knowledge. Yes, lack of knowledge, he repeated when he saw the incredulous look on Aerys face.
-There are an outstanding number of creatures out there and each one of them had its own strength and weaknesses. Of course you could go the simple way and try to cut everything but what will happen if you cannot cut a beast like the Trixs.
-What are Trixs?, asked Aerys. He had never heard of this creature before.
-Trixs are big cat-like creatures. They are very destructive creatures whose skins are so thick that no sword can cut it. The only way to kill them is to ignite their body with fire. They will burn to death as their body is highly flammable because of its oily composure. So you see that if someone faces a Trix and does not have any information about it, his sword won’t be of much help to him.
He lifted his finger and said;
-Knowledge is power. If you want to become a good hunter, then you must study and study again. Remember that.
CHAPTER 6
About three weeks after Aerys arrival, an eagle arrived carrying a message. He was just about to finish his breakfast of eggs and beacon when it flew in and crashed against the wall. He rushed to help it and put in down on the table where it rested.
-That’s the clumsiest eagle I’ve seen, said Erasmus appearing by my side. He took the message off the shaken eagle.
-I’ll take it to him, Aerys offered as he took it from Erasmus hands and headed towards the door of the study room.
-Alright. I’ll take care of that poor thing in the meantime, said Erasmus examining the eagle.
Aerys grinned as he walked away. Every time an eagle arrived, he tried to open it secretly. He managed to do it a few times before the hunter finally discovered him. He received a few blows with the stick and a lot of scolding but it did not hinder his curiosity. He opened the door to the study room and found that the hunter had not descended yet.
This was his chance and he hastily closed the door behind him. He opened the letter carefully. The handwriting was barely readable as if someone had hastily written it. It said:
Master Drake
We really need you here in Adington. The situation is out of control and we really need the help of a hunter. Please do come as quickly as possible.
Innkeeper Leerod.
The blow came down too quickly. The paper fell from his hands and he retreated quickly towards the desk. The hunter stood near the door with a little smile on his face.
-I thought that I told you not to read my letters, he said as he walked to pick up the letter. He opened it and read it silently. Aerys kept a reasonable distance between us. The stick hurt like hell as always.
-Well this could not have come at a better time, he said as he beckoned Aerys to come forward. He did so reluctantly for he did not particularly like the idea of receiving another blow.
-Pack your things up lad, he said. We have some work to do.
Aerys smiled excitedly.
-You are taking me with you? he asked eagerly.
The hunter nodded.
-It is time that for you see what a hunter’s job is all about. This seems to be a fairly easy one so you won’t be much of a burden. And also, he added darkly, this is the occasion for you to acquire your artifact.
Aerys swallowed.
They set off later that day and took the path that led towards the road. It was a beautiful morning and it felt really good to be out on the road. The birds were singing lazily in the trees around them invisible to their eyes and the frogs were croaking loudly after the heavy rains of the past night. The atmosphere was refreshing and cool. Aerys thought that it was an excellent day to start a journey.
They arrived at the road and followed it towards the east. It ran along the forest for some time until it eventually moved away from it to a more south eastern direction. They arrived at an intersection a little before noon. The hunter stopped and took out his stick and looked at Aerys.
-What’s
-There are an outstanding number of creatures out there and each one of them had its own strength and weaknesses. Of course you could go the simple way and try to cut everything but what will happen if you cannot cut a beast like the Trixs.
-What are Trixs?, asked Aerys. He had never heard of this creature before.
-Trixs are big cat-like creatures. They are very destructive creatures whose skins are so thick that no sword can cut it. The only way to kill them is to ignite their body with fire. They will burn to death as their body is highly flammable because of its oily composure. So you see that if someone faces a Trix and does not have any information about it, his sword won’t be of much help to him.
He lifted his finger and said;
-Knowledge is power. If you want to become a good hunter, then you must study and study again. Remember that.
CHAPTER 6
About three weeks after Aerys arrival, an eagle arrived carrying a message. He was just about to finish his breakfast of eggs and beacon when it flew in and crashed against the wall. He rushed to help it and put in down on the table where it rested.
-That’s the clumsiest eagle I’ve seen, said Erasmus appearing by my side. He took the message off the shaken eagle.
-I’ll take it to him, Aerys offered as he took it from Erasmus hands and headed towards the door of the study room.
-Alright. I’ll take care of that poor thing in the meantime, said Erasmus examining the eagle.
Aerys grinned as he walked away. Every time an eagle arrived, he tried to open it secretly. He managed to do it a few times before the hunter finally discovered him. He received a few blows with the stick and a lot of scolding but it did not hinder his curiosity. He opened the door to the study room and found that the hunter had not descended yet.
This was his chance and he hastily closed the door behind him. He opened the letter carefully. The handwriting was barely readable as if someone had hastily written it. It said:
Master Drake
We really need you here in Adington. The situation is out of control and we really need the help of a hunter. Please do come as quickly as possible.
Innkeeper Leerod.
The blow came down too quickly. The paper fell from his hands and he retreated quickly towards the desk. The hunter stood near the door with a little smile on his face.
-I thought that I told you not to read my letters, he said as he walked to pick up the letter. He opened it and read it silently. Aerys kept a reasonable distance between us. The stick hurt like hell as always.
-Well this could not have come at a better time, he said as he beckoned Aerys to come forward. He did so reluctantly for he did not particularly like the idea of receiving another blow.
-Pack your things up lad, he said. We have some work to do.
Aerys smiled excitedly.
-You are taking me with you? he asked eagerly.
The hunter nodded.
-It is time that for you see what a hunter’s job is all about. This seems to be a fairly easy one so you won’t be much of a burden. And also, he added darkly, this is the occasion for you to acquire your artifact.
Aerys swallowed.
They set off later that day and took the path that led towards the road. It was a beautiful morning and it felt really good to be out on the road. The birds were singing lazily in the trees around them invisible to their eyes and the frogs were croaking loudly after the heavy rains of the past night. The atmosphere was refreshing and cool. Aerys thought that it was an excellent day to start a journey.
They arrived at the road and followed it towards the east. It ran along the forest for some time until it eventually moved away from it to a more south eastern direction. They arrived at an intersection a little before noon. The hunter stopped and took out his stick and looked at Aerys.
-What’s
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