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Chapter 128 Fourth Squad
Just as Bev was about to turn around and talk to Zellier, she had to turn back and give Annie a smile.

Yes, we're together.

Lant was quite happy too, "Zelier, we're on the same team!"

"Uh-huh."

"So, that's the grouping arrangement."

Lena put away the list.

"The first and second teams will be led by Instructor Marvin. The third and fourth teams will be led by Instructor Manlin and me. Everyone, do you remember that?"

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.

"Very good. Go back and prepare well, and adjust your mindset!"

Lena nodded in satisfaction.

"Don't worry about equipment and supplies, we will prepare them in advance. You just need to bring your people."

"Meet at the guild gate the day after tomorrow morning. Anyone who's late, you'll have to walk to the Hengduan Mountains! Dismissed!"

After saying that, Lena didn't linger. She left the guild square with Manlin and Mentor Marvin, as if they were going to discuss something else.

"Mentor Lena is really unique."

Zellier watched her hurried figure disappear into the distance and couldn't help but say something.

"Mentor Lena is a very strong elemental mage, especially skilled in fire magic. She was originally in charge of guild rating assessments."

Beverly said, "She was in seclusion for a while, so she didn't show her face, and the evaluation and assessment were temporarily handed over to Mentor Marvin."

"And don't let Lena's easygoing personality fool you, she's actually very kind to her students and very protective of them."

"Oh……"

Zellier nodded slightly.

She's also a high-ranking elemental mage...

The three high-ranking mages in Blackrock Town have perfectly complementary magical schools, including elemental, arcane, and enchanting magic.

"Let's go, Bev!"

Yanni didn't give the two any more chances to talk and grabbed Bev's arm to leave.

"Remember that candy store we used to go to? I heard they've released a new kind of candy that changes color. Come with me to check it out."

Okay, okay.

Beverly was dragged away, half-pulled, half-pulled. "Zelil, I'm leaving."

"Then Zelier, I'll go back and prepare too."

Lant took his leave at the opportune moment, saying, "Let's do our best together during the monster hunt!"

"it is good."

After returning from the guild, Zellier thought about it and realized that he didn't seem to have anything to prepare.

We have wands and longswords, and with a high-level enchanting mage leading the way for potions, would we be short of anything?

Even logistical supplies such as tents and camping in the wild are provided by the guild.

All I need to do is conserve my energy and get myself in the right state.

The next day, Zellier also took some time to visit Marcus and his group, who were about to travel with him.

Compared to Zellier's composure, Marcus and the others appeared much more nervous.

Marcus was repeatedly checking his new equipment, including a steel sword and a composite shield.

Vales stuffed his quiver to the brim and kept testing his bow by drawing it.

Even Gray, who is usually the most carefree, has temporarily given up drinking and is now quietly practicing basic sword moves in the yard.

Well, it seems they really care.

……

The day of departure.

early morning.

A large number of carriages and adventurers had gathered in the open space in front of the Mage's Guild. Many adventurers stood solemnly to the side; they were all members of the escort team for this mission.

In addition, there were many supplies piled on the ground.

They all had waterproof tents, bundles of sleeping bags, pre-packaged dry food, and other essential outdoor gear.

"Come on, let's get to know each other!"

With a cheerful shout, Instructor Lena clapped her hands.

She gestured for the mages of the third and fourth squads to gather around, then pointed to several powerful adventurers beside her.

"These are the elite members of the escort team who will be working with us next. Let them introduce themselves."

A bald, burly man with a thick beard stepped forward. He was even more imposing than Gak, and his bulging muscles seemed to be cast from steel.

"My name is Hank, a senior soldier."

Hank's voice boomed like a bell, "I'll be responsible for your safety during this hunt."

Leaning against him was an extremely thick tower shield, which, if not looked at closely, might even be mistaken for a door panel.

Just by looking at the shield's stance, its defensive capabilities are bound to be strong, and it's definitely not something an ordinary person can use.

It was covered in battle scratches, and there were faint blue streaks along the metal edging of the shield, suggesting it was likely a powerful weapon that had been enchanted.

Standing next to Hank was another adventurer.

To Zelil's surprise, she turned out to be a woman.

"My name is Isie, a senior soldier."

Isis's voice was crisp and clear, without the slightest hesitation, "She uses dual swords and excels at assaults."

Isis has neat, shoulder-length purple hair, distinct facial features, and a pair of sharp brown eyes full of confidence.

She wore a form-fitting black leather armor that accentuated her powerful muscle lines, without an ounce of excess fat.

It's obvious that this is the kind of physique that comes from frequent high-intensity exercise.

Zellier has almost never seen female adventurers in the Adventurers' Guild; Hill is an exception.

"Hank and Isie, like Mentor Manlin and I, are here as insurance for this operation. They generally won't participate in the battle unless absolutely necessary."

Lena then spoke loudly.

"The main purpose of this monster hunt is to let you experience firsthand just how brutal the battles you may face in the future can be!"

"Next, these are the adventurers who will truly fight alongside you."

Lena's arm then pointed to another group of adventurers standing in neat rows.

Zellier knew these faces all too well.

"Marcus, Intermediate Warrior..."

"Vales, Intermediate Ranger."

"Grey, a lower-ranking soldier."

The three of them calmly introduced themselves, and they were all assigned to Zelier's group.

After Gray revealed his class, as expected, several mages nearby looked puzzled.

Why are there still lower-ranking soldiers?
Feeling those gazes, Zellier blushed slightly.

However, Gray was truly shameless. Zellier looked at his expression and saw that he was completely unfazed, without feeling embarrassed at all.

In addition, there is a new member.

“Rivia, mid-level assassin.”

A hoarse voice sounded.

The man looked thin and bony, with almost no flesh on his cheeks, and his entire face was sunken inwards.

In addition to Zelier's fourth squad and the escort team composed of adventurers, the Lena Manlin group also includes a third squad.

Zellir remembered the mage Lydon, the leader of the third squad.

He was the low-ranking mage who released the arcane missile the first time he went to the training grounds.

(End of this chapter)