A few wild boars with red and black patches ascended the podium, followed by a red wild boar who picked up the microphone and said heavily


    "Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to honor us with your presence, the Beast Tamers clan is immensely grateful."


    At this point, the one-meter-three bearded dwarf jumped up onto the table again and shouted loudly


    "Where’s Perry? Why isn’t he out yet? I heard someone’s gonna hit on you guys, is that true? What’s going on? Why call us here?"


    Hearing this barrage of questions from the little dwarf, the red wild boar could only helplessly respond


    "Yes, I just received word that Dada Company’s convoy has left the base and is heading towards Las Vegas, and those demonized natives are also with them; dozens of Pioneers, over two hundred natives, all heavily armed..."


    Upon hearing this, the guests present at the scene were all abuzz.


    "What’s going on? Why is Dada Company targeting you?"


    "Have they gone mad? Can they even contend?"


    "Dada Company isn’t weak in terms of combat strength, and they’re able to bring out so many people to confront you. That’s their company’s core strength."


    "Yeah, with so many natives nowadays, it’s no big deal to pull together a group of people, but it’s rare to gather this many for such a desperate move."


    "That’s not all, is it? That’s why you called us here, right? Where’s Mister Perry?"


    "..."


    The red wild boar’s words surprised the guests, but none of them took it too seriously.


    The Beast Tamers clan had now garnered their full support, with little regard for a mere Dada Company.


    With so many forces banding together, who would dare act rashly?


    Anyone blocking the path of their profit-driven caravan would be crushed!


    However, at this moment, the red wild boar speaker had a bitter taste in his heart.


    He was one of the core members of his clan in the new Development Zone.


    He knew exactly what Perry and Hairy had gone out to do.


    It was he who had arranged for a spy to deliver the news.


    Then the two set out, fully armed, to ambush a lone Pioneer.


    Because the ambush victim was related to Floating City, it was best to keep the affair as discreet as possible; they chose only the two of them to make the attack, and to be certain, had even deployed Perry, the invincible pillar of the new Development Zone.


    As a result, they disappeared without a trace for several days!


    Meanwhile, a spy reported that the ambushed target returned to base bruised and battered, visited the two of the Suns, and left with a ghastly pale face, seemingly having been reprimanded and punished.


    Putting these events together.


    It was over!


    They had initially harbored a shred of hope, waiting for Perry, the King, to return.


    An ambush failure wasn’t the end of the world, as long as life was preserved!


    The truth of the matter is uncertain, and only given from one side, so naturally, they won’t take sides easily.


    "Because we knew their major shareholder was a direct subordinate of the two senior figures from the Suns, and this base was discovered by the Chosen One, who has reaped many benefits, our family head sought guidance. The powers that be have made it clear that as long as the matter doesn’t spill into the real world, anything goes in the Abyss."


    It must be said, this red boar’s ability to stoke disputes was rather strong. Most of what he said was true, but the slight alterations he made at key points changed the implications entirely, without speaking an outright lie.


    To reassure allies, he even highlighted the relationship with the bigwig and the initial protection provided for completing tasks, invoking a hint of past favors.


    But that was the extent of it!


    Yet, even this was not sufficient. He paused, then continued,


    "Therefore, our family head has decided to offer half of the shares in the new Development Zone’s breeding rights as a reward. We don’t want anyone to kill him, after all, since the bigwig doesn’t care, we can’t be insensitive.


    "Whomever can make Dada Company’s major shareholder apologize, admit his wrongs, return Peri’s body, and kneel in repentance at the memorial, ensuring no further enmity with our Beast Taming family, will receive this source of income. And everyone present can bear witness!"


    Who would do something without a benefit?!


    In fact, the Beast Taming family would prefer to keep this share for themselves, but there’s no other way; their pillar, Peri, is dead!


    They’ve also offended a top fighter within the new Development Zone capable of killing in unknown ways.


    If they were to be remembered with a grudge, it would inevitably lead to even greater losses.


    Given the circumstances, it’s better to cut off the limb to save the tree, to offer up the spoils in search of protection!


    Right now, those at the scene capable of meeting these demands are simply the few top-notch forces, or a couple of slightly lesser ones choosing to join together.


    The previous acknowledgment of guilt and return of the body are minor issues; what matters most is the importance and difficulty of securing protection.


    Outwardly, of course, they couldn’t talk of fighting or killing, to maintain the bigwig’s dignity.


    But the best solution for permanent peace behind the scenes is to ensure the offender never has the chance to seek revenge!


    These matters were to be settled in private, after the meeting...


    It wasn’t that no one at the scene saw the Beast Taming family’s predicament.


    Yet, they likewise couldn’t turn down such a beneficial opportunity, their eyes glittering with greed.


    Soon enough, someone stood up and declared righteously,


    "Damn it! How despicable to ambush and kill a talent like Peri over such trivial matters."


    "This is outrageous! They act so brazenly under the protection of the Floating City bigwig!"


    "Hmph, discovering the base and being the Chosen One is a great feat, but this gratitude is being eroded by their actions."


    "Which of us doesn’t have the backing of powerful figures?"


    "Heh, maybe in the future we should just stop the competition and show off our backgrounds instead."


    "Exactly, the bigwig has stopped caring about his life or death, so we’re free to do as we please."


    "This is what comes of being pampered and overconfident. Now that they’ve presented themselves on our doorstep, let me, Wentai, resolve this conflict!"


    "..."


    What had started as an unenthusiastic gathering instantly turned into an uproar, filled with righteous indignation.