Chapter 996 Faelyn's Talent
Once Battle King One-Eye raised the question, all eyes were focused on Leon as they awaited his answer.
Leon slightly smiled.
It was clear to Leon that the Darkmoon Tribe still hadn't realized their advantage over the other tribes.
Either that or they have forgotten about it.
"It might be impossible for other tribes. But for us, it is definitely possible," Leon assured.
"Have you all forgotten why the battle for hegemony started in the first place? It was because of the water crisis. However, the current situation has evolved beyond that. Everyone is too busy thinking about conquering all the other tribes that they have forgotten their original purpose."
"If the tribes continue to kill each other off like this, the collective strength of the Infertile Plains will be reduced significantly," Leon stated.
"Right…" Battle King One-Eye nodded in agreement. "Even if the hegemon is decided, the Infertile Plains will be too weak to invade the other regions and occupy a new water source."
"Rather than a battle to decide on the hegemon that will lead everyone out of the Infertile Plains, the current situation is more like a battle to reduce the number of mouths to feed in the Infertile Plains…" Chief Valencia added.
"Exactly," Leon stated.
"This battle for hegemony has been blown out of proportions. Even if this is another solution to the water crisis, it is a cruel solution. Furthermore, it is only temporary. The Celestial Water Spark will eventually be exhausted, and the water will run out either way."
"However, our situation is different from that," Leon firmly stated.
Many eyes immediately brightened upon hearing that statement.
"As long as we have the Teleportation Array to Human Domain, I can provide the Darkmoon Tribe with infinite water and food. However, the Crawford Empire won't hand out freebies forever. Even so, that isn't something the Darkmoon Tribe should be concerned about."
"There are plenty of things the Darkmoon Tribe can use to trade for food and water. At least, that could have been the case until now," Leon suddenly added, causing mild confusion in the leaders.
"Are you saying that isn't possible anymore, Alliance Leader?" Chief Baskara asked with surprise.
"No, I'm not saying it's not possible anymore; I'm saying it's unnecessary," Leon corrected.
"I've brought 500 elves to help the Darkmoon Tribe cultivate crops. This will provide the Darkmoon Tribe with a sustainable amount of food. Furthermore, over a hundred of the slaves I've brought are Water Transcendents."
"Nevertheless, what I'm really trying to say is the Darkmoon Tribe won't lack water or food. With such an advantage, do you all think it's impossible to convince tribes to join us peacefully?"
"We can be the peacemaker that unites the tribes without violence," Leon calmly stated.
Several leaders nodded their heads, seemingly convinced by what Leon said.
However, there were also some that thought otherwise.
"Given what Alliance Leader said, it is indeed possible to convince tribes to join under our banner without the use of violence. However, there is one fundamental requirement for that, strength," Chief Valencia stated with a wry smile.
"If we don't have absolute strength, the tribes will try to rob us instead. In fact, the Darkmoon Tribe could become the eye of the storm if news of our water sources spread throughout the Infertile Plains."
"There is no doubt that we will become the target of every major tribe in the Infertile Plains once that happens," Chief Valencia seriously stated.
"Ah, yes. You have a point," Leon acknowledged before adding, "However, people are greedy. Even if the tribes learn our wealth of food and water, they will not spread the news to other tribes."
"If they knew there was a tribe with unlimited access to food and water, why would they want to spread the news to other tribes? They would obviously keep the news to themselves and try to deal with us secretly, whether through violence or peaceful negotiations."
"Of course, I have the strength to defer them. But it does not change the fact that the rest of you are still weak. As such, I will be the only one going to the western tribes to negotiate."
"The rest of you will stay back and continue to cultivate in the tribe," Leon declared.
"What? How can that be? You should at least bring a few people with you, Alliance Leader," Chief Baskara suggested.
"My decision is firm," Leon said with a shake of his head before adding, "Bringing people with me will only slow me down, not to mention the burden of having to protect them."
Chief Baskara smiled awkwardly after hearing that.
The Alliance Leader had made a clear point.
"Nevertheless, the western tribes have the backing of the Golden Suanni Clan. It might not be that easy to convince the western tribes," Battle King One-Eye thought.
"Considering the Golden Suanni Tribe is close to the western jungle outside of the Infertile Plains, there's a chance that the Golden Suanni Clan provides water supplies to the Golden Suanni Tribe and the rest of the western tribes."
"If that is the case, our advantage would mean nothing to the western tribes. How do you plan to deal with that if that was the case, Alliance Leader?" Old Tinker wondered.
Leon's lips rose into a smile.
"In that case, I will just have to deal with the Golden Suanni Clan directly," Leon declared.
If the Golden Suanni Tribe and other western tribes' only backers become Leon's subordinates, it'll be possible for the entire Western Region to fall under his control quickly.
Nevertheless, after discussing a few more matters in the Great Hall, Leon ended the meeting and returned to Barrenrock Courtyard.
The herbal fragrance of spirit pills quickly assaulted Leon's senses.
However, a strong herbal fragrance implies that the pills had lost a lot of their herbal essence during the refinement.
As such, the pills would not be of high quality.
Even so, not failing during her first time shows that Faelyn indeed had some talent in alchemy.
"Not bad. You didn't create any medicinal dredge during your pill refinement despite refining pills for the first time. This shows that you indeed have talent in alchemy."
Leon praised Faelyn after inspecting her refined pills.