(Arya stands and follows behind Isabella. Joss does the same. They walk out in the open street. All the people stare at Joss and his outfit. Whispers could be heard.)

Person #1: Jaeger...

Person #2: He fell from the sky and killed 2 Grisqun.

Person #3: I heard he killed 5.

(They kept walking, until they arrived at the Gathering Hall. Inside, the Guild Master was signing some papers. She takes notice and walks towards them.)

Guild Master: So, this is the one that has the entire town of Ardmery in commotion.

Isabella: More or less. We have a huge problem.

Guild Master: What is it?

(Isabella points at Joss and sighs)

Guild Master: And who he might be?

Arya: Jaeger?

Guild Master: Jaeger? Like in the myths?

Isabella: People keep saying that, but he doesn't know his name. Found him collapsed on a Rhan nest. But he...seems very odd for me. He killed a Grisqun...with a single slash.

(The Guild Master gasped.)

Guild Master: That is...unprecedent.

(She grabs the hands of both girls.)

Guild Master: Are you really sure...that you saw him.

Isabella: We were standing in front of him!!!

Arya: Big slash.

(The Guild Master turns and scratched her chin.)

Guild Master: For the time being, you must take care of him.

Isabella: WHAT?!

Arya: Jaeger!

(Joss stares from side to side, watching the people pass him by and saying murmuring.)

(While the Grand Master conversated with the three, a single figure in the background was dragging a baggage filled with skins, armors and weapons. He tossed them to the ground and watched as all the amateurs surround him.)

???: HURRY UP!! take all what you need fuckers!

(One guy goes to grab a piece of armor and he quickly gets the spine chilling sound of an omega shotgun clocked at his head, he stares slowly above him and with the guys other hand, he gestures the sign of money)

???: Bulwark don't do this for nottin' boy. Cough it up if you want that baby. 100 runes for that.

Fightter#1: But that's all I got, man!!

Bulwark: Ya ain't gon'nuh find it any cheaper, worm. Take it or leave it!!

(Bulwark hears a glimpse of the conversation " Killed a Grisqun." And his attention is then captivated by Joss's new presence.)

Bulwark in his head: Hmmp newbie, I see. No armor, no cash if he's speaking with the Guild Master, he must be important.

(He overhears them mentioning Joss is who killed the Grisqun and hears about them partying up)

Bulwark (head): WHAAAT!! He gets to pair up with these babes on first glance and no one ask me!! Well... Fuck you Bulwark ya dumn ass, you never let yourself get known, let alone close enough to someone else to get known.

(He continues his business, collects around 6,000 runes. He takes out a small round object of the size of a pocket watch. Bronzed with a blue screen and the Moderno city seal on the back of it. He clicks the screen, and the object scans the runes and de-materializes the currency and it gets projected on screen. 2,304,234 Runes.)

Bulwark: A'ight, now get the fuck away from me, gotta go hunting... For some food.

(He walks to the nearest food stand and orders something light, healthy and energizing; then sits from afar and observes the three newly grouped subjects.)

Bulwark (head): Arya, interesting. Her body structure would say that she would be unfit for combat, let alone swift movement with all those curves she got. But she can prove anyone wrong with that famous blade of hers.

- eats a bit-

Isabella, beauty and stability. Eyes of a goddess and the sight of one. The women who barely miss and knows what to hunt. Sadly, she is under the shadow of Arya by all the guys. I love me a small chick. But her bow, man!! She could do some good damage with some Moderno gear. So far no one is from home.

- he chuckles and continues eating-

They don't know what they are missing.

- Continues eating-

(The Guild Master led the new recruits to a giant arena. She proceeded to present the test.)

Guild Master: You will be tested by a bot. We will change the monster you will fight. You may choose your weapon but let me say, all are made from steel. There will not be an advantage. It's all in your skills.

(In the center were the weapons: bow, heavy bowgun, greatsword, longsword, dual blades, switchaxe, etc.)

Hunter #1: Can we really use such items?

Guild Master: Yes. All hunters take the same exam. Arya, Isabella, show them.

(The first one was Isabella. She took a worn-out bow and one arrow. A simple bot in the center changed to a Rhaniad. There were whispers, doubting that she could kill the beast with a single arrow.)

Guild Master: Begin!

(The beast went running towards Isabella. She stands. The Rhaniad threw bites, claw attacks and tail strikes but she evaded them swiftly and with grace. Then the creature took flight and began throwing fire balls. She again evaded, then closed her eyes. Slowly, she pulls the string with the single arrow. The Rhaniad was far away in the sky. She let loose the arrow. After a moment, the Rhaniad fell and the hologram disappear, revealing the destroyed bot. All the crowd went cheering for her.)

Crowd: That's Isabella! One of the elites of Ardmery!

(Arya approached her)

Arya: Show off.

(Isabella grinned)

Isabella: Let's see if you can do better.

(Arya went to the weapon's area and took a greatsword. It was a big iron sword that needed to be handled with both hands. She took it easily and made a few attack patterns. All the new recruits opened her eyes in amazement of such feat. She then waited for another bot to appear. She looked at Isabella and took out a small cloth and put it in her eyes. Whispers began to raise as how she would take the beast without sight. Another Rhaniad appeared but this time, it began to fly. After a moment, it began to shoot fire balls, but Arya deflected them with the giant weapon. The beast then began to dive with claws almost grasping the huntress but with a quick step, she moved forward and sliced the beast in the middle. The half parts made a great noise as they fell. Arya took the blindfold and went walking towards Isabella.)

Isabella: Show off.

Arya: Get better.

(Both walked to the side of the Guild Master.)

Guild Master: As demonstrated, all weapons are the same, is your approach that will decide if you can become a hunter or not. Let me make something clear, as new hunters, you will be required to have armor at ALL moments. Arya and Isabella are silver hunters and have fought different kinds of monsters and for this display, they decided to not use any armor. But as you are new, ALWAYS USE ARMOR.

(All the new recruits nodded with approvement and watched both girls with eyes of amazement and lust.)

(As everyone moves to the training ground, Bulwark makes way to the gates to begin his hunt again. He glances at the sun dressed horizon through the glass, takes a deep breath.)

Bulwark: I need to do this. For my well-being. THEY don't want to help us here. They won't care for a mere soldier; casualties are what they do best. I need the money; I need to turn over a new leaf... Or should I - he clenches his fist; steam comes out and his gloves glow hot red- Hmmp we're locked and loaded.

(One of the guards takes note of Bulwark and encourages him to take the test if he wants to hunt and sell his wares. Bulwark lets go of his grasp and sighs. He turns around slowly and makes way past the Guard and towards the Testing Ground. He steps into the group of people and sees everyone around waiting for the next contestant. Joss passed the exam barely and steps out of the ground. He used dual blades and deposits them in the stash. Then the Guild Master points at Bulwark to take the exam. Bulwark was sitting in the back waiting for his turn. When the Guild Master addresses him, he stands and nods. As he makes his way to the center, he turns some dials on his gloves to shut down his shotgun rounds. He points at the guard and ask him to bring the Greatsword)

Bulwark mind: Let's do this quick

(The guard hands over the blade, the weight was unexpected but manageable. He places it over his shoulder and goes into stance with his legs spread apart and semi bent.)

Bulwark: Ready!!

(They set off the Rhaniad. The monster roars and screeches as it makes its charge towards Bulwark. Their eyes not beaming away from each other, the monster goes to chomp and strike, Bulwark had activated his speed module and jump booster; he dodges all the attacks but not gracefully. His posture leaves the ground cracked and brittle with every swift movement. As Bulwark dogdes one tail swing, he loss eye contact for a split second due to the beast wings and the Rhaniad shoots off one fireball at him. He takes it directly with minor burns.)

Bulwark: Alright, you pissed me off... Training done!

(The beast goes for the sky and as it loops back around and finally gets view of Bulwark. Bulwark runs forward to get the beast attention, he activates his strength module and tosses the blade upward in front of the monster, while it gets distracted for a bit, he jumps close to the monster and with his red hot charged knuckles uppercuts the Rhaniad, quickly grasp onto it to gain some leverage, grabs the blades handle in midair and in a blink of an eye, he throws the sword straight down the monsters skull, pulling it down into the ground pinning it. When Bulwark lands, the ground shatters and his whole gear is steaming profusely. He checks the gauge.)

Bulwark: hmmp, used a little too much. - he smiles- Can't use that mod for a while now.

(He glances at the Guild Master; he rips out the blade and hacks the head off the bot)

Bulwark: Did I pass?

(The Guild Master is left speechless.)

Guild Master: Y-yes.

Isabella: Impressive. I have seen only 2 people use such...gear. You could be a great hunter. But a little advice, don't depend too much on it. Sometimes, machine can fail.

(She walks to the side of the Guild Master. Arya was playing with one of the helping cats.)

(He places the blade away and as Isabella gave him the advice, he nods)

Bulwark: Noted

(He makes his leave, as he passes by some fighters get burned by his gear and he dials back the shotguns)

Guild Master: Perfect. I think this sums the qualification exam. Now, come with me, I will tell you some things.

(While Bulwark was cooling down, the steam had subsided, and he eats on an energy bar.)

(He hears what the Guild master)

Bulwark: - sighs- More lectures, great.

(He stands and stands beside Joss; his armor has cooled down.)

Bulwark: Sup dude.

(Of the 20 recruits who entered, only 5 passed, including Joss. He used dual blades and passed the test barely. Once finished, they educated the new ones about the 5 attributes found in the island: Fire, water, ice, lightning, and dragon. A basic guide of each weapon, the difference between blademaster and gunner, how to combine ingredients to make potions, how to cook monster meat, the basics of living in the wild.)

Guild Master: And lastly...(Her voice changes)...Be careful with whom you pair. There has been rumors of hunters killing monsters...for other things rather than to preserve human life. Those are called dark guilds, dark hunters. Being caught doing such activities in this town; those will be sent to jail and depending the crime...death. You may initiate your own group and give it a name. You may leave and return tomorrow for your first quests.

(All the recruits leave the area, but Isabella stood with the Guild Master and Joss)

Isabella: We still have 2 problems. 1. What are we gonna do with this guy? He doesn't have a name.

Guild Master: That can pose a problem...

Joss: How about Jaeger. I kinda like the name.

Guild Master: You may use that name here. But be careful using it outside.

Isabella: Now then, the other problem: Where will he stay?

Guild Master: That poses a problem. The inn is currently full. What to do...

(Arya comes carrying the cat)

Arya: Jaeger, me.

(There is silence.)

Guild Master/Isabella: WHAT?!