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"Words may be rough, but Silver Granny's words hit the nail on the head," the conversation abruptly came to a halt.
Freyr frowned, and the atmosphere grew awkward. The remaining hunters had already left after hearing the earlier discussion.
It wasn't that Freyr's method of selecting people was truly as he claimed; it was merely that this was their first encounter, and the unrealistic impression given by his profile made him feel quite troubled.
Seeing this, Silver Granny sighed lightly and said, "Well, since it has come to this, I will keep an eye out for you."
In fact, there were no other options. Fortunately, Silver Granny had a vast network of connections within the Hunter Association, making it easy to find replacements in a short time. The choice was once again handed back to Freyr. Since it was his first time selecting people, he had set the standards too high. No team leader would be so picky; shouldn't he start by finding common ground with outstanding individuals?
The relationship between the Hunter Team and the hunters was merely one of mutual benefit, akin to the interactions among businessmen in society. Powerful hunters not only enjoyed legitimate protection of their interests but also needed to embody a core dignity within their teams. Since their team was still in its early stages of development, Freyr aimed to find hunters with significant potential who could adapt in temperament and personality.
Perhaps his approach was not wrong from this starting point, considering the majority's thoughts within the team.
A good team must start on the right foot, working together as one to achieve their goals in one go. In the early stages of team building, they certainly wouldn't enjoy the same benefits as other teams, so everyone’s mindset needed to be aligned.
The repetitive personal experiences revealed that these individuals were dissatisfied with profit distribution, leading either to a complete disconnection from the team or to becoming lone wolves on the battlefield, disregarding the safety of their teammates.
Considering all aspects, Freyr felt that these individuals no longer qualified for membership.
Though he thought this way, everyone had their own temperament and personality.
Freyr knew he couldn't force others to change; he could only compromise himself.
Unless he could fully negotiate and settle the distribution of benefits, disputes within the team would be more troublesome than he imagined.
Human greed is insatiable. Even though he was currently the Commander of the team, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't be ousted by all team members in the future.
"Okay, then I'll ask my mother-in-law to help me find some more people." Freyr sighed and shook his head. "Okay, I'll find some people for you. You can come and take a look in the afternoon~" Silver Granny arrived here, shaking his head and returning in the direction of Wanderer's Home. The three people who were left in embarrassment exchanged glances with each other and remained silent. The atmosphere was extremely awkward. Especially Xiong Tai has never been very optimistic about Freyr's servant standards. In fact, this is indeed a very excessive idealist. Although team leaders must always keep in mind what is the starting point for the future of the team? ! Maintain an optimistic attitude. However, this optimism cannot be pure optimism, otherwise it may be blind optimism. Blind optimism will cause the team to fall into the predicament of having nothing to eat. In the current situation, it is true that there are still many hunters who have not found a suitable team to go through the running-in period. The elimination rate of Hunters is extremely high. The fate of each other can last for decades or as short as a few months. Even a few are possible. Even when a hunter's ability cannot be integrated into the team, it means that the hunter is no longer suitable for team operations, and the probability of him being kicked out is still higher. The afternoon comes quickly. On time to find Silver Granny, the three of them were taken to the open space again. At this time, a new group of Hunters appeared in the open space with new looks and high spirits. This is a group of people with different ages, sizes, and even experiences. "These hunters should suit your taste, pick a few quickly~" Silver Granny rushed to Freyr.
“Alright~”
Freyr glanced over the two rows of people.
He noticed that this time there were far fewer hunters compared to the selection in the morning, and upon reviewing their personal experiences, it indeed seemed like a careful selection had been made. Freyr felt a bit excited as he handed the remaining lists to Xiong Tai, asking for his input as well.
Xiong Tai hung his head, staring at the data-filled resumes in his hands, feeling both distressed and reluctant.
“I’ve made my decision, Hunter Parker~ which one is it~” Freyr said astonishingly, selecting a hunter.
Silver Granny relaxed her brow slightly. If they continued to fail to gain the team's recognition, all her efforts would be in vain, and she would be unable to fulfill her role as an administrator.
An administrator not only manages relationships but also handles daily operations.
The usual pressure wasn't too great; the biggest responsibility was helping the team through its initial phase.
During the initial phase of team building, everything was blank. Besides needing to create hype and choose the right people, Silver Granny also needed a unique perspective when selecting individuals.
Although the role of an administrator seemed simple, it was actually quite challenging in practice.
In theory, there shouldn't be any unpopular teams; if there were, it would simply reflect the administrator's negligence.
“It’s me~”
A voice emerged from the crowd, belonging to a boy with a mushroom-shaped haircut, dressed in a high-necked sweater. His skin was slightly pale, and he still bore the innocence of youth, appearing to be no more than twenty years old.
His voice trembled slightly, revealing a hint of nervousness.
Freyr felt a surge of joy upon reading the boy's experience; it was indeed very limited, having wandered through four or five teams.
Although he hadn't made any significant contributions and had not taken down many enemies, he always played the role of a diligent and selfless team member.
So far, he had not stood out within any of the teams.
At such a young age, he had already faced hardships. Freyr admired this kind of young person; after all, he too had started his journey as a young individual, molded by experiences. If given enough opportunities to seize, who knows what miracles he might create in the future?
"Well, I like young people. I have high hopes for you. How soon can you join the team?" Freyr asked.
"I can join quickly if needed," Parker replied weakly.
"Oh? Then let's make it official right now," Freyr nodded in agreement with his request.
Without hesitation, Parker stepped out of his previous team. At that moment, an unusual atmosphere enveloped the entire group as he left.
Was there some kind of upheaval? Freyr sensed something was amiss. Had he made a wrong decision? But that didn’t seem likely.
As Parker stepped into this new team's formation during its development phase, he couldn't help but wonder how his fate would intertwine with this group. Perhaps it would take weeks to build camaraderie.
Since being removed from the team for the third time, he had resolved to change himself.
His progress was slow, making it difficult to adapt to the awkward atmosphere of the two teams during this period. Being eliminated was truly beyond his control.
For someone like him, a hunter who had been selected for half a year, there was little difference from those who had just entered the field.
Those hunters who had started around the same time as him had already mastered their hunting skills, or at the very least, grasped their Abilities.
But Parker still could not achieve that. Unable to comprehend his Ability, his responsibilities within the team were limited to menial tasks—fetching water, handing out towels, and even carrying out orders that could lead to death during missions. He was reluctant to die but still had to comply, yet he always managed to survive.
No matter how dangerous the mission was, whether it involved explosions or seemingly certain death, it felt as if he were under some kind of protection.
This was the most surprising aspect about him; conversely, many key members of the team faced various unexpected calamities.
Perhaps this explained why so many teams had chosen him, even if he only lasted a little over a month with each one.
It seemed that this inexplicable stroke of luck he possessed created a connection with the fortunes of his teammates, and this good fortune only served to highlight their misfortunes.
He always managed to stand out in missions, surviving situations that should have been fatal, which was quite off-putting.
He clearly lacked ability yet enjoyed such good luck.
Could it be that he absorbed others' good fortune and transferred it onto himself?
With these thoughts in mind, after numerous trials during missions, it became evident that Parker indeed emerged unscathed from repeated life-threatening adventures.
But the teammates would often suffer unexpected injuries, even casualties, until Parker was removed from the team, after which the situation gradually improved.
He was almost listed as one of the four individuals absolutely forbidden to be traded to the team.
Xiong Tai watched Freyr perform this suffocating maneuver, constantly wiping the sweat beads forming on his forehead, feeling a bit apprehensive.
"Uh, Freyr, I need to talk to you..."
Xiong Tai couldn't help but pat Freyr on the shoulder as they moved to a more distant spot.
He turned back to glance at Parker Parkinson, the new teammate chosen to join their team.
"What’s going on? Why do we have to walk all the way over here? Can't we just stand there?"
Freyr understood that Xiong Tai had something on his mind and immediately gestured for him to speak up.
"I think that Parker Parkinson you brought in is quite ominous. Do you know why so many teams have excluded him?" Xiong Tai understood Freyr's eagerness to utilize talent, but some thoughts were better out than bottled up. It was also for the sake of helping the team grow further. After a pause, he continued, "There are bad rumors about him. They say he absorbs others' good luck and uses it for himself. No matter how dangerous a mission is, he always comes out unscathed. But at the same time, those teammates who recruited him often face various unexpected troubles. I'm wondering if this is some kind of Ability he possesses."
"Huh? An ability like that shouldn't exist, right?" Freyr was somewhat surprised; it was the first time he had heard such rumors and found it quite intriguing. He then replied calmly, "In fact, I have heard of a type of Ability within the realm of a Trait System, which includes very rare skills. But your idea of absorbing luck seems too far-fetched and beyond what reality allows. Or perhaps this luck-related enhancement is indeed part of his abilities?"
"Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. So I think it's better to let go of this kind of teammate," Xiong Tai expressed his concerns.
However, Freyr was not ready to give up so easily and responded, "I think we should give it a try. Besides, I've already promised him a spot on the team; I can't go back on my word. I still believe he has potential; this could be an unexpected gain. It might also be that he can't control his abilities freely yet. Let's observe his adaptability for a while before making any decisions."
"Alright then, it's your team; I'll go with your decision," Xiong Tai muttered under his breath.
"Well~"
The two returned to the past, and Silver Granny seemed a bit impatient. Upon seeing them arrive, her expression changed.
"Have you made your decision?" Silver Granny asked.
"Yes, Parker Parkinson. I'm sure I want him," Freyr continued, "and there's another hunter named Ross."
Mentioning Ross, one couldn't help but think of a rather infatuated man.
True to his name, when he stepped forward, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air.
"Here I am~"
Ross casually stepped out from the group.
Xiong Tai shook his head at the sight, but he had to admit that Ross was indeed one of Freyr's chosen team members, and he couldn't voice his concerns.
The others nearby burst into laughter.
Ross was a young man with messy dreadlocks, his skin dark and his build somewhat lean.
He certainly didn't seem like the kind of talent needed for team building; his manner of speaking was far too flamboyant.
"Uh~ Alright, you can come over too," Freyr nodded at him.
Ross stood behind with a cheerful smile. Freyr glanced at the others and then shook his head, saying, "This is where it ends for now; the rest of you can leave. I wish you all a smooth journey ahead."
Silver Granny's expression fluctuated slightly, but this time it looked a bit better than in the morning.
At least she had picked two people. Just as Freyr was about to gesture to her, Silver Granny quickly spoke up, "Alright, I understand. Come back tomorrow morning and give it another try."
"But I can't guarantee that you'll come back loaded with success. There's still one spot left in your team. Tomorrow, I'll bring more people, but whether we succeed will be a final attempt."
The other unselected hunters shook their heads and left on their own.
As for Silver Granny, she did not walk leisurely like an old person; instead, she rushed toward Wanderer's Home.
"Nice to meet you!" Ross extended his dark hand toward Freyr with a friendly smile.
"Hello!" Freyr replied politely.
However, they had not yet gathered enough people. The five of them only introduced themselves and recognized each other's strengths.
A candid conversation helped them understand one another better, especially regarding weaknesses. The information conveyed through their eyes was also different. They agreed to meet again tomorrow.
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