The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 672 A Capable Assistant

Daniel briefly eyed the campsite Smart had chosen and the location of the tents with a smug look before giving him a friendly heads-up. "Retard, setting up camp on the riverbank in the woods is a big no-no."

"And why's that? Are you just jealous that my campsite on the spacious riverbank might draw your lovely ladies over here?" Smart assumed he had outsmarted Daniel.

"Jealous of you? Why would I be? I'm just letting you know that this little river's gonna rise tonight. All your gear, tents, and people will be swept away."

"A flood? You think just because you say it'll happen it will? Look, bumpkin, I've come prepared with a professional team this time, complete with all kinds of fancy gadgets."

Turning to his bespectacled sidekick, Smart commanded, "Easton Butler, tell this bumpkin whether or not there'll be a flood tonight."NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

Easton was Smart's go-to guy-an expert in outdoor survival and among the finest in the US. His specialty lay in harnessing cutting-edge scientific instruments to analyze and predict environmental conditions.

After reviewing various datasets on his laptop, Easton confidently relayed his findings, "Based on satellite imagery, there's not a cloud in the sky, so rain is out of the question. Humidity and soil moisture levels also indicate no imminent threat of rising groundwater levels. Plus, after examining data from the past few years, it's clear this river won't flood tonight. Thus, the riverbank is the ideal spot to camp."

His justification went on, "Beyond comfort, camping on the riverbank keeps us safe from poisonous snakes that can't make their way into tents as easily. Considering Purple Gold Hill is home to hundreds of venomous snakes, you're taking a big risk bedding down in a cave. Just imagine, you're snoozing in there, and a sneaky viper slides in and takes a bite. With no anti-venom and sketchy transportation, it could be curtains for you. It'd be a real shame to realize your mistake too late!"

As Smart's highly adept assistant, Easton knew how the world worked. Naturally, he was aware of Smart's ulterior motives, and as an employee, his job was to facilitate his boss's needs at any given moment.

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Indeed, Easton's talk of abundant venomous snakes on Purple Gold Hill wasn't mere fearmongering-the area was largely undeveloped and untouched, the primeval forests providing an ideal habitat for a wide variety of snakes. Nheless, his hyperbole was aimed at frightening the two beauties, coaxing them to seek refuge in Smart's more luxurious tents.

After all, if Beauty and Victoria found their way into Smart's tent, well, who knew what opportunities might present themselves?