(From MC's perspective)
Tier-7 Baguva City,
Ti passed,
Thornton learnt what had happened inside the discussion hall from Arthur. He was shocked to know about the new city lord.
As he had expected earlier, the new city lord Alex is showing his interest in their competition.
But he doesn't know the exact reason behind this.
"SIGH"
He sighed inwardly. This is sothing he can find only when he returns. Right now, he should focus on the exploration team.
Earlier, he thought that the trunulesia forest is going to be tough for Zack. But now he realised there is so internal friction exists in the team itself.
But he has full confidence in his friend. No one dares to offend the elite warrior. So the team mbers will be mindful of him.
Then he saw the ti, there is still a few hours left before Compton arrives. Until then he decided to take a rest.
Ti went by,
A big air car slowly descended on the ground. When the air car touched the land, I walked out of the car. Then Elder Thornton and Elder Compton stepped out of the car.
I have taken enough rest but still, I can't get over the feeling of uneasiness.
The next second, Elder Compton led us to the building. The building looked like a normal apartnt. But he has his office on one of the floors.
After entering the building, soon we reached his office. I wasn't expecting this. I thought there will be lots of books and maps spread around the table.
But there is nothing here as in my imagination.
The first thing that ca into my view was the empty cabin. Seeing that I wrinkled my eyebrows in confusion.
Then I looked at Elder Thornton. Because he wasn't looked surprised by this empty room.
I asked, "Elder, why the room is empty?"
Before Elder Thornton could answer anything, Compton answered, "We already packed things two days ago. After doing that, we waited for your arrival."
I nodded in understanding after hearing that. So which ans the trip is delayed because of .
Next, Compton walked into the adjacent room after opening the door. Seeing that, we both followed him.
Fortunately, this new room is a proper discussion or eting room. Unlike the previous one, this room has chairs, tables and bookshelves.
There is also a large circular couch placed in the middle of the room.
"You guys can sit, my teammates are on the way here," Elder Compton uttered while checking his sci-fi watch.
I sat beside Elder Thornton and waited for the exploration team mbers to arrive.
Ti went by,
After one hour, 5 people walked into the discussion room one by one.
Seeing that, I stopped my conversation with Elder Thornton.
"This?" I was startled by feeling the powerful auras.
When my mind was blank, I heard Elder Compton's laughter, "Ha...Ha...Ha..." But instead of looking at him, my gaze fixed on these five people.
Five of them imdiately sat on the nearby chair one by one. Two female warriors and three male warriors including that annoying person, Eric Lloyd.
What amazed was that. all of them are giving off similar pressure. If my assumption is correct, then maybe 5 of them are at Peak Trainee Level.
In one way, it is a really good thing for .
On the other hand, Compton saw their reaction of Zack. He found Zack is not giving him any attention at all.
Seeing that, he said, "Zack Lockwood, Let give you a formal introduction of our team. Previously, you had t with another mber. Including , all five of us are part of the exploration team."
Elder Compton's words sounded very stern and serious. Hearing that I retracted my thoughts and looked at him.
"First I'm the leader of this team, Ricardo Compton. Mid-Elite, Fire elental warrior,"
"Second, Valerie Lyons. She is the vice leader of the team. Peak Trainee, Water Elental warrior."
"Erik Lloyd. Third in command. Peak Trainee, Earth elental warrior."
"Terrell Boyd. Fourth in command. Peak Trainee, Wind elental warrior."
"Garrett Marsh. Fifth in command. Peak Trainee, tal elental warrior."
"And Kara Robles, Sixth in command. Peak Trainee. Fire elental warrior."
Hearing that, my eyes glead with a twinkle. Five of them are not easy. all the common elents of this world can be seen in this one team.
This team also have a tal elental warrior. I know how rare is it. Last ti, I fought soone having the sa elent at the insect forest.
I'm also surprised to see wind elent warrior. Most of the warriors, I had t with usually had Earth or Fire elents in them. And very few are water elent warriors.
So tal and wind elents piqued my curiosity. I'm happy to be a part of such a diverse team.
On the other hand, after saying that, Compton glanced at five of his team mbers before turning towards Zack.
"Guys, he is our new addition to the team. His na is Zack Lockwood," Ricardo Compton said with a smile.
"And that old guy beside him is my old friend, Thornton," He added further.
When he finished his words, I found their gazes on . I don't know whether to laugh or cry. When they entered the room no one took a glance at .
Now they are doing it after Elder Compton's words. Then feeling their gazes I politely nodded in response.
What's making more hesitant is that all of them are seniors. None of them is in their twenties, forget about my age group.
On the other hand, Thornton felt sothing wrong with the atmosphere. He saw Erik Lloyd smirking. Like he had preplanned sothing.
Suddenly, Garrett Marsh said in a mocking tone, "Boss, why are we letting a young kid join our team?"
Erik Lloyd beside him revealed a sly smile on his face. He had already spoken with his teammates about this. Erik wants his relative kid back on the team.
So he asked for others' help. Though not all of them agreed to help him. Vice leader Valerie was against him because she supports the leader, Compton.
Karla denied his request because she don't want to offend the leader.
Only two male mbers of the team were on his side. And they are not helping him for free, because he had made a deal with them.
So right now, Erik couldn't wait to hear leader Compton's response. He was confident that the leader won't be able to support his argunts.
Because he doesn't think that a young man nad Zack is Peak Trainee Warrior. He has seen this level only from the descendants of Top families residing in Tier-7 cities.
Unfortunately, he couldn't able to know anything about Zack Lockwood. Sothing blocked his sense from probing the strength of Zack Lockwood. And leader Compton shields the kid Zack from him.
Harumph, Erik Lloyd snorted coldly inside.
The reactions of the rest of the mbers were different. Terrell Boyd, another male mber of the team is watching everything in silence. He didn't even plan to condemn Garrett.
Only Valerie and Kara were displeased. Kara is worried that the team will be divided because of this. While Valerie thought of a whole new picture. She understands that leader Compton is not stupid.
If he is doing sothing like this, then there must be a solid reason behind it. But unfortunately, other mbers are not looking at the big picture.
On the other hand, Thornton slightly began to regret it. Because the team is looking toxic. He feels more than Trunulesia forest, Zack needs to stay away from these people.
"SIGH"
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. Because I realise dealing with monsters is easier than dealing with people around you. This conversation is going to destroy everyone's mood.
The atmosphere quieted down for a mont. Because no one spoke. Everyone is looking at Elder Compton for so kind of explanation.
But I know from our earlier conversation. Elder Compton is pissed right now.
On the other hand, Compton spoke after so silence.
He asked, "Garrett, do you got any problem with my decision?" The next second, his fiery gaze lands on Erik Llyod sitting right next to him.
He knew Erik won't remain silent and he will cause problems later. But he hasn't expected him to start right away before their departure to Trunulesia forest.
Erik Llyod stopped smiling and looked at Garrett Marsh.
"Boss, we are going to explore the ruins. It is the most dangerous place out there. So what is the need of taking this kid with us?" Garrett replied.
He felt his thinking was reasonable.
Hearing that, Compton decided to clear so things first. He doesn't want to hear the sa conversation again in Trunulesia forest.
"Look, I'm going to make one thing clear."
"I'm allowing him to work with as my assistant. It's my own decision. There is no need for you to interfere in it," Compton said.
"Secondly, Zack is not going to involve in research. He is joining the team to gain so experience in the outside world. So you guys don't have to worry about anything. The exploration will continue as usual with him or without him."
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