STRIKER: Independent Beast Tamer-Chapter 85: Mandatory Namelist

Meeting Hall:

"Then let’s do it this way. We will select our strong beast tamers from each year and send them to the city gate. If others want to volunteer, they can do that," Dean Carolyn said.

Hearing that, the senior elders agreed. The volunteering idea was good. In this way, they didn’t have to feel guilty about sending the students to the battlefield.

"Okay, let’s pass the order. I want the listed members to assemble in one hour. We can send the volunteers later," Carolyn said.

With that, the meeting came to an end. Everyone left the meeting hall. Violet Heath and Ernest Knox didn’t have anything to complain about.

Their families were among the Beast Taming Forces as well. Even if they didn’t fight on behalf of Central University 14, they would have to fight on behalf of their families as well.

Soon, the announcement was made, and the name list was published. From the 1st year to the 4th year, all the talented Beast Tamers were selected for the war.

Striker Department:

Jeremy Night, Betsy Lowe, and Daniel Stone were discussing the war-like situation when the name list was published. Their expressions changed as well.

Because all three of them from the Striker Department were selected for the war.

Jeremy’s eyes flickered. He thought it was a decision made by Dean Carolyn.

"It’s unfair. How come we’re forced to join the battlefield? Yet the other Departments have options?" Daniel said in an aggrieved tone.

Betsy Lowe frowned. She didn’t know who made the decision, but it was a risky one. Both she and Jeremy Night had strong backgrounds.

Normally, no one would force them to fight, but this time their names were added to the mandatory list.

Jeremy Night saw their doubts.

He said, "Don’t think too much. Our family backgrounds don’t count. We are Central University students."

"I think it’s also an opportunity for us to increase the prestige of the Striker Department. If we do well in this war, maybe we can get more support for the Striker Department," he added further.

"Are you saying that Dean Carolyn made such a decision because of that?" Betsy Lowe asked.

Daniel Stone showed a surprised expression as well.

Hearing that, Jeremy nodded his head. But he knew more than that. After the Attack Department’s incident, the medium-sized families were taught a lesson as well.

But it doesn’t guarantee anything. Some other forces might try to harm the Striker Department in the future. Dean Carolyn might have thought of using this opportunity to legitimize the redevelopment of the Striker Department.

"Okay, let’s go to the gathering area," Jeremy said.

Then the three of them walked out of the class.

Shortly afterwards,

They left the department building and headed toward the area where they had been asked to assemble within an hour.

While walking, he couldn’t help but think about the war. They had been watching the online news broadcast earlier.

The number of Corrupted Beasts reported was mind-boggling. It was said that it was a large-scale war City A was facing after a decade.

Usually, they would encounter one or two high-tier Beasts at most. But this time, a Corrupted Beasts Army had gathered.

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No one was telling him. He could see that Betsy and Daniel were quite scared. They were not showing it on the outside, but he could feel their unease.

Even he wasn’t sure how to take it positively unless the top powerhouses in City A defeated the higher-tier Corrupted Beasts first.

Shortly afterwards,

They came to the gathering area. The Beast Tamers were lining up according to their departments. Jeremy saw the 1st-year students.

They were closest to them. His gaze swept across the place before he guessed the numbers. At least 100 of the 1st Year Beast Tamers were gathered here.

It appeared at least 10 from each department were selected. In their department, all three of them were included. In this way, they couldn’t complain.

The 2nd Year, 3rd Year, and 4th Year students were not far from them. Their numbers were similar. Jeremy’s eyes filled with surprise.

The University was ready to send at least 400 Beast Tamers. This number was huge in every sense. But compared to the number of Corrupted Beasts, it was not enough.

They then reached the 1st year’s side and stood in the new line. It was the 10th line reserved for the Striker Department.

Their appearance drew attention as well.

"They are looking at us," Daniel Stone said.

"We joined later. That’s why they are showing interested faces," Betsy answered.

"Don’t let your guard down. They would be more happy to see us fail," Jeremy said.

Hearing that, Betsy and Daniel quickly realized the seriousness of the matter.

"No matter what, our performance should be dazzling so that they won’t take us lightly," Jeremy added.

"Don’t worry, brother. I can fight better than some of these people. While they would be hiding behind their lifeline Beasts," Daniel sneered.

"We should also be careful of getting ambushed. Though the corrupted beasts are not known for their intellect widely, anything can happen in the wild," Betsy said from the side.

"You are right. Don’t forget to watch your back. We will be fighting using our bodies. I don’t know who we will be assigned to. It would be better if we could fight as a team," Jeremy said.

"Team? It’s a nice idea. This way, we can watch each other’s backs," Daniel Stone said with a smile.

"If we make a genuine request to them, they will allow us," Betsy said.

While talking, Jeremy’s eyes swept across other departments. He didn’t find his old rivals. Petra Ross and Levy Glass were not here.

He knew that they were not weak. Their lifeline Beasts were better than some of the talented Beast Tamers.

He didn’t know the reason, so he stopped thinking about it. But he looked over at the Elemental and Control Department.

"What happened to the S-Graders?" he thought.

Because they were not here as well. Jeremy Night couldn’t help but think of another possibility. Their families must have had some other plans.