I draw skills in Monster Hunter World

Chapter 87 Kappa Frog

For navigation safety reasons, the team waited for two days before setting off with the guild's transport ship to the Frozen Islands.

Seeing a truckload of small bomb barrels of unknown origin being loaded onto a ship, the hired captain couldn't help but worry.

It wasn't until Li Ming assured that these were safe and that he wanted to take the boat together that he dispelled the other party's concerns.

As for the purpose, it is actually to go to the Frozen Islands for testing, to test the power and reliability with real hunting.

During the long voyage, the temperature became lower and lower.

The portholes were frosted and snowflakes were falling.

When members go to the deck, they basically have to put on cotton clothes.

On the ninth day, two transport ships arrived at the ice shore of the Frozen Islands.

The guild transport ship unloaded the supplies and the scholar team and returned immediately.

The boats hired by the team were anchored on the shore and were on standby.

While it was still dark, the team quickly explored the site of the previous camp.

I wanted to set up a camp here, but I didn't expect to make a very unusual discovery.

There are large claw marks and gnawing marks on the surrounding rock formations, and the mud pot left behind has turned into pieces.

The "refrigerator" formed by the depression in the ice has been damaged and collapsed.

"The deep claw marks on the three toes must have been noticed by scratching at an extremely close range."

Chu Ying touched the cracks and depressions on the rock wall and speculated.

"It's strange, meow. The camp has chosen a narrow area. No one will fight here. In addition, all the traces are highly consistent. It is obviously left by the same monster."

Midoduo looked at the depressed tread marks on the ice and analyzed.

"Is a monster fighting with itself here, meow?"

Bubu, who collected the traces together, was also unable to understand.

Li Ming looked around and speculated: "Maybe this is not a trace of the battle, but a way to vent his anger."

"Did the rack used for drying fish offend it?"

Bubu asked confused.

"It's not about the items left behind, it's about the people who used them."

Li Ming explained.

"Yeah, that makes sense."

Chuying suddenly realized.

The monster apparently tracked down the team's camp and then carried out targeted destruction.

It's just that I don't have a clue as to why the other party did this.

The camp was unavailable and the team could only continue their march in the evening.

Finally, the camp was set up in an open-air cave.

Cover the top with a frost-covered vine net for shelter, and the only entrance is covered with ice and snow accumulation.

The camp concealment work was completed and the team set up the tent.

The next morning, the sky was clear.

Open your mouth slightly, and sweet and cold air will flow into your mouth.

The team went to the ice coast and guided the three cat carts to the newly built camp. At the same time, they did not forget to hunt along the way.

The Cat Rescue Team has long been used to this scene.

The 20 members of the transportation team pushing the other two cat carts became a little uneasy when they saw that the bodies of Elk and Bobo quickly reached full capacity.

Because in the past, one Bobo in the car was enough to feed the entire tribe for two months.

In the afternoon, the team went to the investigator camp.

The first is to gain an in-depth understanding of the current status of the Frozen Islands, and the second is to obtain more information about the Cat Camp.

Investigator Gu Hu compiled the required information and informed it.

"The area is relatively peaceful at the moment, but in about a month, a Honglong that visits periodically may arrive to hunt, and the situation will be very chaotic. As for the information about the Maomao camp, I have marked it on this map It’s up, it’s closer to the current situation than what the guild distributes, but I marked it all by hand, I hope you don’t mind.”

"If we recruit cats to leave, will it have a bad impact on the local ecology?"

Li Ming asked.

"No, Meruel's impact on the ecology is limited, and the number of cat tribes in the Frozen Islands has been declining in recent years. It was not until the investigator camp was established and with the support of the guild that there was a slight rebound. The living environment is too harsh, so it’s actually a good thing that the team can be recruited and taken away.”

Lone Fox explained.

"As for the monster that attacked the old camp site, we speculate that it may be the Icetooth Dragon. Is there any more information about it?"

Chuying asked.

"That thin individual, right? It gives me the impression that it doesn't have a mate yet, and it's often injured. It seems that its hostility to humans has only recently manifested itself. As for the attack on the camp, this is the first time I've heard of it. There was a battle between you." Pass?"

"No, but in terms of traces, both sides have explored each other."

Li Ming informed.

"That probably means the team is regarded as a competitor for territory at the same level."

Gu Hu speculated.

"Can hunters also be considered territorial competitors?"

Li Ming was very surprised.

This concept generally refers to the turf war between monsters.

The two sides generally do not engage in a fight to the death, but the loser must vacate the area.

"Well, it is unlikely for an ordinary hunter team, but the ruthless team hunts a little more each time. If things go on like this, this situation will easily happen. In fact, if monsters such as the Resentful Tiger Dragon, Honglong Dragon, etc. come to visit In the Frozen Islands, unless there are extremely special circumstances, the Icetooth Dragon will risk his life to defend it, and the rest will generally temporarily give up its hunting area."

"That means that after long-term exploration of traces, this ice-toothed dragon has determined that the team is in the same ecological niche as itself, or is weaker, so it became hostile and wanted to defeat us and expel us?"

Li Ming speculated.

"That's it, so best mitigation you guys haven't been hunting lately, right?"

Gu Hu noticed that the frozen blood stains on the surface of Li Ming's armor had been civilized and flowed downwards in the stronghold tent, so he asked tentatively.

"I hunted a lot this morning."

Li Ming stretched out his little finger and gestured.

"How much is one drop?"

The lonely fox was not quite sure, so he asked further.

Li Ming stretched out three fingers.

"Fortunately, if there are only three of them, it will be difficult to detect the Ice Tooth Dragon in the outer area."

"Uh, three cars."

Chuying couldn't help but remind her.

Lone Hu was stunned when he heard this.

"But the camp was well concealed this time, and the Ice Tooth Dragon shouldn't be able to trace it."

Now that they knew they were being targeted by monsters, the team naturally put a lot of effort into concealment, and Li Ming was still very confident about this.

"That's difficult to handle. After all, you have accepted a hunting contract and you have to go out all the time. Is there an elk carcass?"

"some."

"Can you sell me some large pieces of fur? I want to patch up the tent."

Lone Fox asked.

"When the decomposition is completed, I will give you a few volumes."

"Thank you. Sorry, for the Ice Tooth Dragon, I can only provide a strategy to stop hunting."

Lone Hu said slightly helplessly.

"Your strategy is actually very useful, but not this time."

"why?"

"The team is traveling on loan this time and must deliver enough raw meat when they return."

"Well, it's been too long since I've been back to the fortress. I didn't expect there was such a hunting mode."

This reason also surprised Lone Fox.

Leaving the investigator's camp, the team decided to hunt the target kappa frog before the Icetooth Dragon noticed it.

Since the Ice Tooth Dragon may appear at any time, the operational plan was also changed overnight.The number of cat cars following the team's unladen march was reduced from three to two.

The team will not be hunting along the way, the rescue team cat car will return to its basics, and it will not carry monster corpses.

Another combat cat vehicle used as an experiment is fully loaded with small explosive barrels, ready to support the team at any time.

Members of the Idle Cat Car continue the work of decomposing monster corpses in the camp.

Early the next morning, the team hit the road.

According to the map, traces of kappa frogs were explored.

Kappa frogs are very eager to eat and often swallow the sand and gravel around their food targets.

When you realize that you can't digest it, you will vomit it out.

Although the devouring process does not seem as sick as the strange dragon, it is easy to have bad associations.

However, most people who have experienced being devoured are reluctant to mention this past.

Since they had no habit of hiding their tracks, the team only spent one morning locking its range of activities in the shallows under the iceberg.

Li Ming didn't rush to get closer and stood his shield in the water.

The yellow Shiranui squids flying in the shallow water in a row spit out ink after touching the shield, and changed directions in panic.

The team soaked in it for a moment to absorb it, and after feeling that their endurance was significantly improved, they continued to move forward.

Not long after, a giant green frog carrying a turtle shell appeared on the shallow river.

The giant frog has a round belly and a flat bill. There is a lot of light green moss growing on the forearms, top of the head, and back shell.

Sensing the approaching team, he stopped and watched.

Because the machine frog in Feiye Fortress is based on the Kappa frog.

The familiar appearance allows the members to confirm the type of monster with just one look.

Bu Bu, wearing a white cotton coat, separated from the team and climbed to the top of the mountain.

After reaching the top, he flopped down and watched the surroundings carefully.

Once other monsters approach, the team will be warned.

The lookouts were already in place, and the team accelerated their approach.

The kappa frog became alert, slightly raised its bulging belly hanging down into the water, and turned sideways.

Wow~
Seeing a low roar, which failed to stop the team, the kappa frog kicked the ground with its paws with suction cups on the toes, jumped up and launched a heavy attack.

Li Ming, who had been hopping on one leg, changed his feet to touch the ground, took off his shield ax and raised his shield to block.

Boom!

His belly smashed into the water, and gravel splashed up.

Li Ming used a softened defensive stance to resolve the attack and slid backwards.

After the shield stood firm, the muzzle of the green bear tube came out from behind, and the fire bombs began to fire.

What the Kappa Frog fears most is thunder-type attacks.

However, Chuying, who was short of money, gave up the rapid firing of electric shock bullets with a tight syringe due to the cost of ammunition.

As for Li Ming, the Firework Shield Ax can also achieve lightning attribute transmission without installing a fire attribute energy injector.

However, since not every slash can be accompanied by a thunder attribute eruption, and due to cost issues, the most targeted thunder attribute was also not selected.

The light green belly of the kappa frog flashed with flames, burning and spreading.

But simply by bending down and immersing his belly in the water, the flames were extinguished.

"hateful."

Chuying raised the muzzle and turned the shooting position to her head.

"Don't worry, the advantage is on our side."

After Li Ming finished speaking, he held up his shield and moved forward.

The kappa frog stretched its claws into the water to grab it, then swung it and threw it, and the rocks shot out.

Bang!Whoa!

The rocks that hit the shield exploded into pieces, and Li Ming did not stop.

The Kappa Frog was a little surprised by the other party's reaction, but the fire bomb was immediately stuck on its face, giving it no time to think.

Goo-dong~ Goo-dong~
The flat duck's beak plunged into the water, a vortex quickly appeared, and the kappa frog's belly quickly swelled.

Call ~
A thick stream of water erupted from the mouth.

However, Li Ming, who was being hit by the water, except for slowing down his pace, still had no intention of stopping.

The Kappa Frog, who never underestimated his enemy, became more cautious.

Crawl sideways to get rid of the fire bombs, lower your head and quickly swallow the rocks on the river bed.

The belly that was originally swollen due to water absorption expanded again, making the body look even larger and bulkier.

Is this an attempt to use stones to increase one's own weight and become unshakable?
That's right, in this state, although the rotation speed of the body will be greatly reduced, it is very difficult to break through the moss carapace of the kappa frog.

It is equivalent to forcing the opponent and can only attack from the front.

Li Ming had already felt the strong power of the Kappa Frog when he resisted the flying attack before.

I just didn't expect that it could be further improved in this way.

Slightly adjusting its direction, the kappa frog rushed forward with its front paws pushing alternately.

The heavy steps caused the water to tremble.

The physical consumption of fully withstanding such multiple attacks is much higher than resisting a single blow of concentrated power.

But Li Ming still did not retreat, because among the three-star monsters, no one has been able to break through his top shield protection so far.

He originally hoped that the Kappa frog, known as the whale swallowing force, would bring surprises to him.

Bang~bang~bang!
Pushing forward, the front paws with sucker-shaped toe tips touch the shield surface.

Li Ming gritted his teeth and used all his strength to resist with a tough posture.

The bodies of one person and one frog froze at the same time, as if time had stopped.

The heel on the ground slowly moved back, and the Kappa immediately changed its claws and pushed again.

Bang!Bah~
The backward movement intensified, but the defensive posture was still not broken.

The kappa frog can only change its claws again.

Bang~ This push finally pushed Li Ming away.

While Li Ming was breathing, the kappa frog's bulky body leaned forward and grasped it with its front paws.

It is difficult to resist the predatory grabs of monsters with a shield.

Li Ming immediately switched to ax form and stood on one leg.

There's something wrong with this posture at first glance.

But now that the situation is over, Kappa Frog firmly believes that as long as he catches the opponent, the battle can be ended.

Li Ming's body was light and he kicked off the ground with one leg. His body didn't seem to exert any force, but he jumped up high.

The kappa frog jumped into the air, but still did not give up the pursuit, and followed the leap and took off.

After flipping backwards in the air, Li Ming landed on one leg, and a huge shadow appeared on the water.

He jumped on one leg and took a few steps back. His feet landed in the air, and his feet sank, sinking deeply into the sand of the river bed. Li Ming, who was holding the ax, suddenly exerted all his strength and slashed vertically.

"That's too much, nya!"

Bubu, who was originally observing the surrounding situation, was unknowingly attracted by the battle between Li Ming and Kappa Frog.

Now he is covering his face with his cat's paws, not daring to look any further.

It would be outrageous to use power to shake a monster.

To confront the monster head-on would be a completely unnatural act.

Pfft!

The kappa frog belly flopped into the water.

The riverbed shook and the water splashed.

Li Ming's body swayed slightly, but his feet were not unbalanced by the shock to the ground.

The body did not stop its slashing movements due to the impact of the splashed gravel.

(End of this chapter)