Atlas: Lightning From The Wild West
02: LUNAR CITY

LUNAR CITY

This was the first time Indra went far from the west, which is why Indra was always amazed the more he moved away from the west. It was the first time Indra saw green grass and trees everywhere is much different than in the west which is only full of cactus plants and arid soil.

The further away Indra from his hometown, the more things he has never seen in the west such as magical creatures that look strange in the eyes of Indra like a herd of Goblin, Fairy, Troll, and others, and even the Dragon. Indra who was curious about the Midget Goblin tried to approach them. However, the goblins who were midget and green-bodied looked frightened and ran in a daze after seeing Indra trying to approach them.

Indra finally found the first countryside he had ever seen in the east. Then he decided to go there. Although it was only a village for Indra the place was already very majestic in his eyes. There is no building whose walls are made of wood and also roofed with straw. The buildings there are roofed tiles made of clay, the walls are made of stone neatly arranged and attached with limestone.

Indra also visited the market in the village, it was also a rare sight for Indra because in the west there was also rarely a village that had a market. The market was so crowded the shops were seen using tarpaulins supported with wood, tables for them to put the goods on sale. The place was also filled with the cries of the sellers who offered their respective merchandise such as food, vegetables, various types of toys, objects in the household, and also some magic potions. There were many buyers bargaining with the seller, many people were seen visiting a food stall, some of them seemed impatient waiting for orders.

In the market Indra bought some additional food supplies and also some magic potions. Indra then continued his journey to the Lunar City, the more he walked the more amazed he was with the scenery presented by nature was a river wrapped by hundreds of trees around it, the more he walked, the waterfall that falls from the cliff adds to the beauty of the place.

After several days of walking eastward, Indra finally reached the Lunar City. The city was really far beyond his expectations, great and magnificent buildings were scattered everywhere, people were also passing through the streets of the city some of them on foot, they were on foot, some also ride a horse, and not a few also carry a horse carriage. The most striking building was the castle of the nobles, their buildings looked much more magnificent than the others.

Satisfied around the city, Indra then decided to go to the Bounty Store in Lunar. After he reached the front of the Bounty Store he was once again amazed to see the place. Not because the place looks great. However, because of its very different shape with the Bounty Store in the west. The place was quite large coupled with the number of people there, in contrast to Houstin whose Bounty store was just a small hut with thousands of papers inside. The place even had a bar and restaurant for the Bounty Hunters.

The Bounty Hunters were seen sitting around looking at the wanted posters strewn across their desks some of them were just drunk regardless of the bounty posters there.

Inside the place Indra saw a larger bar and restaurant, the dishes served also look different from the restaurant outside, he also saw many tables there filled with people. However, it doesn't seem like it's just the "people" sitting there.

Some of them looked strange, even some of them looked no longer human. Indra's gaze did not turn away from a moving skull, at first he just thought that it was just a Necromancer's magic. However, the skull looks like a feeling of unease after realizing Indra continues to look at him.

The skull then staggered towards Indra who was standing not far from the entrance.

"Do you need anything?" Said the Skull in a low and hoarse voice.

"Ah, it's okay. I was just looking around, sorry it's my first time here" Indra replied.

"Is that so? Alright. What if I help you get around this place, what do you think?" Reply to the Skull while offering help.

"That sounds good, it's fine as long as it doesn't bother you. By the way what's your name?" Indra said while asking.

"Call me Opstann. How's yours?" Answer Opstann while asking.

"Indra" he replied.

"Alright Indra, maybe you've noticed. But I will keep explaining it to you. If you could see the people outside. They're looking at wanted posters, aren't they? It was a new system created by the government a few months ago" unfinished Opstann spoke. But Indra cut it.

"What kind of system is it more?" Indra asked impatiently.

"Hahaha, you look excited. I was just about to explain. So in this new system there are some rules that they apply, for example updates on wanted posters. Now there is something called 'Rank' in those posters, like Rank D, Rank C, Rank B, Rank A, Rank S, S+, SSS, Rank B, and SSS+ each Rank has its own difficulties. They also add levels to us as the Bounty Hunter gets stronger the higher the level.

This upgrade consists of 5 levels. Level 4 usually hunts bounties with Rank C down, Levels 3 and 2 hunts Rank B down, while Level 1 hunts Rank A down, and Rank A down, and the last of their Elite Levels there were only three people to date.

The first is that someone nicknamed 'Lightning From the Wild West' doesn't know much about this guy. However, all I know is that he is the strongest among those with Elite Levels, he has also never shown his face in this city, people say that he only works in the west. Next up was Aurora Refflesia, she was a noble. No one knew why he decided to become a Bounty Hunter, considering he was an honorable noble, who must have lived happily.

The last one is Noah. He was in a guild. However, people say he is not suitable to be there.he is indeed rude, but even so he is not a bad person and he is also good with people he respects.

Those with Elite Levels usually took the SSS+ Rank down. If you look at those tables, every table is placed a bounty poster with a different Rank on each table. The smallest table with two people sitting there is where they put posters with Rank S to SSS+ I advise you not to approach them, they were two of the three Elite Level Bounty Hunters. Their levels are much different than ours. And if you're wondering what level I'm at. I'm at Level 1 pretty good for a bone, right? Hahaha" Opstann explained all that while accompanying Indra exploring the place.

"Aren't you on Level 1? Is the difference in strength that big?" Ask Indra.

Indra knew very well the nickname mentioned by Opstann earlier. Of course because it was himself. He had not expected that he was also the best Bounty Hunter in the east. That was because all the Bounty Stores were set up by the police who were under direct supervision by the government leading the Compaxt Kingdom, which was why Indra was still known even in the east, which was why, because Indra's achievements are always recorded by the security or police.

Indra also did not expect, that the living Skull that he originally thought was a ghost could be this friendly with him. However, he knew that the skull was very strong. Indra believes Opstann is intentional to remain at Level 1.

"Hey, Opstann. Are Levels that are below Elite Levels not allowed to pick up posters with S Rank and above?" Ask Indra.

"It doesn't mean you can't. However, the reason why it is rare for Lower Level to take it is because it is suicide" Opstann replied.

"So so.." Indra replied understood.

Indra then walked to the middle of the place. Where the tables are full of wanted posters. Indra started to pick. However, from Rank D to A, nothing was suitable for him. Indra then headed to a small table where a poster with Rank S up was placed there.

After Indra reached the table, he then ruffled the posters in front of two people who were sitting there. The people there all looked at Indra in fear. Not because of Indra. However, because of the two people sitting there, one of them rebuked Indra.

"You're a new guy, huh? I suggest taking a Bounty without Rank if you are a beginner, because that's what you are currently capable of" said a girl sitting there.

It was clear that he looked at Indra with one eye, even though he looked at Indra so. Her face looks beautiful and beautiful. She wears a black dress with floral motifs, she also wears a bando on her head and a flower in her ear. This girl was definitely one of the Elite-Level Bounty Hunters, Aurora Reflesia who had been notified by Opstann.

"Thank you for your advice. However, I feel that the poster that is here seems more suitable for me Reply Indra while looking at that beautiful face.

"Heh, Be aware of your position .. Fortunately you are just a beginner with minimal knowledge. If not, I'll teach you a lesson" said one of those who also sat there.

That person was Noah, also one of the Elite Levels he looked quite close to Aurora. His body was tall and large, as Opstann said this guy was a little rough. He wears a neat formal suit and also a pair of glasses. His appearance was inversely proportional to his nature to new people.

The place was silent for a moment no one dared to speak.

"Luckily ..my position is still a little higher than the two of you, I should have this right" Indra replied to them.

The place was getting quieter, Aurora did not respond to Indra's words. However, Noah looks unhappy and prepares at any time to hit Indra.

The bartenders who were there did not stay silent and ventured to injure them.

"Gentlemen please calm down. And you sir, you shouldn't admit - I'm that you're on a certain level. That would cause a lot of misunderstandings" said a bartender there trying to calm Noah.

"I have proof. You just open this letter" Indra said, giving a letter to the bartender.

"However, if the evidence is not enough I am ready to serve anyone" Indra continued.

As soon as the city was filled with black clouds, everyone in the Bounty Store finally knew that Indra was not boasting. They knew that the black cloud was magic and that the magic aura of the black cloud was exactly the same as that of the person standing in front of them.

The bartender then opened the letter and began to read it. He has not finished the letter he read. However, he was very surprised to read it. The person standing in front of him was the best Bounty Hunter in the west, as well as the person who also bore the title of "Lightning from the wild west" the man who had never shown his face in the East had now finally shown himself. His face seemed speechless.

After successfully finding a wanted poster that fits him. Indra then went away from that place to hunt for the bounty.

"Sorry! Sorry for my sassness, sir! You can sit anywhere" the bartender said with fear.

"Thank you" Indra replied.

Noah and Aurora run out of words seeing Indra's magic. They finally understood why they were unable to surpass this person.