Chapter 607: Holding a grudge
"Ge Mantis? Not bad." The great elder expressed satisfaction with this straightforward name.
The names of crustacean and beetle monsters are basically in this "prefix plus type" format, shield crab, sickle crab, walled crab, heavy beetle, and piercing 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 devastation to human settlements? "
Professor murmured: "It's hard to be sure. In terms of strength, Ge Mantis is no less powerful than a powerful ancient dragon species like Lanlong when controlling the ruins of the city. Laoshan 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 In the past historical documents, there has never been a record of a mantis or a mechanical behemoth attacking human cities.
Therefore, our judgment is the same as when the mechanical behemoth first appeared. The range of activity 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 Longli Academy, "It is not appropriate to stop all archaeological excavation work on the ruins of the ancient village indefinitely and risk angering the mantis in the pavilion for his dedication to conduct archaeology."
“Okay Great Elder, Longli Academy will stop researching the ruins of the ancient village.” The chief researcher agreed readily. This result was already within his expectation.
It’s just that the archaeologists, including Ms. Duda, seemed a little regretful.
"Don't disturb it. Maintaining the situation is one thing. We also have to make plans for it to leave the ancient village on a whim and attack the city." The great elder said in a deep voice: "Do you have any good ideas?"
The professor shook his head slightly, "The suggestions and judgments of us scholars only stay at the theoretical level.
How to fight and how to defeat this kind of problem? Why not ask the hunters who have had direct confrontation with it? "
The Great Elder turned his eyes to the two hunters, "I almost forgot, Gordon, the six-star sword wielder, and Ancil, the six-star heavy crossbow wielder, you two performed well this time and brought back key information about Pavilion Mantis to the guild.
Although the mission itself was issued by Longliyuan, as the great elder of the Hunter Guild, I cannot fail to express my opinion. "
The great elder glanced at the staff standing aside, who nodded and left temporarily.
Not long after, she came back with a tray containing two inconspicuous brown-red coupons.
The director of the guild took the tray and solemnly handed the tickets placed in the tray to Gordon and Ancil.
He also explained: “This is a ‘certificate of courage’, a precious ticket that will only be given to those who demonstrate bravery beyond ordinary people.
You can think of it as a certificate of honor, but at the same time, it also has a more important purpose. "
The great elder leaned forward slightly and continued: "By using it, you can ask an old friend of mine to help you build equipment.
As for when to use it and how to use it, it’s up to you. Well, I still suggest that it’s at least an ancient dragon-level material and it’s better to ask him to take action. Otherwise, it’s a waste. "
Gordon and Ancil looked at each other, bowed lightly and accepted the reward.
Although the great elder did not say it clearly, both of them could guess who the "old friend" the former mentioned was.
Longshi people.
He is the hero of Kokot, the Great Elder, a powerful man of the same period, one of the founders of the Hunter Guild, and the founder of the modern hunter equipment system.
You can ask this legendary craftsman to build equipment.
Thinking about it, is there any ancient dragon that I am more confident that I can get rid of now?
“Okay, back to the topic.”
The great elder looked down at these two surprisingly young upper-level hunters, "If I order you two to kill the Mantis, what will you do?"
“??!”
Gordon's face was full of astonishment, and Ancil even subconsciously asked, "Are you serious?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The Great Elder stroked his long beard and laughed, "Don't worry, even I won't issue such an order that clearly tells you to die.
What I mean is, if, if we have a reason to fight with them one day, what plans and ideas do you have? "
Hearing this, the two men breathed a sigh of relief.
Anhir thought for a while and said: "I retreated earlier than Gordon and did not directly participate in the attack on the mechanical behemoth, so my thoughts were limited to the Mantis itself.
The carapace of the Pavilion Mantis is quite strong, much stronger than that of large flying dragons such as the Fire Dragon, but 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 an area that lacks 'tools'.
The thunder attribute should be its weak attribute, I have stated this in the report.
By the way, its suspected male brethren are also a bit troublesome. The mantis seems to have the ability to control its brethren through pheromones.
We are unable to confirm how many golden beetles there are in the underground caves. If you really plan to attack the Pavilion Mantis one day, please be sure to take its kin into consideration, otherwise you will be in big trouble.
Hmm, that’s about it. "
“Good advice, write it down.”
The great elder reminded the recorder next to him, and then looked at Gordon.
“To be honest, well, I have been thinking about similar issues these days. Let’s 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 market city.
If possible, killing them before they set up a market city is the most labor-saving way. "
“This is natural, is there anything else?”
“Yes, my hunting cat Pig Chop discovered that the Mantis in the state of a mechanical beast has ‘nodes’ on its body, which are the places where silk threads converge.
As you all know, Mantis uses silk threads to control the market. If we can destroy these threads, especially the nodes where the threads gather, there is a high probability that it can directly affect the market.
The largest node on its back, a giant cocoon with a diameter of nearly ten meters, is the hiding place of the Mantis itself.
If you can break it, you might be able to force it out. "
“Very good, I remember that your report highlighted that the silk threads of the Mantis are not resistant to flames. The combination of the two may be the key to victory.”
“Another point is that Ge Mantis’s learning ability is very strong, so powerful that it is terrifying. I have also written down the specific details in the report.
My suggestion is to prepare as many battle plans as possible and switch between them.
Don't think about using one tactic to the end, that guy will soon come up with a countermeasure. At this point, Lao Shanlong, whose brain is no different from a fish, can't compare at all. "
"Well, very important suggestions, any more?" The great elder's expression became more and more satisfied.
Gordon tapped his forehead with his knuckles, "If you have to say something else, well, arrange as many people as possible, those who are skilled enough.
The body of the mantis is not a big problem. The problem is how to dismantle its 'home'.
Hmm, that’s it. "
“Well, record it.”
"Ah, by the way, Great Elder." Gordon spoke again at this time, "We have a request."
The incident with Hayata last time made him realize that the old man's character was not the one that was absolutely strong and he could still negotiate when the time was right.
The great elder cast an interested look, "Huh? Let's talk and listen."
“If one day the guild really plans to attack Pavilion Mantis, can you include me?”
Gordon twisted his neck and said, "I'm a little reluctant."
“Hehehehe.”
The Great Elder’s laughter was dull, but anyone familiar with him could tell that he was in a good mood at this time.
“What a vengeful little guy, ha, I took note of it.”
(End of this chapter)