Clash of Paths

"Uh…uhh..mhm..okay." After going through several stages of hesitation, Trek decided to listen to Belal and back off. He looked to his team and signaled them not to jump in on the issue.

Belal said with a sunny smile. "Trek, you have grown up so much. I am glad you can think things through carefully now."

"Yeah, I do." Trek replied, forcing a smile. He quickly pulled out a grade-5 uncommon beast core and threw it to Bailey. Then he left with his team, not wanting to delve with them any longer.

"Let's leave too." Belal called Bailey, waving his hand. Bailey and Tanaka followed Belal's leaving figure without mentioning anything in front of everyone.

After they walked a certain distance, Tanaka asked. "Brother Belal, I didn't expect you to know how to scare people away."

"Huh?" Belal gave a confused glance at Tanaka before saying. "I didn't scare him anyway. He left on his own. I just persuaded him a little, that's all."