The group of hunters Benjamin was following entered a small clearing in the forest. The woods were quiet except for the chatter of the hunters and their daemons. Velvelia moved forward silently and stood at the edge of the clearing with Benjamin on her back. hidden in the shadows, there was no way anyone would notice them. I think we should introduce ourselves to the group. It might be good to get to know older students. Having connections is always good. Benjamin thought about Velvelia's words. She was probably right, and anyway, he would get more hunting experience hunting with them, than from just following them. Alright. Let's go meet our fellow hunters.
Velvelia strode slowly towards the group. The first to notice them was the boy who seemed to be contracted with the phoenix daemon and the dark fairy priestess.
"If you want to join us on this hunt, you have to be careful, this is your first year, day, and hunt, so whatever we tell you, you have to promise to listen to us, and not get hurt. By the way I'm Cash, this is Erin, that's Ed, and these are, our daemons, mine Darkness, and Hell, Erin's Aria, and Ed's Chariot. So who are you?"
Benjamin looked around at everyone. They all seemed to be nice people. "Haha! It is the daemons that should be careful of me! Anyway, I'm Benjamin, and this here is Velvelia." Benjamin patted Velvelia on the back. Suddenly, there was a noise of rustling leaves, and a small girl appeared from behind the bushes. “Room for one more?” she asked.
A howl broke out from beyond the clearing. Benjamin took his crossbow off his back, and loaded a poison-tipped arrow. Finally, his first hunt. But the excitement he was feeling was quickly replaced with disappointment as two puppies came rolling out of the bushes. Benjamin's shoulders fell, But Velvelia stayed tense. Keep your guard up Ben! These are not normal dogs. They are daemon spawn!
Benjamin always had a soft spot for canines, and he couldn't help falling in love with them. They can't harm anyone! Look at them! Benjamin thought to Velvelia. Velvelia growled. Do not be so sure of that. Daemons come in all shapes and sizes.
All of a sudden, a large crack, like a tree snapping, erupted from the woods ahead of them. A huge dog-looking Daemon stepped into the clearing. Benjamin couldn't help but feel scared. The huge teeth, claws, and tail, the stench that came from it, and its terrifying voice that said "Hunters… Watch closely my children, mama is going to teach you how to kill your prey…". Benjamin stared in shock for a few seconds, until Velvelia snapped at him Reinforce yourself! Your first battle is about to begin. You wouldn't want to miss it.
Benjamin shook himself and lifted his crossbow once more. He will kill this daemon. He will be brave. For his grandfather.
Velvelia flapped her large wings, rising to the air. Benjamin aimed his crossbow at the hounds neck, took a deep breath, and fired.