Prime Originator

Shortly after Chief Silvertooth regained his bearing, he solemnly explained, "Hegemon Leonhardt understands the difficulties of the Infertile Plains and intends to build a mega city in the heart of the Central Region."

"It will become the holy land of the Infertile Plains, never short of food and water. Even resources for cultivation will be accessible to all through fair means. If your Northern Region's tribes are willing to acknowledge Hegemon Leonhardt's sovereignty and swear your allegiances to him, you will all have a place in this new holy city."

"However, Hegemon Leonhardt also understands you have all made your homes in the Northern Region for hundreds of years. It wouldn't be easy for you all to abandon your dwellings and migrate to the new city immediately."

"As such, Hegemon Leonhardt is willing to graciously supply anyone from the Northern Region a month's worth of food supplies and water as long as he receives your verbal promise," Chief Silvertooth stated.

"Hegemon Leonhardt is that generous? As long as I say my Coldboar Tribe is willing to swear its allegiance to him, my entire Coldboar Tribe will get a month's worth of food supplies and water just like that?" Chief Haal-Giri doubted.

"What would you do if we just go back on our word after receiving a month's worth of food and water? Will you force us into submission with your superior military power, then? Or will you take revenge by wiping us out?"

When Chief Haal-Giri mentioned this, Chief Silvertooth glanced at him with pure contempt.

"If you really go back on your word after receiving Hegemon Leonhardt's generosity, nothing will happen to your Coldboar Tribe," Chief Silvertooth coldly stated.

"Only… that your tribe will only be blacklisted as a tribe that cannot be trusted and be forever barred from entering our holy land. We do not lack any water or food in the new city."

"Only your Northern Region's tribe would see one month's worth of food and water as something precious," Chief Silvertooth sneered.

Chief Haal-Giri immediately fell into silent contemplation.

"I have already delivered the message of Hegemon Leonhardt. How the Northern Region tribes respond is up to you. I still have to reach out to the Eastern Region tribes," Chief Silvertooth announced as he prepared to leave.

"Please wait just one moment, Chief Silvertooth," Alliance Leader Hasaar-li quickly pleaded before asking, "In your honest opinion, how do you think we should proceed?"

Chief Silvertooth paused for a moment before replying seriously, "If I were you, I would immediately pack my stuff and head to the new holy city, Chief Hasaar-li."

"Hegemon Leonhardt does provide everyone with a month's worth of food and water, free of charge. This much is true. However, this given period was also to help the various tribes settle in the new holy city."

"After this period, we don't feed freeloaders. If you want food and water, you have to trade for it or earn it through contributions, and right now, there is no better way of contributing than aiding the new city construction."

"Don't you think that is very good? As long as your people aid in constructing the new city, you get to design and build your new homes within the new city and still get paid for it. If it was the old me, even I wouldn't have believed such a great deal would exist in this godforsaken land."

"However, that just shows Hegemon Leonhardt's boundless generosity. All right, I have said enough. It's time I leave," Chief Silvertooth stated.

Alliance Leader Hasaar-li deeply pondered for a few breaths before hollered Chief Silvertooth to wait again.

"Chief Silvertooth, please stay! If you don't mind waiting a bit longer, allow my Bluewind Tribe to show you and Lord Cindertail our hospitality as we gather our stuff. My Bluewind Tribe is willing to leave with you!"

Alliance Leader Hasaar-li's decisive declaration immediately startled everyone, including his own tribe.

No one expected him to make such an important decision so arbitrarily without consulting any of the northern tribe leaders.

"Alliance Leader, this is… too hastily decided and inappropriate, no?" Chief Fujor asked with disbelief.

"You are free to make decisions for your tribe, Chief Fujor. However, I have already made mine for my Bluewind Tribe," Alliance Leader Hasaar-li firmly said before adding, "The same goes for the rest of you, Chiefs. You are all free to make your own choice. Mine won't change."

"Now, please just wait a moment, Alliance Leader!" Chief Hord-Skuf cried.

"This is far too abrupt! Your choice might not be the best one! Are you sure you don't want to discuss this further? You're taking a huge gamble with Chief Silvertooth!"

"For all we know, he could be leading your tribe into a big trap!" Chief Hord-Skuf hastily said, causing Chief Silvertooth's displeasure.

At the same time, Cindetail's tyrannical Paragon-level oppression dropped on him and suppressed him into the ground. With just his sheer blood vitality, Cindertail brought a Mid-rank Battle King down to his knees.

Cindertail's displeasure was to be expected. He had already given his word, and yet someone still doubted him.

Wasn't that the same as challenging him?

If there was no strength, there was also no pride worth protecting. However, since there was absolute strength, he had to defend it absolutely.

"Please show mercy, Lord Cindertail! I have misspoken!" Chief Hord-Skuf pleaded in terror.

It was only after he experienced Cindertail's oppression first-hand that he understood how horrifying his might was. Even ordinary Paragon might not be this terrifying.

'S-Such a supreme bloodline power!' Several other chiefs silently gasped in shock.

With such an inviolable aura, no one would dare question Cindertail again. Chief Silvertooth also felt better seeing everyone's terrified expressions.

'One day, I will also possess such absolute strength!' Chief Silvertooth vowed.

Nevertheless, he was still surprised by Alliance Leader Hasaar-li's decisive choice. He figured such an important decision would have taken at least three days to be reached.

"Interesting…" Chief Silvertooth uttered curiously before smiling, "I can wait, Chief Hasaar-li. However, you have to answer a question of mine. What was your reason for making such a hasty choice so decisively?"

The northern tribe leaders fixed their attention on Alliance Leader Hasaar-li, all dying to know as well.

If he couldn't provide them with a satisfying answer, they might not let his Bluewind Tribe leave with Chief Silvertooth and Lord Cindertail.