13 Meeting (2/2)
'It appears that he is against the war. We are so lucky to meet someone with whom we can work with.'
*There is no surprise in that nobody wants to give up their life in vain when they can have a life with abundant food.*
'Anyways we should use him to get as much information as we can. Looks like he should be some bigshot in the tribe.'
On their way Alyx learnt that Blag was respected in the tribe as a great hunter.
After reaching Blag's house he was curious to find a small artificial lake behind his house. Seeing the curious look on Alyx's face Blag replied, ”I constructed it for my pet. Come let's go inside.
The interior of the house was simple without any decorations. It was a double bedroom house with a hall, kitchen and storage room. The entire house is made up of wood and mud. Both of them sat down on mat and after a few pleasantries started to discuss serious matters.
”I can understand your situation and empathize with you but you can't join our tribe as we are also going to war. As far as I know all tribes are being forced to participate this time. You can try to lay low till the war ends and join any tribe, as many tribes will be destroyed in this war and you can act as a survivor and join the surviving tribes.” Blag got straight to the point.
”You are lucky to escape your tribe without being branded as they will make an example out of you to prevent others. Did you encounter any danger while in those tunnels? Which tribe are you from?” continued Blag.
Alyx knew that those who are branded will not be treated as equals and are not welcomed by many tribes. They would be forced to live as a servant to others for the rest of their lives and mistreated.
”Well I belong to...…” Seeing the reluctance on Alyx face. Blag threw him a lifeline by saying, ”It's alright if you don't want to say. Sorry for making you feel uncomfortable. We just met and you don't trust me. I should not have asked such question.”
”Thank you, I'm afraid that if my tribe finds out about me, they will hunt me down and I'm lucky to not encounter any danger in the tunnels.” Alyx felt relieved.
'For a moment there I thought our cover will be blown.'
*This is what I meant when I said you are dumb you don't plan anything and just go with the flow*
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