Normally, a hunting mission involves hunting two or three targets, which is already the limit, and five beetles sound like a crusade against small monsters. (White Wind in the New World: ?) ）

In other words, the individual danger may not be as dangerous as the monster of the beetle - the Great Boar King.

If any of the clients said, "Help me hunt five big boar kings in one go," even if Gordon could do it, he would be in the face.

Isn't it tossing people?

Not to mention that there is a five-star dangerous heavy beetle on the side, this task is a bit scary, right?

"So this task has not been accepted for a long time, and we are not sure of it." Julius took a sip of the black tea that had just been brought to him with pork chops, and a hint of satisfaction and enjoyment flashed across his face.

Nadia answered from the sidelines, "The heavy beetle and the beetle often appear at the same time, and one person needs to hold the heavy beetle and fight with it, and the other two will quickly kill the beetle. ”

"Is there a worst-case scenario where a heavy beetle is present with multiple beetles at the same time?" Gordon asked.

Julius shook his head and said, "I have asked the scholars of the Scholars on this point.

According to them, according to the current research records, the hormones of heavy beetles cannot control multiple beetles at the same time.

Due to the ferocious nature of the heavy beetle beetle that is used to using the beetle as a tool and even food, the beetle has a fear of the heavy beetle.

When not controlled by hormones, the beetle will rarely take the initiative to approach the heavy beetle, which indirectly avoids us from falling into the dilemma of being besieged by multiple beetles. ”

"I see." Gordon nodded, this in-depth knowledge is not recorded in a bestiary book.

"So, my mission is to hold down the heavy beetle?"

With the bottom in mind, he directly skipped the step of whether to participate or not, and began to discuss the division of labor with Julius and them.

Julius put down his teacup and said with a smile in his eyes: "The original plan was like this, but if your main weapon is not around, the division of labor will have to be adjusted."

I'll be in charge of holding down the heavy beetle, Gordon, you and Nadia can get rid of the beetle as soon as possible.

By the way, Nadia is very flexible, you don't have to worry about covering, if she is targeted by monsters, she will figure it out on her own. ”

It's really a ruthless statement, but from another perspective, it can also be regarded as a sign of trust?

Gordon subconsciously looked at Nadia, who smiled and gave him a thumbs up, "Let's attack with all your might." ”

"I see, when are you leaving?"

"There will be an empty boat to Synard Village early tomorrow morning, and it will arrive around noon on the next day, and after a night's rest in Synard Village, we will go to the target hunting ground area located in Sky Mountain." Julius arranged in detail.

"Sky Mountain? It's my first time here, and I think it's going to be fun. Gordon seemed excited.

He had long known that he was not suitable for the leisurely but boring vacation life he was currently in.

"Then let's split up."

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Hunting Mission: The Heavyweight Empress's Legion (★★★★)

Content: Hunt five beetles

Remuneration: 20,000z

Mission Location: Sky Mountain

Monsters may appear: heavy beetles, flying beetles, dog dragons

Limited time: 15 days

Amiable farmer: Oh, it's nerve-wracking, since the heavy beetle came, there have been more and more beetles in the nearby area.

If this continues, not only those who farm the land, but also the children who go up the mountain to collect medicine will also be very dangerous.

Brave hunter, help us get rid of some beetles, and don't expand the legions around the empress!

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On the airship to the village of Synard, Gordon took the slotted mission slip and looked at Julius with a question mark on his face.

"What the hell is this a four-star mission?"

Julius's face remained unchanged, "Because the hunting target is a thorough 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 to collect Gunpowder Rock. ”

Nadia, who was leaning on the side of the ship, also smiled, "If it's a five-star mission, it's hard for me to join."

Be careful, little brother Gordon, don't cut down the heavy beetle in a hot head, the most rule-abiding person will be angry. ”

Julius glanced at her, "It's a necessary consideration to maintain the ecological balance.

The death of the heavy beetle will lead to the complete dispersal of the beetle, and they are important 'decomposers' that the ecologically fragile Sky Mountain cannot do without them. ”

Gordon was a little surprised, "So, what is the relationship between the heavy beetle and the beetle?" Control? Attract? Or fear? ”

Julius was more than happy to satisfy Gordon's curiosity.

"According to the Scrivener team's research, the presence of heavy beetles significantly increases the number of beetles in the vicinity, which is an unconscious attraction for the beetles.

However, due to the fear of heavy beetles, the beetle generally does not approach the heavy beetle, so the heavy beetle releases a hormone that attracts a beetle to the vicinity and becomes its 'guard'.

The attracted Toru beetle still has a certain self-awareness, and it will take the initiative to attack enemies near the heavy beetle, but will not get close to the heavy beetle.

However, when needed, the heavy beetle will release a stronger pheromone that completely controls the beetle, causing it to land on itself and assist it in flying and attacking.

This kind of merging state is very dangerous, and we need to pay extra attention. ”

"What if the beetle dies?"

"The heavy beetle will attract one again."

"Hmm"

After a moment of silence, Gordon concluded, "I can understand that there will be more beetles in the area near the heavy beetle, and it will attract one to come and defend itself, and even use it as a weapon or food.

When the beetle dies, the heavy beetle will attract another one, so we will use this 'active attraction' trait to hunt the beetle repeatedly, right? ”

"Tactically yes, remember, given the Sky Mountain ecology, we can't kill the heavy beetle." Julius reminded again.

"Okay, okay, only hunt beetles, not heavy beetles."

Gordon pouted and changed the subject, "What's more, this client is a bit delicate, not to mention how the 'farming youth' got so much money to hire hunters.

His leisurely tone, I don't know, I still think it's a mushroom pig that asks someone to deal with two mushroom pigs that arch the fence, the realm is so high? ”

Julius's expression suddenly became subtle.

He apparently knew something inside.

"The village of Sinad is isolated from the rest of the world, and the folk customs here are compared. Particularly. Julius pondered the sentence.

"For example, the windmill, which symbolizes the wind, is sacred to them and should not be touched by ordinary people, so you should pay attention to this.

There are not many inhabitants in the village, and most of them are dragons, who have adhered to the survival credo of 'guarding the mountain, being guarded by the mountain, and living in symbiosis with the mountain' for generations.

Compared to humans, and even some dragons."

Speaking of this, Julius glanced at Gordon, "The villagers here have a more persistent concept of ecological protection. ”

Gordon rolled his eyes, and "some dragonmen", you just reported the name of a certain missing girl.

"So, be sure not to"

"Okay, okay, I don't touch heavy beetles." Gordon had a headache, and this topic could be brought back to him.

(There is another chapter in the evening)

(End of chapter)