Aaron opened his eyes, and this time they were filled with pure confidence. Gone was the hesitation, now, only resolve remained.He was ready. Even in close combat, he could now face enemies of equal strength without fear.It was time to begin the hunt.He checked the map, the Gray Wolves were deeper in the Savannah Mountain Range.A few minutes later, he reached the entrance of the fog zone.He glanced at the map again. Its coverage had shrunk, only 500 meters of visibility remained.Aaron took a deep breath and stepped into the mist.Within minutes, the fog thickened, and distant roars echoed through the trees.The wind was chilly, biting at his face, hands, and bare feet. But his cloak kept the rest of his body warm.He moved swiftly, leaping from tree to tree, his senses sharp.Then, he spotted a red dot on the map.A Level 17 monster. Aaron could barely see through the thick fog. His vision range was reduced to just thirty meters, and beyond that, only shadows danced in the mist

Elina, left behind, stood frozen. She watched Aaron rush off without even replying.She cursed under her breath. "Damn shameless Aaron…"Still, she followed.When she saw the Gray Wolf’s corpse, discarded like common prey, her heart ached.Ordinary people might not understand, but the blood of a Tier 4 monster, especially one with a rare bloodline, could sell for over 100 mana stones per liter.Elina stood silently, her thoughts swirling.She was puzzled, how had Aaron managed to kill a Tier 4 monster?She had heard countless times that Tier 4 beasts were on an entirely different level. Their defense, attack power, and raw strength were overwhelming. Even a wizard would struggle against one, unless a Great Wizard intervened, defeating such a creature alone was considered impossible.Of course, an Earth Knight could challenge a Tier 4 monster. But even in her homeland, Earth Knights were rare and difficult to cultivate, only one in ten thousand ever reached that level.While Elina was

Luna smirked. "Captain, didn’t you always complain that nobles look at you with lustful eyes? So… maybe there’s something different about Lord Aaron? Like… maybe he prefers boys?"Thwack!Melina knocked her on the head. "Don’t talk nonsense."Still, a flicker of doubt crossed her mind.If Aaron had overheard them, he might’ve jokingly invited them to stay the night just to prove his orientation.But right now, he was too immersed in power to care.Romance could wait. Strength came first.-----Starfall City Duke Alaric’s Study RoomDuke Alaric sat behind his grand oak desk, his gaze cold and sharp. He looked at the man kneeling before him."Why have you come to see me now?" he asked, his tone laced with frost.It was clear, this was not a meeting of equals. The power dynamic was unmistakable.Viscount Rudolf knelt on one knee, his head bowed."Lord Alaric, I’ve encountered a serious problem. I humbly seek your guidance."Alaric turned his eyes toward the window. The sun was high, noo

Melina watched Aaron’s training methods with quiet curiosity. It was unlike anything she’d seen before.Mina, touching her chin, murmured, "Captain, when we started training as kids, we had to run until we collapsed. This method is… different."Tina nodded. "Indeed. Lord Aaron is using the people to expand the territory. The surroundings are full of forest, he’s building from the ground up."Lisa shrugged. "Maybe."Then Luna, her eyes gleaming with mischief, chimed in, "Hey sisters, why don’t we supervise them too? We might earn contribution points without lifting a finger!"Thwack! Melina knocked Luna on the head. "Stop causing trouble. We still have to protect Miss Elina."Luna rubbed her head. "But Captain, who would dare attack Miss Elina here? Let us watch them train, it’ll help pass the time."Melina sighed. "Fine. Let’s sit and watch."Boy's Team- Vice Selection Jake looked at his group. "Choose someone among yourselves to be vice-captain."The group began chatting. Finall

Time passed, and soon it was afternoon. The people working in the fields and forests were drenched in sweat, their clothes clinging to their bodies under the blazing sun.Just then, Rumba arrived with his team and called out loudly, "Okay, everyone time’s up! It’s time for your one-hour break."His words brought a wave of relief. The workers relaxed and hurried toward the temporary camp.There, they found Lord Aaron, Miss Kelly, the Old Chief, Miss Rita, and several others gathered near the central tent.Aaron gave a calm instruction. "Let them wash their hands and faces. Then distribute the food. After one hour, they must return to work."Rumba nodded and turned to the crowd. "Line up accordingly. If any team members cause trouble, their contribution points will be reduced."A few minutes later, the people stood in neat lines, washing their hands and faces with cool water.Then they turned to the food laid out before them, and were stunned.The meal consisted entirely of fruits: Appl