Under normal circumstances, a hunting mission involves hunting two or three targets, which is the limit. Five Thor Beetles, this sounds like a crusade mission to defeat small monsters. (White Wind in the New World:?)
Another metaphor for a monster that may not be as dangerous as a pure beetle is the Big Boar King.
If any client came and said, "Help me hunt five giant wild boar kings in one go," even if Gordon could do it, he would be offended.
Isn’t this torturing people?
Not to mention that there is a five-star dangerous heavy beetle watching eagerly from the side. The difficulty of this task is a bit scary, right?
"So no one has taken up this task, and we are not completely sure." Julius took a sip of the black tea that had just been delivered to him, with a trace of satisfaction and enjoyment on his face.
Nadia answered from the side: "Heavy beetles and Thor beetles often appear at the same time. One person needs to hold the heavy beetle and deal with it, and the other two people quickly kill the Thor beetle."
"Is there a worst-case scenario where a heavy beetle and multiple thru beetles are present at the same time?" Gordon asked.
Julius shook his head and said: "On this point, I specifically asked the scholars of the Scribes Team for advice.
According to them, based on current research records, the hormones of heavy beetles cannot control multiple thru beetles at the same time.
Due to the ferocious nature of heavy beetles, which are accustomed to using beetles as tools or even food, they are afraid of heavy beetles.
Without hormonal control, thrush beetles rarely take the initiative to approach heavy beetles, which indirectly prevents us from falling into the dilemma of being besieged by multiple thru beetles. "
"I see." Gordon nodded. This in-depth knowledge would not be recorded in illustrated books.
"So, my mission is to hold back the heavy beetle?"
With confidence in his mind, he directly skipped the step of whether to participate and began to discuss the division of labor with Julius and the others.
Julius put down the tea cup and said with a smile in his eyes: "This is the original plan, but if your main weapon is not around, the division of labor will have to be adjusted.
I will be responsible for holding back the heavy beetle. Gordon, you and Nadia can deal with the pure beetle as soon as possible.
By the way, Nadia is very flexible, so you don't have to worry about covering. If she is targeted by a monster, she will find a way on her own. "
It's a ruthless statement, but from another perspective, can it be regarded as a sign of trust?
Gordon subconsciously looked at Nadia, who smiled and gave him a thumbs up, "Just attack with all your strength."
"I understand. When will we leave?"
"There will be an airboat heading to Sinard Village early tomorrow morning. It will arrive around noon the next day. After resting overnight in Sinard Village, we will go to the target hunting area in Sky Mountain." Julius arranged in detail.
"Sky Mountain? This is my first time going there. It will be quite interesting." Gordon looked very interested.
He has long known that he is not suitable for this leisurely but boring vacation life.
"Then let's prepare separately."
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Hunting Mission: The Heavyweight Empress’s Corps (★★★★)
Mission content: Hunt five thru beetles
Remuneration: 20000z
Mission location: Sky Mountain
Possible monsters: heavy beetles, flying beetles, dog dragons
Limited time: 15 days
Amiable young farmer: Oh, it’s really troublesome. Since the heavy beetle arrived, there have been more and more beetles in the nearby area.
If this continues, not only those of us who farm, but also the children who go up the mountain to collect medicine will be in danger.
Brave hunter, help us get rid of some thru beetles. Don't expand the army around the empress!
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On the airship heading to Sinard Village, Gordon held this mission document full of flaws and looked at Julius with question marks on his face.
"Is this a four-star mission?"
Julius's expression remained unchanged, "Because the hunting target is a clear beetle, not a heavy beetle, it is difficult to directly define it as a five-star.
Well, it’s the same as the previous mission of collecting gunpowder rocks. "
Nadia, who was leaning against the side of the ship, also smiled and said: "If it were a five-star mission, it would be difficult for me to join.
Be careful, brother Gordon, don't chop up the heavy beetle in a sudden move. Someone who follows the rules the most will be angry. "
Julius glanced at her, "This is a necessary consideration to maintain ecological balance.
The death of the heavy beetles will lead to the complete dispersal of the beetles, 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 thorough beetle? Control? Attraction? Or fear?"
Julius was more than happy to satisfy Gordon's curiosity in this regard.
“According to the Scribes team’s research, the presence of heavy beetles will significantly increase the number of beetles in nearby areas, which is an unconscious attraction to the beetles.
However, out of fear of heavy beetles, beetles generally will not approach heavy beetles, so the heavy beetle will release a hormone to attract a beetle nearby and become its 'guard'.
The attracted Thor Beetle still has a certain degree of self-awareness. It will actively attack enemies near the Heavy Beetle, but will not get close to the Heavy Beetle.
However, when necessary, the heavy beetle will release a more intense pheromone, completely controlling the beetle, causing it to land on itself, assisting it in flying and attacking.
This combined state is very dangerous and we need to pay special attention to it. "
"What if the beetle dies?"
"The heavy beetle will attract another one over."
"Well"
After pondering for a moment, Gordon concluded: "I can understand it this way. There will be more thru beetles in the area near the heavy beetle, and it will attract one to protect itself, or even serve as a weapon or food.
When this beetle dies, the heavy beetle will attract another one. We will use this "active attraction" characteristic to hunt the beetle repeatedly, right? "
"This is true tactically. Remember, considering the ecology of Sky Mountain, we cannot kill heavy beetles." Julius reminded emphatically again.
"Okay, okay, only hunting beetles, not heavy beetles."
Gordon curled his lips and changed the subject, "Also, this client is a bit subtle, not to mention how the 'farming youth' could get so much money to hire hunters.
With his leisurely tone, some people thought he was asking someone to deal with two mushroom pigs that broke the fence. Is he so high-level? "
Julius's expression suddenly became subtle.
He obviously knew something.
"The village of Sinard is isolated from the rest of the world, and the folk customs here are quite special." Julius considered his words.
"For example, the windmill that symbolizes 'wind' is a sacred thing to them, and ordinary people cannot touch it with their hands. You should pay attention to this.
There are not many residents in the village, and they are basically dragon people. They have adhered to the survival creed of "guarding the mountain, being protected by the mountain, and living with the mountain" for generations.
Compared to humans, and even some dragon races."
Speaking of this, Julius glanced at Gordon and said, "The villagers here have a more persistent concept of ecological protection."
Gordon rolled his eyes and said "certain dragon people", you can just give the name of a certain Erque girl.
"So, be sure not to"
"Okay, okay, I won't touch heavy beetles." Gordon had a headache, and this topic could be brought back to him.
(There will be another chapter tonight)
(End of chapter)
