Monster Hunter: Wild Pointer

"No, it shouldn't be related to the bacteria. What's the best explanation? Well, you're all hunters, so you should be able to use your body's energy to some extent.

Aolan, you should use the power-up and demon-transformation states one after another."

"Ah."

Orlan drew out his one-handed sword, tensed his muscles, and made a gesture to gather strength. After a brief period of gathering strength, a faint light flashed on his body.

Then, he stopped charging, swung his sword and shield, and transformed into a demon. The bloody fighting spirit disappeared in a flash.

"That's right, whether it's fighting spirit, sword energy, demonic blood energy, or anything else, it's essentially a technique for utilizing physical abilities.

The light flashing on the weapons and body is the external manifestation of this energy.

Current research suggests that the black aura that appears in the activated muscle areas of ferocious monsters is likely a similar phenomenon."

"Like this, meow?"

Yuwan, who was following behind Muti, seemed to be dissatisfied with Aolang's limelight, and with a "meow!" he started to transform into a beast.

Blood-colored fighting spirit surged in the cat's pupils, and a black aura emerged from it.

"That's right! You can transform into a beast? That explains it better." The professor clapped his hands.

"It's not the black aura that makes the monsters more ferocious, but the highly activated muscles of the ferocious monsters that cause this surge of black aura, just like the light that appears on a hunter's body when he uses his body's energy.

Only monsters whose muscles have been activated to a certain degree will experience this surge of black aura.

This has become our main basis for distinguishing between 'ferocious monsters' and 'monsters whose parts are stronger than their peers'."

"So what's the reason for the appearance of ferocious monsters? Is it internal factors like genetics? Or is it external factors like the environment?" Orlan asked.

The professor glanced at him and said, "The sample size is limited, so we can't draw a definitive conclusion yet. The current mainstream view in academia is that external factors play a greater role."

The investigation team leader also added, "But this is just the mainstream view. We can't rule out other possibilities."

Aolan: “.”

Could you please be more straightforward in your conclusion?

Chapter 216: Trampling, Trampling Everywhere

(There were some errors in the explanation of the ferocity in the previous chapter. Thank you for your corrections. I have made some changes. If you are more concerned about the settings, you can go back and take a look at 0v0. Also, some comments may be deleted. This is because if the number of words in the paragraph is too long, the paragraph comments will be cleared. I didn't delete them orz)

The members of the Longli Academy's Air Research Laboratory have carried out tasks such as emergency handling, on-site measurement, and lifting and transportation countless times. They are absolutely the most professional and their efficiency is astonishingly high.

Before dawn, all preparations for the trip were completed.

Low altitude is an area where various flying dragons frequently appear, and it is not safe. The investigation team leader, who is in charge of the Dragon Identification Ship, issued the order to take off as soon as the preparations were completed.

This giant ship, far larger than any large flying dragon, set off in the morning light and climbed to an altitude of over 3,000 meters at an astonishing speed.

This height is beyond the activity range of most types of flying dragons. In this high altitude, almost nothing can really threaten it.

After adjusting the direction, the propeller used for propulsion rotated at high speed, pushing the Longshi ship towards Dongdoruma and accelerating its sailing.

Due to the lack of reference objects at high altitudes, it is difficult to accurately judge its speed based on physical sensation alone.

Like a giant whale in the ocean, it gives the impression of being slow, but in fact, its cruising speed is nearly twice that of an ordinary small airboat.

At high-speed cruising, it only takes a little over a day and a night to reach Dongdoruma.

It was not the first or second time that Orlan and the others had taken an airship, but they still couldn't help but feel curious when they boarded this large airship that embodied the most advanced technology of mankind.

Seabuckthorn was more like someone who had drunk too much powerful walking drug. He jumped around everywhere, constantly observing and recording the airbag, hull, power sail, propeller and other parts of the Longshi ship.

Finally, he shamelessly asked for permission from the investigation captain and dived into the engine room.

Perhaps it does not have that strength at present, but when one day it really plans to start building a combat airship, what it sees and hears today will surely provide it with great help.

Aolan and the others were also looking around curiously, but they didn't dare to run around like Seabuckthorn. After all, this was someone else's territory, and society's tolerance towards people and Elu was different.

Seeing this, the investigation team leader smiled and said, "If you don't mind, I'll show you around."

The young hunters, who didn't know where to stand, naturally would not refuse. The three of them followed the investigation captain into the cabin.

The professor noticed this scene and gave a look to Eric, the student following behind him. Eric looked back at him in confusion, not understanding what he meant.

The professor was troubled because his elementary school student had great talent and amazing concentration in ecological research, but when it came to social skills, he was really at the level of a toddler.

“Follow them, that guy will probably try to elevate the Dragon Calendar Institute again, and in the process, step on the Scribes and the Observation Bureau.

"Really? We're not rigid, old-fashioned people. We're also evolving with the times, aren't we? Isn't the academy a product of progress?" the professor said, sounding rather resentful.

His generation and status did not allow him to join in and talk about these things, but Eric and Orlan were of the same age, so it was just right for him to blend in.

"Oh! Got it!" Eric quickened his pace and caught up.

Seeing Eric coming, Olangmuti and the others greeted him happily. They felt a little regretful that Eric had been helping to measure the data of the Tailed Dragon and had not had a chance to talk to him.

The investigation captain also gave him a friendly smile.

The professor's student? The young genius scholar from the academy? Great, it would be best if we could trick them all over here!

"This is the specimen room. Do you see this cabinet? These are specimens dropped by creatures above the flying dragon species."

"You mean 'those' creatures!?"

“That’s right.”

"This is the most advanced and highest-magnification microscope currently available."

"What's the highest magnification?"

"About two thousand times."

"Wow! What is this? I don't think I've seen it before."

"This is a separation device."

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The investigation team leader brought a few people to visit each cabin.

Orlan and his companions were not scholars and could not recognize those strange instruments and tools, but Eric became very excited. Every time the investigation team leader introduced something, he would ask a few more questions excitedly.

If I didn't know that Eric was not from the Dragon Calendar Institute, I would have thought that this guy was a spy arranged by the investigation team leader.

After listening to the two people's questions and introductions, Aolan and the others gradually understood why the people in the Dragon Calendar Institute were more accustomed to calling this ship the "Airborne Research Laboratory" rather than the "Dragon Knowledge Ship" as commonly known by the public.

According to the investigation team leader, once they receive news, such as the appearance of a special monster in a certain place, or some kind of ecological anomaly, this aerial laboratory can respond at the fastest speed and arrive at the scene within a few days.

The elite hunter team traveling with the ship quickly dealt with the monsters, and then the Dragon Identification Ship moved in to conduct an on-site investigation. The entire process was incredibly efficient.

In comparison, other traditional academic institutions must first send field scholars to conduct preliminary investigations, then issue commissions and hire hunters. After the hunt is over, they must find a way to transport the monster corpses back to the headquarters laboratory via cargo airships or transport teams before they can begin research. This process is extremely inefficient.

However, the latter is the standard procedure for monster-related research in this world.

Orlan is not Muti, so he could certainly hear that this smiling dragon scholar was trying to "seduce" them in this way, but this was an open conspiracy.

The system and model of Longli Academy are more advanced and efficient. Otherwise, why are so many young scholars so willing to go to Longli Academy?

"Hey! These statements are too disrespectful to other academic organizations." Eric, who was following Orlan, finally remembered the task assigned to him by the professor.

"The Royal Paleontologists' research methods are traditional, yes, but their field scientists are exceptional, both experienced and numerous. They provide over 70% of the information on monsters from various locations.

The same goes for the Observatory. They have hot air balloons all over the world. Their quality is not as good as the Dragon Identification Ship, but they can be sold in large quantities!

Of course! The best is indeed the Academy!" Eric suddenly changed the subject, "It was established by gathering the strength of several major academic organizations such as the Guild, the Scribes, the Observation Bureau, and the Dragon Calendar Academy.

Whether it is personnel or resources, they are all top-notch!

The Academy is also actively setting up something like an airborne research laboratory. A large airship for scientific research belonging to the Academy is under construction, and the keel has been laid. I took a peek at it last time!

Ah, the teacher seemed to have warned us not to talk about this."

Aolan: “.”

He could probably guess that Eric was arranged by the professor, but he believed that the professor definitely did not intend for him to explain in this way.

The investigation captain also fell silent, apparently speechless by Eric's counter-attack and leak of information.

Muxiang, however, asked with interest, "That sounds great. So, can hunters like us join this academy?"

"No." Eric shook his head decisively, "Unlike the Dragon Calendar Academy, which is affiliated with the guild, the Academic Academy is a purely academic organization directly under the guild.

If the Academy needs hunter support for its scientific research activities, it must apply to the guild and then be directly assigned by the guild.

So, even if you want to enjoy the efficiency of the Airborne Research Laboratory, there is no need to join the Dragon Calendar Academy. No matter how advanced the Dragon Knowledge Ship is, it is an old ship built almost thirty years ago. How can it compare to the new ship of the Academy that has not yet appeared?

The professor has already remembered your names. If there are good tasks and projects in the future, he will invite you directly through the guild!"

The captain's face froze slightly. Even a good-tempered man like him had the urge to tie up Eric and throw him overboard.

Aolan looked in surprise at the young man who knew nothing and didn't care about anything except academics.

I actually got it back for you?!

Chapter 217 Muti's Straight Ball

Olang and others could not imagine that there could be a large tavern on an airship.

Although they were not starving during these days in the wild, they could only make do with some light meals. When they came across a tavern like this, they naturally wanted to comfort their stomachs.

So, the feeling of eating a big meal high in the sky is really a little novel?

The investigation team leader made excuses, saying he had work to do. After recommending a few of their signature dishes to them, he said goodbye and left, taking the rather tactless Eric with him.

A young dragon girl wearing a Dragon Calendar Academy uniform but with an apron tied on the outside, her outfit combination looking a bit strange, came over with a menu in her arms.

(Probably like this)

"My name is Milch. Feel free to call me if you need anything. Here's the menu~!"

"Thank you." Orlan took the menu and stuffed it into Muti's hand.

If I'm not mistaken, this Miss Milch should be a staff member of the Air Research Laboratory, and she also works part-time as a poster girl and waitress.

Otherwise, it would be unnecessary to arrange a few special waiters on such a scientific research airship.

By the way, the proportion of dragon people on the Longshi ship is really high, almost reaching half, right?

However, the long lifespan and peaceful temperament of the dragon people make them suitable for professions such as researchers and craftsmen. The proportion of dragon people in academic institutions has always been high, so it is not surprising.

"Cheese hot pot! Cheese herbivorous dragon steak! Honey cherry pie! And what kind of mushroom is this deep-layer mushroom? Anyway, let's have one of those!" Muti first ordered the few dishes recommended by the investigation captain before he left, and then added a few more dishes.

"Sister Muxiang, do you want to order anything?" Muti passed the menu to Muxiang.

Mu Xiang glanced at the menu, "How about adding this dish, Cloud Sheep and Deer Cheese Meatballs."

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"Okay~!" The part-time receptionist named Milch wrote down the order with a smile and walked towards the kitchen.

While waiting for the food to be served, Orlan spoke, “According to the investigation captain and the others, we will probably pass over Metabetat in the middle of the night.

Then they can release a small airship, take us down, and continue to East Doruma."

"Since the final destination is Dongdoruma, Muti wants to go home and see meow? It's just on the way, meow." Yuwan suggested.

"Compared to this, there are more important things!" Muti looked at Muxiang with a sharp gaze, "Sister Muxiang, do you want to form a permanent team with us?"

Aolan: “.”

It happened again! Muti's reckless straight ball!

From the Sea Dragon to the Tail Hammer Dragon, the experiences of the two battles and the time they spent together allowed the three young hunters to have a deeper understanding of each other.

Muxiang is quite capable and has a very good understanding with the two of them. The most important thing is that they have similar personalities.

He, Muti and Seabuckthorn had privately discussed the idea of ​​inviting Muxiang to become a regular partner. Muti agreed with both hands, and Seabuckthorn even agreed with both hands, feet and tail. Yuwan didn't care, as long as Muti agreed.

Therefore, in the six or seven days after the hunt, he repeatedly considered the timing of asking this question.

According to his original plan, after everyone returned to Metabetat to complete the mission, he would ask this question at the dinner table to celebrate the successful hunt.

If Muxiang agrees, the dinner celebrating a successful hunt can be upgraded to a luxurious dinner to welcome new partners.

If Muxiang declined, then everyone would go their separate ways after the meal and it wouldn't be awkward.

He discussed this with Muti, and Muti readily agreed, but she seemed to have mistaken the meal in front of her as the planned one.

But what could he do? Muti's invitation had already hit Muxiang in the face, so he couldn't just withdraw it, right?