Monster Hunt: Notes from a Hunter

Under the professor's command, the Blue Star, which was preparing to land, climbed back up and returned to a height above the tight clouds.

It can be vaguely seen from the sky that at the end of the more distant sea level, there is an incredibly wide coastline.

That means a greater unknown.

Everyone was full of curiosity, but that was not the purpose of this trip, so they had no choice but to return their gaze to the island in front of them.

The airship began to fly around the island at high altitude in order to roughly confirm the size, outline, and basic terrain of the island.

Soon, everyone realized how extraordinary this big island was.

It is common sense that the natural environment of an island depends on the climate of the sea where it is located.

For example, islands in warm seas have dense and lush vegetation, while islands in ice seas are covered with ice and snow.

However, this common sense was overturned in the special case of "Devil-Gathering Land".

Just what they observed with telescopes from high altitudes include dense forests, wilderness, snow-capped mountains and other environments.

The mist covering the island and the rugged mountains prevented them from seeing more details, but the overall feeling of this big island was like a miniature version of the New World!

Faced with such a strange natural scenery, Alva was so excited that he was shaking.

Even the leader of the third group, who gave a quiet and elegant impression, was very excited. He was sketching and taking photos, and even threw his beloved pipe aside.

In order to facilitate observation, they hoped that the airship could be lowered, but the professor sternly refused.

He was equally excited, but the unimaginable rich experiences accumulated in his long life kept him calm.

Flying dragons do not often come to the altitude they are currently at. Flying at this altitude is relatively safe. Once it drops below a thousand meters, the risk of an airship being attacked will greatly increase.

This high-altitude detour continued into the evening.

After confirming that there were no large creatures in the nearby airspace, the Blue Star began to land.

The hunters came to the heavy bed crossbow and were fully alert. Fortunately, there was no danger in the end, and the airship landed steadily on a half-moon-shaped island.

This island is not too big, and the Blue Star anchored there occupies nearly one-third of the space.

There is no water source and almost no soil layer on it, which cannot support large plants. Even the few weeds are withered and yellow.

Even seabirds are unwilling to come to this island to build their nests.

But for the investigation team, it's good news.

If it is the kind of "feng shui treasure land" with fertile soil, lush vegetation, reptiles and beasts running all over the ground, and monsters coming to hunt from time to time, it is not suitable as a place to park an airship or set up a camp.

Beside the bonfire, the professor called the hunters and scholars together, "Everyone must have known what they have experienced before.

The ecological environment on this island is prosperous and complex, and the density and danger level of large monsters are probably higher than imagined.

It’s simply a place where demons gather.”

Having said this, he paused for two seconds and said, "That's not a bad statement. For convenience, let's call this mysterious island the 'Demon-Gathering Land'."

The hunters nodded in approval.

Old people like to name things, and so does the Commander-in-Chief, so you have to get used to it.

"The 'Gathering Land' is not small, so it's not okay to wander around like a headless fly." The professor said, unfolding a roll of parchment.

Above is the outline of the Guiding Lands island just drawn, as well as the most basic terrain.

"The first step in the investigation is to fly at low altitude with a pterosaur to confirm the terrain conditions of each area and refine the map."

The professor looked at the people around him and said, "To ensure efficiency, splitting up is the best option.

There are four of us. According to the custom of the survey team, let's call them compilers. The four compilers are responsible for drawing the map, and the hunters provide protection.

During this process, it is best to identify several suitable campsite locations to prepare for subsequent in-depth investigations. "

"Uh, four editors?" Alva asked slightly surprised, "Teacher, are you counting yourself?"

"Why, do you think I am too old to draw a map?" The professor looked at him dissatisfied.

Alva smiled dryly and said, "How can that be possible? Our scrivener team members all learned their drawing skills from you. Aren't we worried about your safety?"

The professor snorted coldly, "Huh, no need. My legs and feet are still nimble, so you may not be able to run faster than me."

"Huhu, the teacher's body is indeed strong." The leader of the third phase group laughed softly.

Gordon, who was on the other side of the bonfire, exchanged a few words with Julius in a low voice, and then said: "This is a preliminary exploration for the purpose of drawing a map. It's okay to divide into three teams and four teams.

However, when we are ready to start an in-depth investigation, we still hope to operate in small teams to ensure safety. "

"This is natural." The professor nodded, "You can also decide on your own regarding personnel allocation."

"The probability of a battle breaking out during the preliminary investigation stage is not high. It doesn't matter so much. I am on my own team, Feng Ying Hayata is on the other team, Julius Nadia is on the other team, and Anhir Ayden is on the other team. How about this?"

"It could be a little more particular."

An Xil thought for a while and then said: "Nothing else, the main thing is that Feng Ying and I both have tooth hounds as hunting partners, which makes us more mobile on the ground, which can be used.

Otherwise, it would be too wasteful to keep the tooth hound running under the pterosaur. "

"That's a good idea." The professor nodded deeply in agreement, "You two, plus the smallest old man, can form a team.

Our team will ride on the Fanghounds and take charge of caves and deep valleys that are difficult for pterosaurs to enter."

"Okay."

"Understood!"

"Then I'll be in the same team with Nadia, and Aibo will come with us." Hayata said with a smile.

Julius also nodded, "I'll be in the same team with Aiden, no problem."

"In that case, Master Julius, should I bring a heavy crossbow or a one-handed sword?"

"Both are fine."

As Gordon's editor partner, Alva and the other two are a team.

The leader of the third group is with Julius, Aiden and the others, and she has no objection.

"Then it's settled."

The professor stood up and said to everyone, "Everyone have a good rest, and we'll start the action tomorrow morning."

For hunters, the initial reconnaissance work with the main purpose of drawing maps is very boring.

Fly a distance, land, let the compilers draw a map, fly a distance again, land again. This cycle is boring and long.

But this process is necessary.

The terrain of the Demon Gathering Land is so complicated that it makes people dizzy.

In addition, there are diverse ecological environments that are very different but mixed together by certain forces.

If a relatively complete map is not compiled first, the subsequent investigation cannot be carried out at all.

"Descend!"

Alva's shout came to his ears.

Gordon looked sideways and saw Alva hanging under the pterosaur waving his arms vigorously, as if he had discovered something.

The two controlled the pterosaur, lowered the altitude, and finally landed in a lush forest.

Soft and moist soil, various types of plants of different shapes, and huge tree crowns that cover the sky.

This place gives people the feeling that it is no different from the ancient tree forest covering the southwest of the continent.

"What did you find?" Gordon asked while turning his head sideways, alert to the dangers that might lurk in the shadows of the forest.

Pig Chop squinted his eyes, "If you dare to say that you found a plant you haven't seen before and want to come down to take a look, I will beat you up."

"Look at that!"

Alva said excitedly, "It should be the stump left after the collapse of an ancient giant tree. It's so big! The diameter is almost 40 meters?!

The whole thing is almost petrified, just like a real mountain, and plants grow on it."

Gordon Pig Chop looked dangerous.

Alva waved his hands quickly, "No, no, no, what I mean is that there is a lot of space inside, and there are new trees on top to block the canopy, so large monsters can't get in.

Isn't it a great natural camp?"