Upon reaching their camp, Nova found no one outside, even though the fight between Rock and Amelia can be heard clearly.
"I guess they don't want to get involved in this mess."
Nova sighed and called Dave out, "Sir, can I talk with you now?"
"Get in." a voice called.
When Nova got inside, he saw Dave was sitting cross legged with his eyes closed. Nova didn't disturb him and patiently waited for him to complete whatever he was doing.
'Is this a simple meditation or some sort of Noble's exclusive secret arts?'
"So, what do you want to talk about?" After completing his meditation, Dave asked.
"Sir, when will we set off and what sort of monsters we are going to hunt?"
"After your group sorts things out, we can set off, but we will mostly hunt common monsters that are in group and a few elite monsters."
"Remember, we are only doing this because to develop understanding and trust, I don't want anyone to get injured."
'Then, why don't you go and stop the couple's fight?' Nova thought in his heart, but he didn't say that loud.
"Okay sir, after compromising them, we will come and meet you."
"Don't worry about us, we are all ready, come to me anytime you want." Dave smiled and reassured him.
But Nova didn't feel good about this. Just when he thought that he could understand them a little, their personality changes entirely.
'Maybe their sincerity is a facade too.'
Nova sighed and left the tent. On his way, he didn't hear the voices of Rock and Amelia, which reduced a little burden in his heart.
Nova saw Amelia and Rock sitting near the campfire. Neither of them a word; they just turned their back against each other.
Shane and Head stood behind them, but they avoided eye contact with Nova, simply staring at the sky.
'Are they feeling guilty?' Nova wondered.
As a brother and best friend, more importantly, as a teammate, they should've stopped Amelia, but because of their carelessness, they didn't do anything.
'Things are getting more and more complicated.'
Nova went and sat between the couple. He didn't say anything, and they too kept their silence. The air around them feels heavy, Nova wanted to start the conversation, but nothing came out of his mouth.
'This won't do, we need to get ready as soon as possible.'
Finally, taking a deep breath, Nova said, "Captain, they are all ready and waiting for us. We need to get ready as soon as possible and develop our understanding with them."
"Nova, don't worry about us, we can set off immediately, we need to worry about our lives right now."
Hearing Rock's answer, Nova smiled in relief. He didn't want Rock to forget about his position and responsibilities as a leader under tension and frustration. With years of experience, only Rock could lead them better.
'Since he's going to be a father soon, I think he won't take risks anymore and will be conscious of everything.'
After getting orders from the captain, everyone dismantled their tents and packed up their belongings.
Within ten minutes, the group gathered and arrived at Watson Aristocracy's camp.
To their surprise, everyone from the Aristocracy group is sitting around the campfire, waiting for the Shark Team.
Their tents were nowhere to be seen and their backpacks were already loaded, with weapons in their waists and arms, and faces full of seriousness. Especially Dave Watson, the captain and organizer of the entire event, was intensely staring at the fire, his usual smiley and friendly face completely disappeared.
'So, they are in serious mode, huh? I wonder if it's enough for the hunt?'