Monster Hunter:Hunter's Notes

Chapter 233 Above the Sand Sea

Now that they have decided to go to the sand sea city of Lockhak, Gordon and Hayata are not planning to stay in Tangia Port for too long.

Although there is still some time before the monsoon blows into the desert, there is nothing wrong with going there early to prepare and familiarize yourself with the environment.

Mr. Hao Shang appreciates their preparedness.

He also took the initiative to say that if they wanted to go to Lockhak as soon as possible, he could help communicate and contact the airship.

"I always feel like you can't wait to throw us over." Gordon crossed his arms and said with a dull face.

"Hahaha, I don't want to provide you with as much convenience as possible."

Mr. Hao Shang said beautifully, "Lockhack will also be very happy to get two strong reinforcements."

Gordon won't get carried away just because the other party flatters him.

"Come on, I still know myself. In terms of strength, I may be pretty good among my peers, but compared to those experienced senior hunters, I'm far behind."

When the wealthy businessman heard this, his face became serious, "Brother Gordon, you are so wrong. In fact, high-ranking hunters rarely participate in the 'Feast'.

Among the sand fleet responsible for blocking the Fengshan Dragon, the four-star and five-star hunters can be considered the top combat force."

"Why is this happening?" Hayata frowned and asked, "Aren't only high-level hunters qualified to participate in missions against ancient dragons?"

"That's generally true."

The wealthy businessman explained patiently: "But the battle to stop the Fengshan Dragon is rather special and does not require high-level hunters.

The Fengshan Dragon is huge and has a thick carapace. Unless it targets certain weak points, it is extremely difficult for hunters' weapons, even high-level weapons, to cause effective damage to it.

The real main force of the attack is actually sand boats and dragon boats.

Well, to be precise, it's the cannons, crossbows, and heavy weapons and mechanisms such as dragon guns on the ship.

This is why I invited Ancil to participate in the ‘Feast’ in the first place – as a shooter, he is also particularly comfortable in using those heavy long-range weapons.

It's a pity that he has to go to the Western Continent and his schedule is full."

"But with the experience and skills of a superior hunter, he would definitely have an advantage, right?" Hayata felt a little sorry for her master.

"Of course."

Hao Shang continued to explain: "As you said, the skills and experience of high-level hunters, especially the experience of facing ancient dragons, will play a big role.

Ordinary hunters will feel weak in their legs even if they see Fengshan Dragon from a distance, but high-level hunters will not have this problem."

At this point, the wealthy businessman gave Gordon a meaningful look, as if to say - this is why I like you.

"But, as you also know, most high-level hunters are busy, and the price of hiring them is quite high.

For the sand fleet responsible for blocking Fengshan Dragon, the cost performance is low, so it is better to train local hunters.

The first time you participate in the ‘Gourmet Banquet’, you may be scared when facing the Fengshan Dragon. But then, will you feel much calmer after the second, third, or fourth time?

Therefore, the combatants of the sand fleet are mainly composed of local and experienced lower-level hunters from Lockark, mostly second-, third-, and fourth-star hunters.

Their main tasks are to fire crossbows and artillery, and rush up to the back of Fengshan Dragon at the right time to dig for minerals."

Gordon pointed to himself, "So what is our role?"

A mysterious smile appeared on the corner of the wealthy businessman's mouth, "I have higher expectations for you. As for what to do specifically, just adapt to circumstances.

Maybe you will know by then."

The title of "rich businessman" is no joke.

This trading ship captain from Shiguo has quite good connections in Tangia Port.

A clue of this can be seen from the previous attitude of Tangya's alcoholic president and the poster girls towards him.

With his communication help, Gordon and the others boarded an airship transporting precious items.

This airship was supposed to take off half a day ago, but in the face of the wealthy businessman, it insisted on waiting until now.

The merchants on the boat were even more enthusiastic towards them.

There was even a small compartment dedicated to them in the extremely narrow cabin.

Gordon, knowing that the merchant had misunderstood something, left the compartment to Hayata and Pork Chop, and ran to sleep in the hammock with the crew.

Anyway, the itinerary only lasted one day and one night, so I just made it work.

After crossing the Sekmer area (old desert) with undulating sand dunes, the airship entered the sky over the sand sea the next day.

This is a vast plain.

Because the gravel is extremely fine and dry and there are almost no rocks, sand dunes are difficult to form.

Viewed from the air, the sand surface is flat, the ripples are rolling, and the horizon is vast and distant, as if connected to the horizon, just like the ocean.

This is where the name Sand Sea comes from.

At some point, the friendly businessman put on loose and breathable desert robes and walked up to the two people and the cat who were admiring the beautiful view of the sand and sea on the deck.

"Is this the first time for these two hunters to come to Lockark?" The businessman's tone was kind and respectful.

Gordon had actually visited this sand sea city and was even familiar with the local guild leader, but he didn't say much.

Hayata nodded lightly.

"It's a really welcoming city."

The businessman sighed, "Even though we are in a dry desert, there is no shortage of water. As long as we protect ourselves from the sun, surprisingly it is a good place for a vacation!"

"Are there any specialties in Lockrak?" Hayata asked casually.

"Of course there is. Let's not mention Fengshan Dragon's special ore for now. Rarely produced precious spices, strange jewelry, sand fish dragon liver, and sand sea monster leather are all good commodities!

Every year when the monsoon comes, the merchants of Loklak will bring out the best products.

At the same time, merchants from the entire desert and even the entire continent will gather here, and this is the real ‘harvest festival’!”

Hayata was stunned upon hearing this.

Fengshanlong's special ore actually only serves as an "introduction". The so-called harvest festival is, to a greater extent, a grand gathering of businessmen, tourists and local residents.

"Mr. Businessman, what do you plan to acquire when you go so early?" Gordon asked with a smile.

"Oh, I'm mainly in the jewelry business. I buy jewelry every year and bring some silk to sell. Silk is very popular in Lockark."

No wonder Gordon thought.

The main reason why air boats are rarely used to transport goods is that the cost is too high, but since it is jewelry, it is no problem. The value per unit weight of this thing is really scary.

At the same time, the businessman's words reminded Gordon of a special kind of jewelry.

——Ornaments, or as the term is more commonly used among hunters, "beads."

These precious gems are similar to protective stones and possess mysterious powers. When embedded in equipment and weapons, they can provide additional protection for hunters.

High-quality beads, like protective stones, are rarely seen on ordinary days, but at the Lokrak Harvest Festival where merchants gather, maybe a few will appear?

If you are lucky and can get one or two, it will be a worthwhile trip.

Ps.

The pit of beads is too deep. There will be no plot of "grow beads" or even "equipment" in this game. The game feels too heavy.

At most, there will only be a few, as embellishments that fit the worldview.

(End of chapter)