Thanks to Austin's modern management, and the brainwashing propaganda work, a vast majority of the Beastman Race within the Dragon Nest Tribe have an immense faith in him.

This faith stems from a pure admiration from the hearts of the Beastman Race.

However, even a beastman cannot be completely like a robot; some Beastman Tribes have certain benefit-oriented demands apart from their internal admiration for Austin.

Dark Elf Adinlek is such a case. When he surrendered to the Dragon Nest Tribe, it was not because of some kingly aura of Austin, but due to Austin's mighty strength and the potential height he could reach in the future.

He is not like those simple-minded beastmen. Two years ago, Austin was merely a Bronze Level Young Dragon, and more powerful extraordinary races wouldn't consider pledging loyalty to a dragon of such weak strength without parental protection.

But Adinlek is different. As a Dark Elf, how could he have survived and arrived at the Kawa Great Forest's Barbaric Zone without a certain degree of intelligence?

In that failed battle, he saw Austin's army, which although still somewhat weak, was incredibly strong.

He was betting that the Dragon named Austin would not be like those proud, brainless peers, betting that the Blue Young Dragon capable of training such a Beastman army would eventually grow up and become a dominant leader!

Thus, the Dark Elf surrendered under Austin's command, offering his Breathing Technique heritage, helping to train extraordinary beastmen, and continually putting effort into the building of the Dragon Nest Tribe.

Now, when Austin grows into a dominant leader, the benefits he would receive would undoubtedly be substantial.

In fact, the Dark Elf's gamble has already been half won by now.

More than thirty thousand Beastman Race individuals, the massive development of Martial Techniques, increasingly powerful Beastman officers—the military group formed by the Dragon Nest Tribe can be considered first-rate within the entire Kawa Great Forest.

Due to the developed farming, the Dragon Nest Tribe does not need, like other Beastman Tribes, to occupy vast forest lands to support a large population; in addition to Austin's stable development temperament, the Dragon Nest Tribe has not expanded outside the hundred-mile circle aside from clearing the surrounding area.

Therefore, the Dragon Nest Tribe's reputation only rules within this small area, but further away, it is not well-known, and other Beastman Tribes do not know of such a powerful military force hidden in this corner.

In the eyes of the Dark Elf, the Dragon Nest Tribe, in terms of reputation, might only be the ruler of a small valley within the entire Kawa Great Forest, but its actual strength truly possesses the ability to compete with large tribes.

In just two or three years, the development to the current level is simply unbelievable, completely beyond the Dark Elf's expectations.

Adinlek believes that in another ten years, another dominant force within the Kawa Great Forest will surely rise, and as one of the early founders, he will inevitably receive indescribable benefits.

"His Highness is nostalgic but also prefers capable people. That atavistic Jackal Wolf People youth is like that, catching the attention of His Highness from among the mediocrity, earning the chance to enter the Combat Techniques development team. To achieve a higher status in the tribe's future development, one must demonstrate more abilities..."

Very early on, the Dark Elf had this realization.

As a wandering mercenary, Adinlek had been drifting outside for years, possessing rich experience in outdoor survival and considerable experience in leading troops into battle, playing a significant role within the Dragon Nest Tribe.

Especially in the early days, he often led the hunting team out for hunts, gaining numerous merits in various battles, with the corpses of many Giant Beasts standing as testament to his achievements.

But now, the Dark Elf feels his status is being challenged.

That damned human mercenary who should go to Hell, the former Mercenary Deputy Captain Gory, has been hopping around in front of His Highness since surrendering out of cowardice.

Though reluctant to admit it, the truth is that the damned Mercenary Deputy Captain Gory's abilities are indeed commendable, especially in troop training, having a unique approach; along with extensive mercenary survival experience, he's adept at leading the Beastman army in the wild, gaining considerable merit.

Thus, Adinlek, with abilities similar to Gory, feels his status faces a strong challenge from the human mercenary.

"Damn guy, he better hope I don't get any hold on him!"

Thinking of that damned guy, the Dark Elf's face turns unhappy, internally cursing once.

The construction of the first stronghold concerns the Dragon Nest Tribe's outward expansion process; the Dark Elf knows its importance clearly, and following Gory's appearance, he needs to establish more merits in this expansion operation to prevent his status from being threatened.

"Everyone, be careful of the ice dropping overhead,"

In the snowy field, the Dark Elf walking in front reminds his team behind him.

With the cold front passing, the forest land is covered in a vast whiteness, the trees heavily cloaked with snow, while sharp ice spikes are hung suspended.

Though most creatures enter hibernation during the cold winter, some animals still hunt in the cold, and those active during the cold are exceptionally fierce creatures.

This area is unfamiliar, and to prevent attacks from wild creatures, they can only increase the Beastman's patrol frequency.

But during patrols, the most injuries are not from beasts' attacks but the sharp ice spikes hung on large trees, saturating the patrol with falling dangers.

To prevent patrols from receiving head injuries from the ice spikes, the Dragon Nest Tribe had to urgently gather a batch of Bronze Helmets, so the Dragon Nest Beastman patrol would wear them when venturing out.

Beastman patrols navigate through the forest, constantly patrolling vigilantly, keeping dangers excluded from the stronghold.

Unpredictable whens,

Whoosh!

A subtle sound suddenly arrives, hardly noticeable amidst the rustling of the patrol team, yet Adinlek's ears twitch intensely, his eyes sharp, swiftly drawing his bow and readying an arrow.

"Who!"

Before finishing the word, the sharp arrow in his hand is swiftly launched, like a bolt of lightning, shooting into the forest where ice spikes hang shrouded.

Thud!

A dull sound echoes, a flash of bloodred within the depths of the woods, as if something was hit, and Adinlek's subordinates look ahead with heightened alert.

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