Knowing that they would definitely lose the mushroom field after their defeat, the Haru simply abandoned it.
They took some mushrooms and Protozoan spores to the more secluded backup base number two for further development.
Because sinkholes are shrouded in thick clouds and fog year-round, and the environment inside is treacherous, it is very difficult for outsiders to explore the truth inside.
This place has become an excellent habitat for the Haru to live, reproduce, and thrive. Perhaps because their breeding cycle is shorter than that of humans, their numbers have multiplied several times over in ten years.
What Dante and I saw back then was perhaps not the complete picture of all Haru, but just one of their gathering places.
We destroyed all of Haru's hard-earned mushrooms, which may have accelerated some of their plans. The longer it drags on, the greater the risk for Haru.
Thinking about this, I couldn't help but worry about the Mira tribe. They had even fewer people than Asada, even though I had prepared a large number of lethal weapons for them before I came out.
However, judging from the scale of Haru's actions this time, their planning has been going on for more than just a day or two, and I really can't predict what the final outcome will be.
Now all I can do is mention the seriousness of the situation to the leader of the Asaida tribe and urge him to send troops to the east as soon as possible to provide reinforcements.
Time was of the essence, and I had a vague premonition that something bad was about to happen. Without lingering for another moment, we immediately headed back.
Two days later, we reappeared at the entrance to the tunnel in the stone house.
The leader and the others had been anxiously waiting for us for four days. They were all very happy to see that we had all come out safe and sound.
I feel that the crisis is very, very close to us now. Those Haru are like an uncertain time bomb, which could explode at any time.
Without further ado, I immediately asked everyone to return to their tribe and we would talk about it later.
I have a feeling that there must still be a small number of Haru people operating in secret in this area. Their role might be to monitor the movements of the Asaida tribe and to provide support for their companions in the east.
Just as Tang Yi and his group left, a red figure flashed past in the dense jungle.
It had been observing here for several days, and the leader's unusual behavior aroused the suspicion of this Haru.
After observing suspiciously for a while and making sure no one noticed, Haru quietly slipped into the stone house...
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Inside the Asaida tribe...
After I finished explaining the situation and my speculations about the tunnel, the leader's expression changed drastically.
No wonder we haven't seen those mad dogs cause trouble all these years. At first, I thought it was because the suppression was too severe back then, plus there were still many large beasts threatening the forest, so the Haru's development was relatively slow.
Surprisingly, they still had these sold-out items left, having simply abandoned this place. They'll choose to develop against the weaker side first, and then all they need to do is wipe out the Mira tribe.
The best strategy would then be to gather all forces to attack the Asaida tribe and defeat them one by one.
Thinking of this, Chief Asada felt a chill run down his spine. Fortunately, he discovered it in time. If those guys had succeeded, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
There was no need for me to beat around the bush any longer, so I told the leader my thoughts directly.
I hope the chieftain can first block the exit of that stone house, cutting off the Haru's retreat. Then, he should immediately send troops east to support the Mira tribe. I have a feeling that the Haru will definitely make some moves after I come out.
The leader already knows the seriousness of the problem. At this moment, the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" is something I don't need to explain to him; he can understand it too.
Regardless of alliances or tribal interests, we must now fully support the Mira tribe in winning this war.
According to Dante's account, the leader agreed to immediately send troops eastward to provide support. However, this was a major undertaking, and mobilizing such a large number of people was no simple matter.
Several days' worth of provisions and weapons needed to be prepared. After a moment of contemplation, the leader gave me an answer: their army would be fully prepared and ready to depart for the east within three days at the earliest.
I wasn't happy to hear the news. Three days was still too long, and the time needed to travel along the way would make it even longer. We also had to rule out the possibility of encountering those giant ants.
When we first arrived, there were only three of us, so we were a relatively small target. If such a large group had come, it would have definitely caused quite a stir.
However, since these leaders said they had their own solutions, I didn't say anything more.
I know that three days is not a long time for a large army to be mobilized temporarily, and it even feels a bit rushed. The leader is definitely not doing this to delay the time.
However, I still hope to act faster; saving lives is as urgent as putting out a fire. After figuring all this out, Haru is like a time bomb hanging over the Mira tribe. I dare not gamble on when it will explode; I can only take remedial measures as quickly as possible before the war begins.
The leader frowned upon hearing my request to expedite the process, and after a moment's thought, he asked Dante to relay the message.
"We will complete the preparation of the Dragon Riders within a day, and have the majority of them set off ahead to provide support in the east. The rest of the team will follow as soon as they are ready."
I have some doubts.
"What is the Dragon Riders? Do they even have their own cavalry?"
Dante helplessly spread his hands, indicating that he didn't know what it was either, and obviously had never heard of it before.
The chieftain noticed my doubts, but his face showed more pride. The dragon riders were the elite Asada he had trained over the years, the tribe's top fighting force.
After saying that, the chief led us to a mysterious place belonging to the Asaida tribe.
Even from a distance, a low, guttural roar could be heard, a sound somewhat similar to the intimidating roars used by the Mira tribe.
If the leader of the Mira tribe were here right now, he would immediately recognize what this was, because the roar technique was developed from this animal.
We entered through a tall wooden spiked gate, and the scene that came into view made me gape, speechless for a moment, unsure of what to say.
Before us stood two long rows of objects, resembling a cattle pen, but the things tied to wooden posts with reins were not cattle or horses.
I'm very familiar with this thing, especially the exceptionally flexible and sharp claw in the middle of its forelimbs, which has become its signature feature.
The animals in this level are none other than twenty adult velociraptors, each over two meters tall and with explosive muscles all over their bodies!
Now I understand how Asida killed that subadult Brachiosaurus weighing several tons.
If these twenty adult velociraptors, each possessing extremely high intelligence, were to cooperate, let alone a sub-adult Brachiosaurus, even an adult Brachiosaurus would likely be able to wear down its opponent with their agile bodies!
Is this the foundation of the Asaida tribe? It has to be said that their ability to sit in the position of leader is largely due to their own strength.
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