Ted's physical fitness was incredible. The straight-line distance from the hunter's camp to the point where the river flows into the sea was three or four kilometers. The road between the forest and the sea was difficult to walk, and the actual distance was probably more than double that.
Even if ordinary people walk such a distance with light clothing, they will inevitably get out of breath and have sore feet. However, this guy was fully armed and carried more than 100 kilograms, but his expression remained unchanged, as if he was taking a walk after a meal.
Even Gordon, who has always been proud of his physical fitness, had to admit that if the two people's equipment were exchanged, he probably wouldn't be able to do it so easily.
——The rock dragon suit is much heavier than his refined ore suit.
After dozens of minutes of walking, the mouth of a wide river appeared in front of them.
At this time, it is a period of abundant water flow. The river water rushing into the sea collides with the backflow tide. The current is turbulent and stirs up countless white foam.
Perhaps because the river water brought a lot of impurities, the beach here is no longer delicate and white, but is filled with various irregular stones and sharp stone flakes, as well as a large number of dead wood and seaweed.
The metal greaves creaked when you stepped on them, so if you took a few steps barefoot, you might not feel very comfortable.
Ted, who was leading the way, also stopped. He first pretended to sniff, then put his hands on his hips and laughed, "Ha! That's it! I've already smelled the fishy smell of those shield crabs! "
Gordon also tried his best to sniff, but he only smelled the smell of sea water and the earthy smell of the river. He glanced at Ted suspiciously. He had reason to suspect that the "smell of shield crabs" the other man said was nonsense.
However, if it is true that shield crabs like to lay eggs at the intersection of rivers and seawater, then this is indeed the best place for breeding.
"If you find a series of small deep pits on the ground, it should be the footprints of shield crabs. Such footprints will not stay on the ground for long, but there should be a lot of shield crabs nearby, and you will get something if you look for them a little.
Let's act separately and don't stray too far from each other. If you encounter danger, come closer to us. Is it okay, Brother Gordon? "
Gordon nodded without objection.
Logically speaking, splitting up when hunting as a team is not a wise decision. If it were Amos or Miles, they would definitely not agree to this.
Because they are all high-level hunters and have encountered dangerous monsters that young people would never dare to imagine, the word "caution" has already been deeply ingrained in their souls.
In comparison, Ted and Gordon pursued efficiency more. Their opponents were just shield crabs. There was really no need for the two of them to deal with one, so they might as well spread out.
"I'm afraid of the heat, so I chose the side closer to the dense forest. Brother Gordon, please search along the coast!" Ted said carelessly, and then ran "dong dong dong" in the direction closer to the forest belt. go.
Gordon smiled and started searching along the coastline alone.
He knew that Ted was taking care of himself.
Dense forests with dense vegetation and dim light are obviously more suitable for monsters to hide, and the risk of searching is naturally much higher than that of the coast with a wide view.
It's one thing to be able to beat the opponent in arm wrestling. It's also an indisputable fact that Ted's physical strength is stronger than his own. Only fools are competitive at this time.
"Okay, now it's time to start working!" After moving his arms, Gordon carefully searched for traces of the shield crab's movements.
To be honest, he missed the pork chop.
With Pork Chop's excellent sense of smell, it must be easier to detect the whereabouts of shield crabs, right?
Well, when I go on vacation without taking it with me, and only think of it when I need it to come in handy, do I think I am being a little bit contemptuous of the owner?
While he was reprimanding himself in his mind, Gordon's feet suddenly stumbled. Fortunately, he was protected by his greaves and there was no sting.
Looking down, I found a small pit as thick as the mouth of a cup and more than ten centimeters deep. Looking forward, I saw a series of holes.
This should be the footprint of the shield crab!
Gordon immediately cheered up and carefully identified the shape and state of the edge of the footprints. He immediately confirmed the direction the shield crab was traveling and the approximate time it left.
Just ahead, catch up!
Gordon immediately quickened his pace. The footwork he had stolen from Urshula worked, and the soft, wet sand could not slow down his pace.
After just a minute or two, he caught up with the shield crab that was slowly moving forward, filter-feeding the seaweed along the way.
Without hesitation, Gordon rushed forward and swung the explosive knife.
The shield crab's foot structure is similar to that of other types of crabs, making it easy to move laterally. It is difficult to move forward and backward. Gordon slashed out the sword very quickly. It had no time to dodge to one side and was hit by the sword.
The carapace on the face of the shield crab is not too hard, but the two huge crab claws are a bit in the way, blocking the path of the sword, making the effect of Gordon's attack not very ideal.
The attacked shield crab let out a scream that was similar to the chirping of an insect, and its three pairs of jointed limbs swung rapidly and circled behind Gordon in a very flexible manner, as if it wanted to launch a counterattack from the hunter's blind spot.
However, Gordon's attack was not over yet. After the vertical slash fell, he slightly bent his legs, stabilized his center of gravity, and used the strength of his waist and thighs to slash the explosive knife horizontally.
This blow cleverly bypassed the shield crab's claws and struck it firmly on the torso. Shell fragments and cyan body fluids splashed, and the severely injured shield crab immediately fell to the ground.
Before the other party could get up again, Gordon stepped forward and stabbed it in, ending its life.
After looking around and confirming that the area was temporarily safe, Gordon squatted down and started stripping.
"Ah, it's a male!" Not finding the crab roe he was looking for, Gordon cursed and put away the collected sharp claws and small pieces of carapace.
These materials may be used in the future, and even if they are not good enough, they can be exchanged for a small amount of money.
"Huh?"
Gordon, who was feeling a little unhappy, suddenly noticed that there were quite a few small pit-like footprints in a row on the ground nearby, and they even seemed to be criss-crossing.
Choosing the latest trail, Gordon chased after it.
"I can't believe I can't find a female crab!"
As Ted said, there were quite a few shield crabs on the coast near the mouth of the river. Within a few minutes, Gordon found the second one.
Having learned the lesson just now, Gordon directly used a horizontal slash when dealing with the shield crab. The explosive knife easily bypassed the defense of the crab's claws and seriously injured the prey with the first cut.
Make a cut at the center of the torso, where the crab's heart is, to end its pain.
He rubbed his hands, bent down, and pulled out the peeling knife from the back of his waist. Gordon, who was about to collect, suddenly stopped. As if he remembered something, he inserted the knife back and stood up straight again.
Then, he took out the transfer gold coin from his collar, and with the mentality of better than nothing, he put it in his hand and bowed.
"Hayata bless..."
Construction officially begins!
Carefully prying open the shield crab's carapace, you can see the golden-red color and the crab roe that is so thick and plump that it is almost condensed into a solid state.
"Is it really useful?!"
Putting away the best crab roe with some disbelief, Gordon looked down at the exotic ancient coins hanging around his neck, shining with golden light.
"Next time I have a chance, I have to treat that guy to dinner. Let her help and get a good buff!"
(The hunting whistle can be buffed, so this word does not violate the world view! Akimbo!)
