The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 580: Volume 14: Accumulate Thinly, Erupt Mightily, - 24: The North Wind Blows Strongly (1)

Chapter 580: Volume 14: Accumulate Thinly, Erupt Mightily, Chapter 24: The North Wind Blows Strongly (1)

Everything was operating on its own trajectory, some aligning with people’s wishes while others doing the opposite.

It was rare for Shami•Taegor to feel this tense. As the king of the Tiger Clan, as the khan of the Beamon Kingdom, there was little that could scare him. The inherent regal aura of the Tiger Clan usually manifested in him as calm and composed, but upon receiving this message, he became nervous. This was about the fate of the entire Beamon Kingdom. No matter how collected he appeared on the surface, the pressure on his shoulders still made his heart race with tension.

"Dashler, are you certain this message is accurate?" Licking his upper lip instinctively, Shami stared at the Snake Tribe’s chief, his gaze fierce and flickering—uncommon for the Tiger Clan King, but at this moment, no one was paying attention to this detail.

The Snake Tribe Chief disliked being referred to by such a somewhat intimate title; he hated it when people did not call him Schnecke, but presently, he was too preoccupied to quibble over this.

"Yes, based on the information our children have gathered from various sources, it should be that the Mortals’ largest religious power—the Church of Light—is involved in this matter, or to say they instigated it. Some countries south of the Ullr River and the Ullr Mountains to the west are complicit. We discovered clues from a Mercenary Corps who had once helped transport a shipment to Tunu Fort, and it seems they realized something since they were all silenced by murder."

"What’s most strange is that not many people on this land know about this, and we’ve found that those who silenced others have significant backgrounds—knights and court mages from the countries to the west of Ullr, as well as clergy from the Church of Light. From this, we’ve found a breakthrough. The Mercenary Corps was not weak, and those who aimed to silence them could not succeed in a few attempts, resulting in a few that escaped beyond the Northern Alliance of Mortal Country towards the south. The last act of silencing, it seems, took place in the capital of the Bohemia Kingdom, Prague—after which the escapees disappeared. Our people did not dare to track any further; the mortal forces there were too strong, especially their mages, whose power is extraordinary. For this, I lost seven of the finest sons of the Snake Tribe."

As he spoke, even the usually impassive Dashler•Schnecke’s eyes flickered with a tinge of sorrow.

"Dashler, we will remember this. Blood debts must be paid in blood. Whatever the Mortals have enforced upon us, we shall return it a hundredfold." Nodding in understanding, Shami•Taegor was quite empathetic in this regard, and it was precisely this characteristic, different from his predecessors, that earned him more support within the current Beamon Kingdom than any other Tiger Clan King before him. Besides the resolute support from the Bear and Cow Tribes, he even won favor from the Snake Tribe who had always abstained from the competition for the throne. Even his opponent, Wolfe•Carter of the Wolf Clan, felt a sense of respect for his worthy rival.

"From this point, we’ve opened a gap and obtained much intelligence. According to the information we hold, the Church of Light is likely the instigator, with some countries in the western part of the Northern Alliance involved. Whether it’s the Church of Light acting alone or if it involves the intentions of some individuals within, whether those people represent their nations or are acting on their own—these things are unclear, and we still cannot be certain. However, one thing we can be sure of: even if these are individual acts, these so-called individuals are of very high status, there is no doubt about it." Dashler•Schnecke spoke with a tone of certainty.

"Everyone, Dashler has briefed you on some of the situation, but perhaps you all are still unclear on what this means for us. Wait a moment for me to inform you of the other circumstances, and then you’ll understand," Shami said, his sandy mustache trembling slightly as he spoke, his tiger eyes always exuding an imposing aura that came naturally to his Clan, "The Mortals who contacted us last time have come again, this time bringing us more surprises, and of course, more doubts. This matter concerns the fate of our Beamon Kingdom, hence I had to call for this meeting."

"Shami, stop beating around the bush, we all know that this matter is of great importance, just speak plainly," Wolfe•Carter voiced what everyone was thinking.

"Hmm, no need to rush, Carter, this time those folks have brought us even more battering rams, and their effectiveness has greatly improved. According to them, since these battering rams incorporate magic metal, their durability has increased substantially, along with their power. The test proved their words—our soldiers have used them and indeed it is so," Shami revealed a hint of a smile. No matter what these mortals were plotting, at least the Beamon Kingdom had secured this batch of battering rams. As for whether to act according to their demands, that would depend on the circumstances. The warriors of the Beamon Kingdom were not mere pawns, to be used and sold by others; he, Shami, was not that foolish.

"Oh?" Wolfe•Carter’s green eyes started to roll immediately, his palms rubbing against each other unconsciously, "Shami, how many?"

"Eighty, a full eighty of them. I commanded soldiers to test every one of them, and there were no issues. The quality is quite exquisite," Shami said, his demeanor now much calmer.

"Shami, Carter, we need to think about this—the consequences of giving us such a large batch of weaponry is not something the Mortals are unaware of, right? I always feel like there’s some kind of trap here," Christine’s fiery red eyes also spun non-stop with suspicion.

"Exactly, there must be something fishy going on. Eighty battering rams, that’s not a small number. Shami, we need to be cautious," even Moda•Bill, the Bear Tribe Chief, was unusually agreeing with the Fox Clan leader’s opinion.

"What are their demands?" Wolfe also realized he had been somewhat impetuous; maintaining a composed demeanor was important for a chief.

"Their requests are also peculiar, so we need to deliberate carefully. On the surface, the conditions appear to be greatly beneficial to us—so generous that even I find them suspicious. The Mortals aren’t known for their charity; can we trust their good intentions?" Shami•Taegor laughed self-deprecatingly, "Thinking about this, I keep questioning myself—can we believe in their goodwill?"

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