"Hasn't It been almost a year. I don't understand why we are still searching," a woman said, slightly annoyed.
She was at the front of a group with her other comrades on a mission. Her face was creased and from all the scowling was doing. It gave her face an average look.
She was wearing a uniform that tightly fit her body. It protected her like armour, and she had a logo on her chest that read, "Icarus Unity". Along with an image of a man holding the sun.
"Leila, It doesn't matter, that woman paid us to look for her son and that is what we will do", A man retorted at her complaining. He looked like the leader of the group.
"That lady seems crazy, Why would she pay us that much to randomly search this forest on Crenos". She was really annoyed and her creases grew larger between her eyebrows.
"Why can't you be more like Yu Bing, she understood what it means to carry out a mission".
Leila scoffed.
"She is just doing this for her own benefit. There are already hundreds of Universities back home ready to offer her an arm and a leg to enrol her into their program," Leila turned her lips in disgust.
"Besides, wasn't there someone here who is stronger than her anyway?".
Yu Bing looked like she never cared what was said about her, when she heard what Leila said she looked visibly upset.
The leader saw the growing tension between his comrades and changed the topic.
"Apparently that family lied about having someone at gene core stage, The family ended up getting exposed when they demoted the patriarch, It's still a prominent family today, but the Maynard family should be the strongest segan family now".
"You shouldn't try to spare her feelings, there will always be someone better. That's just a fact" Leila grumbled.
Yu Bing was displeased, and it was portrayed in her expression. Still, she never talked back to her senior in case she gave a negative impression.
"Leader Bogue, I think it would be more productive for us to split up. We can circle both sides to cover more ground" Yu Bing suggested.
Bogue thought about her offer with seriousness, "Are you sure you can handle yourself in this Forest? It's one of the most notorious on Crenos".
"Yes Leader Bogue, I will choose my fights. If anything goes horribly wrong I will be sure to send you a distress signal" Yu Bing explained, she sounded very persuasive with her words and seemed confident enough.
"It will be good if she has experience leading others. The creature infestation on the Playgrounds back home is not good", Bogue lamented.
Bogue was a careful man. He thought of everything that might go wrong. He quieted everyone and listened acutely to his surroundings.
He used his peerless hearing to listen to kilometres away if he could hear the screech of any dangerous beasts that could potentially harm them.
After several minutes and hearing nothing alarming.
"Permission granted… who would like to accompany Yu Bing on this mission?" Bogue asked, looking at the rest of his squad.
Everyone's hands were high in the air before he could get the question out. "Geez, you guys are really desperate" Bogue muttered, as he mentally facepalmed at their shamelessness. "Yu Bing, choose who you want to accompany you, It shouldn't be too hard."
"Yes, Sir". Yu Bing quickly chose a mixed team, some of who were strong while some specialized in navigating. Her team was well rounded with the perfect mix of different attributes.
"I expect nothing less from her, Having this kind of judgment at such a young age, If she can reach the Genetic Altering stage, there is no doubt she is destined for greatness" Bogue praised her mentally.
Bogue was surprised that she had chosen his Union to work with before she started University. It was good to have connections with someone with potential like her.
"Leader Bogue, My team and I are ready to embark," Yu Bing said as she saluted seriously.
"haha...yes, you may leave Yu Bing," Bogue said awkwardly. He preferred to be called casually and never cared for titles much.
As they turned into a blur and disappeared Leila couldn't hide her disdain. "That damn bitch does she think this means anything? I could have easily thought of that. Her condescending ass make me go ballistic!" Leila screeched as she ground her teeth in anger.
"Leila, stop acting this way. You hate everyone, No one will see you as a leader if you continue to act this way. Besides, your wrinkles will get wors-" Bogue tried to calm down as he caught himself from saying something he would regret.
Leila's face was pitch black, as she twitched oddly "Please, you were about to say something. Why don't you say it to my face?". She placed her hand slowly on her sword, waiting for him to finish his sentence.
"I misspoke, why don't you put away your weapon and carry out our mission" Bogue lifted his hands in defeat.
"Hmph, This is the last day her money can buy, I can't wait to start hunting Tera Creatures. I need to advance to the Genetic Mutation Middle-stage"
"Why are you in such a hurry? You left school at Genetic Mutation Early-stage" Bogue asked, "Let's find this kid".
Leila ignored Bogue's question and walked past him.
She left quickly, soon the rest of her team followed behind her one after another.
A few kilometres away, Yu Bing divided her team to search the surrounding area. They moved forward efficiently in an organized motion.
They used their senses to listen out for any abnormalities. Hours began passing, As they continued in the direction without seeing any more changes.
"Miss Yu Bing, We haven't found anything as yet or any leads to our target. I suggest we meet up back with the Leader and hand the bad news to the lady" someone suggested.
"Yes, I agree"
"We support what Miss Yu Bing decides"
"Miss Bing will be wise"
Everyone a part of her team gave her assuring pleasantries.