Chapter 1014 Reporting Deaths (1/2)
In Central Africa, death was a grave matter and so were burials. The first thing to do
when someone passed on was to convey news of the death.
The deep-seated conflict between Remonin and Good was basically unrelated to Li Du.
Even without him, both camps would have engaged in a battle sooner or later. In fact,
Good would probably have been the one launching an attack on Remonin, perhaps
wiping Remonin's tribe off the surface of the earth.
However, it was undeniable that Li Du had sparked off the battle this time around.
Remonin had fought with the intention of rescuing Li Du, hence, Li Du played an
important role in the entire battle.
As a result, he became an important figure at the burial. Remonin was neither the God
of War nor a great tactical master. However, he was smart enough to stick to Li Du.
Li Du stayed for the burial. He was to participate throughout the procession and be one
of the Death Messengers.
Different tribes of Africa conveyed news of deaths in their unique ways. Some
drummed, some blew the buffalo's horn. Others wailed or hollered, while some had
special equipment to convey the news. Li Du was familiar with all these methods as he
had seen them all.
Remonin was the leader of Golden Grass Tribe. His troops self-proclaimed themselves
as freedom fighters and regarded themselves as the tribe's soldiers. However, not all of
the soldiers originated from Golden Grass Tribe. Some came from other places and
tribes.
Forty-five soldiers had lost their lives in the battle. They came from different areas and
many different tribes.
These men did not have much patriotic feeling towards their countries. They were
simple people who did not receive much education and only felt a sense belonging to
their respective tribes. As long as the different tribes did not have a long-standing blood
feud, soldiers belonging to them were happy to fight alongside each other.
A group of the fallen soldiers had been from Swaziland. They shared the same
nationality as Good, but they were also the ones to attack him most aggressively.
Good had been truly vicious. Having governed the area for many years, he had
executed numerous tribal commoners. The tribal people feared and loathed him at the
same time.
Knowing that he was supposed to heading towards the Swaziland tribe to convey news
of the deaths, Li Du protested instantly, ”I don't want to visit that country again. What if
the Swaziland government are investigating Good's death?”
Remonin said nonchalantly, ”Who would be investigating? Don't worry, if the Swaziland
government knew that we were the ones to kill Good, they would likely reward us!”
The government in many African countries detested the military that they were unable to
keep under control. Indeed, the Swaziland government had manifested sharp objection
to Good's practices.
The battle had implicated two countries. However, when Li Du looked it up on the
internet, neither country had reported news of the battle – it was as though the battle
had not happened at all.
Very few people resided near the borders of the African countries. Those who did were
tribal people. They did not know how to surf the internet, read, or write. The battle had
been important to them, but not one of them would be discussing it on the internet, let
alone snapping photos for a global eye-catching report.
Remonin told Li Du that countless skirmishes happened every year at the borders of
African countries. Unless the fight took place near a major city, no media would care.
The government could not care less either. They reasoned that if they were unable to
keep the troops under control, it would be beneficial for them to let the warring factions
fight and kill each other off.
With Remonin's assurances, Li Du agreed to return to Swaziland.
A couple of tribal youths who had stepped out of their armor accompanied him. On the
pickup they were traveling in, the young mean beat the drum as the car drove.
The tribe that the deceased soldiers had belonged to was situated not far from the