"Go—Capture Ball!"
Su Yi threw the ball with absolute confidence.
The Kulu-Ya-Ku was already on its last legs—
There was no way it could resist now…
Right?
Thunk!
The Capture Ball struck—
Opened—
And absorbed the Kulu-Ya-Ku before dropping to the ground.
The Great Jagras watched intently.
Buzz!
One shake.
Buzz!
Two shakes.
BOOM!!
The ball burst open.
The Kulu-Ya-Ku broke free—
Dragging its battered body—
Letting out a weak, stubborn cry.
A clear message:
It would rather die—
Than submit.
…
"…Why though?"
Su Yi blinked, genuinely confused.
What exactly was it holding onto?
He exhaled slowly—
Then released Chansey.
"Please… use Sing."
"Lucky~♪"
A soft, gentle melody filled the air.
Warm.
Soothing.
Hypnotic.
The Kulu-Ya-Ku swayed.
Its eyelids drooped.
Its body trembled—
Caught between exhaustion and stubborn will.
"…Is this really necessary…"
Su Yi muttered, half amused.
Even half-asleep—
The Kulu-Ya-Ku's gaze remained fixed—
On the Rathalos egg.
Su Yi froze.
Then facepalmed.
"…You're THAT obsessed with eggs?"
Now he understood.
This wasn't simple greed.
This was obsession.
Pure, unyielding obsession.
"…Looks like I'll have to try again."
He prepared another Capture Ball.
But just as he was about to throw—
"Lucky."
Chansey gently tapped his arm.
"Hm?"
Su Yi paused.
Chansey patted her pouch—
Then stepped forward.
In front of him—
She took out her egg.
And held it out.
…
"…Wait."
"You're giving it… an egg?"
Su Yi stared, stunned.
"Lucky!"
Chansey smiled softly.
Encouraging.
Gentle.
…
The Kulu-Ya-Ku froze.
Then—
Its eyes lit up.
"GAH!!"
It rushed forward—
Grabbed the egg—
And devoured it in seconds.
Chansey's egg—
Rich.
Nutritious.
Warm.
Even said to bring happiness.
The effect—
Was immediate.
The Kulu-Ya-Ku relaxed.
Its body softened.
Its tension faded.
Fatigue.
Pain.
Sleep.
Everything crashed down at once.
With a strangely satisfied expression—
As if it had no regrets left—
It collapsed.
…
"…Did it think we were going to kill it…"
"And just wanted one last egg…?"
Su Yi couldn't help but laugh.
He stepped forward—
Tapped it lightly with the Capture Ball.
Click.
No struggle.
No resistance.
Captured.
…
"…That was eye-opening."
Sometimes—
Food alone could conquer everything.
…
After healing it with Chansey—
Su Yi checked the results.
[Hunt Kulu-Ya-Ku] — Completed.
+5 Capture Balls+2 Trap Tools
Total Capture Balls: 9
"…Not bad."
"Better than expected."
…
As the sun began to set—
Su Yi returned to the seaside camp.
The fire crackled softly.
The oil lamp flickered.
Ingredients were laid out:
Wild mushrooms.Brightbloom.Sun herbs.Raw meat.Eggs.Fish.Fruit.
"…Time for my first Hunter meal."
Su Yi rolled up his sleeves.
His cooking used to be average—
But now—
With hunter knowledge—
He had confidence.
"I'll help too, meow!"
Lushui jumped in excitedly.
Soon—
A full meal was ready.
Grilled mushrooms.Hot soup.Steamed vegetables.Juicy steak.Fresh fish.Egg custard.Fruit platter.
"It smells amazing…"
Su Yi smiled.
"Let's eat—everyone."
With a flick—
He released them.
Great Jagras.Kulu-Ya-Ku.Chansey.
The quiet camp—
Came alive.
The Great Jagras devoured meat greedily.
The Kulu-Ya-Ku carefully enjoyed egg custard.
Chansey nibbled happily on mushrooms.
Lushui munched on fish with bright eyes.
Su Yi sat back—
Watching.
A quiet warmth filled his chest.
"…Yeah."
"This feels right."
…
Night fell.
Stars filled the sky.
Su Yi sat outside—
Opening the Hunter Guide.
Great JagrasType: Dragon / DarkAbility: Strong AcidMoves: Bite, Body Slam, Dragon Claw, Devour
Kulu-Ya-KuType: Dragon / FlyingAbility: ImprovisationMoves: Peck, Fury Swipes, Rock Smash
"…Not bad."
Then—
Something caught his eye.
Size: 1380 cm
"…That's a gold crown."
Su Yi blinked—
Then smiled.
"No wonder it felt so big…"
…
"This…"
"…is hunting."
"Struggle at the start…"
"But if you endure…"
"You win big."
…
The next morning—
He stood by the shoreline.
The wind blew steadily.
"The other side…"
"…is the Hoarfrost Reach."
Lushui's eyes widened.
"There's more land out there, meow?!"
"Yeah."
Su Yi smiled.
"But not yet."
He turned—
Looking back at the forest.
"Let's go."
"Time to explore the other world again."
"Let's go, meow!"
…
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