Chapter 93: The Priest's Plan
If they could support a new family, the former would have more say in the South.
There is another important reason: the seal ritual will weaken the effect of the Trait.
Therefore, if someone else gets the Trait, the other party might refuse to complete the seal ritual.
So including the Cooper family.
Both families strive to be the one controlling the [Trait] to ensure the ritual can proceed smoothly.
"In that case, won't you make many enemies?" William rubbed his chin.
Everyone has selfish desires, not to mention that the [Trait] has such high value.
Sadie smiled bitterly and nodded.
"That's why we try our best to fight for the [Trait], and other demon hunters will also be wary of us."
William nodded.
He didn't ask Sadie why they didn't cooperate with the Cooper family.
He guessed the two families would start fighting before even getting the [Trait].
After that, William asked some other questions.
For example, can Cooper hounds be killed by poison?
But Sadie said this was very difficult.
Cooper hounds are strictly screened at birth.
Physique, ferocity, drug resistance tests...
Only hounds passing these screenings are qualified to survive and get the right to reproduce.
And after so many years, the remaining hounds have long been immune to most toxins.
Unless the toxin comes from the Plague Zone.
William rubbed his chin.
If so, his plan might have to change.
At the same time, Sadie also told him the plan after entering the Plague Zone.
At that time, they need to find monster lairs. After defeating the monsters inside, there will be a chance to find clues to the [Trait].
Only by collecting enough clues can the location of the [Trait] be pointed out.
This stage is also when competition is most intense.
Traps, deception, snatching.
Everyone who has clues will become a target of public criticism.
Before leaving the Plague Zone, they will face the threat of death at all times.
Besides monsters everywhere and humans with malicious intentions.
The Plague Zone has a third danger—poisonous fog.
"Heart of Blackwater" and "Swamp Leaves" are precisely to deal with this threat.
But the [Trait] generally only exists deep in the Plague Zone, so they have to stay inside for several days.
And even the "Heart of Blackwater" with the strongest protection ability can maintain its effect for at most one day.
Therefore, after entering the Plague Zone, demon hunters will prioritize finding—Oases.
"This is the safe zone of the Plague Zone, with the same environment as the outside world."
Sadie took out a map.
"These are the oases our family has visited. Some may have disappeared, but several have existed for decades."
She pointed to one of the marked locations.
"So after we go in, we have to follow a fixed route to avoid falling into danger due to not finding an oasis..."
Heart of Blackwater and Swamp Leaves can be replenished in the oases.
In addition to the Allard family, several other families also have corresponding maps, and the oasis locations between them may overlap.
At the same time, because the normal air in the oasis is limited.
When it is all consumed, or when there are too many humans, the oasis is likely to disappear prematurely.
So there is also fierce competition in this place.
William narrowed his eyes. The more he listened, the more familiar it felt. Combined with the profession of demon hunter...
Isn't this Hunt: Showdown!
"Where is the final evacuation point?" He looked at Sadie.
The latter was stunned upon hearing this, seemingly not expecting William to know this.
"If the seal is still intact, there will generally be fixed entrances and exits."
"Those were specially opened by the tribe, aiming to allow humans to use the resources of the Plague Zone to improve their strength as much as possible."
Then Sadie changed her tone.
"But when the seal loosens, the poison gas at the original entrance will increase significantly. Therefore, everyone chooses to enter the Plague Zone in advance."
"And this time the High Priest has divined the time of the poison gas change; it's in two days..."
"But when coming out, we can only rely on ourselves."
"The weakening of the seal will also significantly reduce the poison gas in some areas; those will become evacuation points..."
Sadie said that after getting the [Trait], the High Priest would give guidance on the direction of the evacuation point.
If they cannot find the right place within a limited time, they will be trapped in the Plague Zone and eventually turn into monsters.
"After the poison gas changes, will there be more dangers in the Plague Zone?" William suddenly asked.
He was thinking about those who didn't get the Trait.
If the other party ultimately fails to find the evacuation point, can they wander between various oases?
Until the fixed entrance and exit stabilize again.
Sadie nodded upon hearing this: "After the Trait is taken away, the oases will also gradually disappear."
"Moreover, there will be trickier monsters haunting the place, so we must leave as soon as possible."
William nodded; sure enough, it wasn't that simple.
Based on the current situation, the Cooper clan, relying on their hounds, should be the strongest party among the [Trait] contenders.
As for the other two families suspected of possessing "Traits."
Among them, the Beneke family has treated many demon hunters. Even if the latter are hostile to this family, they should leave some leeway.
Moreover, Sadie also mentioned.
After entering the Plague Zone, the Beneke family chooses to stay away from the [Trait] struggle, seeming to just participate for the sake of participation. This leads to them having far fewer potential enemies.
And the other Stuart family, themselves descendants of the First People, have lived on this land for hundreds of years.
They have long adapted to the geographical environment of the South.
Plus they rarely appear in public themselves, so it is difficult for ordinary people to find traces of the Stuart clan.
In addition to this, there are the Demon Hunter Association and some other family forces.
Although these people fight separately, if they encounter a strong enemy like the Cooper family, they are very likely to join hands.
In this way, it seems only the Allard family has the most enemies...
Because of the rapid development in recent years, almost everyone can guess that the Allard family possesses a [Trait].
At the same time, the weapons used by the Allards create a lot of noise, exposing their position before others even look for them.
Plus the targeting by the Cooper clan.
This... the corner of William's mouth twitched.
What kind of commission did he accept!
William turned his head and met Sadie's clear gaze.
"Is it quite difficult for you every time you participate in the seal ritual?" He asked sideways.
"Hmm! Yes." Sadie nodded vigorously.
"This woman seems completely unaware..." William sweated inwardly.
No way!
If they follow the Allard family's original method, their trip will still be very difficult.
William doesn't want to be sneak-attacked while collecting herbs or "redeeming monsters."
He narrowed his eyes and soon had an idea.
"Do you have poison here? The kind that doesn't kill people but works very quickly."
Sadie was a little scared by William's stare.
"Yes... but Cooper hounds are not afraid..."
"That's right."
William interrupted the other party.
"Hounds are not afraid, but humans can't be immune, right?"
William lowered his voice and gave the other party a "you know what I mean" look.
Sadie swallowed hard.
"Th... this doesn't seem very good."
"Although everyone will fight each other, there are still many monsters in the Plague Zone; we need everyone together to eliminate them."
William shrugged: "That's why I said the kind that 'doesn't kill people'."
"But once discovered, we will make more enemies." Sadie was still a little worried.
"So we must not be discovered!" William seemed confident.
At this time, the butler Basel suddenly knocked on the door.
"Miss Sadie, Father William, the Association sent an invitation letter."
Basel took out a letter as he spoke.
"The letter says that thanks to Father William's help, Saint Frian was saved from monster attacks."
"Therefore, they plan to hold a banquet at the Dead Dog Saloon tonight."
"And want to invite Father William to thank you for your help."
William's eyes lit up upon hearing this.
"Opportunity has arrived!"
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