Chapter 15 - The Tribe's Decision

Around a week later, the Varen Tribe received a piece of news. The Nari Tribe's Leader, Iaman Nari, would be paying a visit. When Juri heard that, a frown appeared between his eyes.

He knows about the Nari Tribe, after all, the number of Medium-Sized Tribes is a lot smaller than small ones. Especially since the Nari Tribe is at the upper side between the Tribes of the same level. If possible, he would simply reject this visit.??

However, they are a stronger Tribe, and offending them would not be a good idea. So he made sure to prepare the Tribe to receive the visitors with open arms.

The Tribe immediately started to get agitated. Everyone knows that the way the Varen Tribe treats its residents is entirely different than the majority. If they were a Tribe that acted on the fear and oppression system, the higher-ups might like this type of event. But they are not, so be it the ordinary member, warriors, or elders, none of them felt relaxed by it.

That same day Juri gathered together with elders of the Tribe to discuss it. Inside the Elders' Hall, everyone's expression was grave. It was evident that they don't see the visit of the Nari Tribe Leader with good eyes. It is no secret that the Nari Tribe is one operating in the system that they hate so much. If possible, they wouldn't let him get even close to their territory.

Juri Varen was the first one to speak.

"What you all think about this issue?"

Alanda Ial, the Tribe Vice leader, was the one to answer.

"We are not idiots. The timing was way too good to be a coincidence. We had just found two new talents, and suddenly, Iaman Nari decided to come. It doesn't matter how I see it, he definitely expects us to hand over the Larks' Babies."

Tirin immediately shook his head.

"Then he can keep dreaming! It is hard for a Tribe to give birth to talents of the Green level or above. Although Rean and Roan's aptitudes can't be described with common sense, everything indicates that they are no worse than Mila Huinan. As long as we groom them correctly, we might get at least one Foundation Establishment Realm in the future. Perhaps even three! How can we simply give them away?"

Another elder with sharp eyes then commented.

"That is not the real problem here. Considering the distance and relations between our Tribes, they shouldn't have known about Rean and Roan. I believe you all know what that means, right?"

Juri Varen took a deep breath and said out loud.

"We fight!"

All the elders roared as well.

"We fight!"

Only after deciding their path did the elders finally start to discuss what they should do now. They stayed in the Elders' Hall during the entire night, and only when the sun began to appear in the horizon, did they return to their houses.

"Alanda, stay behind for a second. I need to talk to you."

Alanda looked at Juri and then smiled.

Once the two of them were alone, Juri finally asked.

"That aura before. Could it be that you...?"

Alanda couldn't help but laugh.

"Indeed. I was planning to keep it a surprise for later, but it seems I got too agitated earlier. It is as you think. I have finally entered the Foundation Establishment Realm."

Juri couldn't help but laugh out loud as well.

"Great! Keep it for yourself, and don't let the others know. In case the Nari Tribe is planning something in the shadows, you will be our trump card."

Alanda nodded.

"That shall be done."