Chapter 21: The Dandanban (5)
Generally speaking, the task of capturing a specific target is to sneak up on the secret approach before arresting it, but since the target of Leach's mission this time is an animal trainer, it would be redundant if they still follow the old method, and even be unlucky to be ambushed by the other party in the process of secretly approaching.
No seasoned adventure hunter or assassin would dare to say that he could hide from a monster with a keen sense of smell, except in certain circumstances, such as the pungent smell of the surrounding environment.
And the three of Leach were naturally not among them at this time, so the next afternoon, when they arrived at the shore of Luoyue Lake, they swaggered past, and they didn't even think about hiding their whereabouts.
Leach even acquiesced to Lena's shouting "I can finally take a shower". In addition to not wanting to do more, there is also the intention of making the "Dandan" mistakenly think that they are adventurers who accidentally traveled here, and they are not coming for him, so that he can relax his vigilance.
However, it seems that Lady Luck did not favor them this time, and after the three of Leach searched around the Falling Moon Lake, they only found some scattered fish bones and fruit pits, and did not find the "Egg Baron" himself.
But the good news is that the bones and pits look fresh, which means that there were people staying here not long ago, and as they stand, it is likely that they are the target of Leach's mission. As for the reason for the "Dandan" absence, Leach speculated that he had probably gone out to find a new magical beast to subdue him, and he should be back when night fell, after all, there was no suitable place to stay overnight except here.
Leach's speculation was highly affirmed by Saya, and as for Lena, Leach didn't discuss it with her at all, and at this time she was sitting on the rocks by the lake, dipping her delicate feet in the cool water, and playing happily.
Leach found another benefit of Saya joining, that is, he finally had a normal person to discuss some problems with him during the mission, and he became more and more satisfied with Saya, the first member of the adventure group after its establishment. You must know that he used to work alone behind closed doors, and Lena couldn't count on it at all, to be honest, there was still a lot of pressure, and she was always worried that she didn't think it through enough and put the two in danger.
For the two of them to survive safely in various dangerous tasks until now, Leach thinks that it must be his usual accumulation of virtue, what to help the healthy and walking grandmother cross the road, what to help the owner keep the money after picking up, such things have been done a lot, so they can get the blessing of the goddess of luck, and they have come to this point without danger all the way.
As the sun went down in his thoughts, Leach decided to eat dinner first in order to be more casual, not because he was rumbling with hunger.
Since it is by the lake, it is natural to catch fish and grill fish to eat. After staying in the forest for such a long time, every day in addition to dry food is wild fruits, and the birds have long faded out of their mouths. Leach hadn't thought about hunting some game for tooth sacrifices, but considering that the smell of blood in the forest would attract many predators, he dismissed the temptation.
For grilled fish, barbecue, Leach still has a lot of experience, at home Lena does not let him cook, but there is no such restriction outside, every time he comes out to do a task, it is Leach's happiest time, not only say goodbye to the same bread, eggs and milk, but also can be an excuse not to let Lena get dirty clothes to cook herself, life is simply not too good.
Now that there is such a large open area by the lake, there is no fear of a sneak attack by wild beasts or demonic beasts, how can Leach endure it, naturally he wants a large piece of flowers.
When the three of them were happily eating grilled fish, the first goal of this trip, "Dandanba", finally appeared in sight.
At the first sight of "The Egg Baron", Leach didn't know how to describe him. The dirty face, messy hair, and mustache that hasn't been tidied up for a long time are all understandable, after all, they are in the wild, and they are not in a position to take care of themselves.
However, what was that strange dress shaped like half an eggshell, and with the two thin and long legs, and the monster that followed behind him, Leach even had the illusion that the monster's egg had become sperm.
Thinking of the eggs he eats on weekdays is like this, Leach is sick to his stomach. Hurriedly put down the half-eaten grilled fish in his hand, Leach patted the dust behind his buttocks, walked forward with a smile, pretended not to know him at all, and said, "Hello uncle, are you an animal trainer? We are adventure hunters who have come to collect full moon flowers, and we are eating, would you like some grilled fish?"
The voice of the "Dandan" was low and magnetic, but it did not match his comical appearance in the slightest: "Hello young man, you guessed it right, I am an animal tamer who came to the Falling Moon Forest to subdue the demonic beasts. Thank you for the invitation, I was hungry......"
With words of thanks, the "Egg Baron" made a gesture to follow Leach over to enjoy the grilled fish, but the moment Leach turned around, a whistle came out of his mouth, and the dark ** beast that looked like a cheetah behind him flew towards Leach's back like a sharp sword.
How could Leach, who had been on guard, let the "Egg Baron" succeed, the black blade came out of its sheath in an instant, and slapped at the demonic beast that attacked him.
With a "dang", the monster landed lightly without the slightest injury, and Leach also retreated to Lena and Saya.
"What do you mean, uncle, that I kindly invited you to eat grilled fish, but why did you let your Shadow Panther sneak up on me?" asked Leach, looking very unhappy.
"Oh, young man, do you see that pile of fish bones over there? That's what I left this morning, I think you should have known about it. The questioned "Dan Dan Baron" didn't care at all, pointing to the pile of wreckage a few steps away and smiled, "If I'm guessing correctly, your real target should be me, right?"
Listening to the words of "Egg Baron", Leach secretly said "Damn", and even left such a big flaw after thousands of calculations.
In the wild, if you find fresh wreckage when you want to set up camp, you will generally choose to stay away from this place, at least leave enough safe distance, because too close will be seen as hostile to others, which can be said to be a conventional rule.
Previously, Leach had been thinking about vaguely approaching the "Egg Baron" and then breaking out, ignoring this habitual problem, but he didn't expect it to become the key to falling short.