The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 888: Volume 28, Long Halberd Plows the Courtyard, - 5: The Disparity

Chapter 888: Volume 28, Long Halberd Plows the Courtyard, Chapter 5: The Disparity

As a faithful ally of the Wolf Clan and a renowned sage of the Beamon Tribe, the opinions of Fox Queen Christina were always respected by all parties within the Beamon Tribe. Even Carter Wolfe, who was famously unyielding and insubordinate, could argue endlessly with Shami Taegor, but he had to carefully consider the words of Christina.

Seeing that everyone, including Shami Taegor, was pondering her words, Christina knew she had touched everyone and did not want to miss this opportunity to change the chiefs’ perspectives.

"My lords, our Beamon Tribe far exceeds the frail mortals in individual strength. In unity, we are even superior to those mortals who engage in constant deceit and strife. Yet for hundreds of years, we have been confined by those we have never regarded highly to the barren wastelands of the Mogan Plateau, unable to move, until now." Christina slowly said, "The reason we can now sit in the cities of mortals is due to our alliance with factions within mortal society."

"Have you ever thought about why this is? Are we Beamons foolish? No, we can understand the pinnacle of human civilization just as well. Though they excel in harnessing natural forces, we are gradually catching up. Personally, I feel these are not the reasons why we have been left far behind by the civilized world."

"What is the reason then?" Shami Taegor and Carter Wolfe asked in unison.

"Our Beamon lack a tradition and a system of learning and inheritance. Mortals have various systems and traditions to carry on their civilization, with schools, churches, and even families being the main conveyors of knowledge and experience accumulated by their precursors. This is exactly what we lack. We cannot blame our citizens, for they have relied on instinct and experience to survive for hundreds of years. To change these bad habits and to absorb the wisdom of mortal civilization more quickly, we must strengthen our exchanges with mortals, and cohabitation is one of the best ways. Mortals will never acquire the robust physiques that Beamons possess, but by learning and changing habits, we can adopt their advanced lifestyles and the fruits of their civilization accumulated over centuries. The gap between us and them will narrow over time. This is the conclusion I have reached."

Christina’s speech left everyone present in deep thought.

Learning and inheritance are profound concepts that Beamons had never considered. Language is an innate instinct, and so are survival skills. But no one had thought about how to improve or develop these skills, and the secret magic of the tribe was limited to the extremely few talented individuals. Even the distinguished members of the Five Great Royal Clans might not have access to such privileges.

In contrast, mortals have churches and schools in every country and city, giving a significant number of people the opportunity to touch the fruits of civilization. Even poor families can provide basic education, enabling learning at the very least. This is the biggest difference between mortals and Beamons.

One relies on instinct and experience, clumsily fumbling in the Dark World, while mortals maximize the use of knowledge and experience left by their predecessors, standing on their shoulders to reach new heights. Such contrast allows the physically weakest race among all species to firmly hold an absolute advantage on the Continent.

"Christina, what you say seems somewhat reasonable, but it doesn’t seem necessarily related to what we are discussing today, does it?" Moda Bill, who rarely spoke, finally interjected in his lazy drawl, which remained the same even when discussing serious matters, "I think Carter’s suggestion is fine. Profiting from the mortals’ own conflicts is only natural."

"My point is that we are at a critical moment of integration into mortal society. We need to earn the goodwill of mortals, even if that goodwill is limited. It can help our citizens gradually learn civilized and advanced ways of living, which is the only way for the Beamon Kingdom to grow. Now, the territory we control is already large enough. If we provoke another war before we are fully rooted here, or even cause the mortals under our control to hate us more, although I have no doubt we can obtain what we want, everyone should think about whether we really need that piece of land right now?" Christina retorted.

Falling silent again, even Carter nodded in acknowledgment of the persuasive power of Christina’s words. Moda Bill was left speechless, and Shami Taegor slightly nodded in agreement. Indeed, as the Fox Queen, she keenly identified the issues and devised strategies, making her unparalleled in the Beamon Kingdom.

"Well, my lords, I believe we have reached a conclusion. Christina’s speech must have convinced us all. Our priority is not expansion, but guiding our citizens to learn the advanced ways of living of mortals and improve the backward practices of our tribes. Only then can we adapt to this developing world in the shortest time," Shami Taegor declared in a somewhat heavy tone. However, he still had a headache about how to deal with the relationships with the Silesians and their backers.

The meeting of the chiefs of the Five Great Royal Clans concluded, but Shami Taegor kept Christina back. He was eager to understand the future direction of the Beamon Kingdom. The north of Nicosia was already in their hands, and relations within the territory with mortals were slowly easing, even intimate. But Shami Taegor felt uneasy, the mysterious figure lurking in the background like a thorn in his heart. As long as it remained, he could not rest in peace.

He needed the wisdom of this woman, unrivaled in intelligence throughout the Beamon Kingdom, to provide new insights. Schnecke had already provided ample intelligence, but the mysterious shadow remained unclear. Analyzing from various angles, the shadow seemed to originate from the most prominent religious organization among mortals—the Church of Light, but his purpose, motive, and expected rewards remained unknown. (To be continued. For more, please visit www.qidian.com. More Chapters are available, support the author, support authorized reading!)