The meeting specifically convened for official Hunters ended quickly.
Although it had not lasted long, every member had clearly recognized who the Hunter Association's greatest enemy was. They all rushed toward the underground treasury and began preparing for the fierce battles ahead.
In particular, scrolls sealed with Tier 7 and above magic had become the priority purchase for nearly every squad.
They understood that if they wanted to successfully kill the monsters on the list, they certainly could not rely on themselves alone. They would have to join forces with more companions and create situations where they outnumbered their enemies in localized battles.
At a time like this, magical communication and teleportation became extremely important tools.
What was more, high-level Tier Magic could summon tremendously powerful creatures, buying time for retreats or calling in reinforcements.
Watching these gradually growing "Fourth Great Calamity," Allen smiled faintly and asked Sakura, who stood beside him, "Have all those Dwarves been settled in properly?"
The girl nodded lightly. "Hmm! Compared to ordinary humans, those short, sturdy fellows are quite well adapted to dark, enclosed environments. They're probably hugging barrels and drinking their fill by now. But are you sure it's wise to develop industrial technology in a world with magic?"
"Of course! Developing technology and raising productivity is the most correct path of development in any world. You only need to view magic as another kind of technology, and then you'll understand what I mean. As firearms and cannons become widespread throughout the human world, and airships and steam locomotives replace traditional carriages to establish a more efficient transportation network, humanity will inevitably defeat the other races and become the strongest force in this world. This is an irreversible trend. Even a player like Suzuki Satoru cannot stop it."
As he spoke, an unusual