45 The State of Cebu and Bohol Island (2/2)
”They're currently at a standstill. The Tarsiers, for some reason they evolved much faster than most mutant beasts. Despite the one million and five hundred thousand population of Bohol only being down to one hundred thousand, at least with what was present in Ferdinand's city, it still wasn't something the Tarsiers could overwhelm, with them being only over a thousand in population.”
This made sense. Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental which made up the Negros Island, who had quadruple Bohol's population only had a total of around one million left after the <Sovereign Nation> took over the whole island, rescued the survivors and absorbed the other nations. Save from the ones who didn't want to give up their power and the ones who were found to have raped and murdered people, everybody else got to live a much comfortable life compared to before.
Especially when they found out they would be provided with free electricity, water, and housing. The funds used for the housing and electricity were taken from the absorbed nations, of course.
”Alright. You have my gratitude. If you wish to join us, you'll be briefed regarding our rules and what we require of you.”
”Lord Luna, are you planning on going to Bohol?” Ricardo asked.
”Yes. The Tarsiers are apparently not evil. The fact that they helped out humans before is proof of that. That's right, how did you manage to communicate with them?”
”About that. You might find it hard to believe, Lord Luna, but.... They were actually capable of speech.”
”Speech? You didn't think to tell me this before?”
”Ah, no! I was going to, it's just that I wanted to tell you that I wished to go with you first. They were capable of some words, just enough to express what they want. We wanted to go with you so we could maybe help. They're familiar with us, you see.”
”Alright. We'll leave by tomorrow.” Looking towards some of the soldiers, Luna ordered them. ”See to it that they receive accommodations.”
”Yes, Lord Luna!” After receiving his order, the man beckoned the group of four. ”Come with me, please. We'll have to process you first before you can receive your invitation to the <Sovereign Nation>, if you agree to our rules, then you'll be a part of us.”
”With pleasure, sir!” The four unanimously agreed.
”Ah, don't call me sir, I'm just a Private.”
After they all left, Boni was curious about Luna's intentions. ”Bro, you're thinking of taking the Tarsiers in?”
”Yes. If it's possible, of course.”
”What if it isn't?” Sura inquired.
”Then I'll have to work some sort of deal out with them. They are not evil, after all. I cannot just murder them when they were the ones who were slighted by humans to begin with.”
Sura gave out a dazzling smile. ”That's my hus--- erm... I'm proud of you.”
”Ah.. that's probably my cue to leave.” Boni snuck out as fast as he could.
”You know, even though we're not officially married, we're still soul bound. If everything goes well, we should take a day off.”
”Pft! If that's you asking me out on a date, then yes, I would love to go sightseeing on some muscular Tarsiers. Mr. Accidental Proposal Man.”
”Ah... That's not fair, the second one wasn't an accident at all!”
”Sure, sure. You should be more direct next time. If you want to spend time with me, then you only need to ask.” Sura had an intriguing look on her face. This was definitely not the stoic expression that people were used to. Only with the people closest to her could she be this carefree.
”Haha.. Alright. You'll need to bear with me. My first official relationship went straight to two proposals after all.”
Maxene who was back at the Life Tree area felt the mushiness of her parents, playfully pretended to vomit in disgust as she went intoAngry Bakunawa's pocket dimension to design her new hangout place. The poor beast of legends could only open his mouth as Maxene tossed furniture in it.