321 Entering the tribe (1/2)

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Raven was not new to receiving the a Knight's Salute.

Almost all of his escapades had been heard by common folk and nobles alike. His act of saving the kingdom on multiple occasions was recorded through the annals and gave him a respectable position on the Kingdom. A Knight's Salute is the highest form of respect that someone could receive in the Kingdom. If you receive a salute from someone, that means that they are acknowledged your presence and they held deep respect for you.

At first, those who saluted him are either those he had saved before or those that respected his strength. As time went on, the more he acted for the betterment of the kingdom, the more frequent he had people saluting him. This was even more obvious when the academy was built on his name. At the time, anyone who see would give him a salute.

He had gotten so used to it that his replies instinctively whenever he receives it.

This is also why he was a little slow when he realized what Allan and Dennis' Elder Brother did.

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”Wait, did you just perform a Knight's Salute?” Raven's voice contained a slight tone of disbelief as he stared at the ten foot tall Ape.

”I merely gave a respectful gesture that one such as yourself, deserves.” The ape said in a respectful tone.

Raven was silent for a bit before saying: ”How did you even know?”

The Ape laughed and said: ”Others might not be able to see it, but the gleam of your armor wouldn't escape our eyes. It is akin to a blazing sun that shone in a dim place.”

Raven raised his brow as he looked at the Ape's eyes. He then caught the briefest glance of his own reflection on his eyes.

On the Ape's eyes, Raven's image was valiant. Though he might be just be standing there, the aura that emanated off of his body was massive. The Ape was right, Raven might not be wearing his armor as of the moment but in his eyes, it couldn't be anymore obvious. The Ape could truly see the Raven with his armor on, and that was enough for him to guess who he is.

”I see.” Raven said in a whisper. ”Your blood is impressive. I'll give you that.”

Now it was the Ape's turn to be surprised. Raven's words struck him like a thunderbolt and caused him to freeze on his tracks. But instead of inquiring him, he merely laughed and said:

”I expected no less from Your Excellency.”

”Alright, stop with those honorifics. It's creeping me out.” Raven said tiresomely, ”Address me by my name, Raven. My status is only takes effect at my home and I'm far from there. Right now, I'm nothing but an ordinary adventurer, treat me as an ordinary guest.”

The Ape hesitated for a bit before eventually nodding. He heard the certainty on Raven's words so he could only do it this way, lest he provoke his ire.

”It's fine. Don't sweat it.” Raven shrugged as he replied.

”Then, shall I we go inside? I think we stayed here for a long time now.”

All of them nodded and Ronald started leading the way inside the Gentle Primates Tribe.

As soon as Raven stepped inside, a strange look automatically appeared on his face.

The tribe was surprisingly…normal, specially on a human's perspective.

He could huts made out of straws and a couple of houses made out of stone. He could see primates walking around the places and busying themselves with their own matters. He had seen farmers, fishermen, vendors, construction workers. He could even see some monkey children playing around. He could even see some females gossiping amongst each other, some apes drinking in the middle of the day and some older ones that just enjoyed basking under the sun

Also, all of them are wearing some type of clothes.

Now that he thought about it, the brothers were also wearing one. He must've missed it because he didn't find it strange, yet it is strange in all aspects.