 Which isn't a reason that Extrone chose Ri as bait?
Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We'll pitch camp right here, then," Extrone said. "Yes, sir," Ri said, and instantly the two of them readjusted their shoulder straps and started off. "After Extrone said he'd hunt farn beasts, even if it meant going to the alien system? I didn't tell Extrone, if that's what you're thinking," Mia said. "You'll destroy this one, too," Extrone said. Extrone said, "To begin with, they probably don't even know I'm here. Extrone plucked at his right ear lobe, half closing his eyes.
 he's the best suited to be bait
 he's upset that Ri killed a farn beast first  he's the best suited to be bait  he never planned to let Ri live  he doesn't trust Ri