Chapter 9: The Knight's Choice

"Oran...... Your Excellency, this is for you. When you killed the big four-legged snake just now...... How would you come up with flying to its head and giving it a fatal blow. It's just ...... Like! Zach handed Orlan a bloody strip of meat.

Apparently the soldiers were already carving up the big four-legged snake in Zack's mouth, and the guy seemed to have carefully chosen a piece of fine tender meat to curry favor with Orlan.

"Tell me, what do you want to know?" Orlan has figured out this kid.

"Hahaha, I'm ...... I just want to ask if the weakness of the big four-legged snake is the back of his neck? Zach touched his bald head and said excitedly, if he didn't have that big beard, he would be at least ten years younger. Now he looks at least thirty up.

"Well, the seventh scale, count from the beginning to the back."

"And ...... And ......" Apparently Zach is not satisfied. His not-so-big eyes stared at the short sword on Oran's back, and it was about to fall out!

"Well, she's sharp. It is not comparable to ordinary weapons. ”

Originally, Zack wanted to touch the "magic weapon", but when he heard Orlan refer to the dagger as "she" instead of "it", Zack dispelled this idea.

"Ah, Lord Oran. Why don't you eat meat, didn't you just say that fresh meat from Comodo is a miracle for wound healing and physical recovery! ”

Indeed, Oran saw that the soldiers were not lightly wounded, so he told them this secret that belonged to the hunters. The flesh of the Flame Comodo contains a powerful life force, some of the characteristics inherited from its ancestor dragon, but if left for a long time or cooked directly, this potency will be greatly diminished.

For these strong soldiers, eating a bite or two of raw meat is simply commonplace. And even more so for the average hunter.

"Tsk, I hate raw meat...... It's annoying. Oran's face was rarely revealed, and in addition to this expression called disgust, he even used adjectives!

This made Zach laugh, as if he thought that people like Lord Orlan would also have something "scared".

"That'...... Then I'll eat, hehehe. "Zach's hairy face is chewing raw meat...... Taikomodo.

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This territory, which originally belonged to this Flame Comodo beast, has now been temporarily occupied by the group. At least until the smell of Comodo dissipates, no other inferior beasts will appear.

It's hard to say after a long time, and there may even be a new Comodo here. Because this place is a favorite nesting place for Comodo.

The tall dense forests have become sparse here, with more coniferous shrubs and rolling hills. You can even look up to see the snow at the tip of the Γ…land Mountains not far away. It stands to reason that Comodo doesn't like such a cold environment, at least not for long.

Unless there is a source of energy that continuously generates heat, and there is also a somewhat humid environment. Geothermal caves and geothermal hot springs can be satisfied.

There are many natural and special environments in the vast mountain range of the Γ…land Mountains, which is why there is more than one flame of Komodo.

At Oran's suggestion, the group found the ownerless lair without much travel. This cave in a rock crevice in the mountains is spacious and has apparently been modified by its previous owner.

Except for the piles of bones of many creatures, there is basically nothing. Apparently it did not carry on the "legacy" of its ancestors - looting treasures and other shiny things to store them.

But they found a steaming geothermal hot spring.

Oh, it seems that this big four-legged snake will really enjoy it, he will be the king and hegemon in the mountains and forests all day long, and when he is full of food and drink, he will go back to the cave to soak in the hot springs, and he will be a big nobleman. It's amazing! - These are Zach's exact words.

It has been half a month since everyone came out of the giant wood camp, and the food and equipment have been almost consumed, obviously this journey is too tortuous, and there are many battles.

In addition to the great battle a few days ago, they have encountered several waves of mad wolves, a family of bigfoot monsters carrying bonesticks, and even a lone old ogre troll......

"I'm going to leave some of the wounded soldiers behind, and then follow me with the able-bodied ones who still have combat strength."

"My lord, the wounded soldier. There are always a few people to take care of ......"

"I'll get three out of the most. No, two combat-ready ...... They can rest here, be safe and have food, and then they can wait for us to return in triumph. This way we have enough food, and we are fully equipped! ”

"Your Excellency...... IMHO...... We're going to face the Frost Giants next! And we only have seven people who can fight now, including the Lord and the Hunter. ”

β€œβ€¦β€¦ So little? William leaned on the hilt of his sword and looked around at the soldiers around him, some of them bandaged, drooping their arms, and limping...... And the soldiers were waiting, or rather expecting, his choice.

"My lord, we are willing to follow you! Let us fight for you! ”

"As long as we have a breath ......"

…… Oran did not understand what kind of charm William Anos relied on to conquer this vote and make them willingly follow him from thousands of miles away to fight here. Is it money, or supremacy?

But Oran didn't see in the eyes of everyone the cowardice and betrayal that belonged to Mark the Hunter.

"Big ...... My lord! I can stay and help you take care of your esteemed soldiers...... That way, you'll have six people to fight. ”

William's gaze suddenly turned to the cramped and restless Mark, his sharp and calm gaze seemed to pierce the heart, and Mark was already seen as incomplete.

"I don't feel comfortable with people like you with my soldiers. My loyal soldiers are not afraid of any challenge, only of dirty betrayal! ”

Humpty Mark knelt on the ground with his weeping face twitching, and replied tremblingly, "What...... How could it be! Your Excellency, trust me in my loyalty! I have no credit and hard work along the way. ”

"Enough! I won't kill you, pack up your things and get out of here. I'm sure a hunter like you won't starve to death in your backyard, huh. ”

"Yes...... It's an adult. I'll get out! I'll get out of here! ”

As if he had been pardoned, Mark rolled up his bedding and led his horse and ran outside......

"Laugh, Lord Oran. Someone like him...... IMHO, there's nothing good about the hunters in this area! Of course...... Except for you, Lord Oran. The knight sighed and explained to Oran.

Oran shook his head to show that he didn't mind, but wanted to say in his heart, "You didn't say anything wrong."

However, Oran's work is not yet complete, about the work of the hunter Mark......