The Man’s Decree

Jared glanced at Percy, hinting at the latter to keep quiet as it would be best for them not to draw attention at that moment.

“This is the place. The Grus Divina is a mystical herb that absorbs the essences of heaven and earth. It's difficult for other plants to survive within a few hundred meters radius around it,” Francois said with a gleam of excitement in his eyes as he looked at the scorched earth in front of him.

Upon hearing that, everyone tensed up since they knew a bloodthirsty beast guarded the area around the Grus Divina.

“Francois, since we're here, let's figure out how to get rid of that bloodthirsty beast. Otherwise, we'll become its prey as soon as we step on this land,” Chev suggested to Francois.

To acquire the Grus Divina, the bloodthirsty beast had to be eliminated first.

Francois smiled faintly and uttered confidently, “Since I've come here, I must already have a way to deal with the bloodthirsty beast.”

“We don't even know where the bloodthirsty beast is hiding, so how are we supposed to deal with it?” Chev asked.

“That's easy. I brought all these people to lure out the bloodthirsty beast.” Francois turned to the villagers and randomly pointed at two of them. “You two, go scout ahead.”

The two villagers who were selected were scared out of their wits. They dropped to their knees, their foreheads covered in sweat. “W-We dare not. Please spare us.”

“You're worthless to me if you don't go, and I don't keep things that have no value by my side.” After finishing his sentence, Francois swung his palm.

The next second, the two villagers died on the spot, bleeding from their orifices.

Everyone was stunned by that scene. They had thought they had struck gold, but it turned out they were mere cannon fodder.

“You two, go.” Francois pointed at another two villagers.

The two people who were chosen trembled all over in fear. Ultimately, they could only beg Brutus for mercy. “Dr. Weiss, please save us. We've known each other for a long time. Please help us.”

The villagers weren't acquainted with Francois, but they knew Brutus, so they pleaded with him for help.

Brutus' response was unexpected. “All you need to do is scout ahead. We're not sending you to your deaths. Once you lure the bloodthirsty beast out, Francois and I will handle the beast. Don't be scared. But if you don't go, I should warn you Francois has a bad temper. You've also witnessed the fate of those two just now,” Brutus threatened the two villagers.

Listening to Brutus' words and glancing at their friends who had died tragically, the two villagers could only get to their feet, then slowly enter the scorched land apprehensively.