432 Grazing and assaulting (1/2)
As the trio observed this unexpected scene, they couldn’t help becoming intrigued. Thus, they didn’t resist the urge to stealthily creep forward, under the pretext of the pumice rocks of the Windstone Highland. Sheyan’s perceptive sense was the highest; hence after encroaching in for several hundreds of metres, he could already differentiate acute wrath seeping in from afar, along with angry shoutings.
“Kill him, kill him!!!!!!”
Suddenly, a na'vi stood atop the back of his enormous Hammerhead-titanothere mount, and waved his burly arms towards the pack of agitated clansmen beneath him before calling out.
“I am a member of the Mosake clan! Hear my words!”
It appeared that this na'vi probably owned a rather high status. Beside Cherokee, an old woman adorned with a red feathered crest stood forward; gesturing to the crowd to calm down. Then, that na'vi standing atop his warbeast continued announcing loudly.
“I’ve personally captured this blasted outsider. He has caused a total of 4 fellow clansmen to return to the dark abyss of the ocean, and even slew 17 from our partners. Yes, I too desire to watch him die! Yet, I have to acknowledge the formidable strength he possesses – a strength worthy of respect!”
“Therefore, I wish to bestow him an honorable death! Not one that involves humiliation, not one that involves random hacking, only to be excreted from the rectum of wild beasts in the end. This is my right! Anyone that isn’t satisfied can step forward to challenge me!”
The crowd simultaneously quieted down, without any potential challengers appearing. Cherokee stroked the head of his Thanator, and declared with a heavy tone.
“Yes, Authe, that is your right. Nobody has an objection.”
With his flaring temperament, Authe leapt down from his mount, before sauntering uprightly and unafraid before his clansmen. Finally, he faced the convict held inside the wooden cage and spoke.
“Outsider! I very benevolently allow you to choose your manner of death, now, please tell me your decision.”
At this moment, that outsider lifted his head. In that instant, the hearts of Sheyan and buddies shuddered in unison. As it turns out, this man was someone that recognized. indeed, it was that outrageously powerful expert sniper! Yet for unknown reasons, he actually managed to remain in this world till now. Moreover, as he faced such desperate straits, he wasn’t the least bit flustered!
At this point, Brother Black whispered.
“He should be in possession of an item that allows him instant return to the nightmare realm, at anytime and place. I’ve previously seen the Metals Professor employing it before.”
Reef asked curiously.
“There’s such an amazing item?”
Brother Black chortled in response.
“Its usage requirements are exceedingly harsh, lowering all attributes by 5 points. Moreover, all rewards and missions obtained from this world would be discarded, returning to the state before one had entered that world. However, it is still much better than losing one’s life.”
Because that individual had actually prolonged his stay in this world, hence Sheyan immediately started contemplating the possibility of Zi and her pack staying as well. Yet after having second thoughts, he mused. It didn’t matter if they stayed behind. With the imposing Blackthorn tribe having been established, other elements could no longer offer a single influence to Sheyan’s schemes.
Instead, for that powerful sniper to be captured and still remain till now, most likely he had hidden tricks. Just like the item that Mogensha had just mentioned, or perhaps some form of untold mystical life preserving method –– of course one couldn’t dispute the price needed to rescue oneself during critical moments, would surely be relatively costly.
Right now, that sniper finally opened his mouth. His voice wasn’t loud, but was extremely firm.
“Before I die, I wish to cleanse my body with water, then be buried in the river without shedding blood.”
Sheyan’s eyes sparkled as he listened.
“That brat is indeed savvy, where would you find a river on this Windstone Highland? He is obviously dragging for more time. Besides during the process of escorting, there would be opportunities to escape.”
Having heard his final request, Authe replied without hesitation.
“Fine, I accede to that! It will be my turn for shepherding three days from now. When that time arrives, I will surely grant you your heart’s desire!”
After spectating these events, Sheyan’s trio proceeded to retreat further. After scanning their environment briefly, they realized the location they ascended from was indeed more precipitous, which was western side of Windstone Highland. As for the southern side, an abrupt depression had been formed, just like a tiny blemish of a bowl. Descending from there, was a relatively gentler slope. It seemed like under normal circumstances, the na'vi clansmen would travel to and fro from that slope.