Monster Hunt: Notes from a Hunter

Under normal circumstances, a hunting mission involves hunting two or three targets, which is already the limit. Five beetles, this sounds like a mission to hunt down small monsters. (White Wind of the New World:?)

Another monster that may not be as dangerous as a beetle as an individual is the big wild boar king.

If any client said, "Help me hunt five big wild boar kings in one go", even if Gordon could do it, he would show his face.

Toss people? Isn't it?

Not to mention that there is a five-star dangerous heavy beetle watching from the side, the difficulty of this task is a bit scary, okay?

"So this task has been delayed, and we are not completely sure." Julius took a sip of the black tea that the pork chop had just delivered, a trace of satisfaction and enjoyment flashed across his face.

Nadia answered from the side: "The heavy beetle and the tortoise beetle often appear at the same time. One person needs to hold the heavy beetle and deal with it, and the other two quickly kill the tortoise beetle."

"Is it possible to have the worst case where heavy beetles and multiple carnivorous beetles are present at the same time?" Gordon asked.

Julius shook his head and said, "I specifically asked the scholars of the Scholars team about this.

According to them, based on the current research records, the hormones of heavy beetles cannot control multiple beetles at the same time.

Because heavy beetles are used to using carapaces as tools and even food, they have a sense of fear towards heavy beetles.

Under the condition of not being controlled by hormones, beetles rarely approach heavy beetles actively, which indirectly prevents us from falling into the dilemma of being besieged by multiple beetles. "

"I see." Gordon nodded, these in-depth knowledge are not recorded in illustrated books.

"So, my task is to hold the heavy beetle?"

With a firm mind, he directly skipped the step of whether to participate or not, and began to discuss the division of labor with Julius and the others.

Julius put down his teacup and said with a smile in his eyes: "The original plan was like this, but if your main weapon is not with you, the division of labor will have to be adjusted.

I will be responsible for holding down the heavy beetle, Gordon, you and Nadia can deal with the heavy beetle as soon as possible.

By the way, Nadia is very flexible, you don't have to worry about cover, if you are targeted by a monster, she will figure it out by herself. "

It's really a ruthless statement, but from another perspective, it can be regarded as an expression of trust?

Gordon subconsciously looked at Nadia, who gave him a thumbs up with a smile, "Just attack with all your strength."

"I see, when are we leaving?"

"There will be an empty boat heading to Sinard Village tomorrow morning, and it will arrive around noon the next day. After resting in Sinard Village overnight, we will head to the target hunting ground area in Sky Mountain." Julius arranged in detail.

"Sky Mountain? It's my first time going there, and I think it will be very interesting." Gordon looked excited.

He had known for a long time that he was not suitable for the leisurely but boring vacation life now.

"Then prepare separately."

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Hunting Mission: Heavyweight Queen's Corps (★★★★)

Task content: Hunt five beetles

Remuneration: 20000z

Mission Location: Sky Mountain

Monsters that may appear: Heavy Beetle, Flying Beetle, Dog Dragon

Limited time: 15 days

Amiable young farmer: Oh, it's really troublesome. Since the heavy beetle came, there have been more and more carnivorous beetles in the nearby area.

If things go on like this, not only we who farm the land, but also the children who go up the mountain to collect herbs will be in danger.

Brave hunters, help us get rid of some beetles, don't expand the corps around the empress!

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On the airship heading to Sinard Village, Gordon took this mission note full of slots and looked at Julius with question marks on his face.

"Is this a four-star mission?"

Julius's face remained unchanged, "Because the hunting target is the carnivorous beetle, not the heavy beetle, it is difficult to directly define it as a five-star.

Well, it's the same as the previous task of collecting gunpowder rocks. "

Nadia, who was leaning on the side of the ship, also smiled and said: "If it is a five-star mission, it will be difficult for me to join.

Be careful brother Gordon, don't chop the heavy beetle in a hurry, someone who follows the rules will be angry. "

Julius glanced at her, "This is a necessary consideration for maintaining ecological balance.

The death of the heavy beetle will lead to the complete dispersal of the carnivorous beetle, and they are important 'decomposers', and the ecologically fragile Sky Mountain cannot do without them. "

Gordon was a little strange, "So, what is the relationship between the heavy beetle and the carnivorous beetle? Control? Attract? Or fear?"

Julius was more than happy to satisfy Gordon's curiosity in this regard.

"According to the Scribe team's research, the presence of heavy beetles significantly increases the number of carcers in the vicinity, which acts as an unconscious attraction for carcers.

But out of fear of the heavy beetle, the beetle will generally not approach the heavy beetle, so the heavy beetle will release a hormone to attract a full beetle to the vicinity and become its 'guard'.

The attracted beetle still has a certain degree of self-awareness. It will actively attack enemies near the heavy beetle, but it will not get close to the heavy beetle.

However, when necessary, the heavy beetle will release a stronger pheromone to completely control the beetle, making it land on itself, assisting itself in flying and attacking.

This combined state is very dangerous and we need to be extra careful. "

"What if the beetle dies?"

"The heavy beetle will attract another one."

"Well"

After pondering for a moment, Gordon concluded: "I can understand it this way. There will be more carnivorous beetles in the area near the heavy beetle, and it will attract one to come to protect itself, and even serve as a weapon or food.

When the beetle dies, the heavy beetle will attract another one. We will use this "active attraction" feature to hunt the beetle repeatedly, right? "

"It's true tactically. Remember, considering the ecology of Sky Mountain, we can't kill heavy beetles." Julius reminded again emphatically.

"Okay, okay, only hunt carabinous beetles, and don't kill heavy beetles."

Gordon pouted and changed the subject, "Also, this client is a little subtle, not to mention how did the 'farming youth' get so much money to hire hunters.

With his leisurely tone, those who didn't know it thought he was asking someone to deal with two mushroom pigs that smashed the fence. The realm is so high? "

Julius' expression suddenly became subtle.

He obviously knew something inside.

"Sinard Village is isolated from the world, and the folk customs here are quite special." Julius considered his words.

"For example, the windmill, which symbolizes 'wind', is sacred to them, and ordinary people should not touch it with their hands. You should pay attention to this.

There are not many residents in the village, and most of them are dragon people. They have abided by the survival creed of "guarding the mountain, being guarded by the mountain, and co-existing with the mountain" for generations.

Compared to humans, and even some dragon races."

Speaking of this, Julius gave Gordon a sideways glance, "The villagers here have a more persistent concept of ecological protection."

Gordon rolled his eyes, and said "certain dragon people", you can just report the name of a second-queen girl.

"So please don't"

"Okay, okay, I don't touch heavy beetles." Gordon had a headache, and this topic could bring him back.

(There is another chapter tonight)