Chapter 220: Teaming Up (2/2)
”It's your belly guiding you to food,” Arthur laughed as he pushed Oliver away from him. ”I didn't think you would be the first person to appear for food.”
”You talk as if you don't know me, brother!” Oliver ponded his chest in pride. ”As long as there's food, I'll be there to beg for it.”
”You have… done this before?”
”Yes! I also got kicked away many times, people are stingy these days.”
”I can't believe how much I know you.” Arthur shook his head. ”Well, you can go ahead and eat. We have work to do when you're done.”
”Alright, I…” Oliver nodded his head before he gaped. ”No, my meat is running away!” He cried in terror.
Arthur turned around to find that the meat he was roasting flying away. He squinted and saw that it was connected to a white thread. It was something that he has seen before but didn't expect he would witness it again.
”Come out, Rae!” He called out. ”I have tons of meat. I'll give you most of it if you agree to work together. You don't need to steal.”
The meat disappeared into the forest before silence descended. The sound of footsteps then came as a figure appeared from behind the bushed.
”I have no idea what you're talking about,” Rae said with a frown. ”I didn't steal anything. Did you say something about a deal? I'll listen to you.”
”… You're still eating the meat.” Arthur said, speechless. ”Never mind, I didn't expect you'd still be here. Do you want to take down the Ancient Knights together?”
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The valley where the ruins of the Ancient Knight were located was filled with students eyeing the plaza. Three crystals floated gracefully in the middle of the ruins, becoming the target of many people's greed.
These were the only ruins that had more than one crystal in the same place. Even though the difficulty was higher for these ruins, the reward was also bountiful. That's why many noblemen gathered their followers to use numbers to secure the crystals.
Their plan was simple. Use numbers to take down the knights and secure the crystals. This team consisted of three leaders.
The first was the second ranker, Trevor Regan, from the republic of Orlan. The second was the son of the ruling Tribe of Thiria, Faron Alsana. The last one was princess Nera of the Yalen royal family.
These three people have used one of the most successful tactics to pass this test, and that is teamwork. There was no rule against teaming with others to make things easier.
However, the resources were few and the fact that the powerful didn't team up with the others made things difficult. Luckily, these people had the connection to bring people together and work to secure enough crystals for those involved.
Whether you were powerful or weak, you need a single crystal to pass the test. This made the weak naturally inclined to work for the strong to gain their protection.
Today, they were planning on raiding the ruins of the ancient knights. There have already been almost a hundred people that passed, making it a lot more stressful to keep the team going. That's why the crystals were given to the most powerful person in the group, Trevor Regan.
They had created a shelter for themselves in a clearing by the forest. As the three were conversing among themselves regarding today's plans, a scout came rushing in to interrupt them.
”What's the matter?” Trevor Regan was wearing a suit even in this place, making him look odd. However, he was still respected by all of these people because of his strength.
”We've spotted a few people near the ruins, sir.” The scout said as he regained his calm.
”That's not uncommon.” Trevor frowned.
”Yes, but one of them is on the list you gave us, Sir.”
”Continue.”
”It's the first ranker, Rae.” The scout tensed when he saw Trevor's frown deepen.
”Is she alone?”
”No, she's with a few others. I believe they're trying to go after the ruins of the ancient knights.”
”She's with others?” Trevor clenched his fists. He had asked Rae to join him but she refused, saying that it was too boring to team up. Now, she was working with others. ”Let's move. Gather everyone, we're raiding the ruins as well.”