Chapter 704: Plans (1/2)

”…so what you're saying is, we are really the only remaining human beings in this world?” Arthur asked.

”Damn, he explained many things just now and that's what you came up with? Really?” Rosa rolled her eyes finding this unbelievable.

”Well, I mean…there's that too but like…really? There are no other humans out there? Are we really the only ones left?” Arthur asked Vendrick again.

”You see, I've never been to other continents yet to confirm that. I haven't even seen the entirety of the Southern Continent to start with so I can't say for sure. But if there were other humans out there, I don't think they'll last under the siege of those so called Deity Demonic Beasts.” Vendrick stated.

He just finished informing them about the existence of the Four Dieties and a God of this world. He omitted some information like the Conqueror, the Imperial Fairy, etc. They didn't need to know that...for now.

”That's right. Its not like we're underestimating them since we survived this long maybe out of sheer luck. You have to know that we have Berserkers, corrupted some of them maybe, their strength is the real deal. But even with that, we're struggling to multiply since our previous living conditions were too rough, and those beasts were to blame for that.” Rosa logically reasoned out.

”Aww…” Arthur felt a bit down.

”Why are you so disappointed about not meeting other humans anyway? Shouldn't you be more worried about those Deities and that one 'supposedly' God?” Rosa placed her hands on her hips and asked Arthur.

”It's a damn shame you know!?” Arthur looked indignant. ”I would love to see how other humans will build their own civilizations. I would like to discover their history, their ways of life, rules and regulations…you know, all that stuff. If anything, I'd love us to merge with them and form one huge tribe! Maybe go on a journey to new lands, find a more suitable location to move…etc.”

”So, in the end all you wanted to do was to compare and, if possible, conquer them? Is that right?” Rosa crossed her arms and raised her eyebrows at the questionable conclusion she realized after hearing Arthur talk.

”Hey! It's not like that! Friendly, Diplomatic Relationship, that's what I want…”

”Sure…except, knowing how dangerous it is outside and how much skill and risks were needed just to survive, do you honestly think that they will welcome you with open arms? Hell, I'd be surprised if they kept neutral towards you, cause if the sides were switched, I'd sure as hell imprison you and squeeze as much information out of you as I possibly could.” Rosa snorted.

”Why do you have such a stubborn and callous view towards life?” Arthur felt defeated.

”Well, considering out past, why should I? Considering how out very own people cheated us and deprived us from getting a slightly better life in exchange for a minor inconvenience to their side, why would I?”

”…” Arthur was speechless.

”Alright you two. That's enough. We got side-tracked.” Vendrick shook his head, he then said: ”Well, there's no use to us thinking about this since nothing is for certain currently.”

”The more important thing about this is the matter of those Demonic Beasts. Expansions, migration, conquering, all sorts of that stuff comes second. What I'm trying to say here by telling you this is that, unless I end the tyranny of the Forest Witch and her Hag Daughters, you guys including all these people here, shouldn't to too far out of the tribe. In fact, I would like to forbid any of you from coming out. Do you think it would be possible?” Vendrick asked.

”Well, if you say so then there shouldn't be a problem. But how long is it going to take though? We aren't self sufficient enough just yet. And if we can't go out, we'll go through our supplies rather quickly.” Rosa replied after a quick assessment.

”It shouldn't be too long. The maximum is two years.” Vendrick stated with a determined look.

”...that's a bit long. We're going to be stretched too thin.” She replied, ”But if we can secure some supplies and preserve it, maybe it's possible.”

Vendrick went silent for a bit. He was thinking of many things at once and thankfully, no one disturbed him.