Monster Hunt: Notes from a Hunter

"Ge Mantis? It's not bad." The elder was satisfied with the straightforward name.

The names of crustacean and beetle monsters are basically in this "prefix plus type" format, shield crab, scythe crab, stock crab, heavy beetle, and thorough beetle.

Not wanting to listen to scholars analyzing the causes and consequences of various conclusions, the Great Elder directly asked the question he was most concerned about, "How dangerous is this monster, um, the mantis, and will it cause damage to human settlements? "

The professor pondered and said: "It's hard to be sure, but in terms of strength, Ge Mantis is no less powerful than a powerful ancient dragon species like Lanlong when manipulating the Ruin City, and the old mountain dragon is not as difficult to deal with.

However, it does not cause natural disasters like many ancient dragons, and it does not have the habit of regular migration. In the past historical documents, there has never been a record of mantises or giant mechanical beasts attacking human cities.

Therefore, our judgment is the same as when the giant mechanical beast first appeared. The range of activities of this creature is relatively fixed. Judging from this perspective, it is not too dangerous. "

The Great Elder frowned and thought for a moment, then looked at the chief researcher of the Longli Institute, "It is not appropriate to stop all archaeological excavation work on the ruins of the ancient village indefinitely, and risk the sacrifice of angering the mantis."

"Good elder, Longli Academy will stop the research work on the ruins of the ancient village." The chief researcher readily agreed, and this result was well within his expectations.

However, those few archaeologists, including Ms. Duda, seemed a little regretful.

"Don't bother, maintaining the situation is one thing. We also have to make a plan for it to leave the ancient village and attack the city on a whim." The elder said solemnly: "Do you have any good ideas?"

The professor shook his head lightly, "The suggestions and judgments of us scholars are only at the theoretical level.

How to fight, how to fight off this kind of question, why not ask the hunters who have faced it head-to-head? "

The Great Elder turned his gaze to the two hunters, "Almost forgot, six-star swordsman Gordon and six-star heavy crossbowman Anshir, you two performed well this time and brought back key information about Ge Mantis for the guild.

Although the task itself was issued by the Longli Institute, as the Grand Elder of the Hunter Guild, I can't help but express it. "

The Great Elder glanced at the staff standing by, who nodded and left temporarily.

Not long after, she came back with a tray, and inside the tray were two unremarkable brown-red tickets.

The guild supervisor took the tray, and solemnly handed the tickets on the tray to Gordon and Anshir.

At the same time, he explained: "This is the 'Certificate of Courage', a precious ticket that will be given only when you demonstrate bravery beyond ordinary people.

You can take it as a certificate of honor, but at the same time, it has a more important purpose. "

The Great Elder leaned forward slightly, and said: "By using it, you can ask an old friend of the old man to help you build equipment once.

As for when to use it and how to use it, it’s up to you, um, but I still suggest that it’s better to ask him to make a shot if it’s at least an ancient dragon-level material, otherwise it’s a waste. "

Gordon and Anshir exchanged glances, bowed lightly in thanks, and accepted the reward.

Although the Great Elder didn't say it clearly, both of them could guess who the "old friend" the former said was.

Long staff.

The hero of Kokot, the great elder, a strong man of the same period, one of the founders of the hunter guild, and the founder of the modern hunter equipment system.

Can invite this legendary craftsman to create equipment.

Thinking, what kind of ancient dragon is there now that I am more confident that I can kill it?

"Okay, back to the topic."

The Great Elder looked down at the two surprisingly young high-ranking hunters, "If I ordered the two of you to deal with Ge Mantis, what would you do?"

"??!"

Gordon was stunned, and Anshir asked subconsciously, "Are you serious?"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

The Great Elder stroked his long beard and laughed loudly, "Don't worry, even if I'm an old man, I wouldn't give such an order to send you to death.

What the old man means is, in case, in case we have a reason to fight against him one day, do you have any plans and ideas? "

In the eyes of the Great Elder, as the only hunters in the world who have faced the mantis head-on, the ideas of Gordon and Anshir will be of great reference value.

The two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Anshir thought for a while, and said: "I retreated earlier than Gordon, and I didn't directly participate in the attack on the mechanical giant, so my thoughts are limited to Ge Mantis itself.

The carapace of the Ge Mantis is quite strong, far exceeding that of large flying dragons such as the Charmander. However, high-level weapons can still effectively break through defenses.

The main trouble is its ability to manipulate various items. If possible, try to fight it in areas that lack 'tools'.

The thunder attribute should be its weak point attribute, which I have stated in the report.

By the way, its suspected male relatives are also a bit troublesome. The mantis seems to have the ability to control its relatives through pheromones.

We can't confirm how many golden beetles exist in the underground caves. If one day you really plan to crusade against Ge Mantis, please be sure to take its kind into consideration, otherwise you will be in big trouble.

Well, that's about it. "

"Good advice, record it."

The Great Elder reminded the recorder next to him, and then looked at Gordon.

"To be honest, um, I have been thinking about similar issues these days. Let me talk nonsense first, the Ge Mantis that moves on its own body is much easier to deal with than the Ge Mantis that controls the Ruins City.

If possible, it would be the most labor-saving way to kill him before he erected the Ruin City. "

"This is natural, is there anything else?"

"Yes, my hunting cat, Pig Chop, discovered that there are 'nodes' on the Mantis in the state of a giant mechanical beast, that is, where the silk threads converge.

Everyone knows that Ge Mantis uses silk threads to manipulate the ruins city. If we can destroy these threads, especially the nodes where the threads converge, there is a high probability that it will directly affect the ruins city.

And the largest node on its back, a huge cocoon with a diameter of nearly ten meters, is the hiding place of the mantis itself.

If you can smash it, maybe you can force it out. "

"Very good, I remember, your report mentioned that the silk thread of the mantis is not resistant to flames. The combination of the two may be the key to victory."

"Another point is that the learning ability of Ge Mantis is very strong, so strong that it is terrifying. I have also stated how to reflect it in the report.

My suggestion is to prepare as many battle plans as possible and switch between them.

Don't think about using a tactic to the end, that guy will soon come up with a countermeasure. In this regard, Lao Shanlong, whose brain is no different from that of a fish, is simply incomparable. "

"Well, is there any more important suggestions?" The Great Elder's expression became more and more satisfied.

Gordon tapped his forehead with his knuckles, "If you have to say something more, well, arrange as many people as possible, those who are skilled enough.

The main body of the mantis is not a big problem, the problem is how to dismantle its 'home'.

Well, that's all. "

"Well, record it."

"Ah, yes, Great Elder." Gordon said again at this time, "We have a request."

The incident with Hayata last time made him realize that this old man's personality is not the kind of absolute strength that says nothing, and when it is appropriate, he can still discuss it.

The great elder cast a look of interest, "Huh? Let's hear it."

"If one day the guild really plans to attack Ge Mantis, can I be included?"

Gordon twisted his neck, "I'm not reconciled."

"Hehehe."

The Great Elder laughed dully, but anyone who knew him well could tell that he was in a good mood right now.

"What a vengeful little guy, ha, the old man remembered it."