Chapter 119
“As to why I brought up this subject… You certainly know the reason, Blood Dagger…”
I slowly nodded my head . Black Spear, who was listening beside me, gulped down a big bowl of wine as he also intently listened to Ogre’s story .
“I realize that I am not qualified yet . I am neither strong, nor wise . Should I have been the first to set my feet on this continent, instead of the great chief Agar, I am certain that I would have killed everyone . Of course, they would have been honorable deaths… However, the true honor that I seek was not like that . ”
I smiled, looking at Goff .
It wasn’t just the bastard’s physique that showed maturity . Like his body, the bastard’s thinking has also deepened with great breadths . I swallowed unconsciously as I anticipated what he was going to say next, and Goff spoke, observing me .
“I want to become the great chief of the tribes . My brothers . I mean… I will definitely become the great chief, someday . ”
If something was to be categorized as a proclamation then this would certainly qualify as being one . Certainly, he did not mean it in a revolting sense . Perhaps, it would carry more of an abstract and symbolic meaning, by which he was expressing his intention to become a man who would be unashamed, respected by everyone, and most honored in the land . I nodded my head .
“That’s splendid…”
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Black Spear spoke towards Goff . Like his words, he was wonderful . I subtly began to reassess myself . I have never even thought about being the great chief of the tribe . I have never been a big fish to begin with .
The desire to be strong and petty vengeances were the driving forces that got me this far . Of course, as time passed and more time was spent with the tribe members, I was finding new meaning in life, yet being the great chief… I have never dared to even imagine it .
I know it because I have directly spoken with the great chief of the tribe, and because what I have just heard . That position is dignified and comes with difficult responsibilities .
The great chief of the tribe is the one who stands above all the honorable chiefs . The one who stands above Goff, Black Spear, the big Ogre, Storm Shadow, and the Green Goblin would be the great chief .
I looked straight into Goff’s eyes . He was sincere . He did not wobble . He will certainly obtain what he wants and he will never compromise his objective . He would rather die than to give that up . I could feel my heart pounding more and more . It was the emotion that I haven’t felt in a long time since I was no longer a human .
And that was inferiority complex .
This bastard is in a different league all together .
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“What do you think, Blood Dagger?”
I am not sure, but maybe he has read the self doubt in my eyes as Goff asked me while looking directly into my eyes . Although I wanted to say something, I couldn’t speak as my lips did not part . I certainly could not say a word .
To be the great chief of the tribes for someone who was a human in the first place? It has never come to my mind . Ultimately, my mouth remained shut, without saying a word .
However, Goff did not reproach me or further made requests for a response . He just picked up his wine bowl and only murmured .
“I think you are closer, for now… Blood Dagger . ”
It was an incomprehensible comment . As I looked at Goff with curious look, Black Spear extended his hand out in to the opposite direction . It was certainly a cue for me to look behind .
My head turned autonomously .
And
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What I saw there were a countless number of Green Skins, with their hands placed on their chests .
They weren’t the original members of our Blood Dagger clan . They have changed quite a bit since I met them initially . Unexpectedly, the one that stood at the front of the group was easily recognized as Minotaur . The massive shield that he was holding and the straight, bright focused eyes gave way .
‘Orveau’
The bastard has shed the troll’s body and evolved into a Minotaur . It probably wasn’t an easy choice . Most likely, it was the show of his determination to become stronger . Those that were kneeling along with him were all the Green Skins who had previously been slaves . Even more surprisingly, Yura Kim and the little rascals were there also . That cute little one was granted the permission to join the clan, and now she seems to want to allow the same opportunities to other little ones . There, no longer, was anyone looking lost now . And there, no longer, was anyone looking scared either . There were only burning eyes and muscles that were about to expand and surge in size immediately . Those Green Skins, who were slaves, were no longer showing such demeanor .
“Your grace will be repaid with my life!”
“With my life!”
The Blood Dagger Clan most definitely accepted Orveau . The plan, all along, was to accept them in order to grow the size of the clan .
However, it felt heavy . Whether it was because of the effects of wine or because of Goff’s emotional display, it felt heavy . I began to survey the surroundings .
As I met the burning eyes of Gark and Hark, who were looking in my direction, they placed their hands on their chests . The loyal five siblings, the goblin sisters also had their hands placed on their chests, Laggya and Hayoung Jung were smiling and Hakajin and Mev were in tears . Ayeon Paek, who was to stay in the village for a short time was also doing the same . As if to not want to miss this moment in time, she kept her eyes on me .
Looking at the group that trusted me, I, too, placed my hand on my chest .
“I will accept . ”
When loyalty is pledged, it should be responded in kind, by pledging loyalty . At that moment, I finally felt that I understood the mundane action of placing one’s hand on his or her chest .
And
Everyone began to exclaim at the same time .