Aunt Kara's Action

The atmosphere in Howa's cave is improving daily as Rudolf has rearranged everything. Starting from the Jotun's guard schedule, the food search schedule, to the hunting schedule every Friday night. After missing two hunts due to chaos since Arthur's disappearance, the hunt only began to return tonight.

"Who can it be his turn to hunt tonight, Uncle Rudolf? Shouldn't it be Arthur's turn at this time?" asked one of the Jotuns.

"I'm thinking about it. Since Arthur hasn't come home yet, it seems we have to replace his position for a while until he comes home," Rudolf said, taking a sip of warm water.

"Who deserves to replace him? To be sure, he should be a well-trained Jotun and good at hunting. And of course, I'm not the one, hahaha."

The Jotun talking to Rudolf is one of his nephews responsible for carrying out his duties. It's just that he has never hunted because he is not confident in his abilities. He was afraid that he would not be as great as Arthur, who was always successful in his hunt for the village of Tanee. His name is Heist.

"You can actually. Your shortcomings are just unconfident enough to give you negative energy by reducing your courage."

"Ah, no Uncle. I feel like I don't deserve to do that yet..."

As the two were discussing, Kara's aunt suddenly came over, bringing some insects to serve as snacks.

"How about I alone hunting tonight?" aunt Kara rebutted.

"Auntie! You seem to know what we want. Incidentally, I'm a little hungry," Heist said sternly. Without waiting long, Heist immediately picked up the food his aunt had already served.

"Kara, how is your son's condition? Have things improved?" asked Rudolf as he chewed on his favorite insect.

"He's been good. He can't wait to play with his other cousins. Ah, Heist! Please accompany my son to play, huh? He must be pleased to be accompanied by you," aunt Kara ordered.

"There has never been a female Jotun who went on a hunt. I'm afraid it will endanger you, Kara. Better, you take care of your child with Mauree," Rudolf suggested.

What Rudolf said is indeed true. So far, only a male Jotun has been hunting. It's not that Rudolf doesn't want to hunt at night, but that he has to guard the other Jotun in Howa's cave. Moreover, the recent turmoil in the Dark forest caused the greatest fear in Rudolf to no longer leave a pack of Jotuns except in emergencies.

"Come on, Rudolf. Doesn't this curse come along with kindness too? We are all cursed to be the following Jotuns with all the power that no man has. So why should you be afraid that female Jotuns are hunting?"

"That's not what I meant, Kara. I don't mean to underestimate women. It's just that I'm too worried about you," said Rudolf.

Aunt Kara took a soft breath and pressed her hand on Rudolf's shoulder to soothe her brother, who was very fond of her.

"Trust me, Rudolf. All will be well. I'll do well without any mistakes, and I can guarantee that. I did all this for the other Jotuns and us."

Rudolf seemed unable to make a decision yet. So instead, he sat quietly, pondering with his hands clenched into fists to support his head.

"How? You agree?" asked Aunt Kara to make sure.

"I don't know, Kara. I need time to think," Rudolf replied, shaking his head. Rudolf's answer naturally disappointed Kara's aunt. She is eager to hunt and prove to all Jotuns that women can also pursue. Had that happened, it would have been a matter of pride for Kara's aunt.

"Well, I'll prepare a meal for my son first. But, I beg you, think about my advice carefully. After all, no Jotun candidate wants to hunt in a situation like this except me. Remember one thing, Rudolf, and you can count on me."

Rudolf nodded as Kara left. He tried to calm down to think more clearly about the problems he was currently facing. In his heart, he still hoped that Arthur would go home as soon as possible so that Arthur would be the one who did the hunt. However, he also realized that he couldn't expect much from his son. Arthur may still be on a long journey that isn't enough time to get to Howa's cave tonight.

"Is it possible that Kara can do it? Arrghh! Why am I faced with a situation like this?!" muttered Rudolf irritably at himself. He rubbed his face violently as if he hadn't found a solution to his current problem.

He also took a deep breath when he had made the decision he had thought about carefully. He then rushed away to Mauree's room to meet Kara's aunt.

"Kara, we need to talk."

Aunt Kara turned her head with a smile. She even abandoned her activity of feeding the child and then rushed to her older brother, Rudolf.

"Ah, you're feeding your son? Go ahead, and we can talk about this next time when you're done," Rudolf rebutted, feeling bad.

"That's fine, Rudolf. I can continue it later. After all, my son is having trouble eating, so even eating is not so devoured," aunt Kara retorted.

While the two were talking, Mauree sat aloof in the corner of the cave while listening to their conversation. Rudolf didn't mind if Mauree heard his conversation because Mauree had to listen to this and express her opinion.

"I've thought about your proposal. It's cumbersome, but I agree with it. However, there is some stuff that you should pay attention to which is, you have to go home before one o'clock in the evening. Whether you can or can't hunt it, it doesn't matter as long as you don't have to be curious about what it's like to hunt," said Rudolf with a heavy heart.

"Ah! Thank you, my lovely brother! I'm so happy that you've trusted me to do this. I can be sure if I won't let you down!" concluded aunt Kara in excitement. She then hugged her brother very happily.

"You're welcome, my sister. I will wait for you at the dark forest border to ensure you are ok."

"Fine, thank you again, Rudolf. I'll get ready in advance. Mauree! Please take care of my son, huh? I'm going hunting tonight!" Kara's aunt said to Rudolf, accompanied by an exclamation to Mauree.

Aunt Kara looked happy when she listened to this news. She also rushed away to her section of the cave to get ready. Still, in the same room, Mauree suddenly approached Rudolf with hurried steps to convey something she disagreed with. With a frown on her forehead, she also whispered,

"Rudolf! Are you sure to let Kara hunt by herself?! How about things getting worse because of this decision of yours?!"