Chapter 14: Natural Selection
After Tracer joins them, she relies on Trace's teleportation magic. Pen Γ fun Γ Pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ info They quickly arrived not far from Salzburg.
"I'm sorry, I can only teleport to this place, and it's extremely dangerous to use teleportation magic in the previous words. Triste said. Even though she was an archmage who was skilled in performing ninth-level arcane arts, there were some things she couldn't do. After all, she is just a mage of this era, and she must look up with respect in front of certain ancient magical objects.
In this world, there were some ancient advanced civilizations, although those civilizations have perished. But they leave behind a large number of magical items. In those times when magic was developed, if you want to defend a city, you must guard against the enemy's teleportation magic, and for this reason, those ancient civilizations have created a unique magic item that can stop teleportation magic on a large scale. There was one buried in the ground of Salzburg, so they had to teleport to a place near Salzburg.
"Well, although you can't teleport directly, it's good to have the opportunity to ride a dragon. Martin said.
"Don't you think about it. Blue Blade suddenly spoke. "I am a noble and wise dragon, not a mule or a horse or a beast that can be ridden at will. β
In the face of Blue Blade's refusal, Triste could only say that there was nothing she could do. Yes, Blueblade is a wise dragon with an independent will, and Triste is only his friend, and has no authority to command him.
"Don't worry, it's not for you. He's always been like this, and no one but me can get him to agree to carry it. Triste said apologetically.
"It's okay, considering that there are a lot of affairs that need to be coordinated and mobilized, etc., you and Blue Blade will take the first step, and we will arrive later. The old paladin said.
After saying goodbye, Triste flew off the distance on the Blue Blade, while Martin and his party had to take a step to a nearby outpost. The magic item's area of influence was so great that they had to borrow a few horses to get there. Even then, it would take two days to calculate the distance. But fortunately, there was no need to rush this time, so instead of working hard along the way, they had leisure to see the scenery.
"It's strange, it's supposed to be so close to the big city of Salzburg, why does it look so wild along the way?" asked Martin.
"It's normal, although it's close to Salzburg, it's been very inconvenient for a long time, and Salzburg's economy and other aspects have little to do with this area, so it's sparsely populated. And for a number of reasons, there are a lot of monsters. However, recent construction projects have opened up roads, so the number of residents is gradually increasing. Canian explained.
"Oh, another generation of great trailblazers. Martin said.
"Well, don't you feel that nature here has been destroyed, nature has been eroded, and you don't feel sorry for it?" said Lyukrixia, turning her head. She was extremely curious.
"What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with modifying your surroundings to make them more suitable for your own survival?" Martin asked rhetorically.
β...... Well, it seems that you are completely different from other druids, and I have spoken to other druids, and I think they tend to be extremely unhappy with these and accuse them of destroying nature. Liu Kelixia said helplessly.
"Don't compare me to those green terrorists. Transform your surroundings to make them more suitable for your own survival. From polyps to beavers are doing this, can't humans do that? As for destroying the environment, it's ridiculous. If you don't want to do that, how can you survive by gathering and hunting? How many people can be fed like that? This kind of civilization that humans have walked is destined to do this, and no one can stop it. As for the so-called destruction of nature, is it nothing more than the expulsion of certain creatures from a place? So what? The fittest survive, and the unfit die! It's as simple as that. In fact, I don't think it's natural to stop species extinction!" Martin said.
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Lyukrisia and Canian were both speechless.
"Well, I'll admit I'm on the extreme. That's right, I do have a great deal of prejudice against those people. But if you've been hunted down by those people for so many years, you'll definitely be extreme. Martin explained.
Probably the outbreak caused by a long period of oppression. Lyukrixia thought. Judging from his encounters with Martin these days, Martin is not the kind of person who coldly believes in the law of the jungle. If he was really a person who simply believed in the respect of the strong, then it would have been unimaginable what would have happened when he was captured.
The three of them ended their conversation and moved on to some light topics. Soon they saw the smoke of the cooking.
As they entered the village to replenish their supplies, an old man stopped them.
"Are you adventurers?" asked the old man.
"Although it can be said, if there is anything, I am afraid that we will not be able to help, we still have important things to do. β
"It won't delay you much. The old man hurriedly said, "I am the head of this village. We've had a lot of problems. However, our problem is not with monsters like trolls or minotaurs, but ...... Wild boar!"
"Wild boar?" Lyukrisia and Cannian looked at each other. I guess I won't waste much time in that case. As paladins, they could not refuse such a request.
"I said, don't think that simple. Martin spoke. "Wild boars are not that easy to deal with. I've seen wild boars that are as powerful as heavily armed bears and goblins. Of course, for us, no matter what kind of wild boar we are, we are not afraid, but the other party is an animal after all, and we think about survival rather than fighting you. It's still hard to exterminate. β
Seeing Martin raise these questions, the old man was a little anxious: "I can see that you are very powerful adventurers." I don't think you have to worry about that. If it's a normal wild boar, we can handle it. But there was a big boar in that herd, extremely ferocious, and it was the crux of the matter. I beg you to help us get rid of it. β
"It looks like a ferocious boar. Then you don't have to worry about anything. The other side will definitely rush directly at us. "In that case, we'll help them cut down those wild boars!"
The old man was very happy to see that Martin and his gang had agreed to the request, but then he said with a embarrassed face, "Our village has just been established, how ...... the reward" "Don't worry about this problem," Liukrisha interrupted the village chief's words, "I am a holy warrior, and I have already been greatly rewarded for helping good people." β
"Now that it's settled, let's meet the hunters of the village. Anyone who knows the animals well should ask the local hunters for questions, after all, they have first-hand information about the animals, Martin said.
Soon, the village chief brought in the hunters. According to what Liu Crexia thought before, it should be a tall person with a heroic personality. But the person who came was a little short and had a dull personality. He introduced himself to Bhutto.
"Yes, we are a newly cultivated village, and there are many wild beasts around us, and they often come to plague the crops. Initially, through our efforts, the problem of wild beast infestation was basically solved. But not long ago everything changed. Here came a herd of wild boars. Not only did they eat the crops, but they also writhed in them, and they harmed many crops in vain. He paused, then continued, "Originally, we had dealt with a herd of wild boars, but this time it was different. The lead boar was big and very difficult to deal with. β
"How big?" asked Martin.
"At least 12 feet. Booker the Hunter thought for a moment and replied. "And it's so brutal that we've killed several people for it. β
"Alright," Martin said, getting up, "it's almost certain, it's a ferocious boar." Now, let's ask Booker to lead us to his frequent crops. β
On the way to the crops, Martin still talked to Booker the Hunter without saying a word. Knowing that the wild boar left the whole village helpless. Not only does it have an amazing physique and a fierce personality, but it's also very intelligent. "We've tried a lot of traps and traps, and it's always been able to dodge them. In the end, a very complicated trap was arranged, but it was easily broken away. We even tried poisoning, but it didn't work. It is not afraid of poison at all. Booker said.
Soon, they reached a field of crops.
"This is it. This herd of wild boars can arrive here at any time and eat one meal at a time. Booker said.
After leading everyone to a hidden place downwind, Martin said, "Let's wait here for His Highness's arrival." β
Lying on the ground leisurely, Martin waited quietly for the beast to arrive. It seemed that the god of luck was watching over them, and it wasn't long before they heard a cacophony of noises. Ferocious animals tend to lose the vigilance that ordinary animals should have.
"That's it, let's get on!" Martin called out after glancing over. Then, as planned, he rushed out with Lyukrisia and Canion, while Booker stayed where he was.
Seeing the three people rushing out, the wild boars scattered as birds and beasts. But only one unusually large boar rushed straight at it with red eyes, a mane on the back of its neck, and a frightening fang.
Unfortunately, this time it encountered an opponent not ordinary villagers, but adventurers armed to the teeth, one of the most terrifying creatures in the world, an existence that even the red dragon did not want to provoke.
Without discussion, the three of them tacitly set up the battle formation, and then Liukrisa quickly gestured and chanted the incantation, and then the two flame rays hit the ferocious boar.
The boar, which had been completely hit, ignored the pain on its body and continued to charge forward, but it was greeted by Martin's magic that suddenly appeared on the ground, and countless thorns suddenly appeared on the ground, and the spikes on it cut through the boar's thick skin, and the tangled thorns also slowed the boar's movements. When the boar reached the edge of the thorn, Canian stabbed his sword into the back of its neck.
The battle is over.
While enjoying wild boar, it is quite rewarding to have someone in your ears to thank you for a thousand thanks. After leaving the village, Canyen noticed that both Lyukrisia and Martin looked a little absent-minded on the horse. So he first asked Liukrisia, "What are you thinking?"
"I was thinking, it's incredible to follow a druid to kill a wild boar, and it was a human who invaded the boar's habitat. Lyukrisia was ostensibly answering Canion, but was actually asking Martin a question.
"Nothing unusual," Martin replied, "an existential struggle...... I still want to say that natural selection is the survival of the fittest! Doesn't man have the right to struggle for survival with wild boars? Wild boars have wild boar methods, and people have human methods. Humans have chosen society over evolutionary fangs and claws, so what's wrong with me helping them? I'm close to nature and I like animals, but I'm never going to put the interests of animals above the interests of humans. According to the prevailing ideology in our school, first of all, a person must act in order to protect his own interests, and it is ethical to do so. Secondly, for the benefit of the children. Third, for the good of the race. With only so many resources for living beings, I naturally have to support my own kind. Moreover, the survival of the fittest is in line with the path of natural selection. β
"The problem is that you just killed the strongest of the wild boars. Lyukrixia pointed this out.
"It's a ferocious animal, and their genes are hard to pass on. Martin replied.
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Faced with a word like genes that they had never heard before, Lyuklixia and Canian could only be speechless.
"So, what are you thinking?" asked Canion, to Martin.
"Well, that's a long story......"
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Phew, a few days ago, I received a series of bad news in one day, and it was quite depressing news...... As a result, I thought about writing a short story about the orcs killing the villagers. In the end, I didn't do it. Although my head is full of dark things, I am still a good person......
I went out to get close to nature today, and it was quite cold...... Two weeks ago, there were two days when temperatures jumped to 30Β°C. As a result, the temperature has recently dropped to the mid-teens. What a climate anomaly......
At the end of March, it snowed again here......
In other words, when I was writing about hunting wild boars, I suddenly remembered the hunting dog Xuefeng that I watched when I was a child......
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