Monster Hunter:Hunter's Notes

Chapter 607: Holding a grudge

Author: It’s a puffer fish

Chapter 607: Holding a grudge

"Ge Mantis? Not bad." The great elder expressed satisfaction with this straightforward name.

The names of crustacean and beetle monsters are basically in this "prefix plus type" format, shield crab, sickle crab, walled crab, heavy beetle, and piercing beetle.

Not wanting to listen to scholars analyzing the causes and consequences of various conclusions, the Great Elder directly asked the question he was most concerned about, "How dangerous is this monster, um, the Mantis? Will it cause damage to human settlements? "

The professor muttered: "It's hard to be sure. In terms of strength, Ge Mantis is no less powerful than a powerful ancient dragon species like Lanlong when controlling the ruins of the city. Laoshan Dragon is not as difficult to deal with it.

However, it does not cause natural disasters like many ancient dragons, nor does it have the habit of regular migration. In past historical documents, there has never been a record of a mantis or a mechanical behemoth attacking human cities.

Therefore, our judgment is the same as when the mechanical behemoth first appeared. The range of activity of this creature is relatively fixed. From this perspective, it is not too dangerous."

The Great Elder frowned and thought for a moment, then looked at the chief researcher of Longli Academy, "It is not appropriate to stop all archaeological excavations on the ancient village ruins indefinitely and risk angering the mantis in the pavilion for his dedication to conduct archaeology."

"Okay Great Elder, Longli Academy will stop researching the ruins of the ancient village." The chief researcher agreed happily. This result was already within his expectation.

However, the archaeologists, including Ms. Duda, seemed a little regretful.

"Don't disturb it. Maintaining the situation is one thing. We also have to make plans for it to leave the ancient village and attack the city on a whim." The great elder said in a deep voice: "Do you have any good ideas?"

The professor shook his head slightly, "The suggestions and judgments of us scholars only remain at the theoretical level.

How to fight, how to defeat this kind of problem, why not ask the hunters who have faced it head-on?"

The Great Elder turned his eyes to the two hunters, "I almost forgot, Gordon, the six-star sword wielder, and Ancier, the six-star heavy crossbow wielder, you two performed well this time and brought back key information about Pavilion Mantis to the guild.

Although the mission itself was issued by Longliyuan, as the great elder of the Hunter Guild, I cannot fail to express my opinion."

The great elder glanced at the staff standing aside, who nodded and left temporarily.

Not long after, she came back with a tray containing two inconspicuous brown-red coupons.

The director of the guild took the tray and solemnly handed the tickets placed in the tray to Gordon and Ancil.

At the same time, he explained: "This is the 'Certificate of Courage', a precious ticket that will only be given to those who demonstrate bravery beyond ordinary people.

You can regard it as a certificate of honor, and at the same time, it also has a more important purpose."

The Great Elder leaned forward slightly and answered: "You can use it and ask an old friend of mine to help you build equipment.

As for when to use it and how to use it, it's up to you, well, but I still suggest that it is at least the ancient dragon level material and it is better to ask him to take action, otherwise it will be a waste."

Gordon and Ancil looked at each other, bowed slightly to express their thanks, and accepted the reward.

Although the great elder did not say it clearly, both of them could guess who the "old friend" the former mentioned was.

Long Shiren.

A powerful man at the same time as the hero of Kokot, the Great Elder, one of the founders of the Hunter Guild, and the founder of the modern hunter equipment system.

You can ask this legendary craftsman to build equipment.

Think about it, is there any ancient dragon that you are more confident that you can get rid of now?

"Okay, let's get back to the topic."

The great elder looked down at these two surprisingly young high-ranking hunters, "If I ordered you two to kill Pavilion Mantis, what would you do?"

"??!"

Gordon's face was full of astonishment, and Ancil even subconsciously asked, "Are you serious?"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

The great elder stroked his long beard and laughed, "Don't worry, even I won't issue such an order that clearly tells you to die.

What I mean is, if, if we have a reason to fight with them one day, what plans and ideas do you have?"

In the eyes of the great elder, as the only hunters in the world who have fought head-on with Mantis, Gordon and Ancil's ideas will be of great reference value.

When the two heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief.

Ancier thought for a while and said: "I retreated earlier than Gordon and did not directly participate in the attack on the mechanical behemoth, so my thoughts are limited to the Mantis itself.

The carapace of the Pavilion Mantis is quite strong, far exceeding that of large flying dragons such as the Fire Dragon, but high-level weapons can still effectively break through defenses.

The main trouble is its ability to manipulate various items. If possible, try to fight it in an area lacking "tools".

The thunder attribute should be its weak point, I have stated this in the report.

By the way, its supposedly male brethren are also a bit troublesome. The mantis seems to have the ability to control its brethren through pheromones.

We are unable to confirm how many golden beetles exist in the underground caves. If you really plan to attack the Pavilion Mantis one day, please be sure to take its kin into consideration, otherwise you will be in big trouble.

Well, that’s about it.”

"Good advice, record it."

The great elder reminded the recording staff next to him, and then looked at Gordon.

"To be honest, well, I have been thinking about similar issues these days. Let me talk nonsense first. The Ge Mantis that acts on its own body is much easier to deal with than the Ge Mantis that controls the market city.

If possible, killing them before they set up a market city is the most labor-saving way."

"This is natural, is there anything else?"

"Yes, my hunting cat Pig Chop discovered that Mantis, in its mechanical behemoth state, has 'nodes' on its body, which are the places where silk threads converge.

As everyone knows, Ge Mantis uses silk threads to control the market. If we can destroy these silk threads, especially the nodes where the silk threads gather, there is a high probability that it can directly affect the market.

The largest node on its back, a giant cocoon with a diameter of nearly ten meters, is the hiding place of the Mantis itself.

If you can break it, maybe you can force it out."

"Very good. I remember that your report emphasized that the silk threads of the Mantis are not resistant to flames. The combination of the two may be the key to victory."

"Another point is that Ge Mantis's learning ability is very strong, so powerful that it is terrifying. I have also written down the specific details in the report.

My suggestion is to prepare as many battle plans as possible and switch between them.

Don't think about using one tactic to the end, that guy will soon come up with a countermeasure. At this point, Lao Shanlong, whose brain is no different from a fish, is simply incomparable."

"Well, any other very important suggestions?" The great elder's expression became more and more satisfied.

Gordon tapped his forehead with his knuckles, "If you have to say something else, well, arrange as many people as possible, those who are skilled enough.

The Mantis itself is not a big problem, the problem is how to dismantle its 'home'.

Well, that’s all.”

"Well, record it."

"Ah, by the way, Great Elder." Gordon spoke again at this time, "We have a request."

The incident with Hayata last time made him realize that the old man's character was not the one that was absolutely strong and he could still negotiate when the time was right.

The great elder cast a very interested look, "Huh? Let's talk about it."

"If one day the guild really plans to attack Pavilion Mantis, can you include me?"

Gordon twisted his neck and said, "I'm a little reluctant."

"Hehehehe."

The great elder's laughter was dull, but anyone who knew him well could tell that he was in a good mood at this time.

"What a vengeful little guy, ha, I took note of it."

(End of chapter)