Leaving the island

It's been 2 months since I got here. I've had my fair share of dragon encounters here and there but I managed

I've been able to create somewhat of a routine on this place. Wake up, eat some fish, train, and explore the island. I needed to maintain my body and learn how to fight with melee weapons because melee weapons are all I have right now.

I'm pretty sure that I'm a bit rusty due to me using guns immediately after I got my hands on one back in the city. That was probably a bit of a mistake now that I think about it, I pondered as I carried a 50 kilo log on my shoulders and hiked to the peak of a small hill.

After the incident with the dragon, I've never went anywhere without a eel in my inventory, I've also upgraded to some better drip than the tattered clothes I wore during my first days on this island. I've used the leather of the dragon that I killed and the leather of some wild boars to create some basic armor.

" I now look like a sexy hunter man with my beard and my messy hair mixed with my suit. My ego is getting a bit too big for my liking right now but it's not causing harm so whatever " I thought as I looked at my reflection in the river. Well, time to get back to training.

I started doing some burpees, sit ups, and squats at a flat area. After I was done, I took off my armor and took a dip in the river. Hopefully there aren't any aquatic beasts in this world, after I was done taking a dip, I put on my armor and scouted the island but in a different direction that the previous days.

Marking all the places that I've discovered on a map is a pain but it helps a lot. Unfortunately though, no signs of civilization just yet. I might be the first person on this island, if there are no people on this island then I have the power to name this place right? I already h-

I was suddenly put out of my thoughts as I saw a unusual trail of broken branches and fallen trees in the distance, I cautiously followed the trail until I spotted a downed Nadder in the middle of a clearing.

I cautiously approached it, axe in hand. I saw that it was paralyzed but it was still aware of it's surroundings.

I raised my axe ready to put it out of it's misery but those eyes, they reveal so much emotion for what seems like a mindless beast,

I put down my axe with a big audible sigh, even though dragons have been nothing but hostile when I encounter them, even when they burned my shelter time and time again, I just can't seem to pull the trigger.

I quickly began to search the dragon's body to try and see what downed it, I spotted sever arrows that penetrated the dragons underbelly but only slightly,

I found some arrows stuck to it's underbelly, how can a few arrows down a entire dragon? I asked myself with confusion. Okay big guy, this is going to hurt a bit. I said with a soothing voice as I pulled out the arrow out with a heave revealing a green substance on it's tip.

Poison?? No it would have killed the dragon by now so it must be some kind of narcotic. I concluded as I prepared myself to pull out another arrow,

I heard some voices shouting through the shrubbery before I could do that though, I need to know if they are hostile or not so I silently ran through the vegetation towards the direction of the voices.

I suddenly discovered a small group of people wearing dripped out in a armor which is a combination of leather and iron, they also wielded big crossbows and axes that were probably made of iron too. They must be the hunters that downed the dragon. They are a few minutes of walking away from discovering the dragon.

Okay think!! What can I do to save this dragon. I can probably take this group out alone right now even without the element of surprise but there's no telling if they have backup or not. 

I might have to fight an entire armada if I take these guys on, I also can't move the dragon because of it's weight so what do I do?

Wait a second. I have a crazy idea but it might just work.

POV shift: 3rd person

A group of hunters were trudging loudly through the forest looking for something.

" Are you sure the Nadder crashed here Snart? It's been 20 minutes and still no signs " The smaller Viking asked skeptically.

Shut it, Elof. I think I just heard so-

" Hey!! Over here!! " A bearded man wearing tattered leather armor came out of the shrubbery waving his hands around.

" Halt!! What is your business here? " A more experienced hunter asked with narrowed eyes.

" I've been stranded!! My ship got attacked by dragons, I'm the only survivor. " The man said as he pointed to the state of his clothing.

" What do we get for helping you? " The experienced hunter said with a gleam of greed in his eyes.

" I'm a hunter too, if you boys are hunting anything then I can assist. " the man said as he pointed to the blue hue that his tattered armor had.

Getting the hint, the leader quickly shouted " Well what are you fools waiting for? Get this man some armor and a crossbow!! "

A young hunter gave Noah a crossbow with a new set of armor, He then changed his armor behind a tree and joined the hunters on their search.

POV shift: Noah

I've managed to infiltrate their ranks, now I need to gain their trust so that they let their guard down.

 Are you the 

" What do you people do after you take down a dragon?? " I asked nervously preparing to knock them out if their answer was killing it.

" Isn't this common knowledge? " The leader of the group asked with doubt in his voice.

Ah shit. he's starting to doubt if I'm actually a hunter. I need to get them to trust me.

" We usually kill them and then butcher their body for anything useful, I just want to know if you do the same. " I explained while trying to keep a calm tone on my voice.

" We knock them out using these, then we capture them. " The leader explained while pointing towards the green tipped arrows in his quiver.

We then sell them to buyers for a hefty price, We keep some of the Nadders and the Gronckles alive for...personal use. The leader said in a dark tone.

Well that's a huge red flag, maybe it's just a misunderstanding though, I'll ask for further info once I board their ship.

" I saw a downed Nadder earlier, The arrows in it's body look similar to yours, were you lot the hunters that downed it? " I questioned while adding confusion to my tone.

" Yeah! We're the ones, where did you spot it? " The leader asked energetically, excited to put an end to his search.

" It's over here!! " I exclaimed as I led them to the Nadder.

I revealed the Nadder that was still immobile due to the narcotics in it's bloodstream " There she is. "

" I give you my thanks hunter, you have just saved us a lot of time. " The leader said with gratitude in his voice.

He finally said what I wanted to hear from him " I will put in a good word for you once we reach the ship so that you can board it with us. " 

Finally!! I'm getting off this fucking island!!!

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Authors Note: In my opinion this chapter is kinda meh. I didn't have any creative juices today. As always comment what you think of this chap, the mistakes, what I did right and what I could do better. Have a good day!