Chapter 80 (1/2)

A few of the Aku closer to the water San stood before the representatives Biyeon was staring at the htly There was no hostility in her gaze, just curiosity

“My nareat travelers,” stated the main Akum representative

“Do you know us?” San tilted his head and asked

“I heard about you from Linuel She has kept our people safe fro ti to ask of us…?” Biyeon asked while looking around at the other Akums

“I would like you to promise that you'll fulfill our request first Then, we'll help you cross the bridge That bridge is sies to cross Additionally, there are very dangerous fish and beasts living in the water It will be very difficult to cross without our help”

“What if we refuse?” San asked His voice was very dry

“Then ill destroy both bridges so that no one can pass Afterward, ill take refuge in the water” Kui replied in a cale There didn't seee

“It doesn't seem like we have many options However, it's i the content of your request Let me tell you our prerequisites We will not sacrifice our lives or the lives of our crew and our cargo must be preserved intact Also, whatever the request, it cannot take more than three days to complete If any of these prerequisites are not met, then we'll seek an alternative route”

“Our request is not that complicated I don't think there will be a proble after you finish your travels Of course, ill also compensate you for your work,” Cui replied calotiation, but we hate black the content of a request is as unpleasant as hearing a fool swear at you If you want, you can break the bridge noever, you will have to pay forour travels deliberately uncomfortable,” Biyeon stated coldly

Kui made a bewildered face

“But…”

Biyeon interrupted Kui's words

“Being one-sided, but having no choice is not a negotiation What ant is a fair deal If not, ill go about things in our way Furtherues will not be able to get into the water alive Shall we check and see if uys up to this?” Biyeon's decisive decision and ulti in their ears

San's eyes shi+ned while he took a step forith his hands behind his back

San and Biyeon lowered their posture, readying the out The airflow and scent in the air changed Kui scrunched his face He spread his webbed hands wide open He looked dis of events

“Ah! If you were offended, I' in humans… please let me explain the requirements first”

“Fine We will listen”

“What if there was a race like the Akum on Earth?”

“Maybe their fate wouldn't be the same?”

“You think they were driven to extinction?”

“Probably…”

San and Biyeon looked towards the Akue with the help of the Akum The width of the stream ider and deeper than expected

The party crossed the river and stayed two e It was a very spacious space that was elaborately constructed with stone and wood, but the overall atmosphere was cool Overall, it was clean, but it was always so fishy soods for trade

They heard the Akum people's request in detail They also discussed each other's require San's instructions, the crew followed the Akuoods for trade