Demon Hunter: I have a red gourd

Chapter 8 Adding Money
Ivan opened the window of his room and looked out.

The room he was in was about two stories above the ground, and there was a swamp not far away.

As a healthy and strong demon hunter, such a height posed no threat to him.

The swamp is a paradise for water ghosts.

Next, no matter whether the person approaching him is an enemy or a friend, or has good intentions or bad intentions, he has time to jump out of the window, then calmly transform into a water ghost and sneak into the swamp to escape successfully.

Ivan knelt on the bed, his back straight, his eyes slightly closed, and he fell into a state of meditation.

This was the method Cohen taught him. By adjusting his breathing, he could adjust every bit of his physical and mental strength to the best state, stay awake and calm, and deal with the dangers he might encounter next.

Three hundred meters, two hundred meters, one hundred meters
The footsteps were getting closer and closer. Ivan gripped the hilt of the steel sword behind him with his right hand, and slightly formed the Quen Seal with his left hand.

Boom, boom, boom.

The chaotic footsteps stopped outside the door. Are they preparing to break in?
The air seemed to freeze at this moment. Ivan tensed his body and stared at the door!

Tuk-tuk-tuk.

The expected scene of the door being broken did not appear, instead there was a knock on the door.

Are criminals being arrested so gently now? From the sound of footsteps just now, Ivan could tell that there were about 12 people approaching, each wearing full armor.

These people could not be ordinary villagers, they were most likely soldiers from nearby towns.

They were approaching with such fanfare. Could it be that they were not here to capture me, but for something else?
"Is anyone there?" A man's voice came from outside the door, sounding quite polite.

"What's the matter?" Ivan asked in a deep voice.

"I wonder if there's a master demon hunter living here? We have a demon hunting mission we'd like to entrust to him."

He actually came to entrust me with a monster hunt? Ivan frowned, thinking to himself.

I have been staying in this area for three months. Although I only accept commissions to hunt water ghosts, it is not impossible for my reputation to spread.

But why would a group of soldiers come to entrust themselves with this?
This is Velen, not Nilfgaard!
Nilfgaard has always emphasized unity and order. If the activities of monsters affect their rule, it is not surprising to organize an army to encircle and suppress them, or to hire a professional monster hunter to deal with it.

And in Velen? The nobles here couldn't care less about the lives of the common people. The lords were always high and mighty, concerned only with accumulating more wealth within their territories and consolidating their power. It was said that even now, some lords in Velen still demanded the right of first night for their subjects.

Your loved ones were killed by monsters? That has nothing to do with the lord. Who would care about your insignificant lives?

However, taxes must never be delayed. Natural disasters, monster attacks, or even your parents' funerals are no excuse for refusing to pay. Taxes must be paid promptly and without fail. Failure to pay will result in a hefty fine, and the lord will show no mercy.

Want to avenge your loved ones? You peasants should raise money and find a demon hunter.

So why would a group of soldiers come to him for help? Could it be that the lord behind them was in trouble?
Confused, Ivan opened the wooden door with one hand, while his hand behind his back still maintained the gesture of releasing the seal.

As he expected, there was a group of soldiers outside the door. Ivan saw silver lilies on their armor and shields, which was the emblem of Temeria.

However, Ivan did not see any hostility on these people's faces. Instead, their expressions looked a little anxious.

"It's indeed a demon hunter!" Seeing Ivan's eyes, the young man in the lead smiled. "When I heard this news in the tavern just now, I was a little bit incredulous. I didn't expect it to be true!"

He opened his arms to give Ivan a hug, but Ivan's eyes turned cold, and he quickly took a step back and calmly distanced himself from him.

"What kind of monster do you want me to hunt?" Ivan frowned. This young man in the lead was a bit out of character. The others avoided the monster hunters, but this guy had just wanted to hug him.

Is there something urgent that makes him need a demon hunter so urgently? Or is he not in his right mind?

The young man showed no embarrassment when his embrace was avoided. He rubbed his hands and said, "Before that, Master, could you please tell me about your school?"

Ivan pulled up the silver chain on his chest, revealing the roaring griffin head underneath.

The young man put his face close to take a closer look, and even reached out and touched it gently.

"Is this a griffin? Great, it's not from the Cat School. By the grace of Meliteli, we are saved!"

He turned and looked at the soldiers behind him, and everyone else's faces were also filled with joy.

"Okay, tell me, what monster?"

The young man held Ivan's hands tightly and said solemnly: "Master, please don't be afraid of what I am going to say next."

"Don't worry, I'm a professional demon hunter and I won't be afraid. However, I'm still just an apprentice demon hunter and far from being a master."

"Master, you're too modest!" The young man took a deep breath, his tone suddenly rising. "What I want you to hunt is... a giant dragon."

"You mean, a dragon?"

"Yup!"

"Are you sure it's a dragon?"

"That's right!" The young man looked up at Ivan's face, blinking his eyes, his face full of seriousness.

Ivan silently let go of his hand, took a step back, and calmly closed his door.

This guy really has a problem with his brain.

A dragon? You must be kidding!
That monster was a difficult one for even experienced demon hunters to deal with. For a novice like me, it was probably just fine dealing with water ghosts and evil spirits, but facing a giant dragon? Just feeding it would be considered a success!

Furthermore, dragons are not only powerful, but also highly intelligent creatures. Many demon hunters are reluctant to hunt intelligent creatures, even if they have the ability.

No, wait.
Think carefully, does that young man really know the monster he's been asked to hunt? You know, many dragon-like creatures, such as dragon lizards and petrified chicken snakes, look quite similar to giant dragons. Laypeople often confuse them and mistake them all for giant dragons.

I was so careless. It was the first time I met such a passionate man since I came to this world. I was so confused by his energy that I even forgot to ask for details.

Oh, now I've missed out on a great deal.

Just when Ivan was feeling regretful, there was another rapid knock on the door.
"Master! I might not have explained myself clearly just now. Please listen to my explanation!" The young man's voice sounded anxiously. "If you really don't want to take it, I can pay more! We really need your help!"

"crunch-"

The door was pushed open again.

"You just said you could pay more?"

(End of this chapter)