Mr. Krypton
Section 9

Although not a rabbit, Ryan kept asking: "Is it edible?"

After checking the information, the system replied: [Compared to ordinary animals, squirrel meat is more tender and does not smell strange. If prepared properly, it will be a very tasty delicacy.]

When mentioning the smell, Ryan couldn't help but think of fishy meat in the morning.

He looked into the hole where the squirrel disappeared and asked, "I hope you told me beforehand that it is edible. Look at that claw, It was so dark, I thought it carried poison, but I didn't even let Moses and the others take action.”

Then is it too late for him to dig a big hole and take out his rat?

Ryan looked down at the edge of the lake, looked at a patch of water plants, and asked the same system in his mind: "Is that a reed?"

The system immediately responds: [this is a variant of the reed, called the water reed. Its function is wider than reed.]

"Thank you."

Ryan gently pulled the reins with both hands, and the flaming horse stopped.

Ryan turned his head and looked at Moses, "Then please look near here. It is best to bring back as many wild bird eggs as possible."

"Follow your orders."

Moses jumps off his horse, ties a harness to a tree, and walks into the lake with his friends, only to realize that one of them is missing.

“Why are there only four people?”

Ryan sounded a bit confused, looked behind Moses and asked, "Where is that guy? Was he accidentally left behind?"

It was a shame to say that even though he was a king, he did not remember everyone's name, and he did not know who was missing.

Only now do I realize that there is one person missing, which suggests that Ryan did not use magic and mental strength to sense the surroundings.

After hearing the question, Moses glanced at the bird on Ryan's shoulder faintly with sparkling eyes, lowered his head and replied: "He went to detect the situation around to avoid the sudden appearance of wild animals, which he was not aware of, so we can respond in time.”

Ryan did not believe him and chose to ask the system: "Did he tell the truth?"

[Wrongly.] The system immediately whispered back to his mind: [Karl has returned, he is a missing person.]

Ryan hummed, but not questioning why Moses was lying, he said softly in his mind: "Then remember to remind me when he will return. By the way, I want to buy something in the store." "

[As long as you want, the Krypton Gold Shop can be opened for you at any time.] The sound of the system was full of excitement. [In addition, it seems like there are some powerful monsters hidden in this place, so please be careful.]

Ryan: "Thank you."

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[Usually there was no poison in the monster's body. The higher the level of the monster, the purer its body was. Appropriate meat tastes better and the energy is more abundant. The correct way of cooking can also improve the taste of monsters]

The system did not directly stop his idea and continued: [As for the squirrel, he was a gregarious monster. Maybe his friends are nearby right now. If you can't kill him with one hit, then the next second you might become surrounded by rats, and they're also omnivorous monsters.].

System: [Your current strength may not be matched by the squirrel group. To avoid turning into a pile of skeletons, we advise you not to easily upset any squirrel when you are not strong enough.]

Ryan: "You could say I'm a noob and not worth it."

The system was quick to deny: [We are a good system that respects the host and will never actively engage in such despicable behavior as insulting the host.]

“That's great.”

Ryan pulls the reins, carefully avoiding the hole dug by the squirrel, and follows Moses. Finally, they arrived at a small lake within the forest.

The lake water is clear and rippling, many grow dark green wild grass around the lake, which is about as tall as an adult.

Moses pointed towards the lake, turned his head and said to Ryan: "Yes sir, we have arrived. There are often wild birds resting in this lake. Sometimes we can take a tuk-tuk goose egg and a grey-headed duck here ."

Like squirrels, the tuk-tuk goose is the lowest first-rate monster, and also has the habit of living in groups.

The gray-headed duck was just an ordinary animal that could basically be seen easily. However, depending on the region and environment, the appearance of the gray-headed duck is slightly different.

When Moses and the others split up in search of nearby eggs, Ryan unskillfully jumped off the blazing horse and walked alone to the spot with the most reeds of water.

After walking towards the river, Ryan found many non-human footprints in the half-wet mud, the number was messy and many of its kind, it seemed like various animals often came here to drink water.

As Ryan reached out his hand towards the reed of water, Moses who had always noticed his actions pretended to bow his head in search of the egg, as well as silently pointed to others.

They all tried to dissuade Ryan when he came out, but he not only refused to listen but also brought in fewer escorts.

If he were to encounter a powerful beast, his victim could be entirely caused by an accident. Ryan came to Oran alone. Even if something happens to be implicated in the guards' negligence, Moses may return with a different identity.

Just……

Secretly Moses glanced sideways at the castle. In fact, he had no idea why Henry wanted Ryan dead.

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Following the system's instructions, he found a reed of water with a crushed scar. Stopping by the lake, Ryan reached out and put away the tall and bushy water grass. Fortunately, he found an egg nest at the bottom of a water reed.

The smallest blue-gray eggs are about the size of an adult male hand, numbering seven or eight in a single nest, and are the most common grey-headed duck eggs.

When Ryan picked up the egg and held it in his hand, the related items at the krypton gold shop started to get discounted, but the price is still a bit expensive for Ryan now.

Ryan turned his head, looked at one of the members of the guard team and asked: "Do you know how much a grey-headed duck egg costs in the market?"

"Yes sir, let me think about it."

The young man who was asked was stunned for a moment, thought ripe for a few seconds then replied: "Usually one silver coin can buy about 15 gray-headed duck eggs."

One silver coin \= 100 copper coins. A grey-headed duck egg costs about 6.7 copper coins. But the price of a grey-headed duck egg in a krypton gold shop is 15 copper coins. The price before opening is 50 silver coins.

Although after the egg is taken, the price of an egg is opened by 15 pieces of copper, but still a little expensive compared to the gray-headed duck eggs sold in the market.

Ryan thanked the man, and after being reminded by the system, he remembered that his name was Toby, then said: "Try to find as many eggs as possible, and then he said, and I'll buy it from you at the market price when I get it back."

Toby's eyes were a little surprised, and he waved his hand to refuse, "Yes sir, you don't have to be like this, this is what we have to do, and we get paid every month."

Ryan blinked, "Then what's your monthly salary?"

Toby's face looked a little timid, "I joined the guards not too long ago, and I can basically earn 50 copper coins in a month."

Ryan: "..."

Ryan: "Is that enough?"

I could only sigh with the system in my mind, "This guy is really cheap labor."

Toby quietly glanced at Moses and saw him staring here, then instantly fell silent.

[It's very cheap.]

The system spoke on Toby's behalf, saying what he did not dare to complete: [A normal monthly salary for the guards was 30 silver coins and 50 copper coins. There is also a food subsidy every month. Toby said that he received 50 copper coins, but they got 50 copper coins every three months. You also have to pay per capita taxes.]

Ryan's eyes turned cold, "God's Treasure is empty."

Where did all the tax money go?

The answer need not be thought about.

Ryan closed his eyes, turned his head and said to Toby: "There's no rush to refuse."

Toby's eyes are tangled. Although he and Ryan talked about 50 copper coins per month, in fact, members of his guard team would also pay a sum of money to Moses every month.

He wanted to tell Ryan about this, but he did not dare.

The previous master was too old and did not care about anything, leaving everything to Henry.

When Ryan first arrived, it was Henry who handled it all, he was worried talking was pointless and he would lose his job as a guard.