"Ha… Ha… We're finally here." A few people had come to the camp that was set up by the participants, as well as a few people from the OpenSky company.
There were already more than half the participants gathering in this safe area.
Even Ivan chose to take a rest in this place because he didn't want anyone's help.
There were only two more hours before the sunset, so the people were preparing for their tents and meals.
Hana was already standing outside the camp as she couldn't help but ask, "What is the situation over there? There is no one planning to bother us, right?"
"Yes. I haven't sensed any troublesome people like those assassins or that unique individual." The butler replied.
"Alright." Hana nodded with a serious expression.
Now that she had confirmed their safety, she came out of her hiding spot and walked toward the camp.
"Yeah. She is the one holding this expedition."
The people were staring at her, finally able to see her up close. Despite being an heir from one of the biggest companies in the world, she looked more adept in battle than they originally thought.
They had seen the news about her and thought she was more graceful in the news than here. Then again, they were in the middle of nowhere. She couldn't really show that side of her in this place.
Hana smiled while waving her hand to them. Once she reached the center, she clapped to gain their attention and said, "I'm sure that you have finally understood the strength of the beasts around us. They are at a level that you've never seen before, right?"
The people looked down. If not for Clovis, they wouldn't have cooperated with each other. In fact, they might have retired already.
Because of that realization, they managed to take down a lot of beasts in this way, even though the enemies were stronger.
"If you go to the major city, you will find a lot of these places. The enemies you're going to fight will become much stronger, and the quality of each explorer is also much higher."
Hana didn't mention anything about the true strength of the beast. The reason why the major city would have a higher standard was because there weren't a lot of holes in their area. This resulted in the beasts around that area being much stronger.
There was only one hole out of twenty cities. Meanwhile, on the outskirts, there were about three to four holes in every twenty cities.
The low number of subterranean gates meant less attack from the beasts, giving huge stability. At the same time, it also made the beasts much stronger, which forced the people inside these cities to be stronger if they didn't want to die.
If they needed materials, they usually headed to this kind of area to hunt. That was also why people from the major cities were respected by the people from this low level area.
Hana raised two fingers. "First, I am glad that you understand the severity of the situation and decide to work together. Second, I hope that you use this kind of experience to evolve your strength even further. If you wish to aim to be a respected explorer in the major cities, you have to be able to fight two or three beasts of the same tier."
The people clenched their hands into fists. They were simply too arrogant forones their current level.
"For now, all of you can take some rest here. The people from my company will be the one taking care of the security. Since it's going to be dangerous to hunt during the night, we'll wait for tomorrow. I'll be giving you the plan on how to take down the seven Tier 3 beasts."
The people looked excited, thinking this was their opportunity. Even though they were sure that the people from her company would be the main offensive, they were still able to play a big role and get scouted.
However, a shout broke the silence. The tone was so arrogant that people furrowed their eyebrows.
"Wait a minute. It's not seven, it's four!"
Hana smiled, hearing that familiar voice. When she turned around, she saw Clovis's group entering the camp.
Jay was dragging a giant frog with his bare hand while Clovis and Kanaria brought other supplies.
"That's… Isn't that the Tier 3 Beelzebufo?"
"What? Did they kill a Tier 3 beast?"
"Weren't they only Tier 1 explorers?"
The people were shocked, especially Ivan. Even he had trouble facing a Tier 2 beast. There was no way his group could even hunt a Tier 3 beast.
Yet they all seemed to have heard another clue from his words.
"Four Tier 3 beasts? Wait. Did they hunt three Tier 3 beasts?"
The people gasped, looking at Clovis's group dumbfoundedly.
"Oh my." Hana raised her eyebrows even though she was already aware of their achievements.
Clovis and Jay were in tatters after fighting so many Tier 3 beasts. Kanaria was in better shape, but she looked extremely tired.
"Does your group really kill three Tier 3 beasts?"
"If you don't believe it, you can take a look at the essence and the recording later." Clovis harrumphed.
"Is that so? I will certainly do so. It's a surprise that a group is able to hunt three Tier 3 beasts. Even the people in my city can only hunt Tier 2 beasts. It's quite amazing." Hana smiled.
"The only difference we have is how used we are to these beasts. Once you get used to it, the great explorers will make an even more powerful technique and the overall strength of the entire city will leap to a whole new level." Clovis shook his head. "I believe that the people in this city won't be losing to the people in the major cities at that time."technique,
When they heard Clovis's words, they were stunned. Normally, the first thing they would do was feel proud of themselves after hearing such praise. Yet Clovis prioritized praising their city and ensuring that they wouldn't lose to those in the major cities.
They couldn't help but remember what happened on that deck and realize they had made a mistake. Clovis might have been secretly put in by the government so that their city didn't lose any face. It wasn't like the rumor at all.