"It seems that quite a few people have objections to the verdict. According to the new rules of the Wussen Empire, I will be hosting a meeting with the representatives of our allies, the elves, and our friend, the Demon King's disciple, Reina, to participate in the verdict. We will announce the results in three days. Everyone, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to participate in this meeting. I sincerely express my gratitude. Now, I announce the end of the meeting. "
She already knew that she could no longer proceed as she wished. She could only take a step back and have a good talk with the other side.
She looked at Reina in the sky, then turned and left. She returned to the Wussen house, the other clan leaders following behind her.
Reina let out a sigh of relief. She looked at Bai Ling and said unhappily, "You've really caused me quite a bit of trouble. But now that I've saved your life, I don't ask for anything in return. I just hope that you'll know your place. Otherwise, they'll still catch you and roast you."
Hearing this, Bai Ling nodded and clutched her clothes tightly.
The Elven Queen watched all of this expressionlessly, as if none of this had anything to do with her. After exchanging a glance with Reina, she slowly rode back to the house.
… …
In the center of the meeting room, there was a large round table. The center of the table was hollow, and below it was some sort of magic generator made of metal. Many small holes could be seen.
The clan leaders sat around the table. There were a few empty seats here. They silently looked at each other. Aside from exchanging glances, no one spoke. Hala sat in the seat that the Demon King had once sat in. She sat there quietly, deep in thought.
Ever since the Demon King had left, she seemed to have become a completely different person. Whether it was settling the matter of the dwarves and shapeshifters, or sealing off the Wussen Empire, her attitude was extremely firm. This time was the same. The clan leaders didn't even know that she had captured the Queen Mother.
The atmosphere of the meeting became somewhat strange. Reina was still arranging for Bai Ling. The latter would receive treatment, but the condition was that she would be locked up in a special prison cell until the verdict was out. Reina agreed to this condition and promised to accept the verdict.
While waiting, Ze Ba sized up the people at the meeting table. The leader of the centaurs was calm and steady. He was a rational person and should know the drawbacks of killing the Queen Mother. He turned his head to look at the mouse clan that was sitting on the high wooden chair. Hu Luo was impatiently stroking his long beard.
Ze Ba did not know much about these tribe leaders. He had not even spoken to some of them before. However, he had heard that the Mouse Tribe was naturally timid. To them, an unstable existence like the Queen Mother might make them feel afraid.
As for the remaining patriarchs, they still needed to make their stance clear. But if more than half of the people thought the Empress had to die, then she would be finished. At this critical juncture, Ze Ba didn't want to see such a result.
"Everyone, before the meeting begins, I would like to say something."
He broke the silence and everyone looked at him.
"Then I'll treat this as the start of the meeting. There's no reason for so many of us to wait for a single human."
Hu Luo said.
Some people were silent, some nodded. Hala sighed and said, "Since that's the case, then while we wait for Reina, let's express our opinions. Please speak, Lord Ze Ba."
Hala's reaction was calmer than Ze Ba had expected. This made him feel a bit uneasy. He had originally hoped that Hala would say something irrational out of anger and change the situation.
Since things had come to this, he could only do his best.
Ze Ba stood up and bowed to everyone. This was the custom here. Beastmen did not have such complicated etiquette.
"Everyone, I believe that you are somewhat dissatisfied with Reina's actions. I also know that her actions will harm the unity of the Wussen Empire and your influence. Perhaps she chose to do this because of her personal feelings, but I believe that this has allowed us to avoid a disaster. "
"Letting the Queen Mother live is the greatest disaster. Sir Beastman, you don't know how cruel she is. In her eyes, we are no different from walking meat."
Hu Luo was the first to refute. This was within expectations, so Ze Ba waited for him to finish before continuing.
"What you say makes sense. She was once a great threat, but at least not now. Or perhaps the danger we face does not come from her, but from her thousands of subordinates who can assimilate into any race. Let me ask everyone, what happened this morning? You should all understand that they are right beside us, but we do not know who they are or where they are. Perhaps one of them is among us. "
Ze Ba's eyes swept across everyone.
"That is impossible! You must be trying to arouse our suspicions! "Hu Luo cursed.
"I am familiar with the scent of every tribe leader. They cannot escape my nose. But for you, how do we know if you are a shapeshifter in disguise?"
Ba Hao, the leader of the Dog Head Tribe, said. They had the most sensitive noses in the Wussen Empire and the most loyal hearts.
"Lord Ba Hao, please mind your words and actions. I do not wish to fight here. I believe that everyone here is in their true form and not shapeshifters in disguise."
Hala said. She had been listening, and no one knew what she wanted to do.
Ze Ba replied without fear, "Then you can treat me as a shapeshifter, because what I want to do is to defend her. I hope you can spare her life."
"Then the matter is very clear. Those who agree with him, just raise your hand. Look, no one agrees. Kill that traitor and avenge the Demon King. It is that simple. "
Hu Luo interrupted. He spoke very quickly, and no one had a chance to react.
"We are not arguing like children. I hope you can be more serious, Lord Hu Luo."
Hala reprimanded.
"Okay, okay, of course."
Hu Luo shrugged, revealing a wronged expression.
"Please continue."
Hala turned to look at Ze Ba, who took a light breath.
"The reason I'm begging you to let her go is because she's more useful alive than dead. If she dies, the shapeshifting monsters under her command will definitely avenge her. Our Wussen Empire will become their target, and the first thing they will do will very likely be to divide us."
"They will not be able to do that." The leader of the Centaur Tribe suddenly spoke. Everyone looked at him, especially Hu Luo. He knew that the Centaur Tribe was already on his side.
"As long as our tribe leaders have the same goal, they will not cause a civil war. At most, they will incite the minority races and humans."
As he spoke, the attention of the meeting was suddenly focused on the only human, Myr.
She was the key.
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