419 Clearwater Tribes Movements (2/2)
”My apologies, Divine Doctor. I did not mean to offend you.” The group leader said with his head lowered.
Leon waved his hand, nonchalantly, ”No offense committed. Big Brother Leonhardt, Young Master Leonhardt, or Divine Doctor. Just pick whatever. No need to try and fuse them all.”
At the same, Darlene giggled softly from behind Leon, taking delight in his plight and taunting him. Leon shortly conjured a palm of air from behind her and smacked her supple rear with his Divine Will.
”Ahh!”
Darlene immediately exclaimed and turned around to check who slapped her butt but failed to see anything. She became lost as to what could have hit her.
”What's wrong?” Leon turned around with surprise.
”S-Something hit my butt!”
”Oh? Who would dare do such a thing to you while in my presence?” Leon said defensively, but he could not hide the wicked grin on his face.
Darlene noticed this and pouted. She could not explain how Leon might have done it, but it must have been him. There was no other reason why her butt would be targeted.
”Ahem!” Chief Valencia coughed and asked the group leader, an Early-rank Great Warrior, ”What have you come to report?��
”Reporting to Chief Valencia, we have finished the task of scouting the Black Swamp, as per your orders.” The Early-rank Great Warrior stated.
”Oh.” Chief Valencia nodded and glanced at the subtly glowing new Soul Weapon; a Tier 4 Bone Sword hung at the person's waist. ”I see your trip has been quite fruitful. And what have you found out for me?”
”The entire Black Swamp's Outer Region disappeared.”
”Disappeared?”
”Yes. The cloud of darkness has receded, and even the black water has too. The entire outer region has been revealed. We have also spotted large numbers of tribesmen from the Clearwater Tribe exploring the area.”
”Oh? The Clearwater Tribe?” Chief Valencia repeated with surprise. She exchanged a brief glance with Master Woodrow before asking the Early-rank Great Warrior, ”Did you also spot their chief? And what about the inner region? Did you find anything on that?”
The Early-rank Great Warrior shook his head and said, ”No, we did not get close enough to find out if the Clearwater Tribe's chief was among. Due to our party's limited strength, I did not dare risk my group members' lives to lead them too close to investigate. There were many Wraiths and Horned Demons in the area.”
”I see. Alright, if you have nothing else for me, then you may return home with your group members to relax and entertain yourselves. I'll summon you when I have another task for your exploration group.” Chief Valencia nodded before adding, ”Oh, don't forget to collect your reward from the Mission Hall.”
”Understood. Thank you, Chief Valencia!” The Early-rank Great Warrior and his group expressed their gratitude.
Shortly after they left, Leon asks, ”Does Chief Valencia have any plans?”
”There's seven days until the summit. Until then, there are a few things I want to settle. Considering the Clearwater Tribe's movements, it seems like there is something good to be found in the Black Swamp. Such a good thing should not be missed by us. I will organize an expedition and lead it myself.”
Chief Valencia shortly turned to Master Woodrow and said, ”However, before that, let us gather the Venerable Shamans and pool together ancient book collections like we have discussed earlier, Venerable Shaman Woodrow.”
”Of course. I was just waiting for you to say those words! I will go talk to those Old Fogies right now!” Master Woodrow responded with eagerness.
Ever since the ancestors created the Darkmoon Body Forging Method, the Darkmoon Tribe all enjoyed its benefits. However, it had always been Master Woodrow's greatest wish to improve this body forging method, which had not been modified and improved since its creation.
After Master Woodrow disappeared from the Great Hall, Chief Valencia said to Leon, ”I heard that Little Brother Leonhardt is also proficient in the runic language. You will be joining us, won't you?”
”If Chief Valencia does not mind my presence, I will naturally be happy in joining you and the Venerable Shamans during the pooling of ancient book collections.” Leon agreed.
”That's great! We will be relying on your profound knowledge to understand the secrets of the past.”
”Chief Valencia has spoken too humbly.”