Danma: Danganronpa, but Monster Hunter!

May you rest in peace!

He gave the fat squirrel a seed of patience, then casually tossed it back onto the branch before taking a step forward.

After several days of intense monster grinding, Flame felt her body could still handle it, but her spirit was somewhat low. Especially after today's one-against-twenty battle, she couldn't muster any interest in the Minotaur. Coincidentally, the magic stones and Minotaur hides that Grandpa Blade Pattern needed were also at their limit.

In the days since I got back, I've been taking the branch staff to do some gathering tasks and fishing, which is a good way to relax.

Anyway, the natural environment around Flamefire Village has been very harmonious lately, and the guilds seem to have nothing to do, just issuing routine gathering tasks. Compared to this place, it's actually more tiring in the Digcha village.

Grace has been here for so long without anything happening, it's impossible that I'm so unlucky as to run into trouble as soon as I come back.

As he thought about it, Lieyan nodded.

Then, he saw Lord Sui Fengren walking out of the assembly hall, and Puxian standing beside Sui Fengren with a somber expression, but whose eyes lit up for a moment when he saw him.

"Blazing Flame, you're back just in time. The Hundred Dragons Night Parade is coming."

Blazing Flames: ...

Chapter Thirty-Three: A Hundred Dragons March in the Night - The Azure Overlord!

A hundred dragons march at night.

This situation is a special occurrence that only happens near Yanhuo Village.

Every fifty years, the areas surrounding Flamefire Village, which were originally divided into separate territories and prone to conflict, would unite and launch attacks against the village.

In addition to such large-scale operations, there are also corresponding smaller cycles within this fifty-year cycle.

However, the reason why the Hundred Dragons Parade at Night occurred remains unknown.

"Although I don't know why it hasn't been long since the last Hundred Dragons Night Parade that you, Lieyan, eliminated, it's about to start again, judging from all sorts of situations, this Hundred Dragons Night Parade will probably take place in the next few days."

Samantabhadra crossed his arms in front of his chest, his face deep and unfathomable.

"It's possible that the mastermind behind the Hundred Dragons Night Parade is gradually approaching Flamefire Village. That's probably why the current abnormal situation is happening... If nothing unexpected happens, this kind of situation is very likely to occur again in the future."

Guild broker Lord Sui Fengren lightly tapped his cane, his kind face now masked by seriousness.

Just recently, a hundred dragons made a nighttime procession in Yanhuo Village.

Thanks to the concerted efforts of everyone in Flamefire Village, the Hundred Dragons Night Raid was repelled before it could break through the defenses of Jade Leaf Fortress.

But just when everyone thought the Hundred Dragons Night Parade was over, a Wraith Tiger Dragon that had hunted a Blue Bear Beast invaded the Jade Leaf Fortress.

Combining this with the incident fifty years ago, which also occurred at the end of the Hundred Dragons Night Parade, the extremely large Wraith Tiger Dragon was barely repelled by the combined efforts of the young katana-wielder, Puxian, and the light crossbowman, Tomon.

The group concluded that the Hundred Dragons' Night Parade was caused by the vengeful tiger dragon driving away the other dragons.

So the guild assigned Flame a mission to hunt the Magnificent Tiger Dragon, and it was only after completing this mission that Flame became a three-star hunter.

But now it seems that the Flamefire team's guess was wrong.

After the Specter was hunted, the Night Parade of Hundred Dragons returned, but the guild's scouts reported that there were no traces of the Specter during this Night Parade.

Another dragon was responsible for the catastrophe of the hundred dragons' night procession.

"How large is this Hundred Dragons Night Parade? What types of monsters are involved?"

"Judging from the scale of the monsters that are gradually gathering, this Hundred Dragons Night Parade should be a large-scale event. The types of monsters include the Kamaitachi Dragon King, the Poison Dog Dragon King, the Blue Bear Beast, the Kappa Frog, the Strange Dragon, the Umbrella Bird... and most importantly, the leader..."

"It's the Overlord Blue Bear Beast Frog."

Puxian pondered for a moment and then spoke, and finally Suifengren took over and continued:

"The guild has already located the leader's whereabouts, and without a doubt, it must be a dominant Azure Bear Beast."

"The Overlord Azure Bear Beast is in trouble."

Lieyan sighed deeply.

Just like the dominant Pokémon in the Pokémon world, the dominant monsters in the Monster Hunter world possess abilities far exceeding those of other monsters of the same species.

They eat more, are bigger, have a more ferocious temper, and have more developed dominant organs.

Take the overlord blue bear beast mentioned earlier as an example. Ordinary blue bear beasts are generally about five to six meters in size, but the overlord blue bear beast has never been smaller than seven meters in size, and its forelegs are also much more developed than those of ordinary blue bear beasts.

Furthermore, the dominant monsters possess a unique ability: their roars spread their anger and fear around them, making the monsters even more active.

This ability is the root of the trouble that Blaze says.

"Yes, we are almost certain that we can hold off the dragons ahead, but the Overlord Azure Bear Beast is just too dangerous... Moreover, after the last battle, the Dragon Slayer Gun and Dragon Slayer Cannon have not yet been inspected."

"My age is no longer sufficient for me to engage in high-intensity combat, and Ni Tai is still on his mission, so I can only entrust this to you, Flame."

Puxian patted Lieyan's shoulder earnestly: "Let's defeat the overlord Azure Bear Beast during the Hundred Dragons Night Parade, and leave the rest to us."

Can't engage in high-intensity combat? Then, a lower-ranked Hundred Dragons unleashes a full-screen slash that deals 4,000 damage?

Blazing Flame silently rolled his eyes.

While the realities of games can't be directly applied to real-world scenarios, and older hunters do experience a decline in stamina, these veteran hunters are far superior in terms of hunting experience.

The saying "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure" is as true as any other saying in the world of hunters.

You say you can't fight? Who would believe that?

Besides, given your physique—enough to kill a wild boar with a single punch—your words have absolutely no persuasive power...

However, despite saying that, Lieyan didn't shy away from the idea of ​​having a big shot take action this time.

Putting aside the question of whether Village Chief Puxian is still capable of fighting, is Yanhuo Village really incapable of handling this Hundred Dragons Night Parade?

Of course not.

In fact, ever since Flamefire Village defeated the giant golden lion, established a village on this isolated island, and built the Jade Leaf Fortress, the usual Hundred Dragon Night Parade has found it increasingly difficult to approach the location of Flamefire Village.

According to what Lieyan knew, from ten years ago to the year before last alone, Yanhuo Village successfully withstood several Night Parades of Hundred Dragons involving overlord monsters.

These ultimately defeated overlords include not only the aforementioned overlord, the Blue Bear Beast, but also the overlord Dragon, the overlord Fire Dragon, the overlord Fomosaurus, and the overlord Rathian.

And to achieve the "Hundred Dragons Night Parade Overlord Family Bucket" achievement...

Ni Tai, a G-rank hunter proficient in all weapons, is the pillar of the current Flamefire Village hunters.

Of course, there's also the hale and hearty village chief Puxian, the pillar of the previous generation of hunters, and the pillar of the generation before that, Grandpa Daowen.

Now you should understand, right?

The Hundred Dragons' Night Parade is, in fact, the link that connects the traditions of Yanhuo Village.

Flamefire Village is a village that uses the opportunity of the Hundred Dragons Night Parade to cultivate the next generation of hunters, thus living on like a raging fire, tenaciously existing.

Can't fight? Haha, that's just kidding. Only a fool would believe that.

You think that the two big shots, Puxian and Suifengren, looked so serious because the Hundred Dragons Night Parade was difficult to handle?

No, no, no, what worries the big shots is that two consecutive instances of the Hundred Dragons Parade have occurred in such a short period of time. If they don't take control this time, and accidentally kill too many monsters, it will affect the ecological environment of the surrounding area...

After all, the Dragon Slayer Lance and Dragon Slayer Cannon in Feiye Fortress are no joke.

At this moment, Elder Feng Ren, who regarded Blazing Flame as his own grandson and was also the guild's agent, gently swung his cane and cast a kind glance at Blazing Flame, saying earnestly:

"The guild has also issued an urgent mission, quack. As long as you defeat the Overlord Blue Bear Beast, Flame, you can become a High Rank Hunter, quack."

Very well, the Dragon Piercer and Dragon Slayer Cannon are under maintenance and cannot be used.

Instructor Ni Tai is on a business trip.

The guild issues an urgent mission: defeat the overlord Blue Bear Beast. After that, you can become a four-star hunter, which is an upper-rank hunter.

Village chief, elders

I understand!

Chapter Thirty-Four: The Night of the Hundred Dragons Prepared by Blazing Flames

"I understand. I'll take care of defeating the overlord Azure Bear Beast."

Since things have already come to this point, what else can Lieyan, as an adult, say? Such underhanded behavior might be a bit dangerous for children, but it's just right for adults.

Moreover, Lieyan wasn't just a figurehead, someone who only ate and didn't work.

He truly possesses the ability to live up to the title and responsibilities of a high-ranking hunter.

However, he has only been a hunter for half a year, and his experience is still immature. He needs enough dazzling achievements to silence the public.

Puxian and Elder Suifengren entrusted him with the task of fighting the overlord Azure Bear Beast. Besides training him, they also believed that Lieyan had the strength to defeat the overlord Azure Bear Beast.

Just like they had previously entrusted the task of defeating the Wraith Tiger Dragon to Blaze.

Being able to hunt the Magnificent Tiger Dragon alone already makes one a hunter capable of standing alone and protecting one's territory. In fact, after hunting the Magnificent Tiger Dragon, Puxian had already given Flame his initial recognition.

—The village sword is still hanging in Lieyan's house.

"Very well, I knew I hadn't misjudged you, Blaze, hahahahaha!"

Puxian patted Lieyan's shoulder forcefully and laughed loudly. Suifengren, who was standing next to him, also showed a kind and benevolent smile and stroked his white beard with satisfaction.

Feeling the village chief's heavy grip, Lieyan gave an awkward yet polite smile.

With that kind of strength, you still say you can't handle it? Village chief, you're making such confident statements now. If you get itchy hands and want to go hunting after the Hundred Dragons Night Parade is completely over, don't blame me for not going with you.

Village Chief, your ally quest involves Master-level, five-star Thunder Wolf Dragon and Black Eclipse Dragon...

To be honest, Lieyan was also very eager to see how much she had grown after her adventures in the dungeons.

The appearance of this overlord blue bear beast would just serve as a testing ground for him.

And there's something else that Lieyan has been curious about for a long time, and this time he can finally get the answer.

After parting ways with Elders Puxian and Suifengren, Lieyan was instructed by them to rest well and conserve his energy for the upcoming battle against the overlord, the Azure Bear Beast.

But once back inside, Lieyan couldn't help but start thinking about this problem.

Will the monsters in Monster Hunter become part of the adventurer's experience points, just like the monsters in dungeons?

'If that were possible, that would be incredibly awesome...'

Inside his own house, Lieyan petted Onion Dog Head, who hadn't spent much time with him in a while and was now overjoyed to see Lieyan return. He sighed with emotion.

Compared to the monsters in dungeons, the monsters in Monster Hunter World are individually quite powerful.

In the context of the DanMachi world, those are practically walking achievements of experience—provided they can actually be counted as experience points and incorporated into the Grace's growth system.