Preparing His Elites

 When he leave the Core Section of Forest of Bug, Alros headed straight to the Outer Section, where the camp and the Main Crystal Realm were at.

 Seeing his presence, his elites, both Band of Steel and Astor Royal Guard kneeled.

 "Master, I hope your trip are fruitful." Aridus said. 

 Alros nodded, while looking at them. Though, no matter how he look at them, the chances of all of them surviving the fight is low, and while he could force non-combatants to do what he said, he could not do so to his combatants, who will give their life for his plans, both present and future.

 "Band of Steel, Astor Royal Guard, I will give you a choice." the two elite groups stood attention, looking at him with confusion.

 "You can fight the Ruler of Forest of Bug, and have some of you becoming S-rank, but, the chances of some of you dying is high. Or, you decided not to, and let the S-rankers fight. What is your choice?"