What were you doing before the end of the world? Are you going to be an assassin?

Connor had done his homework. There was a kind of big-tailed squirrel living in the area where the adventurers were. Connor didn't know its official name, but he could find the place where they stored food and find precious nuts, which were one of the materials recycled by the guild to make bread.

Without wasting magic power to cast [Regroup], Connor jumped off the branch and followed the direction of the big tree to a clear stream. The water of the stream was rushing, clear and cold.

The roots of the trees are exposed on the ground, as if they have actively extended their roots into the stream.

He drank several mouthfuls. After drinking the stream water, Connor immediately felt refreshed, and the suffocation and dullness caused by the fog disappeared.

"It's still useful to collect intelligence, but is there something wrong with this map?"

Connor sat by the stream for a while. The dangers of the other world really exceeded his imagination. There were dangerous monsters everywhere in the wild. Both animals and plants could become deadly killers.

If ordinary people want to travel far, they can only follow the roads opened up by the Adventurer's Guild. Once they turn onto a small road, if they can survive to see the sunrise the next day, it means that the monsters have had their fill today and are too lazy to eat them.

Many traces of monsters were found along the way, and the bow and arrow on his back remained motionless.

He was looking for a suitable bait.

Fierce monsters like griffins like to eat meat, especially high-quality raw meat. However, Connor also learned from the daytime drinkers in the guild that high-quality cooked meat is also attractive to griffins. In short, it is a monster that likes to eat meat.

High-quality raw meat is generally produced from elite monsters, which means that if Connor wants to fish out a griffin, he must first find an elite monster that meets the meat quality requirements.

Instead of using Eagle Vision to find a needle in a haystack, Connor felt that it would be easier to find elite monsters if he stayed by the water source and waited for prey to come, just like he did in the previous world.

Activating [Breath Blocking], Connor placed himself at a relatively gentle bend in the stream, where there were many footprints left by animals coming to drink water.

The first elite monster I waited for was...

The water slime slowly crawled up from the river bend. The huge water slime absorbed the clear river water and looked crystal clear. It was much larger than the ordinary slime.

But it was obvious that water slimes that could not produce high-quality raw meat were not within his consideration.

Connor lay quietly in disguise, waiting until about two o'clock in the afternoon, when he saw the first elite monster coming to drink water.

It was a demon pig with tall shoulders and a thick body. In addition to the two long tusks, two more tusks had rolled back to the head and pierced through the skin. The pain caused by the tusks made the demon pig angry all the time, which became the third greatest desire, comparable to the appetite and reproductive desire - the desire to fight.

Its black skin was dotted with hair that had been dyed red and blue by magic, and its foul-smelling saliva kept dripping onto the mud of the river bend.

The demon pig was not in a hurry to drink water, but instead pawed the ground anxiously with its hooves, and soon dug out a big hole.

97. Pig Tactics

"It devours meat, armor, and even magic greedily. This thing is the Death of the Pig itself." Connor swallowed his saliva as he thought about the information about the forest monster provided by the guild.

Not to mention the heroes, even high-level monsters with smaller mouths would be hit by the magic pig.

The demon pig arched its mouth and looked around in confusion. It searched for its enemy in the air for a long time but couldn't find an opponent to fight with it. Finally, it lowered its unyielding head.

First, the sharp and filthy fangs dipped into the water, followed by the raised arched mouth. The demon pig seemed to be comfortable with the cool stream water. It hummed twice towards the sky and jumped directly into the river bend.

Snapped!

One pig can cause a thousand waves!

Suddenly the clear pool was stirred into turbidity. The demon pig grunted excitedly and dug at the wet mud at the bottom of the pool, where there was something it liked.

There were small shrimps with a refreshing taste and cooling water plants in the mud, which were easily sucked into the stomach of the magic pig mixed with stream water.

Connor saw it very clearly. The moment the demon pig entered the water, a large piece of dried mud immediately came off the body of the tall monster, and circles of oil continued to float out of the demon pig's body under the flushing of the stream water.

That is the protection that the magic pig uses the surrounding environment to give itself. It soaks the mud with water and wraps it around its body, then goes to the pine forest to wrap its fur with a layer of resin. Finally, it uses the magic innate to the monster to combine multiple layers of protection together, which can not only prevent mosquito bites, but also protect itself from damage.

The [Armor Protection] developed by humans in imitation of the magic pigs is still a very effective intermediate magic.

According to the inventor, if you use this magic on yourself in the summer, you don't need to worry about mosquitoes that can suck you dry. Even the original version still has a strong smell of mud.

Later, it was gradually improved into a concrete armor style, and that flavor was also eliminated from the most basic logic of magic.

It is said that the great wizard who invented the magic of [Armor Protection] also sat in meditation at the door of the relevant department for several days.

Connor bit his tongue and focused his attention, which had been somewhat distracted by crouching for so long.

Try to change your body from a latent state to an offensive state without disturbing the demon pig.

Connor was unsure whether his one-handed sword or hidden blade would be effective against an elite demon pig of this size. He did not need to worry about the sharpness of the assassin weapon transformed from the [Forerunner Apple of Eden], but it was very likely that it would cut the pig's skin but would not be long enough to cause a fatal blow to the demon pig.

Hum hum!

The demon pig happily made a series of pig squeals, and the cool stream water made the monster in the most relaxed state.

Whoosh!

【Rapid assassination】!

The golden flying knife was almost in front of the demon pig before it noticed it. However, its four legs were stuck in the mud at the bottom of the pool, making it difficult for the demon pig to burst out with the power of a chariot as it would on solid land. It just closed its eyes out of instinct and tilted its head.

Pfft!

After a slight sound of the knife entering the flesh, Connor's body had already arrived above the demon pig along with the flying knife.

【Charge heavy attack】!

The extremely sharp battle axe chopped straight towards the back of the demon pig's neck.

The demon pig was stimulated to be ferocious by the previous flying knife, and red and blue colors flashed on its body. Suddenly, a layer of invisible eggshell wrapped in water and mud appeared on its body surface, and when the axe blade only chopped down one centimeter, it pushed Connor out.

Connor rolled several times on the river bend, not caring that his body was numb from the huge force of the demon pig, and immediately propped himself up and jumped back.

When I looked up again, the demon pig had already stepped onto the shore with a bloody wound on its head and thick white air coming out of its mouth.

The magic furnace in the body that was cooled down by the stream water started working again, but in Connor's [Eagle Vision], there was always a slight delay when the magic was transmitted through the spine to the head.

"You're not feeling well either, right?"

Connor stared at the demon pig, not bothering to wipe the water stains off his face, which was still covered with mud and resin from the demon pig's body, making it sticky and uncomfortable.

hum!

The demon pig grunted and rushed towards Connor, and its heavy footsteps broke the silence of the forest.

Connor's muscles trembled ever so slightly, which was a reflection of his tense muscles due to his high concentration, and also a sign that he was about to attack!

Seeing the stinking Chinese tank less than ten steps away from him, Connor finally loosened his clenched fist.

The invincible [disappearance]!

A white light flashed, and the dizzy demon pig continued to move forward, crashing into a large tree whose roots spread into the stream. The thick trunk fell down with a bang, breaking the branches of countless other innocent trees.

The Demon Pig has extremely strong physical damage reduction. Although its magic damage reduction is also very good, it is based on the effect of multiple shields that can withstand attack magic below the intermediate level. This is why it is classified as an intermediate monster by the guild, but it is in the category of high danger.

The magic circuit in the body was interrupted by [Disappearance], and a lot of blood oozed out of the pores on the magic pig's body. The wound on the long pig's face caused by the flying knife was almost healed and then broke open again. The most important thing was that its layer of protective defense was also eliminated.

Connor did not miss this opportunity. He wiped the axe blade lightly, letting the magic power in his body flow out. He picked up the axe and chopped it down along the gap between the cervical vertebrae of the demon pig.

snort--!

The magic pig had strong vitality. Even though Connor had opened a large gash on its neck with an axe, the life-threatening pain cured its dizziness, but the magic pig still threw Connor out.

The demon pig stared at Connor with its fierce little eyes, and retreated little by little until it hit its butt against the tree trunk that had just been broken.

The scattered branches formed a natural protection above the demon pig, making it impossible for Connor to continue attacking its exposed wounds from above.

"Your life is like a candle in the wind."

Connor looked at the green light on the axe blade. The lost magic power triggered his skill [Poison Attack]. The green poison had penetrated into the body of the demon pig through the wound created by the axe blade.

Especially since the wound was on the most important cervical vertebrae behind the head, Connor's axe almost cut off the cervical vertebrae of the demon pig.

As expected, the demon pig, which was originally very ferocious, only held on for a few seconds, and then its body went limp and collapsed into the grave it had chosen.

"You think I'm really going to put it in your mouth just because you put your butt against the wall, thinking you'll bite me when I come over?"

Connor patted his slightly numb arm. In terms of physical strength alone, he was no match for the demon pig. If an adventure team without some means came, they would not be able to break the physical defense or remove the demon pig's defensive magic, and they would not even be able to consume it to death.

After chopping off the demon pig's head completely and peeling off the pig skin covered with red, black and blue hair, Connor took four pig trotters and, before the neurotoxin spread, selected a large piece of high-quality tenderloin from the demon pig, wrapped it in the pig skin and carried it on his back, then ran towards the castle in the highlands.

98. The Art of Pigs

The castle without any trace of the Demon King’s army looked particularly desolate, and there were still traces of the explosion magic bombarded by Huihui around it.

If it weren’t for the Headless Knight Beldia activating the castle’s defenses, this dilapidated castle would have been razed to the ground by Huihui long ago.

Connor occupied the uninhabited castle carrying his spoils and bait, intending to use the terrain advantage to search for the griffin.

Just as he was about to light the fire, he suddenly thought of something.

Why did the Demon King's army disappear? Wasn't it because they were harassed by Megumin's explosion magic once a day that they ran to the novice town of Axel to block the door?

Now that the Demon King's army leaders are gone...

“I’ve already told them. Megumin won’t continue to cast explosion magic here, right?”

Connor paused as he stepped into the deserted castle. What if he was blown up by Huihui while resting inside?

No, we must think of a way!

Half an hour later, a white flag slowly rose on the remaining tower of the castle. On it was a big mushroom cloud drawn with the blood of the magic pig, and a big cross was made on the mushroom cloud - explosive magic was prohibited here.

Connor clapped his hands. He was quite satisfied with his masterpiece.

The white flag is made of a layer of oil film inside the magic pig skin, and the flagpole is a cut down tree.

The mushroom cloud is drawn vividly and the cross is clearly drawn, so there will definitely be no problem.

Before checking in, Connor used Eagle Vision: Reveal to look through the castle. Most of the mechanisms had been destroyed, but the Headless Horseman had left him a surprise.

The filth contaminated by monsters and the Demon King's army in the castle activated the additional effect of the Tears of the Goddess. Holy water of extremely high purity emerged from the Tears of the Goddess, which was strung through Aqua's sky-blue hair. Just one drop of it purified the well in the castle, turning it into a well that naturally produced absolutely pure water.

If the usage rights here were sold to the Adventurer's Guild, or simply offered a buyout price, it would be enough for ordinary people to live an ordinary and comfortable life for the rest of their lives.

After the Drop of Purification appeared, the blue light of the Goddess's Tears dimmed a lot. Connor put it back under his clothes, and the teardrop-shaped sapphire stuck tightly to his skin.

"Aqua's things are really useful when they're not in Aqua's hands..."

Now Connor didn't need to go to the stream to fetch water. He just filled a pot with water on the spot.

Connor took a front hoof and a hind hoof, and used the stove lit by [Flame Strike] to boil water. He also left a little space and put the two pig trotters in. The raging fire burned the demon pig's fur, which soon turned black and yellow.

Take out a ladle of hot water and pour it on the pig's trotter in the roasting pot. The purifying power of the holy water removes all the filth in the demon pig's trotter, revealing the tender meat inside. Use a knife to split the trotter in half, and throw the four parts into the hot water pot. After boiling for ten minutes, skim off the blood foam and wash it with clean water. The meat tendons on the trotter have curled up slightly due to the alternating hot and cold.

He changed the pot of water and put the pig's trotters in again. He added the seasonings from this world that Connor had collected on the road, added salt, and simmered it on low heat for about fifty minutes. The aroma was already wafting out.

The braised pig's trotters can be eaten here, but after a busy day, Master Kang still has to endure the protests of his appetite and teeth.

Wiping the saliva from the corner of his mouth, Connor used the knife transformed from the Apple of Eden to pick out the stewed pig's trotters that had been softened and placed them on a flat stone pulled out from the castle wall, temporarily using it as a baking tray.

Add salt and pepper, which were all taken from the cook of the Adventurer's Guild, and sprinkle on a handful of spicy grass collected in the forest. This kind of grass has medium-length, thin and long leaves, and grows in small clumps.

The fire crackled as Connor sat by the oven, rubbing his hands. Occasionally, like a conductor at a concert, he would pick up a brush and apply oil to the pig's trotters.

As he was scorched by the heat, he began to miss a drink provided in the tavern that was also run by the Adventurer's Guild - Neroid's Shasha.

Although he didn't know what Neroid was, nor what Shua Shua was, Connor couldn't describe what it tasted like, except that it had a "shua" feeling when he drank it.

Connor didn't quite understand what the "shua shua" feeling was, but this feeling could only be described as "shua shua".

There was no "carbonated drink" to drink in this world. While waiting, Connor could only drink the holy water purified by the "Tears of the Goddess" while looking at the roasted pig's trotters and using Eagle Vision to check the movements around him.

As mentioned before, griffins like high-quality raw meat taken from elite monsters. Connor has hung the tenderloin of the demon pig that can be rated as high-quality raw meat in front of the castle gate, within his field of vision.

Intelligence also showed that griffins also liked high-quality cooked meat. Connor took great pains to cook pig's trotters, and with the blessing of holy water, he also upgraded the grade of the cooked meat to high quality. It now depended on whether this combination of [high-quality raw meat] and [high-quality cooked meat] could hook the griffin out.

If you can't catch it...

Connor cut off a small piece of greasy cooked tendon and bit into it with the spicy hollow grass.

shashashasha——

hot!

The cooked tendons absorbed the power of fire, and under the stimulation of the spicy hollow grass, they exploded in Connor's mouth along with the oil.

After the "scalding" feeling passed, it was the satisfaction of his teeth. The upper and lower rows of teeth chewed the sticky meat tendons. The bouncy feeling of pressing down and then slightly rebounding made him reluctant to swallow it for a while, but his stomach had already begun to protest violently.

[High-quality cooked meat] I didn’t catch the griffin, but I did catch the gluttonous worm of Master Kang.

Connor cut off another thick piece of pig skin, which still had a bit of greasy subcutaneous fat, and stuffed it into his mouth with satisfaction.

Elite monsters and such, that’s great!

Not only can you gain experience by defeating elite monsters, you can also gain experience by eating them, and they are so delicious!

The experience of the Demonic Pig is not as good as that of the Headless Horseman. It only gives the same basic experience as the Special Dangerous Species. However, after the qualified person is upgraded, Connor also has the effect of gaining experience bonus. Therefore, he got 120 experience from the Demonic Pig and became level 6 (2619/4000).

After finishing chewing a pig's trotter and licking his fingers, Connor noticed a sneaky figure breaking into the detection range of [Eagle Vision].