If you had to use one word to describe Jude and others' journey to find the dragon, it would probably be boring.
At the beginning, everyone in the team was full of curiosity about the swamp in front of them. After all, this place was once a veritable forbidden place.
Anyone who dared to go deep into it before was basically unable to come back. Over time, the Gaigu Swamp has become synonymous with danger and mystery in the eyes of adventurers.
This time, the Arias family is said to have hired the lizard people who once lived in it as guides, so that outsiders like them can get a glimpse of the true appearance of this swamp.
In addition, the reward offered by the female lord was quite exciting, which attracted many mercenaries in Blackstone City to sign up for this expedition. However, when the final list came out, everyone was shocked.
None of the mercenaries with good reputation and strong enough strength were selected. Instead, some guys with bad records and even moral corruption were selected.
Some experienced mercenaries smelled something abnormal, and not long afterward, another rumor came out, saying that the officials of the Arias family who were in charge of recruiting mercenaries in Black Rock City were secretly collecting bribes from applicants.
, those who were unwilling to pay were eliminated.
This was also confirmed by several mercenaries who failed to make the final list, combined with some previous rumors about the new head of the Arias family.
In the eyes of the mercenaries, Yin Leya has probably been equated with a grudge.
However, those lucky people who successfully entered the 2.0 version of the Dragon Hunting Team through bribery were not happy for long.
They haven't encountered the evil dragon yet, mainly because the search process was too torturous. When they entered the swamp on the first day, they felt a little fresh, but the freshness soon disappeared.
Instead, there are all kinds of weird-shaped trees around, and the ground is always filled with mud. If you can't take two steps, your boots will be wrapped in mud, and when you move, your feet will feel like heavy objects are tied to them.
And that's not the worst part, there are those small puddles hidden under the grass and ferns. If you don't pay attention, you can step into them and get your whole boots wet.
If they are not dried in time, the soles of the feet will begin to become red and itchy, and in more serious cases, they may become eroded and infected.
Of course, the most terrible thing is those mud pits that you can't climb out of, and the harder you struggle, the faster you sink. These kinds of mud pits are large and small, and they are all over the ancient swamp.
Some of them can be seen at a glance, but there are also many that you can't feel the difference from ordinary mud until you step on it. If it weren't for the two lizard men leading the way, the dragon-hunting team would have been able to use their canes to explore the way little by little.
Exploring forward.
In addition to the bad road conditions, the swamp is also full of poisonous insects, which can be bitten if you are not careful, especially when sleeping at night.
The first time the team suffered attrition was because someone was bitten by a poisonous snake. When everyone opened their eyes the next day, the unlucky guy's body was completely cold.
Coupled with the unique humid environment of the swamp and the sulfide smell emitted by the humus, it tortured the nerves of the team members all the time.
In fact, by the fourth day, some people had already started to give up, but they had to give up the idea of leaving because they didn't know the way back.
There was no way, because of the different languages, it was difficult for the mercenaries to communicate with the three lizardmen, and those lizardmen only listened to Li Yu's orders. At most, they would recruit Jude, a quasi-believer of Shuangxiuji who was still in the probationary period.
opinions, and the order given by Li Yu was to find the dragon, and they would not leave until they found the dragon.
As for what other people think, they don't care at all.
So someone set their sights on Jude, the leader.
On the eleventh day after entering the swamp, someone found the captain in the team who seemed a little lonely, didn't talk much, and always stayed with his big black dog, hoping that he could negotiate with the lizard people and let him
They sent someone to take back those who didn't want to continue the expedition.
Jude threw the half-eaten dried meat in his hand to Black Beauty, glanced at the visitor, and said slowly, "You signed a contract with the Arias family and promised to complete this expedition, and half of the reward has been paid.
I paid you in advance, is it too late to withdraw now?"
"Fuck the Arias family, fuck the contract! I've already committed a lot of sins in this hellish place, and I'll have to pay our three cents to make that idiot female lord worthy of me!"
A mercenary with a fierce look on his face and a flail as a weapon threatened, "If you don't send us away, you'd better be careful when you sleep, or there will be a hole in your head in the morning!"
And he also has a companion who is responsible for singing the red face. He is a short but handsome young mercenary with a bright smile.
With such a lovable face, he is very popular no matter where he goes. Even a stranger can quickly let go of his guard after chatting with him for three to five words, and even develop a kind of affinity with him.
The feeling of regret comes late.
But if you really want to treat him as a friend, then wait until you are tricked until you lose your pants.
There were rumors that a girl was missing from a village near Black Rock City, and the two of them were very suspicious. However, they were always very cautious in doing things, and the city's police chief couldn't find any evidence, so he could only watch the two of them get away with it.
The little mercenary said to his partner, "Don't say that. This eldest brother is not from the Arias family at first glance. He was probably deceived by the female lord like us. He definitely doesn't want to stay here and suffer anymore."
Already."
As he spoke, he gave Jude a look, hoping that the other party would echo his words, so as to lighten the atmosphere.
But Jude acted as if he didn't see it, and gently uttered two words to the mercenary who had uttered dirty words before, "Silly [beep]!"
After saying that, he lowered his head and continued teasing the dog.
The flail-wielding mercenary became furious upon hearing this, picked up the weapon in his hand and was about to pounce on him.
Everyone watching around couldn't help but sweat for Jude. If the little mercenary hadn't seen the situation bad and hugged his companion's waist in time, there would have been a hole in his head.
However, before the rest of the team could breathe a sigh of relief, Jude sighed and said again, "Why do idiots like you always fail to understand that shouting loudly does not mean being tough. Isn't there a saying like that?
Dogs that don't bark are more likely to bite.
"Why don't you, as a human being, understand this simple truth?"
After speaking, Jude said to the little mercenary, "You can let him go. I'll bet you three golden lions. I'll sit here and he won't have the guts to attack me."
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The little mercenary hesitated for a moment and wanted to persuade him again, but the mercenary with the flail had already used a strong force to break free of his hands. He smiled ferociously at Jude who was sitting on the big rock and said, "You asked for this!
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After saying that, he rushed to Jude with long strides, and the latter really sat there motionless as he said.
This chapter has been completed!