Chapter 127: Underground Mine Part 2 (1/2)
Inside the large cave that was connected to a Grade 3 Gold mine. Tyler stared at the party of five slightly perplexed.
Tyler couldn't understand why this group of supposedly experienced Hunters suddenly looked panicked and frustrated even if it was just slightly. He found it odd that they would consider this group of ant workers as more of a threat than the group of mutated hoppers that had greatly outnumbered them last night.
Not wanting to be kept in the dark about such an important issue, he decided to ask the reason for this. Turning his head slightly to the side, he spoke to Dohel in a low voice.
”Is there a problem with those monsters?”
Dohel also turned his head around to face Tyler and although he could not see his face, he could tell by his voice that he did not understand why the group looked slightly panicked right now, and on further considerations, he understood why that was the case.
They had never discussed anything about the monsters they would meet in this cave with Lix so it was only natural that he would be unaware that the appearance of the Ant Giants meant that this mine did not contain only a single monster nest as they had assumed.
”Well Mr. Lix, I'm afraid these are not the monsters we encountered here on our first arrival.”
”I see... So you're bothered by the lack of information on what other types of monsters could be lurking in here.”
”I'm afraid so. We knew it was impossible to be fully prepared on what we would encounter here as this is an unexpected mine but, we still had hoped there would only be a single monster nest here even though that may have been naive, to begin with.”
”I see... So what's the problem?”
”Huh...” A dumbfounded experience swept access Dohel's face as he stared blankly at Tyler before he managed to speak again. ”Excuse me?”
”Why is the existence of a variety of monsters a problem?”
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”Isn't it an Hunter's job to hunt down different monsters?”
”Well that's technically correct but—”
”Then there's no problem. Several monsters nest just means different monsters to hunt, and probably more valuable cores and better profits, isn't that right?”
”That's... That may be so but... we don't have the manpower and resources to defend ourselves while also mining for gold and we won't be able to go deeper into the mine where purer and even rarer metals are most likely going to be.”
”Like I Said, why is that a problem?”
”Hmm—” Dohel was about to fumble a response when Tyler suddenly cut him off.
”After all, you have me do you not?”
Dohel's eyes widened... That may have been the most arrogant statement he had ever heard and if it had come from anyone else but Lix, he would've rolled his eyes but... They were all fully aware of how strong he was even if they didn't know much about his abilities and specialties.
With his physical strength alone he could probably take on an advanced class monster all by himself and if they add his magic to the mix, they could only imagine how strong he actually was.
Although they had made a deal which entails them sharing the profits of a monster's loot 50/50 with Lix if ever they were to come across a situation in which they were unable to handle the monsters themselves. While it had only been for an instance, Dohel had completely forgotten about that.
However, now that he thought about it, this was probably a good chance for them to learn more about the mysterious merchant known only by the name Lix, and about his abilities and magic potential.
Dohel turned his head around to take a look at his comrades and saw them give him a look of approval, the nervousness slightly fading away from their faces. He then sighed inwardly to slightly losing his nerves and then nodded at Lix.
”You're right, we do. Please forgive me for not considering that myself and do lend us your strength in dealing with the monster that comes while we're busy
mining the minerals in this mine.”
He said the last few words while lowering his head in a respectful bow and remained like that until Tyler finally replied.
”I don't see any reason why you should be asking me that. Didn't we already have a deal?”
”Haha you're right, I apologize if I sounded weird.”
”Don't bother with it.”
”Alright let's move, we'll advance in the usual formation and Mr. Lix will back us up from behind if need be.”
”Ai ai.”
”Roger.”
”Let's make quick work of these overgrown insects, I'm getting hungry.”