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After everyone finished reviewing the notes in Gou Daiyu's hand that were filled with detailed information about the Tree Demon King BOSS, the whole scene fell into silence for a moment.

Gou Daiyu was not in a hurry either. He sat there quietly, giving everyone enough time to digest this important and complex information.

"Everyone, if you have any unique insights or ideas about this hunting operation, please feel free to share them. If you don't have any ideas yet, I will first roughly plan the operation process based on the information I currently have.

But please rest assured, once we officially begin hunting the Tree Demon King, I will make timely adjustments and optimizations based on the actual situation to minimize our losses!"

After a long while, seeing that everyone had almost memorized the key points, Gou Daiyu cleared his throat and slowly opened his mouth to speak.

However, despite Gou Daiyu's clear words, everyone present remained silent. They looked at each other, their eyes revealing a hint of confusion and uneasiness.

Obviously, this was the first time they had encountered such a powerful monster with such a high HP volume, so they had no idea where to start, let alone offer any constructive opinions or suggestions.

"What if... I mean, what if I unfortunately die in this battle? You know, each of us only has nine chances! Once it's the tenth time, we won't have the courage to travel through the MapleStory world to level up, because that's our last life!"

Everyone fell into a long silence. After a while, the flying hero who was always chattering and was nicknamed the chatterbox by everyone seemed a little hesitant to express his deepest worries.

As the first person spoke, the others began to fidget, as if they wanted to say something but couldn't.

"If we can gain more benefits from killing the Tree Demon King boss than from a single resurrection, then doing so is undoubtedly worthwhile!

If the final result is not satisfactory, it would be equivalent to wasting a precious chance to revive. Not only that, our level and other aspects would also likely fall far behind those who have not died! In this case, wouldn't the loss outweigh the gain?

One of the main attackers then spoke up. This main damage dealer had a reason for saying this.

After all, as an output-type warrior, he usually needs to take turns with the meat shield warrior who is responsible for bearing damage to withstand the enemy's attacks.

So, if we were to say who has the highest death rate, apart from the teammates who rush to the front and act as meat shields, I'm afraid it would be myself.

"No one can guarantee victory in this fierce and brutal battle unscathed. Even I, myself, am not entirely certain of this! Nor can I be sure that the drops from a painstakingly successful kill will compensate for the rewards of a single resurrection!"

Gou Daiyu looked solemn and spoke in a low and serious voice.

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed a hint of worry and uneasiness. After all, the danger of this battle far exceeded their imagination, and everyone was well aware of the huge risks involved.

"But please believe me on one thing! I solemnly promise you all this.

If any of you unfortunately lose your life during this difficult raid, I will compensate you with a precious resurrection opportunity based on the current market price for exploring the wilderness. From what I've learned, the current price is approximately 500,000 Blue Star Coins per round!"

At this time, Gou Daiyu took a deep breath and continued to talk about the compensation he could make.

Having said that, he paused and slowly swept his eyes over the faces of everyone present, as if he wanted to deeply imprint this promise into their hearts.

"However, I must say something upfront. If anyone is afraid, tell me now. You can choose to leave the team or accept this equivalent exchange!

If you are willing to sacrifice your lives in exchange for Blue Star Coins as compensation, then you will not be entitled to any share of the items dropped by the Tree Demon King this time. Furthermore, after this hunt, there will no longer be any sense of camaraderie or brotherhood between us!"

However, at this moment Gou Daiyu stood up with a serious face and spoke again solemnly in front of everyone!

Gou Daiyu's words were righteous, but in fact he did not mean to abandon his teammates who had fought side by side with him and upgraded together for a long time.

However, in such a critical situation, it was difficult to guess everyone's true thoughts and intentions! Therefore, he had to adopt such a tough attitude to deal with the possible situation.

The current level is relatively easy to deal with, but if the situation develops to the point where we need to hunt down high-level bosses or conquer some extremely advanced dungeons or explore mysterious and complex maps, if a situation of disunity like the current one occurs again, then I am afraid that one person alone can lead the entire team into an abyss of death from which there is no escape.

You know, facing powerful enemies and difficult challenges, tacit understanding and cooperation among team members are crucial. However, if everyone's morale is scattered, once they encounter a strong enemy, it is hard to imagine how much chance they have of winning.

Gou Daiyu is now doing everything with all his strength, and his purpose is very clear, which is to prepare for the future and eliminate various unstable factors that may arise in the future in advance.

Because he knew very well that these seemingly insignificant hidden dangers, if not handled and resolved in a timely and effective manner, would very likely spread rapidly like a spark, and eventually turn into a prairie fire, becoming the fatal fuse that caused the entire team to fall apart and collapse.

Therefore, Gou Daiyu will never take it lightly even if there is only the slightest risk, but will try his best to nip it in the bud.

After saying this, Gou Daiyu slowly lowered his head, gazing at the notebook in his hand, which contained countless important information, as if he could find the answer to his problem. At the same time, he silently waited for everyone's response.

Because, in the final analysis, deep down in his heart, he still longs to cultivate an elite team that is truly trustworthy and can always follow him forward and conquer all kinds of powerful monster bosses in this world of MapleStory where dangers and opportunities coexist!

"I believe in Boss Taiyu's ideas unconditionally!"

The one who broke the silence was the mage loli girl Lemon.

"If it weren't for Boss Taiyu who worked tirelessly to bring us together early on and patiently and meticulously guided me through leveling up, I'd probably still be in some insignificant jungle area, begging others to help me level up!"

Lemon blinked her big, lively eyes and spoke in a firm tone.

At this moment, Lemon glanced at his silent teammates, while not daring to relax at all and keeping an eye on the dangerous areas around the team where monsters might appear at any time.

Her petite body was tense, and she held the magic wand tightly in her hand, as if she could immediately use powerful skills to deal with the crisis at the slightest sign of trouble.

"Yes, I completely agree! If I hadn't wholeheartedly accepted Boss Taiyu's leadership and direction, I wouldn't have resolutely chosen this difficult career path as a meat warrior and continued on to this day!

Because I know very well that the meaning of my existence is to withstand the enemy's violent attacks for the boss and to bear the possible damage for everyone in our team.

If one day I unfortunately fall down and die in battle before being resurrected for the last time, it can only mean that my own abilities are not strong enough to be competent for this difficult task! "

Just as Lemon finished speaking, the burly uncle with muscles bulging like hills, Ji Nian, immediately spoke up in agreement.

As he said this, Ji Nian's angular face was full of determination, and his broad chest was straight like an unshakable fortress.

"Yes, if it weren't for Boss Taiyu's wise leadership, how could we have achieved such an impressive level and powerful strength today, and sit here safely and calmly discussing how to hunt down those terrifying bosses? All of this is thanks to the boss!"

Finally, another team member couldn't help but nod in response with deep emotion, and while speaking, he gestured to everyone's equipment and weapons.

These were all bought by Gou Taiyu for his teammates in the early stage with his own money. During the process of upgrading and hunting monsters, if good equipment and weapons appeared and were suitable for them, they would be allocated to them for use as soon as possible.

"That's right, all of this is the selfless dedication given to us by Boss Taiyu! Boss has always treated us sincerely as if we were family!"

When Lemon and JIANNIAN finished speaking, the rest of the people seemed to wake up from a dream, and then responded in unison.

Their faces were filled with emotion and determination, and their eyes were filled with admiration for Gou Taiyu.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Gou Taiyu. He still pretended to be calm as he flipped through the notebook in his hand, but in fact, he had already breathed a sigh of relief.

At this stage, when Gou Taiyu raised this question, he was worried that one or two people or even all the members of the team that had followed him for a long time would choose to desert and leave the team because they were afraid of the arduous task of hunting down the Tree Demon King.

Although given Gou Taiyu's own powerful strength, it might not be difficult for him to face and hunt the Tree Demon King alone.

However, what he longs for deep down in his heart is not individual heroism to fight alone, but the hope to carefully cultivate a truly indestructible team of family members who trust each other and can depend on each other for life and death!

Such a team can not only work together to overcome difficulties and obstacles, but also become each other's spiritual sustenance and support. It is precisely with such a beautiful vision in mind that Gou Taiyu tirelessly leads everyone forward and constantly meets various challenges and tests.

"My family! I'm truly grateful for your support and recognition of Taiyu! I'm sure everyone knows who I am! I'm the owner of a sizable seafood group on Blue Star! Of course, even though I'm part of a team, that's all secondary.

The most important thing is that I have a group of lovely and amiable family members like you fighting alongside me, overcoming the many difficulties and obstacles on the road ahead, and forging ahead hand in hand!"

Having said this, Taiyu slowly put down the notebook he was holding tightly in his hand, and was so excited that he started talking nonsense.

With tears in his eyes and open arms, he hugged everyone around him tightly, sobbing and expressing the truest feelings from the bottom of his heart.

Time passed quietly, and before I knew it, the break time had far exceeded ten minutes.

However, at this moment, all the goals in the hearts of everyone in the team, even the team leader Taiyu himself, seemed to be gathered together again by an invisible force, and became more firm and clear.

"Alright, then, let me briefly explain the specific deployment arrangements for this battle! Please listen carefully to my plan. If there are no objections, we will immediately begin the hunting operation. If you have any questions or disagreements, please feel free to raise them at any time, and we will discuss a solution together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Taiyu sat back steadily on the chair that belonged to him, staring at the energetic and ready-to-go team in front of him with his bright eyes, and continued speaking sincerely.

Then, he methodically explained his carefully planned arrangements one by one.

"Based on our previous experience in killing resentful monsters, we did have some coordination. However, the monsters we faced back then were far less powerful than the Tree Demon King before us.

Therefore, we must be extremely alert this time and be doubly careful compared to the last time we dealt with the resentful monster.

Two of you joined later, so your teamwork may be a little lacking, but rest assured, I will do my best to direct you so that you can quickly integrate and unleash your full potential."

Back then, when Gou Taiyu's team obtained the Lightning Technique by killing the resentful monster, it was not yet full. There were only four people in the team, including himself, Lemon, Jinian, and another mage with little presence.

But the team now is different from the past. After all, a new warrior with powerful attack power and an agile flying man have joined the team. It is precisely because of this that Gou Taiyu is full of confidence in hunting the tree demon king boss with a death-free strategy!