Monster Hunter: I can hear the monsters' thoughts

Chapter 132: Desertion? No, it's a strategic shift

Even the village chief, who was always as graceful and elegant as a noble lady, couldn't help but change her expression. "Thunderwolf dragons, living in groups? Can you confirm that?"

Lin Lin nodded, then shook his head.

The Thunder Wolf Dragon has a tribe, and the tribe has a leader. He confirmed this when he was eavesdropping on people's thoughts, but it was really hard to bring it up.

If he said that he could hear his inner voice and that the Thunder Wolf Dragon had a tribe, I'm afraid few people would believe him. They would just think that he was frightened and had hysterics after seeing the Thunder Wolf Dragon.

"It's just that after the Thunder Wolf Dragon I saw roared, there were similar roars in the distance, and there were more than one, so I came up with this speculation."

The drunkard president was a little frightened and paced anxiously in the meeting hall, not even noticing that the wine gourd hanging around his waist had fallen to the ground.

"What should I do... A large number of five-star dangerous monsters have appeared, and the threat they pose is no less than that of an ancient dragon. Should I request support from the headquarters' top hunters?"

The village headwoman took a deep breath and was the first to regain her composure. She carefully pondered every piece of information Lin Lin said, repeatedly pondering it, and suddenly her eyes fixed:
"Since the legend of the Thunder Wolf Dragon has been circulating in Jieyun Village since ancient times, it means that the Thunder Wolf Dragon has lived in this land for a long time, but has always kept a considerable distance from Jieyun Village, and the two have always lived in peace."

"Then why did it move closer to the stream this time? Could something have happened?"

Lin Lin gave warm applause to the village chief in his heart. You are worthy of it!

Village chief, you are so perceptive!
Lin Lin pretended to think about it for a while, then nodded seriously:
"I'm wondering why that Thunder Wolf Dragon is howling endlessly towards the Spiritual Peak for no apparent reason. I'm afraid something unknown must have happened."

"Do we need a team of scribes to investigate?"

Sophia was eager to try and volunteered, but was then suppressed by Mia with one hand.

"Go back to the institute and look up the ancient books to see if there's any record of the Thunder Wolf Dragon!"

Mia took a breath and looked at the drunkard president, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Leave the field research to me. I'll find out about the ecology of the Thunder Wolf Dragon and any possible changes that may occur!"

The drunkard president was a little worried, "Are you alone? Do you want to send a hunter to follow you and protect you?"

Mia shook her neat short hair. "Don't underestimate me. When I was young, I went on adventures with hunters many times. I have a lot of experience in surviving in the wild! I have no problem protecting myself. If another hunter comes, we will be too big a target and it will be dangerous."

Unable to personally explore the ecology of the new monster "Thunder Wolf Dragon", Sophia looked at Mia angrily. What did that last sentence mean? You're hitting me, right?
So Senior Rachel was only there to protect me?
Wait, that's not right? Didn't Rachel say Mia-sensei was always impulsive? Does that mean she only acts calmly when she's alone?
……

The discussion about the Thunder Wolf Dragon lasted until late at night, and everyone discussed various countermeasures, such as strengthening vigilance in an all-round way, and the scribes' team conducting in-depth field investigations, etc. As for requesting support from the headquarters, it was considered a backup option.

If the situation continues to deteriorate under continued observation and monitoring, then a letter for assistance should be sent to Dondoruma.

After the meeting, Lin Lin took out the wild boar skin and settled the commission he had received before leaving the meeting place.

However, he did not go to rest immediately, but instead went to find Brave, who seemed a little anxious.

"Are you ready? We'll set off early tomorrow morning for Yanhuo Village."

Brave's eyes widened, and there was even a hint of contempt in his gaze:
"Isn't Jieyun Village your home? Jieyun Village is in crisis now, and you actually want to run away? If you want to leave, go ahead. I have to stay and help!"

Lin Lin: ...

What the hell are you thinking?! Lin Lin rolled his eyes. "If I wanted to escape, would I have to go to so much trouble to get information about Thunder Wolf Dragon? Wouldn't it be much easier to just run away?"

Brave thought about it and it seemed to make sense. He said angrily:

"So what do you mean? You see a crisis approaching, but you still run away?"

Lin Lin rubbed his forehead. "Although the Thunder Wolf Dragons are a big problem, their influence can't threaten Jieyun Village in the short term."

"I'm not strong enough right now. Even if I stay, I can't help much."

"Yanhuo Village has so many good things. If used properly, they can help us improve our strength to a great extent. Only when our strength is improved can we truly help when the Thunder Wolf Dragon threatens the village."

Brave blinked. Yes, that's right...

On paper, he is still a two-star hunter. Even if he stays to help, it seems that he can't do anything when facing the five-star dangerous Thunder Wolf Dragon?
"Okay, let's go! I'll go back and pack my things!"

"Well, see you at the village entrance tomorrow morning!"

……

After saying goodbye to Mia, Sophia, and the Iwata family in turn, Lin Lin did not stay in the village for long. Instead, he went straight out of the village, walked around half a circle, and came to the outdoor camp set up by Sophia.

In fact, he didn't have much to pack. The materials he brought back from Lockrak had long been transported back to his residence on the farm along with the caravan. With the heavy armor and shield and axe on him, as long as he brought some more supplies, he could set off at any time.

Jujube had been waiting here for a long time, and Tiaotiao was lying beside the stove in the camp, using the heat from the stove to dry the moisture off his body.

After giving a brief explanation, Lin Lin walked out of the tent and headed towards a cave under a cliff not far away.

Originally, it was just a depression under the cliff, but with the help of Xiong Er who swung his claws to practice his strength, it was opened up into a cave that could shelter from wind and rain. After covering it with a layer of dry grass, reeds and fallen leaves, it became a very comfortable nest.

If Xiong Er hadn't gone out to find food or fight monsters, there was a high probability that he would be found here.

"Roar?"

Xiong Er was lying on his "bed" bored, staring at the rain outside and wondering when this awful weather would stop, when suddenly he saw a brown figure crawling in.

Lin Lin shook his body, took off his heavy protective gear, and sat down with his back against Xiong Er's thick blue-black hair.

After sitting down, he twisted his body and complained:
"Xiong Er, your fur isn't as soft as it used to be..."

Xiong Er turned sideways and used his bear arms to hug Lin Lin into his arms. The cave was relatively warm, and with Xiong Er's oversized self-heating pillow, Lin Lin felt warm and drowsy in a short while.

Before falling asleep, he whispered something like a dream talk, and finally the sound died away.

"I'm leaving again tomorrow, but I'll be back as soon as possible this time... Don't go into the mountains for the time being. If you encounter a blue monster that can discharge electricity, don't even think about challenging it. Run away quickly. Staying alive is the most important thing..."

(End of this chapter)