Chapter 406:
All he could do was stare at the three soldiers and the lifeless body.
Had he known, he would have begged Harlee to bring along one more person, even if it meant throwing a tantrum.
As Robbie watched Harlee walk away, he let out a deep sigh.
His expression shifted as he began the task at hand.
Harlee gave him no opportunity for sentimentality.
Two hours later, the five of them arrived at the river the soldiers had spoken of.
Standing on a slope three hundred meters high, they frowned as they looked down at the raging, murky river below.
The pungent odor of the river was nearly overpowering.
Tonya frowned as she looked down at the river.
âUgh, those crocodiles are enormous and hideous.â
Harlee glanced at Tonya with a slight smile, amused by her reaction.
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âTonya, it seems our tastes still donât align.
I find these creatures rather intriguing.â
Next to Harlee, Rhys squinted thoughtfully, adding in a low, alluring tone, âIndeed, they are quite fascinating.â
Tonya glanced at Ritchie and Robbie, relieved to see their expressions echoed her own disbelief.
She was content.
Her sense of aesthetics was intact.
It was these two who had unusual tastes!
Robbie was at a loss for words.
Had he not battled crocodiles before, he might have been fooled by their claims.
He surmised no wonder Rhys could become Harleeâs man, sharing unique tastes.
Clearing his throat, Robbie raised his hand, a naughty glint in his eye, and suggested, âHarlee, how about Ritchie and Tonya head downriver to tackle those crocodiles? Itâd be quite the spectacle to see the couple in action!â
Remembering his own grueling crocodile hunt, Robbie had no wish to relive that ordeal.
Harleeâs lips twisted into a sly smile as she turned to Ritchie and Tonya, one eyebrow arched, waiting for their reaction.
Tonya was thrilled.
Besides shooting a few arrow-poison frogs, she hadnât had much of a thrill, and her adventurous spirit was itching for a real challenge.
âAlright,â Tonya declared with a wild grin, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
âI bet a hundred million bucks I can finish this up in half an hour.â Her confidence seemed to touch the sky.
Without further ado, Tonya dived into the river.
Tonyaâs impulsive leap caught Ritchie off guard.
His partner was truly in a league of her own.
Staring at his suddenly empty hand, his expression hardened.
The woman he chose was his to cherish.
He followed her, plunging into the river after her.
Below, the crocodiles opened their vast jaws, ready for their prey.
But Tonya, ever nimble, landed on a crocodileâs teeth and rebounded.
In an instant, she drew her gun and shot a crocodile in the eye.
She stabbed in its vulnerability while it thrashed in pain.
Her movements were elegant, like a dancer navigating the riverâs currents.
Ritchie, while not as graceful, was just as effective, dispatching another crocodile with precise, powerful strikes.
On the riverbank, Harlee stood casually, her eyes on the action but her mind alert, knowing the real danger they faced.
Ritchie and Tonya facing a dozen crocodiles was much like her solo defeat of a small squad in the past.
The danger was immense!
Suddenly, from the northwest, a whirlpool emerged, unleashing a pitch-black crocodile of enormous size.
Harlee reacted instinctively, leaping into the river before fully assessing that this giant crocodile was far more powerful than the others.
This giant crocodile was larger, faster, and more aggressive.
Realizing that Tonya and Ritchie might not be able to handle this beast while dealing with the other crocodiles, Harlee took it upon herself to neutralize the threat.
Behind Harlee, Rhys saw a crocodile open its massive jaws, trying to swallow her whole.
A murderous rage flared within Rhys.
Using another crocodile as a launchpad, he propelled himself forward, killing the creature with a swift slash.
On the riverbank, Robbie watched the unfolding drama with detached interest, resting his chin on his hand as if watching a nature documentary.
Had the giant crocodile swum toward Ritchie and Tonya, his eyes might have shifted, and he might have rushed in to help.
However, the giant crocodile that dared to attack Harlee sealed its fate.
The giant crocodile twisted its enormous body and charged Harlee with a thunderous roar.
Harlee swiftly dodged its strike, and the crocodile opened its wide mouth, revealing teeth nearly fifty centimeters long.
It then lunged fiercely into the water, heading straight for her.
Harlee seized the chance to slip inside its mouth.
Rhysâ eyes hardened, filled with a chilling, bloodthirsty intent.
Standing on a dead crocodile, he hurled his dagger with precision, hitting the giant crocodileâs left side.
The giant crocodileâs agonized scream pierced the air as Harlee emerged from its mouth.
Blood spurted from its wounded neck.
In its death throes, it thrashed violently, trying to pull its attackers down with it.
However, the giant crocodile only managed to knock out the remaining four crocodiles, as Harlee and the others skillfully dodged its attack.
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