Outside the forest, the Beast Masters who had not received a spot from the Abyssal Depths, as well as those from the Haunted Marsh, were all watching the direction of the forest. They were eager to know what was happening inside, but since this wasn't a competition and there was no live broadcast, they couldn't watch it through a stream.
One of the Ninth-level Beast Masters from the Haunted Marsh suggested, "Why don't we ask Lord Isolde and see if he can tell us what's going on inside?"
The others exchanged glances. Everyone knew that the code for the Ten-Man Council was 'Ten', and Isolde was someone who hated trouble. Approaching him now would likely result in some scolding.
They were all Ninth-level Beast Masters, figures revered by thousands. If they were scolded in private, it wouldn't be much of an issue. But here, in front of so many people, it would be a different matter.
