The legendary warrior

"True. When a normal surge of beasts occurs, nearly all the beasts are on the prowl, roaming around madly." Kristen nodded.

A few seconds later, her eyes lit up as if she had sensed something.

Tyson's eyes met Kristen's. He also sensed that something anomalous was brewing.

"I am sure you have recognized it already. Now think about the surge of beasts that happened about ten days ago. I can discern that there is something unusual going on. Nearly all the beasts were not frenzied then," Ricky explained.

"You can see it during the course of your previous hunts."

"It's true, I have noticed it as well. I have been fighting with these beasts more than I can count. I have seen them in their actual strength and they are not to be overlooked, especially in their state of madness!" Tyson agreed.

"Then, is it safe to say that this eerie surge of beasts was not a normal surge of beasts?" Kristen speculated.

"Maybe," Ricky replied.

"But, these countless beasts attacked the whole Chaotic Region. Isn't that a normal surge? Even if these beasts were controlled by the tamers from our region, it is still questionable how they can manage such a vast number of them." Kristen furrowed her eyebrows trying to put two and two together.

"For those beast tamers who are able to control all the wild beasts in this Chaotic Region, it's worthless to launch a fake surge of beasts, because they think nothing of us and our belongings."

"Ah, it can't be the beast tamer. The beast tamer only launches an attack to plunder resources. But you see, this surge went out suddenly and unexpectedly," Ricky explained.

"There is also something unusual going on with them. When they retreated, they carried two or three bodies of dead warriors with them!"

"Indeed! I remember it, too. It's a good thing you mentioned that part, Russell. I nearly forgot that they carried bodies with them!" Tyson exclaimed. He finally figured out the pieces of the puzzle.

"It's very strange, indeed. Coupled with the fact that these beasts are not in a state of madness, this surge will really make people wonder if it is a normal one!" Kristen interjected.

They were all in contemplation as they tried to figure out what was going on.

...

not think about it for now. We'll be out of our minds the longer we try to solve this

it any further. We should put it at the back of our

be back anyway." Ricky smiled at Tyson, and hoped

mean?" Tyson asked,

out Bastian to the mountains to get information the other day," Ricky

you have been trying to figure out everything from the

think the forces in the Upper Region and the Lower Region will also send out

say anything further, a familiar

Bastian's finally here at last!" Tyson

...

elder brother, how's it going? Have you uncovered something new?" Ricky asked as

have sent warriors to the depths of the

as I expected!" Ricky

unusual in the depths of the mountains,"

he eagerly

Chaotic Mountains. I find it weird that there was a strong smell of blood in

suddenly disappeared without a trace. Those ferocious beasts and warriors died about ten days ago. Logically, even if their dead bodies decay faster due to

warriors were carried away along with them. It makes it even more clear that this surge of beasts

must be something going on behind this attack." Kristen, Tyson, and

do other gangs have any plans?" Ricky wondered.

living things in the depths of the Chaotic Mountains. I expect lots of warriors will go into the mountains very soon

the Chaotic Mountains to figure out what's going on,"

...

later, they began to consult on candidates for the exploration. Finally, Ricky, Tyson, and Bastian were chosen.

develop production, while Kristen had to watchfully guard the Manor Gang.