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Chapter 564 Bait
Chapter 564 Bait
Why is this happening?!
Valentine shouted, his bloodshot eyes adding to his manic aura.
His greasy, medium-length hair was filthy, making him appear even more颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of listlessness, decadence, or dejection).
Kathy watched all of this quietly.
Originally, their team had more than thirty people.
Since their first encounter with that worm-like behemoth, their numbers have dwindled by half.
However, they were subsequently attacked by worms multiple times.
Although Harriet had warned everyone in advance, the movement of the worms traversing the ground was really difficult to predict.
Even Cassie was accidentally injured by the collapsing ground, though she was immediately treated by Harriet.
But the others suffered heavy casualties.
Harriet would naturally not use her power to heal those who had tried to harm Cassie.
But Kathy could only watch helplessly as the number of people in the team rapidly decreased.
Valentine was now in a frenzy: "Why is this happening?! I'm asking you a question!"
Faced with the man's roar, Casey understood that his will was on the verge of collapse.
But Kathy could only give one answer: "I don't know."
"You didn't know?" Valentine's eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. "You're the one who brought us to this island, and you say you didn't know?"
“This is my first time on this island too,” Casey said. “I can’t control everything.”
"Unable to control everything?" Valentine's expression grew even more manic. "So many of my men have died, and you just brush it all off with a flippant remark? Look, besides me, only two able-bodied sailors remain with me, and the other has a leg tumor—no, wait, so this might be your purpose!"
Kathy frowned. He knew that the pirate in front of him was starting to have wild thoughts: "I have no purpose, and now is not the time to shirk responsibility."
"You don't want me to speak? That only proves I'm right!" Valentine laughed. "Heh heh, didn't you plan from the beginning to use those monsters to reduce our numbers? Right, without our control, you can do whatever you want! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!"
Upon hearing this, the other pirates all glared at Cassie with hostility.
Kathy understood that internal strife was imminent.
Harriet clearly realized what was happening and quickly went to Cassie's side.
She really puts me at ease—Kathy thought.
Harriet's abilities might not be enough to take on a whole team, but if it's just three or five people, with Cassie's help, the chances of winning are quite high.
However, Kathy knew she couldn't do that—
"We've already lost too many men. Don't do anything foolish. If we continue to lose combat power, forget about finding the treasure, we won't even be able to get back to the ship."
"Then explain why these things are happening!" Valentine said. "Why do those monsters always manage to find us!"
"I've already stated my speculation," Casey replied, "those monsters are able to target areas with dense populations of creatures."
"But this is far too frequent!" Valentine roared. "For the first two days, we didn't encounter a single attack from that monster, but since then, we've been attacked at least five times a day! How do you explain this?!"
Kathy was also confused by this fact.
He didn't understand, since their numbers had been reduced to a very small number, and they arranged for everyone to sleep separately during each rest period.
But the monster always manages to find us.
Moreover, pirates who spend time with Cathy and Harriet are often the ones who suffer the most.
If it really is a matter of luck, then this is indeed extremely unlucky.
Upon hearing this, Cathy's eyes widened suddenly—could it be!
Valentine noticed Cathy's expression and rushed forward, trying to grab her collar, but the tall Harriet slapped his hand away.
"What came to mind?"
He stared at Harriet for a moment, then spoke as he backed away.
Cassie didn't answer, but instead whispered to Harriet, "Harriet, how did you sense the monster's appearance?"
"I will channel my power into the ground, and when it touches a living being, I will receive a response."
Upon hearing this, Kathy gasped, "Is it possible that your power is a delicious treat for those monsters?!"
Harriet's face showed horror: "You mean, it was my power that attracted these monsters?"
Kathy nodded: "Very likely!"
"I'm sorry, Casey, I really didn't expect this to happen."
Seeing Harriet's remorseful expression, Cathy took her hand.
Her skin is so smooth.
"It's alright, Harriet. If you hadn't done this, we might have been killed by those monsters long ago."
And indeed, to determine whether a monster would emerge from the ground beneath her feet, Harriet had to use her power level 0.
However, using power will attract even more monsters.
This is clearly an unsolvable vicious cycle.
However, Kathy narrowed her eyes and fell into deep thought.
After a moment, Casey smiled and looked at Valentine again: "Since those worm-like behemoths killed so many of your men, are you truly content with that?"
Valentine, who had been acting strangely, immediately became alert upon hearing this: "What do you mean?"
"We fight back, or rather—hunt the worms!"
After a period of preparation, the hunting grounds for killing worms have been set up.
Cassie now guessed that Harriet's power could attract the worms.
If this characteristic is utilized, the location where the worm emerges from the ground can be precisely controlled.
If Cassie sets up a trap at that location, she can launch a precise counterattack against the worm!
At this moment, Cassie and the others set up crossbows and wooden stake traps. If Harriet could lure the worm out, she should be able to inflict serious damage on it.
The only problem is that this requires Harriet to take the risk as bait —
Harriet gave Cathy a kiss: "I hope I can make amends."
"But I never blamed you," Cathy said.
"But I need comfort myself."
Harriet walked toward the location where the trap was set.
Harriet stood in the center of the area, then closed her eyes, slowly squatted down, and touched the ground with her palms.
A gentle breeze began to swirl around Harriet.
Kathy could sense that Harriet had used immense power as bait this time.
Not long after, Casey felt the ground tremble slightly.
"It's coming!" Cathy warned.
Valentine immediately drew his weapon, while the other three gripped the trigger of the trap tightly.
The tremors became increasingly violent.
Kathy was filled with anxiety.
His right foot couldn't help but move forward, wanting to pull Harley away immediately.
But Valentine grabbed his shoulder: "Don't cause trouble!"
Kathy understood that at this moment, the only thing she could do was trust Harriet.
Just then, the ground shook so badly that Casey could barely stand.
Kathy held her breath.