Chapter 10: The Claw Dagger
Zhao Mai took the chocolate bar, peeled off the package, ate half of it in front of Carl, and handed over the remaining half. The pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info the old ranger took a bite lightly, and was startled by the amazing sweetness. He looked at Zhao Mai and didn't continue to eat, but carefully stuffed it into the bag around his waist.
Lian said that the two men agreed on an equal share of the pork, and they both thought they had taken advantage. The fact that he could eat cooked meat made Zhao Mai feel very reassured, and he thought that half a chocolate bar was far less helpful than pork for his stomach, let alone establish a preliminary relationship with a local ranger, which was a big advantage. In fact, Carl is also thinking in a similar way, he feels that the "otherworldly food" he gets is something of higher value.
Go back and get back to work. The Chimera's claws are nearly thirty centimeters long, with a slight curve at the tip, much like a fruit knife with a one-sided blade, and the back half is rounded so that it doesn't hurt the hand. When it comes to cutting flesh, the Chimera's claws are much more useful than daggers, and they can peel off the skin almost without any condensation.
This was the first weapon Zhao Mai obtained, and he used it very solemnly. If you have the opportunity, you also need to make a grip that is not easy to slip, so that the practicality will be further improved.
Carl saw it all. The Chimera's claws were sharp, much better than the average dagger, and he had already known that. However, he also knew that the claws were easily decaying, and would begin to soften after a week, and after two weeks they would be no different from human fingernails.
The power that makes the Chimera's sharp claws is magic, and magic wears off slowly, especially after the Chimera's death. Only a mage can perfectly handle the remains of magical creatures, preserve and even solidify the magic contained in them for a longer period of time. Druids in the woodlands have similar abilities, but only with the power of living beings. Temple priests are more inclined to deal with materials related to divine powers.
As a forest ranger, Carl also knows some simple spells. However, the healing spells he casts are not as effective as using herbs, so he rarely exercises this ability. The main strength he relied on was the crossbow on his back and the blade at his waist. Not long ago, he heard rumors from the town of Nebo that something strange was happening in Viper Cliff Castle in the upper reaches of the lake, and he was about to go to see it, but he found the Chimera halfway through and began to chase it.
The "meteor" that fell from the sky crushed the Chimera to death, and also sent the strange-looking otherworldly man to him. Carl believes that there is the power of the gods involved, and he needs to make bold assumptions and carefully verify them, which may be able to help him in his later tasks.
The meat on the outside of the boar's leg was already roasted, and he cut it off with a dagger and put it on a plate made of thatch. "Mike!
Zhao Mai had been waiting for this for a long time, hurriedly put away the "Claws of Chimera", and then rushed over with a jump. First, he stuffed a piece of steaming pork into his mouth, and the wild aroma filled his mouth. There is no seasoning, not even salt, and the wild boar meat that is grilled directly exudes a greasy taste without any scruples. If he was at home, he would definitely not eat this monotonous food, but after a long period of physical work, it was the best taste.
After two hard chews, the first piece of meat slipped into his throat. Zhao Mai picked up the second piece, and then found that Carl was still flipping the pork leg, and there was no second plate in front of him. In line with the good tradition of respecting the old and loving the young, Zhao Mai handed over the meat and motioned for the old ranger to eat it together.
Carl didn't stop what he was doing, he just tilted his head and opened his mouth, meaning to ask Zhao Mai to feed him. Zhao Mai didn't care either, and after getting closer, he began to feed the old man a piece by himself. Carl looked at Zhao Mai's expression as he ate. He found that this young man had pure eyes and the kindness he expressed was also from the heart, so he began to slowly accept him.
The two men finished their lunch and went to work, one dealing with the wild boar and the other with the Chimera. Carl moved quickly, quickly collected the remaining essence of the boar, and then came over to peel it together.
He held a dagger, just like a cook to solve a cow, and his work efficiency was ten times that of Zhao Mai. He often slows down his movements and demonstrates his skills and experience to Zhao Mai. Since the language is not understood, the only way to understand it is to repeat and imitate it. Zhao Mai knew that this was a rare opportunity and concentrated on learning from the old ranger.
The two of them worked together and soon got a large complete Chimera Rapid. Carl decided to take care of the leather and make a leather armor or two. He asked Zhao Mai to carry the rolled skin, carried the wild boar on his back, and prepared to head north along the shore of the lake.
Viewed from above, the shape of the lake of ashes is very reminiscent of the word "bu", and the two rivers pour a large amount of water from the top of the vertical and the rightmost end of the point. The town of Nebo was at the bottom of that erect, and Viper Cliff Fort was above that. Figuratively speaking, Zhao Mai and they are in the armpit position of the word "Bu", and they need to circle around the lake shore for half a circle to reach their destination.
Seeing that he would not enter the dense forest for a while, Zhao Mai invited Carl to take a car, and the two of them walked along the shore of the lake. The ground here is relatively gentle, and where there are pebbles, there are easily no sand pits that can easily collapse, and although bumps and shaking are unavoidable, it is better to drive than to walk.
Carl, who was in the car, was very nervous, and the sudden light of the dashboard and the rumbling engine startled him even more. Zhao Mai said "no malice" to appease him, and slowly drove the car up.
Carl felt much better after he walked, and he gradually understood that it was a carriage powered by magic, only more magical, and nothing terrible. No matter how great it is, it's just a tool. So it didn't take long for his curiosity to get the better of him, and he sat in the carriage and looked around, no different from a big child.
This is a good phenomenon, Zhao Mai thought to himself, so he didn't stop the old ranger's move. While driving, he kept an eye on the fuel gauge, and the remaining fuel displayed on the intelligent dashboard did not move for an hour.
Could it be that the indestructible part also includes the gas in the tank, what the hell has the car been transformed into, and where does its power come from? It's a really amazing and interesting discovery.
Along the way, Zhao Mai was thinking about how to use the car. As a traverser, if you can't make good use of the "golden finger", it will be a waste of resources. The car is indestructible and seems to be able to drive permanently, but without the road network, the car can play very little role.
If you can remove a car window and use it as a shield, you can greatly increase your chances of survival. But firstly, I will not disassemble the car, secondly, there seems to be no tool that can destroy the "indestructible" characteristics, and once the window is removed, whether it can be put back is still two words. If you encounter an environment like the battlefield in Cloudsdale again, you can't keep the inside of the car closed without a window, and you will definitely be killed.
Giving up the window, Zhao Mai had an idea and thought of a good idea.