Chapter 212 Declaration of War and Provocation
When Zeref saw his father being so shameless, he just found it funny.
He raised the corner of his mouth slightly. "Father, if it were you, would you be willing to take out such a powerful weapon?"
"With this weapon in hand, why should Ophelia be afraid of you?"
The Pterosaur Patriarch's cheeks turned slightly red when his worries were revealed.
"Ahem. So what does she mean?"
"Ophelia wants to get a share of the Holy City. I hope the Pterosaurs won't stop us."
The Pterosaur Patriarch sneered. "To think he can shake the Saint Clan's position with just a weapon like this is simply wishful thinking."
Zeref held the bow and arrow and tied a flower in his hand. "What if it's not just one, but thousands, maybe even tens of thousands."
"This thing has a range of one hundred meters. It can attack the enemy before they get close, and it only takes a few breaths to reload the arrows."
"Thousands? He's prepared this long ago."
The head of the Pterosaur family thought it was rare that Ophelia could create such a weapon, but he did not expect that the other party was already prepared for battle.
"Yes, they were already making such weapons long before I returned to the Holy City. Their original intention was to protect themselves, but now it has come in handy."
Zeref emphasized the word 'self-preservation'.
The head of the Pterosaur family realized that this weapon was originally used against him. His body shook and he felt a little scared.
Fortunately, he did not bring anyone to the Fu tribe, otherwise they would have suffered heavy losses.
"These are his conditions. What are yours?" The head of the Yilong family didn't believe that his son's request would be so simple.
"I will completely take over the Pterosaur Clan and stand upright with Ophelia."
"This is impossible!" The head of the Pterosaur family immediately refused.
He was only in his forties and it was not time for him to abdicate. Even if it was his own son, he would not allow it.
"Father, I'm afraid you don't know that half of the Pterosaur Clan are already standing behind me. If you insist on not abdicating, then I have no choice but to fight."
"Besides, I have Ophelia's weapons. I'm afraid Father doesn't have much chance of winning."
"Zerev, you..." The head of the Pterosaur family did not expect that his son would threaten him.
He also didn't think that half of the Pterosaur tribe would fight for his son. If this trend really continued, Zeref would definitely become the new head of the Pterosaur tribe.
The Yilong clan leader was short of breath. "Even if I agree that you can succeed me, you still need the consent of the other elders."
"Not only can we rest assured that if the other elders see this new weapon, they will definitely agree." After all, people are not stupid.
The truth was just as Zeref had said. He simply introduced the power of the new weapon to the elders.
The elders voted unanimously to let Zeref inherit the position of head of the family.
The head of the Pterosaur family was a little depressed when he saw this result, and he completely lost his energy.
"Zeref, you are very good. You will definitely do better than me in the future." The head of the Pterosaur family patted Zeref's shoulder, feeling both resentment and relief in his heart.
"Father, don't worry. From today on, Yilongluo will become the number one family in the Holy City. No one can surpass the Yilong clan."
When the Pterosaur Patriarch heard what Zeref said, the resentment in his heart gradually faded away.
Of course, what Zeref didn't say was that he intended to merge Ophelia's Fo tribe with the Pterosaurs.
If Ophelia wants to take power, he will be her solid backer.
If Ophelia doesn't want to be in power, then he is put in front to protect Ophelia from the wind and rain.
After dealing with the pterosaurs, Zeref came to find Ophelia the next day.
"I'll take you to the side gate of the Holy City. The food of the Fire Phoenix Clan will be transported into the city every morning."
"Okay, Klein, let's take the archers to the side gate. Laxus, you stay here and guard the camp."
"Okay." Laxus nodded in agreement.
So Ophelia, Yazeref, and Klein led fifty archers to the side gate of the Holy City. They left at just the right time to encounter male Fire Phoenix tribe members escorting dozens of prey into the city.
Zeref recognized the Fire Phoenix male in the lead and said solemnly, "The Fire Phoenix group is ahead."
Ophelia's eyes lit up as she looked at the dozens of prey the male was carrying. "Klein, do it."
Klein immediately ordered fifty archers to fire arrows in unison. The Fire Phoenix males were caught off guard, as there were only ten males responsible for escorting the prey.
But in a moment they were all wounded, and the male who looked back recognized that the weapon that hit his companion was Ophelia's.
He quickly turned around and saw Zeref and Ophelia standing not far away, and he gritted his teeth viciously.
"Master Zeref, are you going to make an enemy of our Fire Phoenix Clan?"
Zeref raised his hand to signal the archers to stop firing. He declared, "Go back and tell Patriarch Huofeng that he must either let go of his hatred and make peace with us, or fight us to the death."
"But you all know who will win in the end."
"These prey are just the beginning. As long as he doesn't respond, we will grab the prey for the day."
Hearing Zeref's words, the male Fire Phoenix tribe hurriedly retreated to the Holy City with his companions.
Klein led the archers to bring back the prey. They picked up dozens of prey for free, and the tribesmen were very happy.
Laxus bared his teeth in delight when he saw the prey Klein and his companions had brought back. "This prey was so easy to come by."
"As long as we persist in intercepting him for a few days, Patriarch Huo Feng will definitely be unable to resist and take action," Klein analyzed calmly.
Ophelia nodded. "Yes."
"Now it all depends on what the Fire Phoenix Clan's head thinks. Will he be willing to sacrifice the future of the Fire Phoenix Clan for a Brada?"
Zeref's face was grim. "It's hard to say."
Based on his many years of contact with the head of the Huofeng family, the other party does not seem to be someone who would act on impulse.
But after all, the one who died was his only son, the future head of the Fire Phoenix Clan. Maybe he would have to fight alone and make his last throw of the dice.
Holy City, the Fire Phoenix family residence.
The head of the Huofeng family looked at the injured clansmen who had returned and angrily threw the jade chopsticks in his hand.
"Damn Zeref and Ophelia, have they declared war on us?"
The male Fire Phoenix lowered his head. "Master, Zeref said this is just the beginning. I'm afraid he'll continue to steal our prey."
The Fire Phoenix Patriarch's face darkened. "How many prey items are left in the mansion?"
"There's less than two days' worth of prey left. To keep the prey fresh, the mansion won't stock too much."
The head of the Huofeng family angrily slammed the wooden table, causing it to crack in the middle.
"Master, should we go and ask Master Yilong for an explanation?"
"We no longer have any leverage over him. Seeing how Zeref is going all out, I'm afraid the Pterosaur Patriarch has already been suppressed by him."
"It's no use looking for him."
Now that Cohen in his hands has been rescued, Zeref and Ophelia have nothing to worry about.
The male Fire Phoenix was somewhat unwilling to give in. "Master, are we just going to passively take the beating?"
"Wait a little longer." As long as his bow and arrow are made, those lowly males of Ophelia will not be their match at all.
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