"The Delva system is like any other star system out there infested with void creatures. This location was picked as your first hunting region because the variety of void creatures in the region all fall below the Class C mark."
James made a gesture that revealed the actual state of the star system.
Planets were no longer in their correct orbits, some floating on their own, their gravitational forces wreaking havoc on the surroundings.
Some planets were devoured so much that, only about half of its mass remained. And that was putting it lightly.
The entire system had turned into a death zone with the star itself having most of its essence devoid.
It couldn't even go supernova as its energies were entirely drained.
Still in the system were void creatures floating around and releasing devastating attacks that took more away from the system.
"Your mission is to kill as many void creatures in that region."
"That's it?"
Julia echoed once James was done with his briefing.
"Yes, that's it. Do be mindful that the void creatures are not to be played with. They are dangerous and they still give off a void aura. You should be very careful."
He warned them with a serious expression and the trio nodded.
"Good. Any questions?"
Henry exchanged glances with the other who just shook their heads after seeing none of them had any questions to ask.
Sometime later, the ship jumped out of a hyper-tunnel and came to a stop. It had finally arrived at its destination.
Inside the observation deck, the trio stood up and approached the glass window, appreciating the black canvas of space while looking towards the destroyed star system in the distance.
"My word… The star has almost no energy left!"
Julia exclaimed in shock as she and the others looked at the huge star that now resembled a planet about to go boom with deep trenches of fire that stretched across its entire surface.
It was as beautiful as it was frightening.
However, what won the show was the speedily moving void creatures going around and devouring everything they came across.
"They're still as nasty as we first saw."
Henry commented with a disgusted gulp. The sight of some of the void creatures gave him chills.
'Hunter Zol was right. Without experience, who knows how we would be affected if we were to venture alone.'
"Come on, let's go."
They heard James call out from the now-opened door, gesturing for them to step outside the deck. James led them to the exit as they put on the helm of their suits.
[The crew wishes you a safe hunt. We await your return.]
The voice of the captain echoed throughout the vessel as James gave a thump.
The doors abruptly closed once the group made it to the hangar doors as the system moved to open the doors to the outside.
[From this point on, stay close and watch your backs. Do I make myself clear?]
James's voice was heard from the speakers built into their suits. There was no medium to transmit sound in the vacuum of space.
But the suits had come with their own supply of air for breathing and a medium to also transmit their voice through to the system.
[Crystal]
Their very first adventure in the void of space.
It would be a lie if the trio said they weren't slightly scared. At the same time, they were excited about their first mission.
Finally, the air in the chamber was equalized as the doors finally opened. Everything seemed quiet and peaceful except with the system built into their suits.
[Follow my lead….]
James took flight and slowly moved out of the ship. They observed his actions and prompted their systems to launch their propulsion systems.
James came to a stop a short distance away from the spaceship, observing as the ship put a forcefield around itself and went into stealth.
[How do you feel?]
James returned his focus to the kids as they floated in place, taking in the reality of being out in the universe.
[I feel… so small…]
Ross muttered in a daze and the others nodded in agreement. With everything around them being huge, it was a given they would experience that feeling.
And this was something that almost every first-time hunter says when they 'stepped' into space.
[That's normal for first-timers. And don't worry about your movement fluidity in the void. The propulsion systems aren't simple.]
James nodded and then continued.
[They are designed to give the user a feeling as if they were still on land. Simply allow your body to move the way you desire and the system will take care of the rest.]
They tried it out and to their surprise, it felt very natural. If they wished to stand, they simply had to take action and the suit will follow suit.
Right now, they stood upright as they would if they were standing on land. It was a spectacular piece of technology that humans developed over the years.
[Good. It's time to hunt.]
His back faced the trio as he turned to look at the collapsed system in the distance.
[I'll be right here and be watching you guys. Get out there and show the creatures what you've got.]
There was no need for any more words as the years they spent in the academy taught them everything they needed to know about fighting void creatures.
[Roger.]
Ross, Julia and Henry exchanged nods and then explosively shot towards the star system, travelling at more than 1% the speed of light.
Soon, they appeared within the senses of the void creatures as they turned around and screeched at the new food.
The tiny beings were brimming with more mana than the planets they were devouring as most of them turned around and burst in their direction.
Instinctively, Ross was in the center as he now took on the role of a leader within the group. With his over two meters of height and stature, he naturally fell into that role and the others respected that.
However, before he could dish out any orders, the trio noticed multiple void creatures gathering energy in their maws as they prepared for long ranged attacks from their abilities.
Abruptly, the void creatures unleashed their condensed energy beams as the beams rushed towards the trio, disintegrating all obstacles in their path.
[Incoming!]