touchnovel Chapter 361: Two options
Chapter 361: Two options
As he gazed at the breathtaking sight before him, such fantastical ideas didn't seem entirely implausible.
"It is quite gaudy considering what we saw so far... and it seems that a lot of them are waiting for us outside already," Jori said, and then he gulped. "What now?"
"We will ignore and head in a straight line to where the king lives, whatever that is," Rain replied.
Standing resolute in front of the city gates was a formidable force, a compact army of three hundred beastly warriors, each a distinct embodiment of raw power and ferocity.
Among them were those who resembled tigers, their bodies adorned with the distinctive stripes of these majestic big felines. Their eyes gleamed with a fierce determination as they scanned the horizon, ever watchful for any approaching threat.
In the ranks, werewolf-like beast people stood tall, their lupine features marked by sharp fangs and pointed ears. Their fur-covered bodies exuded a primal aura, and their keen senses made them formidable sentinels.
Beside them were the lion-like beast people, their muscular frames and flowing manes reminiscent of the King of the jungle. Their regal poise and unwavering resolve hinted at their commanding presence within the army.
Together, this diverse assembly of beast people formed a united front, a force to be reckoned with, ready to defend their city against any challenge that dared to approach.
"It would be pretty disappointing if their king was someone from the lion's tribe, too cliched," Rain thought.
Rain descended gracefully before the imposing figure of the King of the beasts. His boots met the ground with a silent determination, and he stood there, meeting the King's intense gaze with unwavering confidence.
A formidable presence in his own right, the King of the beasts radiated an aura of regal authority. His sharp, focused eyes bore into Rain, scrutinizing him with a keen, assessing stare. Every aspect of Rain's being, from his demeanor to his abilities, seemed to be under examination.
In this charged moment, the air was thick with unspoken understanding. The gravity of the encounter weighed heavily on the scene as Rain and the King of the beasts locked eyes, conveying profound meaning without the need for words.
"My name is Rain, temporary leader of the camp of humans beyond the mountains," Rain declared. "Are you the king of the beast people?"
"What if I am?" The red beastman said.
"I am here to ask you not to involve yourself or your people in the conflict that is taking place beyond the mountains," Rain replied. "Your people that are guarding the mountains didn't receive well those who tried to cross it, and I take it that you share the same thoughts as them."
"You humans captured my people and treated them like tools to build an army of aberrations, and you want me to stay put?" The King of the beasts asked.
"Only a single human did that, and others were paid to follow his orders. That guy will soon die anyway, and we don't need any more interference," Rain declared. "Your guards attacked my father with the intent to kill, and I ignored their actions to avoid more conflict, but I won't keep showing lenience if you and your people keep causing trouble for us."
"What if I say that you don't care about what you say and do?" The beast king asked. "Our honor was tarnished by you humans, and we are going to retaliate to regain our honor."
"I should have known that you would be the prideful type... I will give you two options then," Rain said. "We can solve this in the arena, or you can risk making your capital sink on the ground fighting me here and now."