Chapter 1024: King of Hell's Cellar (Please Vote and Subscribe!!!)

From time to time, branch-like thunder and lightning flashed in the dark sky, illuminating the dark clouds as thick as lead. The heavy rain seemed to have opened the gate of the reservoir and slammed down to the ground. The thin tree branches danced in the strong wind, like slaves in the medieval century. The whips wielded by the masters with great force.

It is obviously unwise to choose to go into the mountains in such weather. The temporarily assembled team in the village is a little scared, but they are all skilled hunters. They have to go into the mountains every month or even every day. Logically speaking, not They should be so afraid, the mountains are no different to their own backyard.

The faces of the three Hirai brothers were as gloomy as dark clouds. During the lecture, they glanced at the mountain top shrouded in the storm from time to time, as serious as a general facing a powerful enemy.

All weirdness has its origin, and the panic of the team entering the mountain is no exception.

“It’s exactly the same as last year.”

The village chief, who was tossing and turning and unable to fall asleep, stood in the yard and looked into the distance, his eyes full of worry and sadness.

On a rainy night last year, his youngest son slipped and fell off a cliff and died. Even after a year, the village chief has not been able to get rid of his self-blame and guilt.

If he leads the team

The ending might have been different.

However, today, everything seems to be happening again, landslides, black bears about to enter winter, and gaps in hunting grounds.

No matter how heavy the rain is, it cannot wash away the blood on the guillotine. The ghosts of the deceased will wander forever. Only the passing of life can calm their resentment. This is a curse and a shackles of fate, which is difficult and irreversible.

"Set off!!!"

Takao Hirai roared loudly, took three Shiba Inu dogs, and led a team of more than a dozen people toward the mountain forest. His face was hidden under a raincoat as dark as a cloak, just like an inquisitor sent by the archbishop to arrest heretics.

Just as the team was about to escape into the rain, several pairs of rain boots of different sizes stepped into the puddles and followed them quietly.

Along the village path, the hunter team successfully entered the mountain. The hem of the raincoat was dancing in the strong wind, and the rain was freezing and biting.

The landslide occurred on the north slope, while Pingjing Village was on the south side. In other words, the team had to cross the mountain to reach the place where the accident occurred.

"strangeness."

Behind the hunter team, Sakaki hid behind a giant tree, lifted up his raincoat to block the water droplets, took out the map and looked at it:

"They did not enter the hunting ground, but chose to walk outside the barbed wire fence of the hunting ground. What did they want to do?"

“Could it be possible to use the hunting wire fence to determine the direction?”

Kidd looked around with a confused look on his face. To be honest, in his opinion, the big trees around him all looked the same. If he didn't leave a mark, he would probably get lost.

But compared to the marks left by hard work, the extremely strong barbed wire buried deep in the ground is obviously more reliable and more directional.

As long as you move around the barbed wire and use the compass, you will definitely not get lost.

"No, that's not right."

He tied the extra raincoat around his waist with a rope. Conan, who looked bloated and short, muttered:

"Hunting grounds are for people to hunt and entertain. There are generally no large animals inside. The barbed wire fence is installed to stop large animals. No matter how you think about it, it is safer inside the hunting ground. If you just use the barbed wire to determine the direction, wouldn't it be the same when walking from inside? "

"unless."

"Unless these gamekeepers know where the danger is and where it is safe."

A cold female voice came from under the raincoat standing next to Sakaki Makoto. Miss Miyano raised her head, her ice green eyes filled with emotion:

"General hunters will take off the shotgun from their shoulders when entering the mountains, and then tie a wooden stick to their back to prevent wild animals from raiding."

"Look at them, they all have shotguns on their backs. Only the three Hirai brothers symbolically took off their guns and carried them in their hands. The team is also sloppy and unorganized, and their vigilance is very low. This shows that they think there is no danger nearby."

"Of course, nothing is certain. Maybe they were trying to avoid traps set in the hunting grounds."

"trap?"

Hattori Heiji said doubtfully:

“Are there traps set in hunting grounds for hunting pleasure?”

“The closer the hunting ground is, the more traps will be laid.”

Sakaki glanced at the team still climbing in front of him. They didn't dare to follow too closely. Fortunately, it rained today and they were still standing in the downwind. Their noses were not that sharp, otherwise they would have been discovered long ago:

"There are various animals in the hunting ground. There may be hares. These animals like to dig holes randomly and pose a threat to the foundation of the barbed wire fence. There are also medium-sized animals such as wild boars that you need to pay attention to, so sometimes game managers will dig near the barbed wire fence. A hell cellar to prevent animals from 'escaping'."

"What is the King of Hell's cellar?"

This is a new term for Conan and the others, and it involves their knowledge blind spots.

"An ancient hunting method, you must have heard of it."

Sakaki explained calmly:

"Dig a deep hole in the ground and insert a stick into it. Once you fall in, you will either die or be injured. It is specially used for hunting large animals. It has been banned for a long time, but some hunters in the mountains still use it. "

"This is too dangerous!"

Conan's eyes widened and his scalp went numb:

"What if someone accidentally falls?"

"Oh, most hunters will leave a sign after digging out the Hell King's Cellar to remind others and prevent themselves from forgetting about it one day and getting tricked."

Sakaki shrugged:

"Animals cannot understand human writing unless they become spirits. But if animals really become spirits, the single hunting method of Hell King Jiao will not be able to catch them."

"and"

"In an organized hunting ground like this, there are rangers patrolling every day, and there are also dedicated personnel to follow the tourists who come in to hunt, so there won't be any problems."

During the conversation, the team in front had already moved away. Sakaki put away the map and called for a few people to follow.

There was an uphill slope ahead, and it was very difficult for everyone to walk. One foot was deep and the other was shallow, and their feet kept slipping.

Occasionally, lightning would illuminate the mountain forest. As we got deeper, the wind became much weaker, but the sound of the wind blowing through the leaves and accompanying the heavy rain sounded like the cry of a resentful ghost, which was chilling.

After walking for a full hour, the team entering the mountain finally crossed the top of the mountain. The next step was all downhill. However, everyone did not show any signs of relaxation, but instead became more nervous.

It is easy to go up the mountain but difficult to go down the mountain. Although going up the mountain is a bit tiring, there will be no danger. Going down the mountain is different. If you don’t step on the steep terrain firmly.

The whole person will roll down like a broken sack, and the ending can be imagined.

"Give me."

Sakaki held out his hand to Conan.

"What can I give you?"

Tilting his head, Conan had a big question mark on his forehead.

"Your retractable harness!"

".oh."

With a curl of his lips, Conan obediently took off his strap and handed it to Sakaki Makoto.

The one who made the biggest sacrifice along the way was none other than him.

There were more than a dozen optical trackers installed, and now he was asked to take off his clothes.

It is difficult to be a human being, and even more difficult to be a primary school student.