Chapter 96: Supply Station
"Hey! Raph, my friend, glad to see you again."
William waved in greeting.
Raph instantly felt a sense of crisis.
He deliberately walked to Sadie's side, standing very close to the latter, then said: "Why is he here?"
"I commissioned Father William." Sadie subconsciously moved a step sideways as she spoke.
Seeing this, Raph's heart went half cold.
"I thought you only invited me." He clutched the Heart of Blackwater in his hand, constantly consoling himself—maybe he was overthinking.
"Actually, I only invited Father William."
Sadie said a result that made Raph even more desperate.
"But Father William insisted that I invite you; he said we need an experienced demon hunter helper."
Sadie's expression was a little unnatural.
Actually, William's original words were—we need someone to carry the bags.
But she knew saying that might make Raph angry, so she reorganized her language. William smiled slightly upon seeing this.
This was indeed one of the reasons he invited Raph.
Because they would stay in the Plague Zone for many days, every adventure team would carry supplies.
Although William didn't need them much, Sadie was still a normal human.
If a lady was made to carry a heavy backpack the whole way, wouldn't it damage William's reputation if word got out?
But he didn't want to do manual labor either, so a great partner (tool person) was needed at this time.
Fortunately, oases also had normal water sources and food, so they didn't need to carry too much.
But the more important reason—William needed Raph to divert attention.
After all, William was an outsider.
If other adventure teams saw Sadie only bringing him along, they would inevitably suspect whether the latter had some secret means.
Making Sadie confident enough to participate in the [Trait] competition with just two people.
But with Raph present, this suspicion would be much smaller.
Secretly in love with Sadie, skilled, and possessing rich combat experience.
Especially the first point.
A boy thirsting for love is always willing to do anything for his sweetheart.
Although in most cases, they will be ruthlessly abandoned.
But their loyalty is unquestionable.
Perhaps Raph even enjoys it.
Sure enough, after hearing Sadie's words, the middle-aged demon hunter's eyes visibly lit up.
"Father William, your suggestion is very wise!"
He took the initiative to come up and extend his hand, the hostility towards the priest in his heart reducing by more than half.
"Glad you can join us." William nodded in response.
Raph adjusted the brim of his hat and took the initiative to carry the supplies on the ground.
"So what is our plan?" He looked at the two.
"According to the time, the order of entering the Plague Zone should have been allocated." Sadie mused.
"Then let's go to the entrance now."
William patted his robe.
"If everyone doesn't see the Allard family's team, our previous arrangements will be wasted."
Entrance.
When the three arrived, teams from various forces were preparing to enter the Plague Zone.
Because they arrived late, William's group was naturally ranked last.
Seeing the people of the Allard family finally appear, everyone was guessing the reason for their lateness.
Some found that the priest was also a participant, suspecting that this helper hired by the Allard family had not fully recovered after being poisoned.
But more people guessed that they were trying to save consumables.
Those entering the Plague Zone usually have two purposes—competing for Traits, or collecting various precious materials.
If it's the second type, they naturally won't care about the consumption of Swamp Leaves and Hearts of Blackwater.
If it's the first type, then they have to allocate consumables reasonably to extend the time staying in the Plague Zone as much as possible.
This is also the reason why the Cooper clan enters last every time.
It allows other teams to find clues first, while also avoiding the loss of hounds.
(Cooper hounds rely on their physical bodies to resist the poison fog.)
"It seems the Allard family's goal this time is also the [Trait]."
This thought popped up in many people's minds.
This was exactly the impression William wanted to leave on other forces.
Actually, the Allard family's team was more than just the three of them.
After knowing the restraining effect of holy artifacts on poison fog.
William distributed them to the young lads of the Allard family and arranged for the latter to enter the Plague Zone in advance.
The purpose, naturally, was to make some preparations.
And William and Sadie stayed behind to create an alibi at this moment.
After all, doing things that benefit oneself at the expense of others certainly cannot be discovered by the victims.
At this time, in a clearing in the woods of the Plague Zone.
A demon hunter holding a shotgun slowly pushed aside the bushes in front of him.
Then his eyes lit up.
He saw an abandoned carriage parked in the clearing ahead, surrounded by several wooden boxes.
"There really is one!"
Mickey Mecker looked excited and waved to his companions behind him.
They belonged to the Mecker family, a newly risen small force.
Not long after entering the Plague Zone, they discovered a supply station.
This was left by past adventure teams, and often some ammunition and trap supplies could be found.
Because monsters are everywhere in the Plague Zone, many adventure teams leave part of their supplies before successfully evacuating.
These things are left for latecomers, and also for themselves.
After all, demon hunters often enter and leave the Plague Zone.
Maybe one day when encountering danger, they happen to be short of a bullet.
Therefore, this tradition has been recognized by many demon hunters and slowly became an unwritten agreement.
Some demon hunters, if unable to leave due to severe injuries, will also put their supplies and materials in the supply station.
This is a legacy.
Ensuring the continuation of the demon hunter profession.
And contributing their last bit of strength to fight against monsters.
That's why the Mecker family was so excited when they found the carriage.
Their trip was originally to obtain materials.
If there were enough things on the carriage, the Mecker family could evacuate the Plague Zone in advance.
(At this time, the entrance has not disappeared yet.)
After all, staying in this place is completely leaving one's life to luck.
And usually, adventure teams have to spend a day or two to find all the materials.
The reason why the Mecker family could discover this supply station was entirely due to a guide.
Mickey took out a crumpled piece of paper.
This was found shortly after they entered the Plague Zone.
Some route maps indicating directions were drawn on it, and a sentence was written—Left for latecomers.
Needless to say, this must have been left by previous demon hunters.
The Mecker family originally planned to go to an oasis recorded by the family.
But after getting this note, they immediately decided to turn around.
And the result was indeed as they wished.
"Hey, look at that, there's actually a Crown Shotgun here!"
Mickey picked up a gun from a wooden box and wiped the mud remaining on it.
"Semi-automatic firing, five bullets, very suitable for dealing with those fusion monsters at close range."
He raised the gun and aimed into the distance, imitating the sound of shooting.
This firearm was designed by the legendary gunsmith John Moses Crown and was very famous in the South.
But because of the expensive cost, only big families would be equipped with it.
"Adrenaline shots, barbed wire trip mines, corpse needle mushrooms, flame flowers..."
The companion aside also counted other supplies.
These things were either very valuable or very difficult to obtain.
"W... we're rich."
Mickey pinched himself hard to confirm he wasn't dreaming.
After this adventure ended, he would definitely be promoted by the family.
"Hey Mickey! Come look at this!"
At this time, the companion aside shouted suddenly.
Mickey turned his head and saw the former surrounding a wooden box.
"What is this?"
Mickey walked over curiously.
He saw a paragraph carved on the surface of the wooden box—Given to passing travelers.
Mickey widened his eyes; could it be the legacy of a powerful demon hunter!
He looked at his companion, who obviously had the same thought.
Mickey swallowed; he reached out his hand and slowly opened the lock on the box.
In the next second.
Bang!
A sound came from inside.
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