[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-striker-independent-beast-tamer":3,"chapter-striker-independent-beast-tamer-striker-independent-beast-tamer-chapter-720":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","STRIKER: Independent Beast Tamer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1316509,1747,"Chapter 720: Part 1: Terror in the unexplored region","striker-independent-beast-tamer-chapter-720",720,"\u003Cp>Unexplored Region\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beast Tamers were on the verge of infighting. Those who wanted to go back were decisive; they knew conflict might occur, so they started their return journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others, however, wanted the rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to their information, more data would lead to greater riches. They decided to add a few more areas to their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the second team marched forward. They ignored the first team that wanted to go back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second team went deeper into the unexplored area. They were able to add a few more locations to the map as stopping points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were careful when adding details; the resting areas were clearly mentioned, and the dangerous areas were boldly marked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These dangerous areas included naturally treacherous terrain as well as the habitats of higher-tier beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second team was resting in an open area. Their current location was surrounded by uneven mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The natural energy in the place was extremely rich, proving they were truly in the deeper parts of the unexplored region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were 15 members present, chatting and laughing. Some of them had made a bonfire and were smoking food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the group was a Tier-8 Beast Tamer. He was an old man named Bernard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his prime, he had fought against a Tier-9 Beast Tamer. Though he had been injured, he was able to survive in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard swept his gaze across the group. No one's actions went unnoticed by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the members were no longer cautious, he became displeased. They had let down their guard, focusing only on their jokes and conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man used his mental power to check the surroundings. He didn't find any problems; there was not a single living thing for miles. His eyebrows relaxed. He closed his eyes and began to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't as if he was the only one with power; the other members held strengths between Tier-7 and Tier-8 as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, as a leader, he was being extra cautious. Since he had verified the place was safe, he finally permitted himself to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the members, a few closed their eyes and began to sleep while others continued chatting. At that moment, a fragrance from nowhere passed over the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone smelled the beautiful scent and became intoxicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They started losing their clarity. The Tier-7 Beast Tamers were the first to succumb, followed quickly by the Tier-8 Tamers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard was disturbed. He furrowed his eyebrows as the beautiful smell interrupted his rest. He snapped his eyes open and looked at the others. The scene stunned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was awake but intoxicated, no longer behaving like themselves. Only the Tier-8 Tamers were putting up a fight, and even they were struggling to remain conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard's face changed drastically. He immediately summoned his lifeline beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light released from his body and shot into the sky. A huge flying bird appeared, a giant white sparrow circling in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the reasons he had wanted to continue the mission was his reliance on this beast; if anything happened, he knew he could escape with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard gave an order to his lifeline beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant sparrow acted instantly. It flapped its long wings, generating a powerful force of wind directed at the Beast Tamers below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unknown fragrance was swept away by the gust. The Tier-8 Tamers who had been struggling felt a sudden release from their intoxication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something is wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members spoke up one after another. Then they saw the giant sparrow covering the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lifeline beast is out. We are in danger,\" one of them said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the gravity of the situation, everyone summoned their own lifeline beasts. Lights appeared everywhere as birds took to the sky and land-types hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the beasts appeared in their full forms. The coercion released from their bodies swept away the remaining fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard smiled, glad his team took the right action upon waking up. He ordered the giant sparrow to find the source of the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird let out a cry and moved forward, its sharp gaze scanning the land ahead. It spotted a lush field filled with beautiful flowers, the source of the fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sparrow flew over the field to continue its observation, it felt a sudden sense of crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard felt that crisis as well through their bond. The old man immediately recalled his beast. The giant sparrow made a U-turn and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard broke out into a cold sweat. Not many things could pose a threat to a Tier-8 lifeline beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they avoided powerful corrupted beasts, they should have been safe. This time, however, Bernard wasn't sure. He sensed a terrifying beast living just ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant sparrow returned. Bernard shared the information with the others to make a team decision. They could change the route to avoid a fight, or they could take the risk and face the crisis head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most favored the first option. Because half of the team had left earlier, they lacked their full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had been whole, they might have stood their ground; even against multiple powerful corrupted beasts, their combined strength would have been a threat. Unfortunately, their numbers were halved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long to decide. They chose the first option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard sighed. He wasn't disappointed; he preferred the safe route as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, let's go,\" Bernard said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they tried to leave the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An earth shattering noise sounded the next moment. The faces of everyone changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernard ordered his giant sparrow. The sparrow once again flew forward. This time, the old man used his ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them can share their vision. Soon, the vision of the giant sparrow was used by him. He sees a green land filled with beautiful flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he immediately understood it was the place where the fragrant came from. 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