Although the strongest of these casters is just a Third Class Wizard Apprentice.

But who knows if these casters have any special means.

As long as there is the slightest possibility of Base 27 being exposed, it is a significant risk.

Herag turned and left: "Go, we must report quickly."

When they returned to Base 27, they found that other patrolling wizards from different districts had also returned.

Apparently, they had also discovered the tracks of that group of adventurers.

Parker quickly received the news and began contemplating a solution.

The foremost certainty is that these adventurers, at least the casters among them, cannot be allowed to approach Base 27.

Although there is a concealing witch array, Parker and his team are all experienced senior wizards.

They naturally know that many methods are actually unrelated to strength.

The simplest way to prevent these adventurers from approaching Base 27 is, of course, to kill them all.

The problem lies in how to kill them, as these adventurers operate independently, forming small groups of three to five people, scattered throughout the mountains.

If they make a move, they must ensure that not a single one escapes.

More adventurers are arriving, and Parker said, "First, open the way and let them in. This mountain range is large enough. We are deep within it, so for now, we don't have to worry about anyone getting close."

"Once these adventurers have all entered, guard the mountain pass and all directions, then strike to capture them all."

Herag asked, "But, Master Parker, if we do this, won't the deaths of all these adventurers in this mountain range draw attention?"

Parker explained, "Every base is destined to be exposed; we can only try to delay the exposure. Once the base is fully constructed, it won't matter if it's exposed; we will proactively do some things then."

"The death of just a group of adventurers won't cause much of a stir. At least to the Elf Race, it's merely some adventurers perishing on an adventure, far from enough to garner their attention."

"Our most important enemy is the Elf Race. Near Base 27, there is no World Tree or Elven settlement; having a conflict with the Human Kingdom is still within acceptable limits."

Base 27, as one of the invasion points of the Wizard Plane, is bound to be exposed in the future.

When they make significant moves to the outside world, they will inevitably be noticed, which is unavoidable.

The adventuring line of work is inherently filled with high risk.

Every day, countless adventurers die; it's just that a massive number of adventurers dying while exploring an area is relatively rare.

But such occurrences are not few, and to the upper echelons of the kingdom or the Elf Race, it's a trivial matter.

In other words, killing all these adventurers would only cause some local unrest.

But to the entire Noen Kingdom, it's just a minor issue.

Parker quickly made deployments, allocating the personnel of Base 27 throughout the Lime Mountain Range.

These people together formed a pocket, surrounding the adventurers.

The only gap is the entrance to the Lime Mountain Range, the direction these adventurers came from.

No one is stationed at the entrance yet, but once the adventurers are mostly in,

Kane will personally guard the entrance to ensure no adventurer can escape.

For these adventurers, whose strongest member is a Third Class Wizard Apprentice, a Level 2 Wizard is an insurmountable existence.

Herag and two others were also assigned to guard a region, with the task of killing the adventurers in their respective areas upon command.

If there are casters, they can be captured alive if possible.

These casters have certain research value; their casting principles and magic are valuable information.

Whoever captures them alive will claim the bounty.

Bannings had mentioned before coming that there would be no unfair treatment just because they are from the Barren Land.

In the four months since Herag arrived, he indeed has not faced any unfair treatment.

At Base 27, only the three of them were from the Barren Land, while the others were wizards from the Land of Dawn.

Their usual tasks and treatment were the same as others, with no difference.

However, discrimination still existed; others simply didn't interact with the three of Herag.

Even if they didn't say it, Herag could sense their disdain towards them.

This feeling reminded Herag of when he was a groom, and how those noble lords viewed him.

However, Herag didn't care about these things, nor others' opinions of him.

What he valued most was always the enhancement of his own strength.

Other things are external and illusory.

Herag's hand bore a jade bracelet, a communication tool.

The Elf Plane does not have a Magic Net, so a talisman stone cannot be used.

This bracelet is suitable for mid-range information communication near Base 27.

Herag, along with David and Reese, hid in the forest, awaiting Parker's orders.

...

When Asuna entered the mountain range with her three companions, there were already many adventurers around.

Since this mountain range is quite vast, everyone dispersed after entering the mountains.

Asuna glanced around, chose a direction based on intuition, and then started moving in that direction to search for clues.

The warrior in the team took out a shield and a sword, leading the way at the front.

It was hard to traverse through the forest, and he had to force open a path at the front.

Shadi, on the other hand, guarded the rear; her duty was to protect Asuna and the Holy Mage while being vigilant of the surroundings.

"There are so many bugs here!" Shadi flicked a small blood-sucking insect off her arm with a dagger.

After entering the mountain range, there were bugs everywhere.

Asuna observed the situation, then took out a bag of powder, which looked like some crushed herbs.

After retrieving the powder, she chanted some syllables, and energy particles began to gather.

Subsequently, Asuna scattered the powder, which adhered to the four people.

"Now we don't have to worry about insects anymore."

This powder, combined with Asuna's magic, had an insect repelling effect.

Wherever they went, insects automatically kept their distance from Asuna's group.

Asuna and her team had prior experience surviving in the jungle, so they were naturally prepared.

The group slowly advanced through the forest, encountering nothing but a bear, without any unexpected incidents.

"What a pity, that bear pelt could have sold for a good price if we weren't pressed for time." Shadi was still thinking about the bear they encountered earlier.

She originally wanted to hunt, but Asuna advised against sidetracking, urging to prioritize the mission, so Shadi had to give up.

"We not only have to hurry but also try to maintain our condition. In the Lime Mountain Range, danger could arise at any moment, conflicts could happen anytime." Asuna knew Shadi was always thinking about money, so she added a few words.

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