Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 398

“I…” the Beast Tamer finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse, as if squeezed from the depths of his chest, “I agree.” These three simple words were like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. A cheer erupted from the crowd, the tense atmosphere instantly dissipating, replaced by excitement and exhilaration.

I breathed a sigh of relief, my heart finally settling down. I knew this was not only because of my persuasion, but also because of the strength and sincerity shown by the Kingdom of Metal in the previous battle.

Since the Kingdom of Metal joined the battle, the tide of war has turned dramatically. Their unique combat skills, along with their full support for our Beastmasters, have allowed us to escape danger time and time again, achieving unprecedented victories.

I still remember the first time I fought alongside the Thallium Warrior. It was a fierce battle; we faced a dark force many times our size. Just when we were about to give up, the Thallium Warrior appeared on the battlefield like a god descending from heaven. He wielded a massive battle axe, each swing claiming the lives of several enemies. His strength and speed were breathtaking.

What moved us even more was that they disregarded their own safety, always rushing to the most dangerous places to shield us from enemy attacks. The Mercury Messenger, in particular, communicated with us day and night about battle plans and coordinated the forces of all sides. His face was always etched with exhaustion, but his eyes remained steadfast and full of hope.

The boy with the metal complex gradually integrated into our group. Although he lacked the ability to tame beasts, he was always full of curiosity, asking us about beast taming and providing us with valuable advice using his keen observation skills.

After a battle, I saw the Jin-golden boy playing enthusiastically with my tamed beast—a pure white spirit fox. The fox nuzzled his cheek affectionately, emitting joyful cries. At that moment, I suddenly realized that the barrier between us and the Jin-golden Kingdom was gradually melting away, replaced by trust and friendship.

It was this accumulation of small things that finally moved the Beast Tamer, allowing him to put aside his doubts.

I walked up to the Beastmaster of the Metal-Iridium Beast, extended my hand, and said sincerely, "Thank you. I believe that together we will be able to defeat the forces of darkness."

He gripped my hand tightly, his eyes filled with determination: "For our common goal, I'm willing to give everything!"

Over the next few days, I began to work on plans for larger-scale cooperation with the Kingdom of Metal. I had several in-depth exchanges with the Metal-Platinum strategists, gained a detailed understanding of their combat methods and advantages, and, based on our actual situation, developed a completely new combat plan.

Late at night, while I was still working at my desk, Su Yao quietly walked up behind me and gently placed a cup of hot tea on my table.

"Are you tired?" she whispered in my ear. "Everything you've done is right, and I'll always support you." Her warm breath tickled my ear, making my heart flutter.

I held her hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and my heart filled with strength. "With you here, I'm not afraid of anything."

I looked up at the bright moonlight outside the window, my heart filled with hope. I knew the road ahead was long and full of challenges, but I believed that as long as we were united, we would overcome all difficulties and finally usher in the dawn of victory.

Suddenly, a series of urgent knocks shattered the tranquility of the night… “Alliance Leader, something terrible has happened!”

I held Su Yao's hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and my heart filled with strength. "With you here, I'm not afraid of anything." She smiled gently, her eyes sparkling like the brightest stars in the night sky. I couldn't help but gently pull her into my arms, feeling her warmth and smelling her faint fragrance. At that moment, all my weariness vanished.

"Ahem," the Beastmaster Yi cleared his throat, breaking the brief silence. "Alliance Leader Nong Yu, although I agree to cooperate, I have a few questions I'd like to ask." Although he tried to keep his tone calm, I could still detect a hint of embarrassment. He knew his previous objections had been somewhat unnecessary, and now he wanted to find a way to back down.

I understood his feelings, so I patiently answered his questions. Actually, his questions weren't complicated; most were about specific operational details and resource allocation. I explained them to him one by one, assuring him that I would fully consider his opinions and strive for fairness and impartiality.

Over the next few days, Platinum Strategist and I worked intensively to develop a battle plan. We combined the strengths of both sides to devise a completely new tactic, striving to maximize our combat effectiveness. At the same time, I actively communicated with other Beastmasters to ensure that everyone understood and supported the new battle plan.

Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction, but a sense of unease lingered in my heart. Larger-scale cooperation meant greater risks. Could we successfully complete this operation? What countermeasures would the dark forces take? These questions hung like a sword over my head, preventing me from truly relaxing.

Just as I was finalizing the battle plan, a rapid knocking shattered the night's tranquility. "Leader, something terrible has happened!" My heart sank, a bad premonition washing over me. I quickly opened the door, and a soldier covered in blood stumbled in.

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, we have been ambushed by the forces of darkness! The Mercury Messenger... he..." The soldier's voice trembled, unable to utter a complete sentence.

My heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head. The Mercury Envoy was a key figure responsible for communicating the battle plan with the Jin Kingdom; if something happened to him, our entire battle plan would be affected.

"Quick! Take me to see this!" I grabbed the soldier's shoulder, my voice urgent and anxious.

Su Yao followed, her face filled with worry. I held her hand tightly, trying to comfort her and give myself some strength.

We sped to the scene. The sight before me shocked me. Corpses were everywhere, and the air reeked of blood. I saw the Mercury Messenger lying in a pool of blood, his eyes closed, his face pale, and his breath faint.

"Who did this?!" I roared, my voice filled with grief, anger, and murderous intent.

The soldiers lowered their heads, and no one dared to speak.

I suppressed my grief and began to examine the Mercury Messenger's injuries. He had multiple stab wounds, one of which struck his heart squarely, clearly a fatal one.

I looked up and glanced around, my gaze settling on a large tree not far away. A strange symbol was carved into the trunk; I recognized it—it was the mark of the dark forces!

I clenched my fists tightly, my nails digging deep into my flesh, and blood slowly trickled down between my fingers.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I knew this wasn't the time for grief and anger; I had to find out the truth as soon as possible, find the murderer, and avenge the Mercury Messenger!

"Pass down the order: all troops on high alert! Increase patrols and guard against another sneak attack by the dark forces!" I shouted, my tone firm and powerful.

I stood in the command tent, facing the personnel from all sides about to participate in the great battle. My gaze swept over their faces, filled with expectation and trust… “Gentlemen,” I began slowly, my voice deep and powerful, “the moment of decisive battle has arrived…”