"So here is the big mission." Kanaria projected the screen, showing information about their current mission. "Not far from Willowing City is a stretch of wasteland filled with a lot of beasts.
"Our mission is to kill a total of ten Tier 4 beasts residing in this wasteland. Because the beasts have been quite active, there was a high chance that they would attack the city.
"That was why Willowing City issued this mission. However, Willowing City is only a Tier 5 city, one tier lower than our city. They only have three Tier 5 explorers in their city, and the Tier 4 humans are considered precious.
"Hence, this is a perfect chance for us to kill a lot of Tier 4 beasts. In addition, it’s said that this wasteland has more than twenty Tier 4 beasts.
"The money given for the reward is quite big." Kanaria ended her explanation.
"I got it that Willowing City is an important route for the supply, but doesn’t that mean we can’t carelessly go here?" Erwin asked while driving the minibus.
"Not a problem. Currently, Willowing City is fighting on two fronts. The first one is this wasteland. They have set up a raid camp near the wasteland, which we’ll take advantage of. As for the second one, it’s located south of the city. There is a fallen city that is regarded as being in the Tier 6 zone.
"They’re focusing on everything they have in there, trying to make sure about the existence of the Tier 6 beast. That’s why they don’t have a lot of personnel for the other one."
"I see. Because they need volunteers, we’re able to join just fine." Erwin nodded in understanding.
"Yes. We’re supposed to hunt for two weeks in this place, so the target will be ten Tier 4. Of course, if we can kill more, it’ll be good."
Clovis thought for a moment. "After this hunt, we’ll have the last bit of preparation as the beast wave will be coming pretty soon. We don’t know how long, but we can’t really go outside of the city since we’ll be helping them kill those beasts."
Erwin nodded. Even though he wasn’t a part of the city, his city would be in danger as well if there was a large scale beast wave that swept in from the north.
"Understood. It’s sad that we don’t have a Tier 5 beast as our target this time. I guess I can’t show off my power." Erwin clicked his tongue. After that super injection, he reached Tier 4, so he was eager to test his power. A normal Tier 4 beast wouldn’t be a challenge for him.
That was why Clovis abruptly added a condition. "In this exploration, I would like to add one challenge."
"A challenge?" Jay squinted his eyes.
"Yes." Clovis nodded with a serious expression. They had to do this at one point, so he wanted them to experience it before the beast wave.
"What challenge?" Melody’s eyebrows twitched. "It sounds troublesome."
Clovis smiled wryly. "In this hunt, I’m planning to divide our groups into three."
"What?" Ragna widened his eyes. "Three? Does it mean we will pair up with someone for this hunt?"
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"Yes. We’ll not use the minibus this time. Since we’ll be challenging the wasteland that is supposed to stretch for more than twenty kilometers, this will be quite hard."
"I don’t understand. Why a challenge?" Kanaria frowned.
"Before answering that question, I’ll tell you about the three groups. Kanaria, you will go with Ragna this time. Jay will go with Erwin. Meanwhile, I go with Melody."
"What? We’re not together?" Kanaria looked even more shocked.
"I have to pair up with this guy?" Erwin and Jay looked annoyed while pointing at each other.
However, Melody noticed something was off. She muttered, "Solving our weakness?"
"Exactly so."
"!!!" Jay and Erwin shut up, while Kanaria fell into deep thought.
"I’m sorry, but Kanaria… I don’t want you to be too dependent on me. The same applies to Ragna. Both of you are the only ones who rarely suggest plans. Hence, you two will group up and work with each other," Clovis explained.
With both of their personalities, they would definitely not know how to proceed.
"Jay and Erwin… I don’t think I need to tell you the reason, right?" Clovis just glanced at them before sighing.
"Hmph. It’s time for you to step down. I’m going to defeat you during this hunt." Erwin grinned, provoking Jay.
"You don’t know when to give up. I’ll show you why you will never go beyond number three." Jay snorted.
"As for us… do you want to know the reason?" Clovis smiled at Melody.
"No need. I understand." Melody shook her head. Both of them were the ones commanding this group. Normally, Melody would be supporting Clovis. This time, Clovis wanted a different thing. She wanted her to lead the group, not after knowing the general direction Clovis wanted, but from nothing.
"It’s finally time I paid you back. I’m going to work you to the bone."
Clovis smiled. "You are going to fight a lot though. Also, help me monitor them."
Melody nodded.
Clovis raised two fingers. "The challenge will be simple. The pair that gets the most money from the essence is the winner. And secondly, each person in the pair has to contribute equally. I don’t care how you do it, and it’s not like I can check it myself. Hence, I’ll just trust you guys.
Make sure to contribute evenly. As for the plans for exploring the wasteland, you can discuss them with each other privately."
"I hate to work with him, but if this is a competition, does that mean there’s a prize?" Jay asked.
Clovis thought for a moment. "Well, I haven’t thought about it. How about the first place winner receiving the prize while the third place winner gets a punishment? The second place is safe."
They looked at each other. It didn’t seem to be a bad idea.
The challenge this time was to conquer their weakness, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea that the third place received a punishment since there was a high chance they didn’t work properly.
"Alright. That’s all. We’ll arrive in the evening, so take a proper rest today and head to the wasteland the day after."