339 Hunting Team Returns (1/2)

After that, he added, ”Most likely, those people you want to find are already dead, Chief.”

Chief Valencia was silent for a moment before she said, ”Is that right? Never mind then.”

Huh?

Ironhead was surprised. That was it? The Chief was not going to pursue the matter further?

”Err, Chief? You're not going to punish me?” Ironhead could not help but ask. After all, he had failed the task of finding the people and bringing them back alive.

”Punish you? Did you do something that needs punishing?” Chief Valencia asked nonchalantly.

”Um, no…”

Who was he kidding? There was no way Ironhead was going to admit it. His group had rushed to the Black Swamp as quick as they could, but despite that, they were still too late. That was beyond his control.

”Hahaha! Look how scared you are, Ironhead! Did you think we are going to blame you for Bone Calamity?!” A Great Warrior shouted heartedly from the side.

”What do you think, brothers and sisters?!”

”Of course—NOT!”

The Fighters, Warriors, and Great Warriors gathered around, all answered in unison with a mighty shout.

”Hahaha, look at how scared you were just now, Ironhead.” An Early-rank Great Warrior grinned.

”What the heck? There is something wrong you all…” Ironhead muttered as he swept them a look with confusion in his eyes.

Just a moment ago, many of them were still grieving for their fallen brothers and sisters, but now they were all looking at him with warm smiles. There is something wrong with the script…

As if knowing what Ironhead was thinking about, one of them spoke, ”It is true that many of our brothers and sisters have fallen today, but they had fought valiantly to protect our tribe. We must not dishonor them by thinking any less of their deaths.”

”That's right. We should be proud of them because we have won—Their deaths were not meaningless. They died for glory! So, we will not keep grieving. They would not want us to be like that if they were still among us.” Another warrior added.

Chief Valencia did not say anything and allowed them to talk because she shared the same sentiments as the rest of them.

”Even if you guys do not blame me, how are we going to answer the other tribes coming asking for the one that started the Bone Calamity?” Ironhead said with knitted brows.

Suddenly, Ironhead felt the Chief's aura spiked shortly after he finished his words.

She was not afraid of falling out with the other tribes from the alliance. Their tribe was not easy to bully.

Once the Chief has spoken, everyone felt their blood pumping in high spirit as they roared in agreement, ”YEAH! Well said!”

Leon was awed by their unity. He had yet to learn of the power levels between the different tribes, but just by seeing this, he could tell that the Darkmoon Tribe was very powerful.

If the entire Human Domain had been this united, how strong could they have become?

”You guys…” Ironhead was touched. He shook his head with a smile and said ruefully, ”It seems I was overthinking…”

He had been mentally prepared to be the scapegoat for their tribe, but now, he saw that it had been unnecessary from the start.

”That's right, where are our two friends?” Chief Valencia suddenly asked.

Shortly after, the warriors near Leon and Lumi all shuffled away. Suddenly, all attention was on him.

”Chief Valencia, these two have been of invaluable assistance to our battle. Our losses would have been much higher if not for their help! Their contribution should be rewarded handsomely!”

Ironhead spoke for Leon and Lumi. He was the most familiar with what these two had done for their tribe.

Chief Valencia nodded.

”That goes without saying. If we do not welcome these two little friends to stay in our city and treat them to a great feast at the very least, others would say that we are ungrateful and a bad host.”

After saying that, Chief Valencia then turned to Leon and Lumi, ”From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your help, friends. Your assistance has been most welcomed. Please join us for a meal tonight. Your presence will be most anticipated.”

Chief Valencia was quite curious about these two, but she decided to save her questions for later. At the same time, she was not in a rush to recruit them as it might not be the ideal timing.

”You are too humble, Chief Valencia. If we are not intruding, I will just take you up on that offer. It's been a while since I last visited a big tribe.” Leon said calmly.

”I can see that.” Chief Valencia's nose twitched when she picked up the horrible stench from Leon and offered, ”Perhaps, you would like to pay a visit our bathhouse first?”

”That would be appreciated.” Leon smiled wryly.

”Since you seem to be the most familiar with these two friends, why don't you be their guide and show them the way to the bathhouse, Ironhead?”