Mickelson said
"The females are easily frightened. You caused quite a ruckus in the Yushan tribe today; they won't want to see you."
Arthur was very persistent
"You're the ones who brought them out. I just want to see them, that's all. Don't overthink it. If you don't agree, I'll have to do it myself."
He didn't force him; he simply told Mickson his decision calmly.
The tigers on the side stood watchful, waiting for the order.
Monet, adept at reading people, stopped making excuses, stepped forward, and bowed slightly.
"In that case, we'll call out the females for you to see."
Monet winked at the orcs beside him, who nodded, signaling them to leave quickly.
Not long after, they brought back nine females. Except for Guo Xiaoxiao, who was hiding in another cave, they were all together.
"They are the females of the tribe."
Monet spoke respectfully
The moment the female appeared, the tigers behind Arthur's eyes lit up. Food was no match for a female; one or two who already had females were indifferent, but the remaining single ones were restless.
The females presented a different picture. They were afraid of the unfamiliar males, all keeping their heads down. Some were so timid they sobbed softly, tears streaming down their faces. The sight of a row of burly, dark-skinned females filled the males with immense pity, making them feel inadequate to protect them.
The males were extremely vigilant around the females, not daring to relax their guard for a moment, almost rushing to protect them.
Arthur carefully observed their expressions, finally fixing his gaze on a few females. They looked unwell, staring at him nervously. Kasha, devoid of her usual arrogance, dared not move.
Are they all there is?
"Yes"
Arthur had no interest in these females, but he patiently said...
"I talked to them."
Arthur approached one of the females, extending his right hand to grasp her left, but she dodged him.
His smile froze at the corners of his mouth, but he maintained his composure.
“I am Arthur, chieftain of the Blacktooth tribe. Your tribe owes us two-thirds of our food. Winter is coming soon, and if we can’t find food, you will go hungry along with them.”
"Good heavens, so that's where they were waiting for them." Mickson and the others immediately understood Arthur's intention.
The female raised her head.
What food?
"The prey will become increasingly scarce, and we will starve if food is insufficient. Look at the fallen orcs around us; your chieftain traded food for peace with me."
Upon hearing Arthur's words, the females glanced furtively at Miksen and Monet in disbelief. With insufficient food, many orcs would starve to death in the winter, yet they were trading food with the Blacktooth tribe.
Arthur knew what they were wondering about, he said.
"Females can only obtain the best protection by following a powerful tribe. Would you like to consider returning to the Blacktooth Tribe with us? There will be enough food and warm nests in the winter. Of course, you can bring your mates with you."
The females' mates are almost always two-star rings; they prefer strong males, and the males who mate are the elite of the tribe.
Arthur coldly surveyed the room; no one dared to take his word, yet the conditions he offered were very tempting. The females hesitated, weighing the pros and cons.
Arthur wasn't in a hurry and waited quietly for their answer.
Miksen glanced at his restless companions, who were still reeling from the provocation, and noticed the somewhat wavering females.
The strength of a tribe is determined by the number of females and the number of ringed beastmen. With females scarce, capable orcs will flock to tribes with more females. Arthur is weakening the tribe's power.
Mickelson said
"We will give you food, and the remaining food will be enough to feed the females. No matter how difficult things are for the tribe, we will not let a single female go hungry."
"Even if we starve to death, the females won't go hungry."
Stop trying to sow discord.
The male orc echoed.
Arthur revealed a completely different, gentle smile, and he took out a red crystal core, handing it to the slightly more attractive Kasha.
"If you'd like to join us, this is for you."
High-grade red crystals are quite valuable; this particular red crystal is twice as expensive as the ones they bought in Beast City.
"Food is scarce, resources are limited, and the young are having difficulty conceiving. Consider this beautiful female; our Blacktooth tribe is full of strong individuals."
All the females looked at Kasha with envy; she was incredibly lucky to receive such a precious gift!
Kasha hesitated for a long time. After all, it was a place she had known since childhood, and she stared at the red crystal, unable to make a decision.
If you don't want to, then forget it.
As Arthur spoke, he placed the red crystal core into the animal hide at his waist.
Kasha couldn't resist her greed and rudely snatched the red crystal from his hand without thinking twice.
"I'm joining you."
So easily, the woman who once boasted of being the most beautiful female in the Yushan tribe, whose father was Monet's sworn brother and had devoted immense effort to the tribe, was now his only orphan. A single red crystal was all it took for her to leave the tribe where her ancestors had lived for generations.
Monet had a look of disappointment on his face.
"Kasha, I've been taking good care of you because of your father and the prey I've had. Don't you think about your father, the beast?"
Females are born unaware of the hardships of ordinary people. They stay in the tribe every day, knowing nothing of the conflicts that ensue. When danger comes, someone protects them; when they are hungry, someone feeds them; when they are unhappy, someone comforts them. They are naturally spoiled and self-centered.
Kasha didn't think she was wrong and continued to play with the crystal as if it were perfectly normal.
"It's your fault for being useless. You gave all the food to them. Am I, a female, supposed to stay and suffer with you?"
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