Monster Hunter:Hunter's Notes

Chapter 548 Why is it all close combat?

Yamos was still frowning, but he did not argue with the president Madam about whether Hayata was qualified to be used as a combatant.

Considering the thoughts of several other unfamiliar high-level hunters, the president lady briefly mentioned Hayata's hunter level and her experience in fighting several ancient dragons.

Comparing the performance and experience, the several high-level hunters in the room are naturally much richer than Hayata.

However, considering the level of equipment and the particularity of certain experiences, they all recognized the president's judgment on Hayata's strength.

Gordon glanced at the hunters in the room from the corner of his eye.

After counting the number, except for the two high-level hunters from Bernard Village, the other seven high-level hunters have all arrived.

He knew all the four high-ranking local hunters in Minagard. Hayata's master, the eight-star swordsman Amos, and the gunslinger Ted, who had just been promoted to six stars, were very familiar with these two.

The other two are Heineye, who was promoted to six stars at some point, the shield and ax user who taught Feng Ying the mantra of "get the fuck out", and a guy Gordon doesn't know well and only knows is Yamos.

My friend's Eight Star Dual Swordsman Xia Zuo.

In addition to Gordon himself, the three high-ranking hunters of Dongdoruma are six-star hunter Feidi, a cheerful hunting flute user, and seven-star blade-hand sword user Evelin. The two are partners and also

couple.

Although he didn't know each other, Gordon had heard of these two people. Feddy was proficient in music and was good at using hunting whistles to protect his partners, while Evelin was good at quickly supporting and filling positions, using various props, and was an excellent shortstop.

As she said that, she looked at the middle-aged swordsman with his arms folded and a sullen face, "How about you explain this part in detail first?"

The flute hunter from Dongdoruma raised his hand and confirmed, "It was discovered at the end of June. The journey took about a month, and Laoshanlong arrived at the end of July.

The purpose of this stage of the operation is twofold. One is to slow down Laoshanlong and buy time for Xinzhai's equipment installation. Of course, it would be best to directly seriously injure or even repel it.

This is also the main reason why the high-ranking hunters summoned by the guild are all swordsmen, and most of the four-star or above elites recruited to participate in defensive operations are shooters.

"Someone suggested this."

Shield-axe user Heineye grinned, "This is the army of monsters."

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can ask them directly."

"Oh my god!"

The good news is that the rolling mountains in the north have slowed down the Laoshanlong. Even if it moves forward day and night, it will take about a month to reach Minagard. The bad news is that the direction of its forward route is very clear. We only have

This month’s time.”

"There are more than 120 snake dragons, and the total number of red velociraptors and blue velociraptors exceeds 200. This is the data provided by the Ancient Dragon Observation Bureau two days ago. The number may still be slowly increasing."

"There's a reason for that."

After answering Gordon's question, the president lady looked at everyone and said, "Next, I will briefly explain the tactical process of this defensive operation.

Some people like to define hunters like them, especially hunting flute users, as "auxiliaries". In fact, it is not appropriate, otherwise the hunting flute would not have the nickname "long-handled hammer"...

The president lady nodded in thanks and added: "Later, Yamos retreated, and the airships and observation hot air balloons of the Gulong Observation Bureau took over the tracking. Their flying altitude was high enough, so there was no need to worry about the attack of the snake dragons.

Whether they are manipulating a crossbow cannon to attack behemoths like Lao Shanlong, or using a crossbow to hunt down small monsters, the capabilities that upper-level shooters can exert are actually no different from those of experienced lower-level shooters.

"It's true that Laoshanlong can only be defeated by the facilities of the village. Small monsters are not so troublesome, right? It should be effective to send hunters in batches to hunt in the edge areas?"

Swordsmen are just the opposite. The equipment level of the lower swordsmen cannot pose a threat to Lao Shanlong. No matter how many lower swordsmen are recruited, it will be useless. If they can't cut it, they can't cut it.

Unless it is at extremely close range, the effect of long-range attacks is almost zero.

After looking around like this, Gordon was a little surprised. He asked the president, "The seven of us are all swordsmen. We came from Bernard Village. The two seniors Agaxi and Chip who should be still on the way are, respectively." They are insect stick users and ax users, so they are all swordsmen?

When dealing with a huge, slow monster like Laoshan Dragon, shouldn't the shooter have the advantage?"

Although he was not in a good mood due to Hayata's "intrusion", Yamos still came to the map.

As she said that, the president lady picked up a report document on the table and looked at it, "According to the information provided by the Gulong Observation Bureau, to be precise, it will be eight days later."

"The first confirmed location where Lao Shanlong appears is probably here, and the provider of the information is Yamos."

The president lady knocked out the remaining ash from her smoking pot, used the slender pipe as a pointer, and pointed to the location of the northern mountains on the map.

Therefore, the real role of the shooters is to control the facilities in the village such as artillery, heavy crossbows, etc., to continuously bombard the Laoshan dragon, or to clean up the snake dragons and velociraptors that follow the Laoshan dragon."

——Even if the defensive operation fails and Minagard City is captured by Lao Shanlong, reducing the small monsters in advance can effectively reduce the casualties of the residents in the city.

Before returning to the map, he pointed to a trapezoidal mark on the map with his pipe, "This is the former fortress, we call it the 'Old Stronghold', and the first phase of the battle will break out here.

"In late June, I witnessed Laoshanosaurus, as well as an amazing number of snake dragons and velociraptors at this location."

"Is there an approximate number of winged serpents and velociraptors?" Gordon raised his hand and asked.

"That's not the calculation." Madam President shook her head slightly, "The end of July is the time for Lao Shanlong to arrive in Minagarde, not the time to arrive at the Village.

It’s mid-July now, which means that the battle will take place in almost half a month?”

There is something else that the president did not say, but everyone knows it.

"Can we reduce the number of these small monsters in advance?" The flute hunter's partner, Evelin, a katana sword wielder also from East Doruma, suggested with a frown.

After this period of continuous observation and calculation, the correctness of this judgment is further proved."

The second purpose is to reduce the number of velociraptor and pterosaur groups around Laoshanlong as much as possible to prevent too many small monsters from flowing to areas near the city."

At this point, Gordon understood.

The president lady put down her slender pipe, "Laoshanlong's scales are surprisingly thick and covered with thick minerals, even the eyelids. There are basically no weak points in the whole body.

Yamos clicked on the map and continued: "I immediately reported the matter to the guild using the Peregrine Falcon and continued to track it for a few days.

Madam President came to a map hanging on the wall. Gordon glanced at it and determined that it was a topographic map of the entire Xiuret area.

In fact, the first blockade should break out in a week."

It's better to let these top shooters deal with other difficult matters.

The president’s lady smiled bitterly and said: “But there are countless blue velociraptors living in the Xiuret area, and the smell of blood will attract blue velociraptors from further away, and the gain outweighs the loss.

It is better to concentrate on solving and burying them in front of the village, at least the village should be located farther away from the wild."

"I see, that's really a bit troublesome."

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

(End of chapter)