By the stream, an earth-shaking battle between man and beast took place.
Keynes became more and more courageous as he fought. The sharp sword energy left wounds after wounds on the hard leather armor of the Mountain-Shaking Rhinoceros. This monster no longer had the violent momentum it had before.
Both Arthur and the mercenaries in the mercenary group were all excited to see it. As one of the few two eighth-level warriors in Huey Ores City, the mercenaries all knew that their leader was powerful, but few of them I've seen Keynes go all out.
Now the mercenaries really understand why the two old mercenary groups, "Stinging Blood" and "Wild Wolf Fox", have always been dissatisfied with the rapid rise of "Blue Enchantress" but dare not speak out, so they can only secretly put down some little snags.
After another hard fight with Keynes with the horn on its head, the Mountain-Shaking Rhino suddenly turned around and ran towards the upper reaches of the stream.
"Run away?" The mercenaries watching the battle from a distance did not react at first.
The first one to react was the elf Ilya. He jumped out of the grass and chased in the direction where the Mountain-shaking Rhino escaped.
"Forget it, stop chasing him. This guy's vitality is very strong. We can't kill him." Cairns called out in time to stop the elf shooter.
"Level 7 Warcraft, if we can kill this big guy, our 'Blue Enchantress' will show up in Huey Ores!" Angus shook his head with regret on his face.
"Stop dreaming. Even if we kill it, we won't be able to transport it back." Adeline wiped the sweat from her forehead and said with a slight breath. The battle just now had almost exhausted her magic. If Shanshanxi didn't run away, she would have to quit the battle first.
The two suddenly discovered that Keynes had not spoken anymore. They suddenly looked up and found that his face was pale. Although he maintained a standing posture with the sword in both hands, his legs were trembling slightly.
"Boss, what's wrong with you?" Angus stepped forward and held Keynes's arm.
The moment Angus held Cairns up, his body shook and a mouthful of blood spurted out.
"Were you injured just now?" Adeline also stepped forward to support Keynes and asked with concern.
"It's okay, it's just an old injury from back then. I used too much force just now." Keynes wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sat down slowly.
"We are being followed. Find them when they are not noticeable." Keynes suddenly said in a very low voice.
Angus and Adeline were both stunned, but there was no abnormality on their faces.
When all the mercenaries gathered around them, the two quietly withdrew from the crowd.
The mercenary group decided to stay by the stream that night. After the fierce battle just now, the place was filled with the aura left by the seventh-level monsters. Low-level monsters did not dare to approach them at all. Now this place has become the safest place.
When the bonfire was lit, Angus and Adeline returned to the camp. The mercenaries were still talking excitedly about the battle just now, and no one noticed where the two leaders had been during this time.
Keynes was sitting alone by a small campfire, sipping wine, and next to him were two grilled fish that Arthur had just brought over. Knowing that the group leader had been injured in the battle just now, no one came to disturb him.
Cairns motioned Angus and Adeline to sit down, and then asked somewhat eagerly, "Did you find anything?"
Adeline shook her head slightly.
Angus also shook his head, but immediately added: "Although I didn't find anyone following me, there were indeed signs of other people staying nearby. I found two places where the fallen grass had been pressed down by people."
As a hunter, Angus is very keen on the traces of various animals. If he said they were left by humans, then he must be right.
Keynes frowned and showed a true expression.
"How did you know we were being followed?" Adeline asked in confusion.
"Do you believe me when I say I guessed it?" Keynes asked.
Adeline gave him a look of disdain.
Keynes felt bored and could only think to himself: "As soon as we entered the mountains, we encountered a swarm of hyenas. If we can explain it by coincidence, we then fell into the hunting territory of a migrating demon-devouring insect swarm, and then we encountered a sudden attack. A seventh-level monster that rushes out of its territory in a frenzy. There must be some kind of inevitability behind too many coincidences!"
"Based on these, you can tell that someone is deliberately targeting us? It's impossible for someone to control the demon-devouring insect swarm and the seventh-level monster." Adeline was still in disbelief.
Keynes looked at Angus, "Based on your experience, is there any way to do it?"
Angus pondered for a long time and then said slowly, "Some people can control a level seven monster, but there is no way to control a monster with a low IQ like the Demon-Eating Insect."
"Am I wrong in my judgment?" Keynes's brows furrowed even more.
Angus suddenly changed the topic, "Boss, your judgment is not wrong! I thought about it for a moment. Although it is difficult to control the monsters, it is easy to lure the monsters to appear on our route. As long as the monsters come into contact with us, If we go up, the monsters will naturally attack us."
"Then how did they do it?"
"I know the way to lure the Mountain Rhinoceros. As long as I get the urine of the female Mountain Rhinoceros during its estrus season, it will keep chasing the scent. As for the Demon-Eating Insect, although I don't know what the other party used. There is no way, but I heard that the blood of the dragon is fatally tempting to these bugs." Angus explained slowly.
"Don't be ridiculous. If they have the ability to get the dragon's blood, why would they still use this method against us? We can't resist if they come directly to kill us." Adeline still didn't believe Keynes's judgment.
"No, the enemy doesn't really need to get the dragon's blood!" Keynes interrupted Adeline directly, "Don't forget that there are many subspecies of monsters that have part of the dragon's blood. I want the blood of these monsters to, It might have a similar effect."
All three fell into silence.
All the links have been explained. A huge trap has been laid since the moment the mercenary group entered the mountain, perhaps even earlier!
But a new fog also emerged. Who set this trap for the mercenary group?
"Blood stabbing? Wild wolf and fox? Or are the two families joining forces?" Adeline suddenly asked in a tentative whisper.
Keynes shook his head firmly, "None of them. Although the three companies are in a competitive relationship, as a veteran mercenary group, they have not yet reached that point. The most important thing is that they have not swallowed up our strength!"
"So the problem is the mission? Someone is eyeing what we are escorting this time."
Keynes sighed softly, "Am I careless? Or did I underestimate the importance of this escort?"
"I know I shouldn't ask, but at this point you still don't want us to know what we are escorting this time?" Adeline's tone was full of urgency.
Keynes smiled bitterly, "To be honest, I'm not sure what we are sending. So it might be better for you not to know."
"Then let's abandon this mission and return the commission to the client." Adeline advised.
"As a mercenary, once you accept a mission, you cannot give up halfway, even if you die."
Keynes softened his tone and continued: "The danger of this mission has greatly exceeded my expectations. You can take the team back tomorrow, and I will take the things to the Solon Canyon by myself. I really want to meet my employer now Who is he?"
Keynes's eyes flashed with coldness when he said these words...