Chapter 209: Crocosassin! (1/2)

After that small squabble, the group of four returned to their previous position. The assassin, the scout, the mount, and the 'support' was just about to leave the area when they heard a rustling noise from the distance.

Maximo and Nile and was the first to notice the commotion. For Nile, it was because he's already a level two being and was even now approaching the late stages of it hence increasing his hearing capability. Paired up with the enhanced Instant Adapter talent, noticing a commotion tens of meters away is not really a problem for him.

As for Maximo, he was a cautious animal by nature and even went to upgrade as a tank to avoid hurting himself, hence, at its next evolution, he must have decided to enhance his hearing capability. That way, he would always be prepared for what's coming as he will already hear the danger even if it's still far from him.

The next who noticed the rustling was Ogis. He's already atop the tree so aside from hearing the commotion, he was also able to spot the source of it without any problem.

Croco being the last to notice the commotion couldn't help but be wary while blending into the surroundings. He might be the last to notice but compared to other mutated animals within their level, he could confidently say he wouldn't be the third in terms of noticing dangers.

Even though Croco was the last to notice it, he actually wasn't disheartened by that fact as he knew that it isn't his job to notice a disturbance first. His job was to kill silently, leaving no traces as while retreating. He is an assassin, a Crocosassin.

Ogis hurriedly reported what he saw to Nile. Ogis described it as two human male with huge backpacks. They were also carrying mutated weapons. The weapons were either hung on their waist or were attached to their back. Ogis also reported that the two human male had considerable strength. Of course, by using his own analogy method, Ogis said that his master is stronger than the two combined.

Nile nodded his head in appreciation to what Ogis had just said. 'It's good that you know!'

He then instructed them one by one on what they should do.

”Ogis, monitor them and immediately report if something unusual happened. Croco, stay hidden and try to condense your presence as little as possible. For you Max… just continue to be my mount.”

For starters, Maximi had such a huge body that even though he wanted to hide him it would still be impossible. However, it also works as a favor for him as he could sit atop Maximo comfortably without worry. Ogis still hasn't fully recovered but diving with fast speed was no longer a problem for him. So, if a fight breaks out, he wants to let Croco take care of it, and if not he could also send Maximo, and if it's still not enough, then Ogis would be the backup, and he was there too.

Although Ogis said that the two humans were weaker than him, the same could still not be said comparing them to Croco and Maximo. He could only confirm their strength if they are on sight and are close enough for the System Stats function to be used.

Anyways, it's still not apparent if a fight would break out. And Nile wanted to avoid trouble as far as possible. Especially to humans, where he could gain nothing while killing them. Fighting with zombies, animals and even hybrids could bring him a profit, the human survivors on the other hand are only capable of making trouble for him. Investment with no returns.

Nile decided to wait for the two on the spot. Judging by their sneaky behavior while constantly scanning the area around them, he could right away tell that they are experienced in this kind of situation. 'They must be retired scouts.' He thought.

As the two were moving at snail speed, Nile could only rely on Ogis' report to monitor the two's movement. He was also against the notion of using the 360° sensor, it costs a lot. As long as he could withstand just a little more time, the two would sooner or little be within his sight.

Indeed, after a while, the two really did emerge. They were so focused on following the trail that they didn't notice that they are already in an open area.

Nile was sitting on a boulder while Maximo laid beside that same huge boulder. He stared at the two middle-aged men with buff physiques and observed them closely and carefully. After a while, he already manages to determine their current level.

'Ogis was right, the two of them are indeed weaker than him. They are currently at the midstage of level two humans. Let's hear what they want first.'

”What are you looking for?” He asked in a loud voice as he stared at the two newcomers.