Beast Taming Star Journey

“You…” I began to speak, but was interrupted by a tall man in magnificent robes. He leaned back in his large chair, toying with a jade pendant carved with intricate patterns, a hint of disdain in his eyes. “You two are Nong Yu and Su Yao? You don’t look like much.” This man was none other than the Thul Beast Tamer, the leader of a faction, a master beast tamer. His tone was arrogant, as if we were nothing more than two insignificant ants. Su Yao frowned slightly, a chill emanating from her, but she ultimately held back. I squeezed her hand, signaling her to calm down, then stepped forward and answered neither humbly nor arrogantly, “Indeed, greetings, Senior Thul.” “Senior? Heh,” the Thul Beast Tamer sneered, “I don’t deserve your title of senior. A mere brat, worthy of leading us against the Dark Lord? Has the Alliance lost its mind?” As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur rippled through the conference room. I glanced around and saw that most people's eyes were filled with suspicion and distrust. General Yi and Strategist Lu, standing beside the Thul Beastmaster, remained silent, but their faces clearly showed their disapproval. I took a deep breath, struggling to suppress my anger. I knew these were seasoned veterans, naturally suspicious of a young man who had suddenly appeared. To gain their approval, I had to demonstrate my true abilities. "I understand Senior Thul's doubts about my abilities," I said calmly, "but I believe the Alliance has its reasons for choosing me." "Reasons?" The Thul Beastmaster scoffed. "What reasons? Based on your meager beast-taming skills? Or on the Valkyrie beside you? Don't forget, everyone here is a veteran, experienced and battle-hardened." His words were like a sharp thorn, piercing my heart. I admitted that my strength was far inferior to theirs, but I wouldn't allow anyone to underestimate my resolve. “Experience is certainly important,” I said, meeting his gaze and emphasizing each word, “but in this rapidly changing era, innovation and change are even more crucial. The Dark Lord’s schemes are unpredictable and ever-changing; we cannot be bound by convention. We must have new ideas and strategies to deal with him.” I paused, then continued, “I know my experience is still limited, and I cannot compare to you seniors. But my understanding of the Dark Lord is perhaps far greater than you imagine…” “Far greater?” The Beastmaster interrupted me, a mocking smile on his face. “What could a mere brat like you possibly know?” My gaze swept over everyone present, and I slowly began, “I know…” I know… the Dark Lord is not merely pursuing power and conquest as rumored. His ultimate goal is to awaken the slumbering ancient evil god and plunge the entire Beastmaster Continent into eternal darkness. My voice wasn't loud, but it resonated throughout the conference room. I saw the Beastmaster's expression change; the jade pendant in his hand stopped spinning, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. The others also began to whisper and discuss amongst themselves. I continued, "The strange crystals that the Dark Lord secretly collected weren't for enhancing his own strength, but for constructing a massive altar to summon ancient evil gods. And the wars he instigated everywhere were aimed at collecting enough life energy as sacrifices." "I recounted without reservation the intelligence I had gathered over this period, as well as my analysis of the Dark Lord's actions. I described how the Dark Lord manipulated people's hearts, controlled the situation, and carried out his conspiracy step by step. I even presented some evidence, such as the special weapons used by the Dark Lord's men and descriptions of their mysterious rituals. As I spoke, the atmosphere in the conference room grew increasingly tense. Those who had initially dismissed me began to listen attentively, their eyes gradually revealing shock and contemplation. The Beastmaster's face was grim; he stared intently at me, seemingly trying to discern something from my expression. I knew my words had planted a seed of doubt in his mind. 'You... what evidence do you have for all this?'" "He finally spoke, his tone noticeably less arrogant than before. I was prepared, presenting the evidence I had gathered to everyone. While this evidence wasn't enough to completely prove my deduction, it was sufficient to make them re-examine the Dark Lord's purpose and my abilities. Seeing this evidence, some began to waver; their gazes towards me were no longer filled with doubt, but with a complex mix of surprise and admiration. I knew I had successfully taken the first step. Just then, the strategist stepped forward and began explaining his resource allocation plan. He proposed concentrating the alliance's resources and prioritizing them for powerful beast tamers to quickly boost overall combat strength. This plan immediately provoked strong opposition from other forces. "Why should we concentrate resources? Why should we give away the resources we've painstakingly accumulated?" a burly beast tamer shouted. "Exactly! We don't even have enough resources for ourselves, why should we share them with others?" another echoed. "This plan is completely unfair!" The meeting room erupted into chaos, everyone sticking to their own opinions and refusing to yield. The Beastmaster watched coldly, a sneer playing on his lips. I knew he'd deliberately had the Strategist propose this plan to provoke conflict and embarrass me. I took a deep breath, about to speak, when I felt a warm hand gently rest on my arm. I turned to see Su Yao. She stood beside me, her gaze unwavering, occasionally touching my arm with a silent gesture of support. My heart suddenly calmed. I grasped Su Yao's hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and then slowly began to speak… “Gentlemen,” my voice echoed in the noisy meeting room, “I know everyone has their concerns…” “Gentlemen,” my voice continued, “I know everyone has their concerns; resource allocation is indeed a sensitive issue. But now, we face a common enemy—the Dark Lord. If we cannot unite, we will ultimately be defeated one by one.” "I looked around, my gaze falling on everyone's faces. 'The strategist Lu's plan has good intentions, but there are indeed some problems with its implementation. I suggest that we don't rush to formulate a specific allocation plan, but first understand the actual needs of each faction and the resources they possess. Only in this way can we formulate a fair and reasonable plan that everyone can accept.' As soon as I finished speaking, the conference room fell silent. Everyone began to consider my suggestion, and the previously tense atmosphere gradually eased. Su Yao's hand was still gently resting on my arm, her eyes full of encouragement and support, as if telling me that she believed I could handle everything. This silent trust strengthened my resolve. The Beastmaster Lu's face was gloomy. He didn't speak, but a barely perceptible anger flashed in his eyes. I knew that my suggestion had disrupted his plans. He originally wanted to use the issue of resource allocation to sow discord among the various factions, thereby weakening the alliance's power and consolidating his own position. 'Nong Yu is right,' an old man slowly spoke, 'We should indeed understand the situation of each party before formulating a plan.'" "With the first person's support, others followed suit. Ultimately, even the Beast Tamers had to compromise, agreeing to conduct an investigation before formulating a resource allocation plan. Over the next few days, Su Yao and I visited various factions to understand their needs and resource situations. This process wasn't easy; some factions were suspicious of us, while others avoided answering our questions. But Su Yao always managed to defuse awkward situations and win their trust with her keen observation and strong communication skills. During our interactions with various factions, I gradually realized that the situation in the Beast Taming world was far more complex than I had imagined. The various factions were deeply intertwined, with conflicting interests, making it no easy task to truly integrate their power. Late at night, Su Yao and I sat by the window, watching the twinkling stars outside. 'Do you think we can succeed?' I asked softly. Su Yao grasped my hand; her hand was warm and strong. 'I believe in you,' she said, looking into my eyes with unwavering determination. 'We definitely can.'" "Her trust and support gave me immense strength. I knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead, I would persevere, to protect this continent, for our shared future. Just then, a knock on the door interrupted our thoughts. 'Come in,' I said. The door opened, and Strategist Lu entered, holding a thick list. 'This is a list of resources submitted by various forces,' he handed me, 'the data on it... is somewhat complex.' I took the list, turned to the first page, and was immediately overwhelmed by the dense text and numbers, my brow furrowing slightly..."