"There isn't much time left for us."
While the You Zui Hunting Team hesitated within the Stealth Barrier, Crow Number Seven, perched among the branches of the ancient locust tree not far from the battlefield, said something similar to his companion.
Within the Crystal Ball in his arms, a huge mountain-like figure had already been clearly outlined in a savage shape.
"It's a Hungarian Tree Wasp, less than five kilometers from us. Two beats of its wings and it'll be here." Crow Number Seven's voice was grave. "If I have to choose between that fishman and the mission, I choose the mission."
The implication was that once the Hungarian Tree Wasp reached the battlefield, he would not keep waiting here. He would simply turn and leave.
Crow Number Three touched the sharp beak of his mask.
"What... astonishing patience."
He paid no heed to his companion's warning. Instead, he carefully scrutinized every corner of the battlefield with great interest, trying to find those little bugs hiding away. "...If we make a bigger commotion here, it'll be easier for the others to complete their mission."
That sounded somewhat reasonable.
But it was not enough to persuade his companion.
"This isn't a reason for us to leave the team. Maybe we're the only two missing, and the mission—" Before he could finish, Crow Number Seven abruptly fell silent and turned toward the chaotic battlefield.
At the same time, Crow Number Three cocked his head.
Bang!
The muffled gunshot was exceptionally piercing in the forest. A pale yellow flash of spell light streaked out, and a talisman bullet struck the Zhen Water Earthworm directly, transforming into an earthen-yellow Mountain Shadow that blocked the tiger's pounce.
Roar!
Blocked outside the Mountain Shadow, the giant tiger roared furiously. Its long tail lashed wildly like a