"So how will we decide what to do?" Noah asked with a smile on his face.
"We all five will launch a joint attack on the leader of those beasts while the other elders will take care of the weaker beasts," Aiden spoke at this time, and everyone nodded in agreement.
"What about those weaker beasts then?"
Noah looked to his side; a beautiful woman with raven hair had spoken. She was wearing a sheath dress that highlighted her dainty figure.
"West Village leader, what do you suggest?" Noah asked with a mysterious smile on his face.
"It is inevitable that the younger generation must fight the weaker beasts. However, considering their numbers, which are in the thousands, that would be troublesome. We might not even survive their first wave to begin with if we don't make proper barricades," she looked at everyone present.
"How about we set up a contribution board and reward those who can hunt the most beasts? Our West Village is willing to give out mermaid tears and many other rewards."
"Our North Village is also willing to contribute siren skins and lower-grade treasures," Noah declared.
Observing this, Aiden remained impassive, though inwardly he gritted his teeth in frustration.
"Our South Village will be supplying valuable potions," Aiden added, his tone light.
"Then our East Village will provide an array of artefacts," spoke a man of short stature, nodding in agreement.
Lastly, a figure resembling a caveman, clad only in a simple black skirt, stepped forward. His height was even a head taller than Aur, he announced, "Then our Nomad Village will supply beast blood, including the rare tier two shadow bears."
The other four elders were stunned by this revelation.
"Shadow bears?" Aiden muttered, eyebrows furrowing in thought.
Indeed, the existence of such creatures was unexpected. Despite lacking a tier three beast, the Shadow Bears have managed to maintain its own territory, nestled deep within the wilderness.
The only reason they haven't been wiped out yet was because the backlash from them was not worth the effort of the five villages.
But this didn't mean the blood and organs of these bears weren't valuable; they could be used to make many spells.
"Remember, protecting your life is a must. As for these resources, although they might seem valuable, your life is far more precious. If you encounter a peak tier one beast, remove all greed from your heart and escape with all your might."
William felt warmth in his heart upon hearing this. "Thank you, Master."
"Thank you, Leader," Aur said with a moved expression.
"Good," Noah nodded with a satisfied expression.
"I have contacted the others using a message-type spell, so they should be arriving soon. Remember to hunt in groups rather than alone."
As the others arrived, the sun had already begun its descent below the horizon.
Aur observed the instructors, senior students, and the disciples of the Elders with a curious expression on his face. Among them was Naomi, whose gaze held a complexity as she looked at him.
"How interesting," Aur thought, his eyes flashing with intrigue.
"Hey, Aur, do you want to team up with me?" William suddenly approached Aur and spoke.
Aur silently regarded him and then shook his head.
William nodded, as if anticipating Aur's response, and returned to his previous position.
While he did so, others approached Aur, attempting to join his team, but all were met with an expressionless face of Aur.
"How arrogant does Aur think he is, just because he has become an Elder? He thinks he can do everything alone."
"It's not that a person who barely took twenty-five steps and could reach the tier one wizard realm the fastest, even in history, cannot be a simple character at all. Besides, even when he was participating in the annual competition, he acted alone and scored monstrously far ahead of everyone present, I heard. His combat power must be terrifying."
"From my analysis, Elder Aur likes to work alone and doesn't take anyone-"
As whispers circulated among the crowd, Naomi walked out with an expressionless face, heading towards him.
"Aur, I would like to accompany you on the hunt," she said.
"Sure," Aur casually responded.