As soon as he stepped into the tent, Shepard felt like a small hill had suddenly appeared in front of him.

This was not an imposing man, but a huge minotaur two heads taller than Tom, two heads tall and two times tall as Shepard, with eyes the size of Shepard's fist, a ring made of pure gold hanging from his nose, and two simple and powerful horns inlaid with green diamonds, shining in the light.

This is one of the only Golden Ring warriors of the Thunder Tribe, and the Minotaur Elder who is also responsible for the training and combat of the Minotaur warriors.

The giant minotaur had a serious expression, but his tone was gentle: "I think I need an explanation, strange human, that you have brought the omen of blood and fire to the Thunder Tribe. ”

Shepard looked up at the Minotaur Elder and suddenly smiled, "Elder Dolgon, the shadow of blood and fire has never disappeared over your heads, not only you, but the entire Maclay Kingdom has been shrouded in shadows all year round. ”

"But that's different from this time," Dolgon's tone became stern, "do you know what you've done?" If discovered by the Macree, they will even wake up the Lava Serpent! The entire city of Canteco will be destroyed by the war! There's nothing we can do to stop that terrible creature! ”

"Then join forces!" Shepard did not give in, and said loudly: "Unite! There is only one tribe of Maclays! All vassals combined are strong enough to rival the Maclays! Even if it's the lava snake, someone will naturally look for it! ”

"Are you teasing me, human?!"

The wide bull's eyes stared directly at Shepard, and the Minotaur Elder's voice was as dull as thunder: "You said it simply, the Makere people have ruled this land for more than four hundred years!" How much blood and tears did our ancestors leave behind to win over their current status and environment? Now because of you, you want us to break this peace and even face an even greater crisis? The crisis of extermination! ”

Thom said uneasily, "Elder ......"

"Thom, be quiet." Dorgon commanded in a low voice, his eyes still fixed on Shepard, "Human, do you think I'm going to take this risk?" ”

Shepard smiled disappreciatively, "Elder Dolgon, I think I have to explain two points, first, to become a vassal of the Macree and shed blood and sacrifice for them, this is what you want?" ”

"Secondly, who said that the Minotaur clan will definitely face a greater crisis?"

Dolgon stared at Shepard for a long time, and then suddenly said, "Thom, you go out, look at the door." ”

Thom answered, glancing worriedly at the humans and elders who were looking at each other, and turned to stand guard outside the tent.

Dorgon sat down, but at his height, still as tall as a gable, he muttered, "Come on, human, we need to have a good talk." ”

Shepard didn't move, he smiled, "No need, it's easier for me to stand and watch the elder like this." ”

Dolgon ignored him and said to himself: "For as long as I can remember, the people have been bleeding and dying, until the Makere defeated the Tatos, life gradually settled, the number of Golden Ring warriors is increasing, and the Makere people are afraid of our potential and gradually dare not push us too much. ”

"But they are still persecuting you," Shepard said with a smile, "Moreover, the greater the pressure, the greater the backlash, the Thunder Tribe's stable life cannot last forever, sooner or later the Makere people will find a way to weaken your strength, and then there will be rivers of blood." ”

Dorgon sneered, "Isn't it possible that there will be no rivers of blood in your way?" What is the difference between a vassal of a person or a group of people and a slave with a different master? ”

Shepard shrugged: "Of course it's different, war is inevitable, and I believe the elders know this very well, since war cannot be avoided, how to survive the war and continue to grow and develop after the war is very important!" ”

"I'm listening." Dorgon looked at Shepard.

Shepard smiled and said, "Actually, from the moment I entered the tent, I knew that the elder didn't plan to do anything to me, but I wanted the elder to see my sincerity, so I came." ”

"The man of the tongue." The Minotaur Elder said disdainfully.

Shepard didn't care: "The elders and leaders of the Thunder Tribe are only worried about the damage caused by the war to the tribe and the impact of the loss of youth and strength on the tribe, but in my opinion, these two things are actually one thing. ”

"The Minotaurs are strong, but not strong enough to make a big deal on their own, if the other vassals unite to fight the Minotaurs, then the thunder will be destroyed!"

"But none of the vassals are sincere in wanting to give their lives to the Maclays, and even if they are willing to do their lives, it is impossible to trust each other!"

"So, as I told Thom, faith! A unified faith can bring people of different tribes and races together! In this way, the strength can be brought together! ”

"There's no way the Makere people are so quiet all the time, and the elders don't know yet, do they? The tribes of Tatos in the north are facing enemies from other continents with sharp weapons, strong armor, and gods who can bestow divine magic! An extremely formidable and formidable enemy! ”

"The Tatos tribe is surrounded by enemies on three sides, they can't win the battle, and when the Tatos tribe is destroyed, the Makere Kingdom will be next! When the time comes, it will be impossible for the Macree to dodge, and they will have to face these powerful enemies! But who will be in front of the Maclays? Minotaur? Or a tiger or some other vassal? ”

Dolgon's color changed, "There is a new enemy in the north? From another continent? Hiss...... No wonder...... The Makere people have been surprisingly good lately, and even their usual hunting activities have been reduced, so they are preparing for war......"

There was still some disbelief in the Minotaur Elder's tone, and Shepard smiled: "Elder go and check, if there is a falsehood, I will lose." ”

Dorgon shook his head slowly, "There's no need...... Many of the slaves were Tatos, and you don't have to cheat if you ask a few new slaves. ”

Shepard was relieved, "The Thunder Clan has a wise elder...... In that case, do the elders know what to do? ”

Dorgon was silent for a moment and asked, "...... How did you get over that swamp? ”

Shepard said frankly: "I think I must keep this news a secret, and when the time is right, I will not only inform the elders of the news, but also have our people to provide support and help you move the old and weak to a safe place!" ”

The Minotaur Elder sighed, "It's not enough for us to be alone, we must unite with other vassals, as well as slaves. ”

"I've already made arrangements on the slave's side," seeing Dolgon's expression without any surprise, Shepard smiled: "As for the other vassals, they will trouble the elders, I believe that they have all been enslaved by the Makere people for so many years, it is impossible for them not to have a few lifelong friendships with each other, right?" When the time comes, I believe that there will always be many smart people. ”

Dolgon muffled, "Then let Thom be in charge, this kid thinks we don't know what he's doing in the clan, this bastard who doesn't know the height of the sky." ”

"The elders don't have to be like this, Tom will do it for the sake of his people and the gods, and my lord will surely know about his contributions." Shepard said proudly: "After all, the elder has not been shrouded in light, so he has doubts about my lord's ability, but as long as the elder also believes in my lord, he can naturally understand Thom's painstaking efforts!" ”