58 Council Reconvenes (1/2)
Time passed quickly during the next two suns. Each of the tribes and clans already began to experience the best part of becoming part of the town, and that was the natural level of protection from having so many powerful experts gathered together.
Thanks to this peace, the tribes and clans were constantly visiting each other, giving their youths many chances to spar with one another. This alone was enough reason for them to relocate to Iron Town, but after receiving gold and knowing that their new rulers would help them grow, they were anxious to set their roots here and never leave again.
The gorillas were the only ones that didn't interact with others since they were busy relocating to the south and building new huts, all of which were as big as Ania's. When he wasn't busy planning things with Vloz, Oli was focused on his cultivation and trying to get that breakthrough. Luckily, he had more than enough cores to choose from in his void ring and was barely able to become a mid-novice before the two suns came to an end.
All the chiefs, their advisors, and their young masters gathered in the council building while the suns were already high in the sky and nearing sunset. Everyone sat down, following the actions of Oli who still took the center seat. The atmosphere this time was much lighter and welcoming, smiles were everywhere and excitement was in the air.
”Alright everyone, let's reconvene the chiefs council. Is there anything important that we need to address first?” Oli looked around the room to see the chiefs all shake their heads, ”Great, then we'll move on to the duties and responsibilities of the patrician tribes and clans.”
”Allow me to go first,” said Chief Gar. ”My Long-tail Lynx clan is filled with proud hunters and warriors. By using our lightning essence, we can easily stun our prey and finish any fight before it started. I think we'd be of most use as the official providers of wild game for the town, that way we can regulate hunting grounds and will always have enough food to go around.”
”We accept your offer, Chief Gar. Thank you,” Oli bowed his head out of custom and looked for the next volunteer to speak.
”Us Night foxes are known for our fighting abilities, but we are best at gathering intelligence. Our abilities are similar to Master Vloz's by nature, allowing us to disappear into the shadows so we can hide almost anywhere undetected. I would like to offer these services to Iron Town,” Chief Puula commented, getting Oli's immediate approval.
”My Small-mouth Frog tribe can care for the lake and handling its wildlife. That way we can guarantee a consistent source of food for Iron Town,” Chief Defar stated. ”Also, we will help deliver water to the other tribes and clans to make things easier on everyone else.” Oli was grateful for their willingness and moved on.
Chief Hollen looked up at Oli, somewhat hesitant to speak. ”Master Oli, my tribe may not be very strong according to our levels of cultivation, but we outnumber every other clan almost twice over. With our superior numbers and our high levels of stamina to travel long distances, I feel that with your gorilla clan's support we can form a small army and task force under the banner of Iron Town. That way, when there are any issues with the smaller tribes scattered across the territory or you need an immediate response to a threat, we will be able to take it head-on.”
”Hmm,” Oli squinted his eyes as he thought out loud, ”it's a great idea, but by lacking high leveled cultivators I think you would eventually find yourself in great danger.”
”I think we can help with that,” Chief Eefran spoke up. ”There aren't too many of us left in our Tri-horned Wildebeest clan, but if you were to assign us as officers to companies of stallions, you would have a decent army at your disposal, don't you think so?”
”I like the way you think, I'm guessing you've already discussed this among yourselves,” said Oli. When every chief nodded, Oli smiled and laughed, ”Sounds like you've already got that much figured out. We will accept all of your offers and will now inform you of what our gorilla clan brings to the table. Uncle Rathe?”