"I see. Then such a powerful hunter who turned into a beast should have a blood gem in his body, right?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Ah? Should, right?"

Anko said uncertainly.

"Did you hear it?"

He shouted toward the window.

"I heard you, sir."

The little girl said weakly.

"That's good. Your father may have turned into a beast, and your mother may have been killed by him. You now have two choices."

Liu Zheng said in a weird accent.

"First, stay inside the house and wait for your parents who may never come back. And your father will wander the streets and continue to kill more people until he is hunted by hunters."

Without waiting for the little girl's response, he continued talking.

"Second, come with us and find your parents. If they are okay, I will send you home or find a safer place. If your father has transformed into a beast, I will let you see him one last time."

"You can free him yourself if you wish."

After saying a long string of cruel words, he closed his mouth and waited for the little girl's answer.

Anko opened his mouth, but in the end said nothing.

This outsider is right. When a child loses his guardian, he has to learn to face the world on his own.

No matter how dark and cold this world is.

"Uncle Anko, what should I do?" After a moment's silence, Fulla turned to the only adult she knew for help.

"Come with us, Fulla. You can play with me and my sister, and Mr. Cat will protect you."

Before Anke could say anything, Nina broke free from her mother's hand and started yelling.

"Mr. Cat?"

"Yeah. Mr. Cat, can I pick you up and show you to Fulla?"

Nina looked at the calico cat expectantly.

"Meow!"

The calico cat shook its head, and its refusal was obvious.

This human child really thought it was an ordinary cat. Although it was not as heavy as gold, it was much heavier than it looked.

However, although it rejected Nina, it still stood up and waved towards the window.

"Ah, it waves!"

Fulla exclaimed in surprise.

"Meow~"

The calico cat cried out proudly.

If Liu Zheng hadn't told it not to be so high-profile, it could have even performed a tap dance.

"It's the cat lady. Come with us, Fulla."

Anke corrected him as a last resort and then spoke to the person in the window.

"If your parents really encounter misfortune, Marianne and I are willing to adopt you, and Nia and Nina are also willing to have another sister."

He said after hesitating for a moment.

It is difficult for a little girl to survive alone at home during the pale night.

And the Anke family doesn't feel too much pressure to raise another daughter.

"Uncle Anke, did my father really turn into a beast?"

Frera asked quietly.

"I don't know, but everyone has his own destiny."

Anko shook his head.

"I understand, Uncle Anke, I'll go with you."

The small figure left the bedside.

Soon, the door was opened with difficulty, and a little girl wearing a black and white lace suit and with her hair braided into a big braid walked out.

She was dragging a small bag in her left hand and holding a basket in her right hand.

The basket contained some food such as dried meat, bread, and preserved fruits.

She timidly glanced at Liu Zheng who was carrying a butcher knife, then walked up to him with gritted teeth.

Although Fulla is young, she is not an ignorant girl.

The customs of Art City and the teachings of Father John were enough to make her understand who was the boss of this team.

"Thank you, kind sir."

She bowed.

The graceful movement made Marianne's eyes light up.

Although my two children are kind and cute, they grew up in a pub and their etiquette is only mediocre.

If I really adopt Fulla, I can let her teach Nia and Nina how to be a lady.

"I am not merciful, I am just offering an equal exchange. If your father can provide me with a high-quality blood gem, I can also give you a fortune."

Liu Zheng looked down at her and said in a cold tone.

Anko looked at him in confusion. Although this stranger's words and deeds had been a little strange before, he was still a gentle person. Why was he so cold to this poor little girl?

"Uncle Stranger, you are going too far. How can you bully a girl like this? It's so ungentlemanly."

Sister Nina rushed to Fulla, took her arm, then put her hands on her hips and spoke to Liu Zheng angrily.

Sister Nia hesitated for a moment, but still chose to go forward and backward with her sister and held Fulla's other arm.

An Ke nodded with satisfaction. He and his wife had been very successful in their education, raising two kind and united daughters.

But at the same time, he was worried that his two daughters' behavior would anger this outsider.

"The more alone you are, the stronger you need to be. Understand that there is no one in this world who will treat you well for no reason. You have to fight for everything yourself, whether it's exchanging or begging."

Liu Zheng was talking, but his eyes were looking to the other side of the street.

A torch protruded from the corner of the wall, and also protruded from the corner was a flintlock rifle with a muzzle shaped like a trumpet.

"It's the hunter!"

Anko exclaimed, immediately raising the boning knife.

Facing the hunters, he was more nervous than facing the wild beasts.

(End of this chapter)