Chapter 321 - Dreki! (1/2)
Her stiff smile made the atmosphere quite awkward but the old lady that had spoken up didn't mind at all. Instead she stepped forward and continued.
”A long time ago, we were living in sin. Our ancestors were ungrateful heathens who only looked out for themselves. Then our great lord 'Ra' appeared and showed us the right path. We are able to live today only because of his mercy and grace.”
Hao Xuan and Jin Wang looked at each other with much of the same feelings.
'They kind of sound like fanatics don't they?' was their impression, and they weren't far off.
How these women talked about this ”Ra” was nothing short of maniacal obsession.
Agueda who was staying silent finally spoke up.
”Thank you sister Uthyr. Yes, that is correct. Our tribe was one of many back in the day. The only reason we have been able to 'flourish' to this degree is because of Lord Ra's 'mercy'. Everything we have is thanks to him.”
She stressed the words flourish and mercy more than necessary which made it sound like she was being sarcastic, but the 5 women behind her were too busy nodding and agreeing with everything she said to pay attention to HOW she said it.
”True true. It is all thanks to Lord Ra's mercy!” they repeated as a matter-of-factly.
”We need to get the hell outa here,” Jin Wang leaned in and whispered to Hao Xuan, who nodded in return.
”Alright that's enough,” Agueda butted in, making the other 5 shut up. She looked at Hao Xuan and Jin Wang apologetically, ”Our guests are probably tired so let them rest. Buse here will guide you to your residence,” she looked at the young female on the side who looked back at her with a frown.
”Now please,” she said gently, making the girl pout. Still, she went walked past Hao Xuan and Jin Wang, out the way they came. A few seconds after she left her voice came, ”Are you coming or not?”
”So she can speak our language as well...” Jin Wang mumbled and got up first, followed by Hao Xuan who bowed once again to the old women and left with the girl named Buse.
A few seconds after they left the old woman named Uthyr walked forward.
”Sisters, we cannot trust them. They have seen the ancestral liquid and will tell others about it. We must not let them leave!”
”I agree. Lord Ra gave us clear orders, no outsiders must know about us, ever!” another one chimed in.
They then looked at Agueda for confirmation.
”If it is what the Lord wants, it must be done,” Agueda agreed without any hesitation.
”I'll get the things ready,” Uthyr said before walking out with hurried steps.