Global Beast Mastery: Only I Can See the Hints

Charles rubbed his nose and awkwardly said, "Just now, I was only thinking about protecting Miss Alyssa, so I didn't have time to join the fight before you all finished."

Upon hearing this, Dante's eyes widened as he stared intently at Charles, almost as if he were looking at a romantic rival.

Asher furrowed his brow and gave Charles a couple of extra glances, but said nothing.

The other two newcomers, Oliver was too preoccupied to care about anything else, his gaze was fixed on the carcass of the ferocious beast on the ground, eager to move.

Fiona, on the other hand, was secretly observing Asher, who had been the first to act, and subtly leaned closer to him while keeping a straight face.

"Alyssa needs you to protect her? You, a Level 3 Beast Master, can protect..." Dante's words were left unfinished.

Alyssa interrupted directly, saying, "Enough, the ferocious beast has been dealt with. Charles, go clean up the battlefield and cut up the ferocious beast's carcass."

Charles naturally nodded, after all, he hadn't done anything earlier, so this arrangement made sense.

However, he quietly glanced at Asher, and seeing no reaction from him, Charles immediately understood.

In this team, the nominal leader was Asher, but the one who could truly issue orders was Alyssa.

This woman's strength was at least that of a Level 5 Beast Master!

As Charles began to cut apart the useful parts of the ferocious beast, he pondered. Before he could finish processing one carcass, Oliver rushed over eagerly to help without taking a break.

Charles watched as Oliver discreetly hid the valuable parts of the ferocious beast and then glanced at Fiona, who was chatting warmly with Asher.

He couldn't help but think, "These two, one greedy and the other enamored with strength, really do make a fitting pair."

With someone helping, the pace of cleaning up the battlefield picked up.

It didn't take long for all the useful parts and materials from the ferocious beasts to be collected, except for those that Oliver had secretly hidden away.

"Alright, let's leave quickly. The smell of blood will attract unnecessary trouble. Put the loot in my storage item for now, and we'll distribute it evenly once we're outside." Alyssa stated directly.

No one voiced any objections, and Oliver's eyes widened as he watched Alyssa take the spoils.

The group continued deeper into the Golden Mountain Range.

Under the guidance of Mountain Rabbit, they successfully dodged wave after wave of ferocious beasts, avoiding a lot of trouble!

As the sky gradually darkened, the team found a flat area to prepare for the night.

While the others were busy,

Mountain Rabbit quietly approached Charles and said softly, "Brother, you've noticed something off too, right? That pack of ferocious beasts was drawn here by them."

Charles glanced at Mountain Rabbit, the guide was quite clever, quickly picking up on the key issue and discerning who to collaborate with and who to avoid.

However, Charles didn't intend to trust Mountain Rabbit. He stopped fiddling with the campfire in front of him and looked at Mountain Rabbit with a confused expression, perplexedly asking:

"Weren't the ferocious beasts just appearing out of nowhere? The captain was the first to fight, what's so strange about that?"

Mountain Rabbit was momentarily at a loss for words. He looked at Charles's bewildered expression, unsure whether he was pretending or genuinely confused.

After thinking for a moment, Mountain Rabbit slowly said, "Tomorrow morning, we will officially enter the depths of the Golden Mountain Range. According to the original route, we have to pass through a territory of the [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants] to reach our destination."

"They promised they have a way to get through that area, but you should still be cautious."

Mountain Rabbit's tone was filled with concern and hesitation. The terror of the [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants] was unimaginable. Individually, they were not formidable.

However, when their numbers reached hundreds or thousands, even a Level 6 ferocious beast would have to flee!

If the entire area of [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants] became agitated, even a Level 7 ferocious beast would not be able to escape!

They are not very large, only about the size of a basketball, but they possess a high level of group consciousness, allowing them to form into massive swarms. The flying [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants] are among the most terrifying creatures in the Golden Mountain Range.

Charles glanced at Mountain Rabbit but still didn't respond.

"By the way, the [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants] are not only interested in consuming various metals but are also particularly attracted to the blood of Beast Masters." Mountain Rabbit said before walking away.

Charles watched Mountain Rabbit's departing figure, feeling somewhat uncertain. He wasn't sure if this guide was in cahoots with those people.

However, being able to provide this kind of information should indicate he was trustworthy.

"Interested in the blood of Beast Masters?" Charles looked at the two newcomers nearby and sighed silently.

His mind was very sharp, and he quickly deduced that the method Alyssa mentioned for safely passing through the territory of the [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants] likely involved their three temporary companions.

"Well, I might as well find an opportunity to give them a little warning. After all, there's no grudge between us, if I can save one, that's a plus." Charles thought to himself.

Unfortunately, faced with such speculation, he could only hint at the danger, unable to directly explain everything.

The newcomer Fiona had her thoughts solely on Asher, completely oblivious to the situation.

As for Oliver, he was fixated on his share of the spoils, his eyes darting around. Even when Charles hinted that danger was ahead, he didn't pay it any mind.

"Everyone has their fate, some people are just foolish and don't think at all." Charles gave up.

He was now just waiting for the developments of the next day. Alyssa and her companions had a clear goal, and following them would surely lead to finding Drake!

At that point, he would assess whether there were any dangers and decide what to do if necessary.

When he spoke with Cecilia initially, it had already been made clear that if they encountered danger on the second floor, they could abandon the mission. However, Charles still wanted to gather information about Teacher Ezra and more details about the Constellation organization.

He didn't want to give up so easily.

The next morning,

Before dawn, the group had already packed up their things and was ready to set off.

Charles had not slept all night, he remained vigilant, contemplating their next course of action.

Soon enough,

after a journey filled with tension but no real danger, they arrived at a desolate canyon.

The golden sandy ground was littered with the bleached bones of creatures, all picked clean.

Charles could see a few massive skeletons, towering three to four meters high!

"We've arrived, this is the territory of the [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants]. From here on, it's up to you." Mountain Rabbit said, pointing to a location ahead.

Alyssa glanced at him and asked, "Are you sure you know how to proceed from here?"

Mountain Rabbit swallowed hard and replied, "I'm sure. The territory of the [Bloodthirsty Alloy Ants] isn't fixed. They'll slowly move on once the food in this area is depleted. I've been through here before, I know the way."

Alyssa nodded and kept a straight face as she looked at Asher and Dante.

The two immediately understood and moved behind Fiona and Oliver.

"What's going on? Is there something you need us to do next?" Oliver finally remembered Charles's hint, his body trembling slightly as he spoke.

"You don't need to do anything, the next part of the journey is a bit dangerous. Just stay close and don't wander off." Alyssa said gently.

She turned her gaze to Charles and added, "Charles, you too. Don't you like following me to protect me? Make sure not to stray too far."

Charles didn't respond. He glanced at Fiona, who was nestled close to Asher, looking completely satisfied, and then at Oliver, who was nervously clutching his bag, fearing that someone would discover the loot hidden inside.

"What's wrong? Are you unwilling? If you go back alone, you definitely won't be safe." Alyssa said, appearing to remind him but actually warning him.

As a Level 6 Beast Master, she could easily bind Charles with her brute strength and force him to keep moving forward!

"Miss Alyssa, I trust you, and you should trust me. I will protect you well!" Charles patted his chest, continuing to act as if he knew nothing.

Upon hearing this, Alsyssa was taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained her composure.

Only Dante remained, gritting his teeth at Charles, wishing he could take action right now and deal with him directly!

"Let's go, pay attention to my commands." Alyssa said, starting off first, with the others following behind.

Since they were too close together, Mountain Rabbit couldn't talk to Charles quietly and could only keep signaling with his eyes.

"By the way, Mountain Rabbit, why did you come to such a dangerous place?" Charles suddenly asked.

Mountain Rabbit was taken aback for a moment and instinctively replied, "Of course, it's for the reward. I have a sister who is seriously ill..."

Before he could finish, Alyssa's voice rang out,

"Quiet! It seems there's some movement ahead!"

The group quickly turned their gaze forward and saw basketball-sized ants, glimmering with a metallic sheen, scurrying back and forth as if they were on patrol.

"Be extra cautious and try not to make any loud noises. These ants have a keen sense of perception! Otherwise, the consequences could be dire!" Alyssa's tone shifted, becoming sharp and ruthless.

Fiona listened, nervously clutching Asher's shirt, trying to spark his protective instincts.

However, Asher looked at Fiona with a completely emotionless gaze, as if he were staring at a corpse!

Just as the group cautiously moved forward, the ground suddenly started to tremble!