Beast Taming Star Journey

Chapter 399

"Gentlemen," I began slowly, my voice low and powerful, "the moment of the decisive battle has arrived..." My gaze swept over every face in the tent, revealing the determination of our own troops, the doubt of the Yizin beast tamers, and the unfathomable depth on the face of the Bolai strategist.

The death of the Mercury Messenger weighed heavily on my heart. Although the Metallium strategist repeatedly assured me that it was just an accident, a scheme by the dark forces to sow discord, and that the Metallium warriors would continue to assist us in place of the Mercury Messenger, the Metallium-Iridium beast tamers remained wary and suspicious of this sudden "ally."

I took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in my chest. "I know the death of the Mercury Messenger has saddened everyone and cast a shadow over this cooperation. But right now, we must unite and fight against the forces of darkness to avenge the Mercury Messenger and protect our shared home!"

As soon as I finished speaking, a metal-iridium beast tamer stepped forward. He was burly with a full beard, and his tone carried a hint of doubt: "Lord Nong Yu, we understand your feelings, but although the metal-thallium warrior is powerful, we know nothing about him. How can we guarantee that he is not a spy for the dark forces?"

I understood his concerns. The thallium warrior was tall and exuded a cold aura; his taciturn nature made him difficult to approach and trust. I looked at the platinum strategist, who smiled slightly, stepped forward, and calmly explained, "This warrior is not good with words due to his personality, but he deeply abhors the forces of darkness. He has come here to assist us in completely eradicating this evil force."

He paused, then continued, "We have already discussed the battle plan with the Mercury Envoy, and now I will explain it to you in detail..." He took out a map from his pocket, spread it on the table, pointed to several marks on the map, and began to explain the battle plan in a clear and organized manner. Every aspect was ingeniously designed, and everything from troop deployment to retreat routes was carefully considered.

I listened attentively, adding details from time to time and adjusting as needed. The beast tamers of the Iridium tribe were gradually drawn in by the Platinum strategist's explanation, their previously furrowed brows slowly relaxing. Even the Thallium warriors, who had been silent until now, nodded slightly in agreement.

The atmosphere inside the tent gradually relaxed, and everyone began actively discussing the battle plan, offering their opinions and suggestions. Watching this scene, I was filled with hope. I knew that as long as we were united, we would surely defeat the forces of darkness and protect our common home.

Just then, the tent flap was lifted, and Su Yao walked in...

The moment Su Yao lifted the tent flap, everyone inside was drawn to her. She was dressed in military uniform, looking heroic and spirited, yet her gentle demeanor was undeniable. She looked at me tenderly, walked to my side, handed me a glass of water, and whispered, "You've worked hard, my dear."

I took the water glass, the warmth traveling from my fingertips to my heart, dispelling the fatigue of the past few days. I smiled at her, "It's alright, everything is going according to plan."

Su Yao sat down beside me, her gaze sweeping over everyone in the tent before finally settling on the metallurgical warrior, whom she nodded slightly in greeting. The metallurgical warrior nodded back in return.

At this moment, one of the metal-iridium beast tamers raised a minor issue regarding the distribution of supplies, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction: "Lord Nongyu, our number of people going into battle this time is relatively large, and the required supplies have increased accordingly. The distribution plan we discussed earlier may need to be adjusted..."

I patiently explained, "I understand everyone's concerns, but the distribution of supplies is based on the number and strength of each race's participants, and it is absolutely fair and just. Moreover, we have already reserved some emergency supplies in case of unforeseen circumstances."

“But…” The beast tamer wanted to say something, but was pulled back by his companion, who whispered a few words in his ear. After hearing this, his expression gradually softened, and he finally nodded and said nothing more.

I breathed a sigh of relief and turned my gaze to the map, but a vague unease lingered in my heart. The forces of darkness had always been cunning and treacherous; the fact that this cooperation had gone so smoothly made me suspicious. Would they really so easily unite us against them?

The strategist, Jinbo, seemed to sense my doubts. He walked to my side and said in a low voice, "Lord Nongyu, I know you still have concerns, but please believe me, we, like you, yearn to eradicate the dark forces and restore peace to the continent."

I nodded without saying a word. I knew that saying anything now would be pointless; only when the real confrontation took place would we know the true intentions of the dark forces.

As night fell, a cold wind howled outside the tent, but the tent was brightly lit. Everyone was making final preparations, the atmosphere heavy and tense.

I stood outside the tent, gazing at the starry sky, my mind filled with countless thoughts. This great battle concerns the fate of the entire continent, and I must give it my all to live up to everyone's expectations.

Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the silence of the night. A scout came galloping up, pale-faced and panting, shouting, "Report...report! The vanguard of the dark forces...is approaching our camp!"

My heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head. Sure enough, they came.

"Pass down the order," I said in a deep voice, my tone firm and unwavering, "All troops, prepare for battle!"

The words had barely left my lips when a deafening battle cry erupted from afar, and the earth began to tremble slightly. I gripped my sword tightly, my gaze fixed resolutely on the distance, a single thought in my mind: to fight to the death!

Inside the tent, Su Yao walked to my side, took my hand, and although her hand was a little cold, it gave me boundless strength.

"Be careful," she whispered.

I nodded to her and turned to walk towards the battlefield.

Just then, a voice came from the darkness, cold and grating: "Heh, you think this will stop us? How naive..."