Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 19 Hunting

The Black Forest, this mysterious and terrifying area, is located more than 20 kilometers outside the city of Winston.

I heard that in the past, it was only a few kilometers away from Winston City.

Over the past twenty years, as the territory developed, a large amount of forests were ruthlessly cut down, and patches of dense forests disappeared, replaced by large tracts of farmland reclaimed by the lords.

When you step into the Black Forest, the first thing that catches your eye is the black pines that cover the mountains.

These black pines are tall and straight, reaching into the sky.

Their bark is a deep black, which looks very strange and eerie. The same is true for the pine needles, which are as black as lacquer. Under the sunlight, they even have a strange luster.

During the day, when sunlight tries to penetrate the layers of branches and leaves and fall on the ground, it can only form patches of mottled light and shadow.

The entire Black Forest seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze, and an eerie and terrifying atmosphere was overwhelming.

When the wind blows, the pine needles rub against each other, making a rustling sound, as if unknown creatures hidden in the dark are ready to move, which makes people feel cold. Every step they take seems to feel the gaze from the depths of the forest.

In fact, the Black Forest is like a huge and mysterious mystery, and not many people know exactly how big it is.

All we know is that it is vast and boundless, and there are more than a dozen lords surrounding it.

Despite so many years of development, only the area in front of us has been developed.

These lords' desire for land is beyond ordinary people's imagination.

Like greedy wolves, they wanted to take every inch of land into their own pockets. However, they had no choice but to stop further development of the Black Forest.

The reason is the terrifying beast tide in the Black Forest.

As the development area continues to advance deeper into the forest, Winston City's defenses are becoming increasingly stretched.

Even if you work hard to successfully develop a new piece of land today, by the next morning, this land is likely to be destroyed beyond recognition by wild beasts that suddenly emerge from the forest.

What’s even more terrifying is that every one or two years, a tide of beasts will erupt in the Black Forest without any warning.

At that time, all kinds of ferocious wild beasts seemed to be driven by some mysterious force, pouring out from the depths of the forest in groups. Wherever they passed, farmland was trampled, villages were destroyed, and people's lives and property were seriously threatened.

Even though the lords coveted the land, they could only stand back and stop developing it in the face of such a terrifying tide of beasts.

"Robin is here!" Lily had the sharpest eyesight and spotted Robin at a glance. She waved her arms excitedly and shouted loudly.

The sound echoed in the quiet air at the edge of the Black Forest, startling several birds perched on the branches.

Robin slowly raised his head, his eyes swept over the three people in front of him, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he nodded slightly as a response to Lily's greeting.

"You're a little late!" Robin said jokingly, with a slight smile on his face and a hint of laughter in his eyes.

At this moment, he had been waiting in this agreed place for a long time. The silence around him formed a sharp contrast with his inner expectations.

"You're here too early," Eric shrugged helplessly and retorted with a smile.

His words were casual and intimate, like those between old friends, and he wasn't at all offended by Robin's teasing.

Thomson also smiled and nodded, as if agreeing with Eric's words.

Lily stuck out her tongue playfully, looking nonchalant. The four of them were each holding a powerful bow borrowed from the military camp. The bows shone with an ancient sheen, clearly meticulously crafted.

This is indeed a great benefit enjoyed by knight apprentices. As long as the conditions and qualifications permit, they can borrow a variety of weapons from the Armament Department to provide strong support for their own training and experience.

"I don't really understand how you usually hunt!" Robin said frankly with a sincere smile on his face.

After all, although he excelled in combat, he knew very little about hunting.

As for the short video I saw on Tik Tok, I won’t share it with others to avoid being laughed at.

Hearing this, Eric patted Robin's shoulder confidently: "Don't worry, just follow us."

"We've been hunting here for two years, so we have some experience," Lily continued, a hint of caution in her eyes. "We can't go too deep. The outer areas are just wild beasts. If we go any deeper, we might encounter magical beasts."

At this point, Lily turned to look at Robin and explained in detail, "The difference between wild beasts and demonic beasts lies in whether or not they have a magic core within them. Beasts that have a magic core can use the elemental energy within that core, hence the name demonic beast. Demonic beasts are much more powerful than ordinary beasts. With our current strength, encountering one would be very troublesome."

Robin nodded seriously, committing the information to memory.

The hunting process was unexpectedly boring at first.

The four of them carefully moved around the outskirts of the Black Forest. Apart from the occasional startled bird, they saw no prey for a long time. However, success also came unexpectedly.

Soon, they found a jumping sheep, the most common herbivorous animal in the Black Forest.

The jumping sheep has a sturdy body and looks somewhat similar to a goat, but it is a lot larger than a goat.

It was covered with light brown fur, with its ears erected high, observing its surroundings vigilantly.

The jumping sheep seemed to sense the danger, and its hind legs were slightly bent, ready to attack.

It suddenly jumped up two or three meters high and instantly jumped onto the tree next to it, trying to avoid being hunted.

Fortunately, the four of them were well prepared. Almost at the same time, they each drew the strong bow borrowed from the military camp, and shot out sharp arrows like meteors.

Robin shot an arrow at the jumping sheep's thigh, Eric shot it accurately in the neck, but Thomson and Lily's arrows missed.

The injured jumping sheep could no longer hold on and fell from the tree. After struggling for a few times, it became motionless.

"Good luck with the opening!" Eric said with an excited smile, his face filled with the joy of harvest.

"Good archery! If you hadn't shot its thigh, it might have escaped." Eric gave Robin a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration.

Robin smiled awkwardly after hearing this.

In fact, he really wanted to say that he was aiming at the belly of the jumping sheep, but the arrow hit its thigh instead.

However, as the prey was successfully captured, this small "mistake" seemed harmless.

Everyone gathered around and looked at the jumping sheep that weighed 150 kilograms.

"Treat the wound first. The smell of blood could easily attract other carnivorous beasts," Eric said solemnly. His years of hunting experience had made him well aware of the danger. He quickly drew the dagger from his waist and prepared to treat the jumping sheep's wound to minimize the spread of the bloody smell.

The second after Eric finished speaking, a sharp system alarm suddenly sounded in Robin's mind.

(End of this chapter)