Brutal Perpetrator

Got it! Ah, hold up! I don't have my shield! And what do I do with this blade—

Wait—You! Argh, whatever! I'm coming!

Scholar, do you have a plan yet?

Patience! I'm thinking! Don't rush meow!

The Rathalos's weakness... the Rathalos's attack patterns... That's not it... I remeowmber copying something about this from the Hunter's Notes. Where did I purrt them?

Are you sure you can handle this?

Corne, the Rathalos is coming your way! Watch out!

I'll just raise my—Where's my shield?

Dodge left, your meowjesty!

Long Swords require excellent control. You need to channel your inner energy to use them effectively. Victory is determined at the moment you unleash your attack.

That voice... It's the same one I heard earlier... Argh!

......

Er, what is this?

Stupid Noir Corne! That's a Felyne too. A Palico!

Horned foreign Hunter. I'm a Palico with years of experience... Mrow.

Yato, it's going to breathe fire again!

But look at that head, Scholar! Is that really a Felyne?

This armor was gifted to me by a Hunter whom I followed faithfully for years. It is the very embodiment of our countless hunts together, a symbol of bravery and experience... Mrow.

Yeah, I'm not getting any of that from it! And Scholar, why is there a Felyne fighting? I know you've been running away every time there's a fight!

You fool, that's a Palico! They're in charge of all the hunting!

Palicoes accompany Hunters on their hunts as partners. It is an age-old tradition. And not one limited to just Felynes. Supposedly, certain eastern villages train their Canynes to join in on their—

What are all of you doing?! Corne! Get it together!

I got it! Okay, lemme think. Control... Control...

Haaahhh! I got this! Take that!

It really worked!

Now's our chance!

Kashiwau! What are you doing? Why did you push me away?

This beast is mine to slay!

Out of my way! All of you!

Yato, it's coming again!

Monster! Look over here!

Noir Corne, I have an idea!

It's written in my notes that when using meowlee weapons, a Rathalos's head is its greatest weakness, followed by its wings and its tail!

The most important attack to watch for is its tailspin! It will sweep its tail to attack after confirming the position. So when you see it tilt its head, that's the direction it'll swing its tail!

So we take advantage of the time it takes for its enormous body to readjust? Got it. Just like how Corne and I tried it the last time.

I cannot say for sure if it will work. There's been something abnormal about this Rathalos ever since it made its way here...

Regardless, it's worth a try. I'll strike.

I'll try to bait its tailspin then. Palico, you're more nimble than me. When it starts attacking, can you run interference?

I shall try my best... Mrow.

Ah! Old man Kashiwau's rushing in again. Scholar, stop him!

And meow am I supposed to do that?

Whatever, here goes! Hyah!

—!

That's the sign that it's about to tailspin!

(An opening...)

(Now!)

Wait, this doesn't feel right... Mrow!

—!

The Rathalos noticed Yato's attack... How is that pawssible?

It didn't even look...

Is that... Originium dust surrounding it?!

Watch out, Yato! It's about to breathe fire!

Phew... If I'd taken that head on, I'd probably be...

I've never heard of a Rathalos that could breathe terrifying flames like that!

I'm pawsitive there's nothing like that in my records...

Yato! It's charging your way again!

No, wait, it's not you it's after!

Only I have the right to face you!

Yato! It's not charging! It's going to use its tailspin!

Out of the way!

Urghh—

Yato!

You! I told you to stay out of my way! Why did you come for me?

Forget that! Worry about the Rathalos!

Meow! It's coming fur me!

Noir Corne! Help me! Mrowwww!

I-I'm coming!

I'm here too!

Mrow! I dodged it! I'm holding on! I'm fine! I'm okay!

Take this, you monster!

Scholar, let go!

I can't! If I do, I'll get eaten!

Just listen to me! I'll catch you!

Mroaww! I couldn't catch him!

Alright! Got you, Scholar!

My blade! Argh, what's going on?! It's stuck!

Mrow! You two...

Noir Corne! We—

Aaaahhh! Why are we in the air?!

Corne!

Ah, damn it! This fire!

Are you just going to stand and watch? Think of a way to strike it down!

Aho!

Without my Flash Bombs, I cant think of anything... mrow.

No, that's impossible. I can still—

Stop chasing it, your meowjesty! You won't make it!

But—

We need to get somewhere safe right away! I still have a plan!

The campsite... It's burning...

All the equipment's gone...

If my hunch is correct, the Rathalos must have retreated to a cave somewhere in this area... Mrow.

A cave?

Right. Ever since I arrived, I've been tracking the Rathalos and observing its actions. I've seen it enter a cave with my own eyes... Mrow.

My apologies... I've been trying to rid myself of this distracting habit, but purrhaps it's in my blood... I simply can't stop meowing... mrow.

But I digress. I can take the two of you there... mrow.

It's our only option. Please do.

And Kashiwau, if you want to fight the Rathalos again...

You have no choice but to come with us.