426 The True Value of Corruption Crystals (1/2)

After pausing for one second to create some suspense, I flatly revealed the answer in one breath.

”Eh?”

The Clan Leader whose expression remained static during the discussion so far aside from the times he was showing his intentions using an apologetic expression finally had a shocked expression for a change, and even the Great Elder who had just closed his eyes couldn't help but open his eyes and raise his brow slightly…

'Well, it's not like one can blame them.'

After all, the situation was quite special, so even most collected people would find it hard to remain unmoved.

”Are you-”

”There is no need to assume things too quickly, just like you shared some hardly believable information earlier yet you believe it's true, I believe that my own piece of information is true as well, all you need to do is simply give me the chance to explain without interruption and you shall believe so as well very soon.”

Although I wasn't one to speak in attention-grabbing styles of speech that would be built on suspense and release like leaders or negotiators do and would just simply say what I wanted to say, since I was being treated as someone on equal terms with the Dragon Clan's Leader, I decided to speak in the way that I found most suitable for the situation.

”...”

Naturally, just as I had my own doubts just before, seeds of doubt were quite apparent in the Clan Leader's eye even though he chose to stay silent, but the same couldn't be said about the Great Elder, he had already closed his eyes once again as if the surprise was merely momentary.

'Is this trust or…'

”First of, I do know that the major reason behind your doubt is the fact that elemental power is merely secondary to most beastmen, however, as you may have guessed by now, the Elemental Crystals I'm speaking of are by no means ordinary ones.”