After finding the spirit Luna, the hunting party returned to the capital of Telskyura. They had opted to have the level 5 carry two of the level 3's and the level 4s to carry the remaining level 3s, all while they ran at high speed to keep up with Shurry. A Shurry, who felt lighter, and faster than ever. It was clear by how, even though they were weighed down, the level 4s were struggling to keep up.
"Huh, so that's the power of a spirit? Even one so small can boost attributes this much?"
"Yeah, how else do you think the heroes of the past managed to handle those ridiculous monsters?"
"I don't know? Willpower, I guess?"
"No, that can only get you so far. Face it, we have limitations. To expand what we can do, we must first realize what we can, and can not do."
"Is that your wisdom as a level 5?"
"Sure, if you want to call it that."
Kali laughed at the conversation going on, it was clear the girls were jealous in many ways. They have no idea just how much Shurry is going to benefit from this new partner of his. In fact, he's so much stronger now, that I think it would be wrong to have him be a simple executioner… "Hey, Shurry, I'm placing you on the monster hunting team. Your abilities will be better used in that position."
"Lady Kali, does that mean… I can get a ride next time?" The glare the level 5 captain got in return for her jest caused her heart to skip a beat. "Ahahaha, I'm joking Lady Kali, I know he's yours."
"Good."
Once they returned, Shurry went back to Oluta's room. Where he found that Oluta was there, and with a newborn in her embrace.
"Oh, welcome back son. How was your hunting trip?"
"We got rid of the bad guys, and I found a friend!" Shurry explained, with a bright expression. "And, Mama Kali put me on the monster hunting team! Tomorrow I will start helping to capture monsters!" His tail was moving…
"Oh my, well then, you should say hi to your little sister before she falls asleep." Oluta giggled. "She did really well in the proving chamber. She managed to beat the monster after it had taken out 9 others. I'm so proud of her."
Shurry ran over and looked at his baby sister. His sister was still rather small, a little smaller than the usual newborn. However, the difference wasn't too large, all thanks to Oluta's skill.
"I was going to have you watch her for a couple of days so I could get back into the swing of things. But, I guess I should just keep her on my breast like everyone says…"
With a nod, the exhaustion of the day's events finally caught up with him, and Shurry started closing his eyes. Noticing this, he managed to get himself to the bed, and then promptly passed out.
The next several days consisted of hunting for monsters in and around Telskyura. A task that let Shurry witness far more of Telskyura than he previously got to see. It was made abundantly clear, men had a significantly worse standing in this country than almost anywhere else, if not everywhere. It was pretty bad, even the men who somehow seemed to like their lot in life, would quickly become discouraged after being run ragged.
It's a shame, but there is nothing I can do right now. I have extremely limited power. If the others on the hunting team wanted to, I wouldn't be able to properly resist.
"Oh come on don't get yourself down. They may be treated differently, but at least the threat of monsters is nonexistent."
I suppose you're right Luna. I won't let it bother me.
When the hunt was over, Shurry's hunting party would always find a way to bring back dozens of weak monsters. They'd chain them up in the monster breeding room. And then go to the large dinning hall, a place where a few of the more popular tools would also attend. Only attending due to their intrinsic protection from being violated by everyone. Their worth was too high for just anyone to claim them.
Even so, there were always lively hopefuls who would try, but quickly get beaten up. As a result it was always quite rowdy in the hall around dinner time. Though, there was one more thing that intrigued everyone there… It was how much food Shurry consumed after a hunt.
"Oh my, he's so ravenous! I love it!"
"Say, can you do that, here?" The one who said that was quickly laid out flat, twitching as she laughed with a bit of a nosebleed. "Worth it."
"Shurry, why is it that everything you do makes these sickos want you?"
"I dunno…" He said muffled through the munching. "All I know…" He continued. "Is Mama Kali…" Continuing to devour everything in sight. "Said they are weird…" Another bite, and a big smile with the flavor explosion. "And I should ignore them, or if I have the strength, to kill them." He continued, his tail wagging with the food filling his belly. "Though I have to be careful, at least I think so… Cause if I kill one of them, it might mean two more popups."
"Hmm, that's true. Showing how strong you are, to one of us… That's a quick way for us to lose our heads."
"Yep, and now, I'm full…" He said standing up on the bench… "Ehh, maybe another plate…"
Once he finished eating, he'd bathe in the only bath house available. Keeping his guard up the entire time. Then go back to Oluta's room, where he'd spend time playing with his new little sister, before the three of them fell asleep.
Days repeated like this for roughly 2 years. When Shurry turned 3 years old, he had gained an incredible degree of experience. Not to mention Kali's trust in him was beyond measure. At this point she knew that he wouldn't leave unless something really horrible happened.