That evening, as Menchi stirred the soup and meat in the pot with a spoon, Gelman's gaze swept across everyone.
Shubika had used up one of her life-saving Archangel's Breaths, and Menchi had fractured her thigh bone, leaving her unable to move freely.
Knuckle had also used one of his life-saving Archangel's Breaths and had only just escaped Papu the Human-Raising Beast's Fatal Pleasure.
He looked pale. Resisting the addictive Fatal Pleasure had drained even his most resilient willpower and physical strength.
Still, at least he hadn't suffered any fatal injuries. His Nen Energy and stamina were expected to recover within a day or two.
Even so, Gelman couldn't help having some other thoughts.
Perhaps I shouldn't have brought so many people here together.
Whether it was Dark Space or the Treacherous Mountains, everyone had suffered terribly.
I have to change our overall strategy... but now isn't the time to bring that up...
Of course, there are some things I can do now...
"We need to streamline the Exploration Team."
To Gelman's surprise, Ging voiced the reality of the situation before he could. He even winked at Gelman.
It was as if he were saying, Let me be the one to play the bad guy.
Everyone looked at Ging, too.
Ging raised an eyebrow.
"We have two injured people now. Shubika needs to stay behind and look after them."
Knuckle, who had managed to recover some of his strength, hurriedly sat up straight, trying to look tough.
"Ging, my injuries are nothing."
"Knuckle!"
Morel patted Knuckle on the shoulder.
"Don't make an unrealistic choice. It would be irresponsible to everyone."
Knuckle's mouth hung half open, but in the end he lowered his head without saying anything.
He was deeply frustrated, but given his current combat strength and physical condition, there