Monster Hunt: Notes from a Hunter

Chapter 1489 Barubale is the fastest

Suspended on the slipway above the lava lake.

The Isana, which has been carefully repaired by the Earth Dragon craftsmen, now looks brand new.

Cracked and loose planks were replaced one by one.

The bright red hull has also become bright again after being repainted.

Even the ship's crossbows, cannons, and even the dragon-slaying spears at the bow have been restored to normal use after repeated inspections and maintenance by the craftsmen.

Because this time, the positioning of the Isana is no longer an "adventure ship", but more of a "battleship" for fighting against ancient dragons.

The craftsmen also removed the propulsion propeller at the stern, replaced it with a prototype high-power steam propulsion engine, and installed a sharp ram at the bow.

This made the originally cute "big whale" become much more majestic.

Afterwards, the craftsmen used the slides and ropes throughout the village to move the Isana to a location near the airship entrance.

The huge airbag, which had undergone multiple leak-proof tests, was firmly fixed to the hull by cables.

As the "very fresh" special gas was injected, the airbag gradually expanded. When only two-thirds of it was injected, the hull showed signs of breaking away from the earth's gravity and rising into the air.

The craftsmen temporarily stopped the injection of gas, tied the ship to the ground with anchor hooks and cables, and began to load supplies.

The most important things are fuel coal and clean water, followed by ammunition, a small amount of food and medicine supplies, and ballast that can be discarded at any time when needed to adjust the mass and stability of the ship.

While shipping the supplies, the craftsmen were also adjusting the amount and distribution of gas in the airbag little by little until the two reached a relative balance.

Now that only two ropes are needed to fix the Isana, it will be able to float steadily in the air, and all preparations before setting sail will be complete.

Hayata and Sofia boarded the airship one after another, and before they could fold up the gangway, Isana also jumped on.

"Why did you come up here?"

"Are you going too?"

The two asked in unison.

"Of course!" Isana put her hands on her hips. "The captain and his men are in trouble, how can we not help them?"

Seeing that Sophia was about to say something, Isana interrupted her, "Did you see the modifications on the ship? Did you see the new engine?

The latest technology in Naguli Village! Only we know how to use it!
Hurry up and weigh anchor! Let’s go!”

Perhaps because it is rich in iron or some other metal minerals, the sand and gravel in this wasteland appear a rusty reddish brown.

Under the scorching sun, the air seemed to be filled with a metallic smell.

Gordon and Suda stood on a sandstone, looking at the canyon in front of them, which was not too large.

"The canyon is nearly a thousand meters long, with the widest area in the middle of the canyon being about eighty meters wide, and the cliffs on both sides being more than forty meters high.
It's really the best place to set up an ambush." ​​Gordon put down the telescope and commented.

"Yes." The old hunter nodded, "The whole canyon is very narrow and long, and the middle area is shaped like a pocket.

If we can lure the Abyss-Swallowing Dragon in, we can then seal both ends of the canyon.

Unless it has the ability to fly well enough to climb vertically, it will be trapped and killed in this canyon.

Unfortunately."

".It's too far away." Gordon sighed as he took over the conversation.

In the past two days, they have repeatedly inspected the northern stone forest and the eastern canyon on site.

The conclusions reached were still the same as that night.

The canyon before them was perfect for an ambush, but without suitable transportation, it would be nearly impossible for the hunters to lure the Abyss-Swallowing Dragon all the way here.

"The location needs to be decided as soon as possible. The craftsmen will need time to set up the facilities," Suda reminded.

Gordon frowned.

There was no news yet from Hayata and the others, so he should take a gamble and have the craftsmen drive directly to the canyon.

Or should we play it safe and choose the stone forest as the decisive battlefield?

Just as I was struggling with my feelings, a sharp bird cry was heard in the air.

A peregrine falcon with snow-white wings landed on his shoulder.

"It's the president's Peregrine Falcon. There should be some news." Suda and Gordon looked at each other.

The latter quickly took a small metal mailbox from the peregrine falcon's leg, opened it and took a quick look, a smile appeared on his face.

He handed the letter to Suda, "It seems that there is no need to discuss further. The location of the decisive battle will be set in this canyon.

A letter came from Naguli Village, saying that the Isana has been prepared and will set sail soon. According to the date mentioned in the letter, it will arrive at Balubare tomorrow at the latest, and if it is fast, it may arrive tonight."

Suda confirmed the letter and laughed too.

"Isana? I see. The airship you're talking about is the big whale that the president has been thinking about?"

At the same time, the oasis where Barubare stopped.

The Isana almost drifted with a tailspin and stopped suddenly above the Oasis Lake.

The conspicuous whale-like hull and the outrageous speed that did not seem like an airship attracted the attention of a large number of Balubare people.

Xianglan, feeling dizzy, half crawled and half rolled down the gangway.

After landing on the ground, he didn't stand firmly and almost fell down. He quickly used his claws to support his body. After staggering forward a few steps, he finally lost control of his center of gravity and fell to the ground with a "bia".

"I'm going to puke, meow."

Sophia, who followed closely behind, also had a pale face. She covered her mouth and ran a few steps to a dwarf palm tree. She could no longer hold back and spit out a rainbow.

Hayata's condition was slightly better, but her steps were still a little weak.

After returning to the ground, I took a long time to regain my confused sense of balance.

"We have to find a chance to trick Ansel into trying this meow." Xianglan, who had recovered a little, climbed up with difficulty, shook off the sand on her fur, and meowed softly.

Hayata tapped her head gently, "Don't do this, he will die."

"One by one, is it so exaggerated?"

After skillfully maneuvering the airship to complete the mooring and securing the rear of the ship with a cable anchor hook, Isana swaggered over and said, "We just tested the high-speed cruise, not the full speed, not to mention that we haven't even driven it overloaded yet."

Sophia walked out from behind the palm tree while wiping the corners of her mouth with a towel and said faintly, "That's because you are the driver.

Let someone else drive you next time?"

"Well, we won't let anyone else drive the New Isana! Even the captain and the uncle in charge of processing won't let us!"

Hayata handed the water bag to Sophia, "It's really exaggerated.

Although the straight-line distance from here to Naguli Village is not too far, you still have to fly over the inland sea.

Even with a favorable wind, a conventional airship would take two days, and a high-speed airship would take at least a day and a half. How long did it take us this time?"

Sophia took out her pocket watch and glanced at it.

"Twenty-two hours. That's a record."

"But then again, it's running at high speed the whole time. Is it true that there are no problems with that prototype engine?" Hayata asked with some concern.

"Of course no problem! This is the latest technology developed by Dad and his team!" Isana put her hands on her hips proudly.

"But, I seem to smell something burning, meow?" Xianglan sniffed around, "Meow? Is the engine on the left side of the stern emitting smoke, meow?"

Isana shook her hands. "Ahaha, don't joke like that. How can... Shit!"

(End of this chapter)