Chapter 7: Forest of Falling Stars.

As for Old Bitt, the veteran, he was responsible for the rear of the team. He was not wearing any armor, just a simple leather armor, but it was already worn out. It seemed to be the object he had when he joined the army. However, in terms of weapons, Old Bitt showed the professional characteristics of a mercenary. In addition to the long spear in his hand and the long bow on his back, he also had a long sword hanging from his waist and a scabbard tied to his calf, with a short sword inserted inside. However, in terms of weapons, Old Bitt showed the professional characteristics of a mercenary. In addition to the long spear in his hand and the long bow on his back, he also had a long sword hanging from his waist and a scabbard tied to his calf, with a short sword inserted inside.

This fully armed knight is wearing light armor instead of heavy armor, which indicates a clear understanding of the inconvenience heavy armor would bring when walking in the forest.

Sean couldn't help but recall that when he first entered this forest, he was deeply attracted by its beauty, just like everyone else. However, he was well aware that this forest was not just about beautiful scenery. The hidden danger lurking beneath the beauty was enough to shock people - even those level 40 monsters. If one was not careful, even third-tier professionals could capsize here. However, he was well aware that this forest was not just about beautiful scenery. The hidden danger lurking beneath the beauty was enough to shock people - even those level 40 monsters. If one was not careful, even third-tier professionals could capsize here.

Just as Shawn guessed, Peter's rank is indeed not second rank "warrior", but third rank "veteran". Although his personal attributes are not as magnificent as Duran's, he excels in having no obvious weaknesses. His current strength, agility, and stamina are all at thirty points, although his intelligence attribute is slightly lower, not even reaching twenty points, his willpower attribute is as high as forty points. This indicates that Peter has definitely fought through countless bloody killings, otherwise his willpower attribute would not be so high— in other words, he is exceptionally resolute.

In the Starfall Forest, there is no difference between day and night. Sean explained that after all, Hale and Druin were the employers this time, so he should at least give them enough courtesy. "To cross the Starfall Forest and go to the Kingdom of Poloya, it will take at least half a month. But there are only sixteen days left until the night of the full moon... Trust me, you definitely don't want to see the situation when the magic tide surges inside."

While speaking these words, Shawn exuded an unparalleled aura of coldness.

As a result, the leader of the team became Durun, and Sean was just pointing the way forward within the protective circle.

When this monster appeared, the whole team had a moment of obvious confusion. Although there was a shooter responsible for reconnaissance, why hadn't he issued a warning before this monster appeared? However, the slightly faster reactions of Durun and Cecilia realized almost immediately that the reason was these tender grasses on the ground of the Starfall Forest, which completely blocked all the sounds of movement!

Among the people present, many of them are seeing such a beautiful scenery for the first time, and for a moment, they are somewhat stunned.

Conventional investigative methods will be completely ineffective in the Starfall Forest!

Do we not wait for daylight before taking action? Harley asked.

Very soon, a series of data about Peter immediately appeared in Sean's eyes.

After five minutes, a group of nine people, including Halle, Cecilia, Duran, and others, officially entered the Starfall Forest under Sean's leadership.

After marching for half a day, a black wolf with green stripes suddenly appeared in the sight of everyone.

Looking up, the sky above the entire Starfall Forest is not covered by the canopy, but a night sky full of stars. Even the bright moon on the Miracle Continent is clearly visible. Besides the beautiful night sky, the environment of the Starfall Forest is not particularly bad. The forest is filled with fragrant flowers, and the ground is covered with tender grass, giving the feeling of stepping on a plush carpet. The forest is also adorned with a mysterious beauty with the pale blue glow, resembling fireflies, scattered throughout. Besides the beautiful night sky, the environment of the Starfall Forest is not particularly bad. The forest is filled with fragrant flowers, and the ground is covered with tender grass, giving the feeling of stepping on a plush carpet. The forest is also adorned with a mysterious beauty with the pale blue glow, resembling fireflies, scattered throughout.

Upon hearing Sean's words, these people immediately sobered up. They did not forget their own responsibilities. They were just a little shocked by the scenery of the Starfall Forest, which they saw for the first time. However, after realizing their mission, these people had no mood to continue enjoying the scenery. Instead, they quickly formed a defensive formation, protecting Halle, Cecilia, and Sean in the middle.

He may only be a first-tier professional at the moment, but back in the game, he was a commanding figure in the top guild team, with such charisma and momentum that rivaled those generals in the real world. It was precisely this kind of momentum that deeply intimidated the middle-aged man and caused a slight change in the faces of others. However, the expression on Peter's face was completely appreciative, as it reminded him of his time in the military, and it seemed that his blood was already burning in this moment. It was precisely this kind of momentum that deeply intimidated the middle-aged man and caused a slight change in the faces of others. However, the expression on Peter's face was completely appreciative, as it reminded him of his time in the military, and it seemed that his blood was already burning in this moment.

From the outside, the Starfall Forest appears to be an extremely lush forest. However, due to the thick fog that surrounds the forest all year round, it is impossible to see what is inside the forest from outside. Interestingly, although there are many fierce monsters in the Starfall Forest, these monsters have never attacked the surrounding towns beyond the fog. It is precisely because of this that several areas around the Starfall Forest have been able to develop.

However, all of this has become a thing of the past. At this moment, Sean has no intention of learning about the other party's story.

He just turned his head and looked at Harley, then said, "Mr. Harley, please remove him from the list and choose another guard or someone else... I only have one requirement, which is to obey my command."

Regarding this result, Sean is very satisfied: "Can you use a bow?"

However, after passing through the dense fog, the world revealed by the Starfall Forest is a completely different realm!

Four guards, with Sean and others as the core, were scattered on the left and right sides. This time, the equipment they wore was not heavy shields and long spears, but, following Sean's suggestion, they switched to thicker round shields and curved blades. However, their medium-sized armor was not replaced. Although this did not reduce their burden, it made their movement in the forest somewhat inconvenient. Nevertheless, at least their flexibility and defensive capabilities in battle were guaranteed. However, their medium-sized armor was not replaced. Although this did not reduce their burden, it made their movement in the forest somewhat inconvenient. Nevertheless, at least their flexibility and defensive capabilities in battle were guaranteed.

However, you're just a hunter. Do you really think of yourself as a sharpshooter?Sean turned his head and looked coldly at the middle-aged man. "My team doesn't need anyone who disobeys orders."

Alright, everyone, please wake up. After waiting for about ten seconds, it seemed that quite a few people hadn't recovered from the shock. Sean had to clap his hands to get everyone's attention. "We didn't come here for you to have a picnic or enjoy the scenery. Don't forget that you still have important tasks to do!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Peter's eyes, but he still nodded and said, "Yes."

Like the current Pete, Sean firmly believes that he was at least a fourth-rank soldier before he retired, and it is even possible that he once reached the fifth rank.

Retired Veteran: Although this rank is only third-tier, in fact, anyone who retires from any soldier-related occupation will have their combat rank changed to this. In other words, even if a fifth-tier soldier retires, their rank will become the third-tier "Retired Veteran". However, the rank change only means that there will be no more promotions or changes in the future, but the skills and personal attributes they have learned will not disappear. In other words, even if a fifth-tier soldier retires, their rank will become the third-tier "Retired Veteran". However, the rank change only means that there will be no more promotions or changes in the future, but the skills and personal attributes they have learned will not disappear.

Sean doesn't ask about Peter's archery skills. In fact, any soldier who has served in the military and claims to know something must have some knowledge about it. Perhaps not particularly proficient, but definitely much better than those who only have a superficial understanding. Anyway, Sean's requirements for archery on this trip are not particularly high. Of course, it is absolutely impossible for Sean not to be curious about Peter's exceptional personal attributes.

So even if they are both third-order "veterans," some individuals may have personal attributes that reach the fifth order or even higher. Therefore, to determine the strength of a veteran, one can only judge based on their personal attributes.

Shawn didn't oppose such arrangements. Although he had the ability to protect himself as long as he didn't get surrounded in the Starfall Forest, in the eyes of others, Shawn only had the strength of a first-tier individual, which was no different from the merchant Harley and the magic apprentice Cecilia. However, Shawn was the guide for this journey, and his presence was the most important and crucial for the entire team, so naturally, he needed to be protected.

You only have five minutes, we will leave after five minutes," Sean said in a deep voice.

As for the only other archer left in the team, it is apparent that he seems to have plans to advance to the fourth-tier profession of "Ranger." Because he did not move with the team, but roamed on both sides of the team, and occasionally ran to the front of Duran. Although his actions seemed a bit awkward, it is obvious that these are very basic reconnaissance skills. However, the most important thing is that besides the short bow on him, there are also a long and a short sword, obviously prepared for combat in different situations.

"Boy, what did you say!" Seeing Sean pointing at himself to exclude himself from the team, the middle-aged man who had not given Sean a good face immediately changed his attitude.

Upon hearing Xiao's words, Hale and Duran seemed to realize something, and they quickly began to prepare. As for the middle-aged man with the wooden bow, he was indeed excluded, which made him very dissatisfied as he had originally come here to make some extra money. In the end, he just glared at Luther resentfully and left the temporary camp. The vacant position was filled by another substitute guard from Hale's team.

At almost the same moment when everyone was stunned, Sean, who knew well the danger of the Starfallen Forest, shouted out loud: "Wind-patterned black wolf! Everyone, get ready for battle!"