The next morning, in Princess Pubar's tent, Dezko, Bane, Masrae, and Diego gathered in a circle, looking at the crystal bottle on the table.

"This is what the Forsaken have been refining during this time?" Bane asked curiously.

"Yes, it looks like they're on the verge of success." Diego replied, "Actually, according to the pharmacist, he has succeeded, but he is not satisfied with the results. ”

Dezko carefully touched the cork on the mouth of the bottle: "The fibers in this piece of wood tell me that the liquid in this bottle has a very terrifying power, and he can even make the entire Minotaur of Thunder Cliff weak and lose the ability to resist. ”

That piece of wood is lifeless, but it is made of oak that lives in hilly terrain. Because wood once belonged to living life, it had its own exact feelings. It can't tell the details, but it speaks of the power of the pus, of the viciousness and horror of the wood holding it back in the bottle. It also tells Sù Dezko that certain things must be stopped, and that the wild spirits do not like to see these unnatural, evil plagues spread across this pure land.

"That's what Magatha wants, and it seems she can't wait to fight for supremacy over the Minotaurs." Bane was sure that this was not the first time Magassa had used this technique, as it had been rumored that Magatha's husband, the former leader of the Terror Totem Tribe, had died of an inexplicable illness, which was somewhat bizarre, considering that any shaman possessed a purification totem, let alone a great shaman like Magatha.

"Bane, this evidence is enough for you to convince the Great Chief to change his mind, right?" Dezko said expectantly, "We should act immediately and arrest that old woman." ”

"No, we might have a better way," Bane said, "and capturing her will stop this plot, but it will also mean that we will lose the opportunity to catch her and her henchmen." ”

"It's not hard to do, I bet. No outsider but her own clan would join her side," Dezko agreed, glancing at Diego and Masrae. "As Diego had heard, the Forsaken were just providing her with a potion, and they weren't interested in who was the ruler of Thunder Bluff."

"But that doesn't mean we can take it lightly, the Forsaken thief's death has spread in Thunder Bluff. Magasa wouldn't have gone unheard, and she must have been alert. Diego warned, knowing that any attempt to underestimate his opponent could lead to defeat, "You'd better tell your father about it first, the Great Chief, though mild, is never lacking in wisdom and determination, and he will know how to do it." ”

"You're right, my human friend." Bane said in a good way that he and Dezko no longer had enough men to control the situation against a clan that wanted to rebel. For a future chief, using every part of his own strength is the right way to deal with it.

"Want to come with me to meet the chieftain?" He said with a smile.

"Of course, gladly," replied Diego without hesitation, with great admiration for the legendary hero of the tribe. This minotaur chief was not just a brave warrior, but also a great leader of the minotaur tribe. Whether in the tribe or in the alliance, he has many admirers.

They reached the lower camp through the huge totem pole in the center of the main peak. In the tribal hall next to the pond, Diego meets Kane? Bloodhoof, the great chief of all the minotaurs.

The years have left their mark on the great chief of the Minotaur. Although he still looked strong, the two giant tribal totems were already a heavy burden for him. Diego noticed that the two relics were placed in the corner behind Kane. He wore a short, khaki fur coat with many signs of wear and wrinkles, and looked to be some years old.

Sitting next to Kane was an elder in a brown fur robe, his slender brownish-gray sideburns tinging with a hint of gray, and the pair of gray braids on his chest were a sign of his age. Is he Kane? Bloodhoof's best friend and a loyal advisor. A lot of heavy decisions related to the fate of the minotaur. It was all made by Kane after listening to his advice.

"I'm coming, father." The little bloody hoof, who walked in the front, said kindly to his father. He turned and showed his new friend to the Minotaur chieftain, "This is Diego?" Asnar, and this one is Masrae? Bearskin, they helped us a lot. ”

"Salute to you, to your kindness and wisdom." Diego saluted respectfully, while Masrae gave the Grand Chief an elven bow, "May the moonlight illuminate your path!" ”

"Salute to you too, and may Mother Earth bless you." Kane stood up from his seat and said enthusiastically, "I know you, Dezko once told me that you all did a great job, both in the goblin cave and on the elevator. ”

"Actually, that's not all." Bane interjected.

"Oh?" Samuel said with interest, "It seems that there is anything we don't know, I wonder if we have the honor to listen to it?" ”

"Of course, as you wish." Bane replied, nodding to Dezko, who carefully took the potion out and placed it on the table.

Bane then recounts the origin of the potion, and Diego recounts what he had heard in the cave. As they spoke, Kane and Samuel's expressions began to become solemn.

"That's the way it is." Diego finally said, he looked at Kane? Bloody Hoof, he knew that there was only so much he could do, and now it all depended on the decision of the Great Chief.

But fortunately, although the Great Chief is gentle and benevolent, he is not pedantic, and he will not turn a blind eye to conclusive evidence in front of him.

"Even if it's not opened, I can feel how evil and terrifying it is." Samuel? Rune Totem stared at the medicine bottle on the table, and said sternly, as a druid who believed in nature, he instinctively hated this unnatural distorted thing.

"I've done as good as I can to Magatha and her tribe, but her greed has clearly gone beyond what it should be, and if left unchecked, she will drag all the minotaurs into the abyss. Kane? Bloodhoof said cautiously, his slow tone letting everyone feel his determination.

"I have no doubt about this, her overly radical ideas will create many unnecessary enemies for us, and will also cause us to lose allies," Samuel on the sidelines? Rune Totem agreed, "It's time to get rid of this cancer." ”

"Then, Bane, my son, I authorize you to take action against this conspiracy, and if you need to, you may even ask for my own help or Samuel's." The Great Chief looked at Bane, who listened intently, his ears twitching slightly.

This is not the first time Kane has seen the young minotaur as a blessing, Mother Earth and his companion Tamara have given him such an outstanding son. Although Tamara had died many years ago and joined the ranks of the Ancestral Spirits, her shadow could still be seen in their son. For the elderly father, Bane was a great relief. He had the spirituality, sensibility, and generosity of a mother, and the calmness and tenacity of a father—Kane had to admit the latter. Kane had never worried about the trouble of handing over Mogoray to his son, and this time, he was confident that Bane would do it well.

"I'll do it." Bane stood up from the ground, thumped his chest, and walked out of the hall. His friends followed him closely. (To be continued.) )