3.1: Order No.85.

|Commission

Location: No-Hunt Zone 7

Status/ Active

Task Details [Mission]

[Directive No. 85]

A sudden fluctuation occurred in some districts of Linkon City. Please proceed to investigate and resolve the crisis.

Objective [Mission]

Clear the Source of Fluctuation

CONFIRM|

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|Access Granted

> According to the risk level of this mission, special privileges will be activated for you.

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Name: MC

Hunter ID: xxxxxxxxxx

Sector: UNICORNS – Alpha Team

> Entry permit to No-Hunt Zone 7 - [Applying] – [Granted]

> Vital signs detection level – [Echancing] – [Echanced]

> Emergency signal band 0.347 – [Boosting] – [Boosted]

> Companion signal – [Connecting] – [...] – [Failed]

> Companion signal – [Connecting] – [...] – [Failed]

> Companion signal – [Connecting] – [...] – [Failed]|

Jenna: The situation's not looking good in No-Hunt Zone No. 7. The Alpha Team needs to work in pairs.

Jenna: Our objective is to investigate and send back information. Prioritize your safety and don't get into unnecessary fights.

The Wanderers appearing outside the train isn't a random occurrence. Even if I defeated them, several other location in Linkon City still experienced energy fluctuations.

While the mission is simple, the fact it's in No-Hunt Zone No. 7 makes it unique.

Hunter A: Partner rendezvous complete. We're entering Zone I.

Hunter B: Entered Zone III. We'll report back when need.

Jenna: How's Zone IV?

MC: I've reached the entrance of Zone IV.

I look around. I only hear the sound of rustling, trees swaying in the night breeze.

MC: My partner... isn't here yet.

3.2: No-Hunt Zone No.7.

MC: (It's been a couple of hours, and there are still no signs of them. The signal is getting worse, too. I can't keep waiting.)

MC: (I'll just head in first.)

MC: (Wasn't I here before? ...No matter where I go, my surroundings look exactly the same.)

MC: (Wanderers?!)

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MC: (If I fight it head-on, I'll die. That's for sure.)

MC: (Someone's...)

MC: (Is he... comforting the Wanderer?)

MC: "!!!"

MC: (It's that guy from the other day...!)

Xavier: "Who?"

MC: "I-it's me! We're meet before I swear!"

MC: "Back at the research base. After we escaped, you ask me to—"

MC: "Ah!"

MC: "...You asked me to keep our meeting a secret."

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No-Hunt Zone: If there is a chaotic Protofield and frequent Wanderer appearances, the Hunters Association will designate the area as a no-hunt zone. Citizens are prohobited from entering. Hunters are also not allowed to enter without official authorization.

Most of these areas were greatly affected by the Deepspace Tunnel during the Chronorift Catastrophe 14 years ago. The most hellish of battles took place in them, and the impact of the Catastrophe continues to this day.

No-Hunt Zone No. 7: Originally a forest surrounding Linkon City, it was chosen as the location for a cosmic signal station. It was one of the places first attacked during the Chronorift Catastrophe, and the signal station was destroyed. Now, a large number of Wanderers live here.

3.3: Reunion Under Moon.

MC: "It's only a sprained ankle. Thank you for your help."

Xavier: "..."

MC: "I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."

Xavier: "And I didn't expect you to be brave enough to come here alone."

MC: "I didn't have a choice. My partner went missing."

Xavier: "..."

Xavier: "The energy fluctuations make it easy to get lost. You should leave, now that you hurt your ankle."

MC: "What about you? Aren't you worried about getting lost?"

MC: "Wait... That's right. You can just "poof" whenever you want."

Xavier: "The forest isn't scary because of the unpredictable Metaflux surges."

Xavier: "Many Tenebrae came here seeking the high-grade Protocores to sell on the market."

Xavier: "But after obtaining them, the hunters were never seen again."

MC: "Why?"

Xavier: "This forest is alive. It consumed them."

MC: "...!"

MC: "Scaring me won't work."

Xavier: "You have the guts. I wish you the best of luck."

Xavier: "All right, we're not far from the edge of the forest. You'll be able to get to safety from here."

MC: "Wait... What about you?"

MC: "Why are you here?"

Xavier: "...Take care of yourself."

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Tenebra: In the world of hunters, "Tenebra" often refers to those broke the Hunter's Code and engaged in illegal activities. They may do things such as Protocore smuggling or endanger the lives of others. Tenebrae often have ties to secret organizations, carrying out covert missions behind the scenes. They are one of the many targets pursued by the Hunter Association.