Sejuani didn't say anything. Instead, she jumped down from the boar's back and slowly walked into their midst.
"Very well, but I won't accept your loyalty now. You have to prove your worth first!"
Her words made these people kneel down, because asking them to go hunting now was undoubtedly sending them to their deaths. The remaining warriors and men of this broken tribe also silently looked at their own family members, and then made up their minds.
The price of joining another tribe was very high because who could guarantee that they wouldn't start a rebellion or do something that would harm the tribe? Moreover, there were superstitions, hatred, prejudice, and other reasons that were as heavy as mountains. Moreover, they had participated in the battle against Sejuani. From this point of view, it was basically impossible for them to be accepted. However, they had no choice because when they asked for help from their allies, their allies took away their last supplies and food. They also killed their most capable warriors. If it wasn't for Oudir and Li Ke scaring them away, they would have died there.
"Oudir!"
However, Sejuani suddenly called her shaman.
"Yes! Battle Mother! "
Oudir immediately shouted and came in front of his Battle Mother.
"Prepare some fresh meat soup and sturdy tents for them! When the weather is good tomorrow, we will go hunting together and let them prove their worth! "
Her words made the group of worried people roar with joy, and they slowly began to call her name. This scene made Sejuani's smile even brighter. Because this meant that her tribe had become stronger again. Therefore, she shouted at Li Ke who was standing at the side and waved at him, indicating for Li Ke to come to her side.
"Li Ke, come here!"
She looked like she wanted to show off to Li Ke. Because Sejuani accepted these people, Li Ke also came to her side with a smile.
"What happened?"
Sejuani grabbed his shoulder and looked at his eyes, as well as the scars on his exposed muscles. Then, she saw the cloak on the little girl.
"You gave your cloak to a child? Not bad, you'll be a qualified member of the Blood Alliance! "
She looked even happier.
"Do you want to drink in my tent today?"
Such an invitation couldn't be more blatant, so Li Ke shook his head.
"No, and I'll be leaving soon, so I really can't drink at night."
Sejuani's happy expression became a little strange. She listened to the voices calling her and the Immortal's names, looked at the source of these voices, and really didn't understand what they were thinking. They had taken the initiative to strengthen their clan, but they kept using the excuse of 'I will leave' to reject her. Sejuani couldn't accept such 'shyness'.
"Leave? Well, it seems like you haven't changed your mind. "
That was why she didn't directly hug Li Ke, instead grabbing onto Li Ke's arm.
"Alright, then you can have a banquet with me, right? You were the one who brought them back, so you have the obligation to get them all drunk at night! "
Her enthusiasm made Li Ke feel a bit guilty, but a fake half-hearted response was even more irresponsible.
"... Isn't there still Oudir?"
However, Sejuani even more casually shattered his reason.
"That's different, he's a shaman."
Was there such a difference?
Li Ke didn't really understand the rules here, but when he thought about how he already made a mistake in the Blood Alliance, he decided to be a bit more careful.
"That's fine, but I won't drink too much."
Sejuani's smile made him feel an urge to regret, because the other party's smile looked more and more like a scheme that succeeded. However, since he already spoke, he definitely couldn't go back on his words. Li Ke could only remind himself to not do anything out of line.
But how would he know that? Only the Blood Alliance of the Battle Matriarch had the right to welcome outsiders, drink with them, and integrate them into the tribe. Even the respected Shamans and Frost Priestesses, who were feared and worshipped, only had the right to accompany them. They did not have the right to 'allow' them to do what they wanted.
"No problem! You just need to take good care of me! "
That was why Sejuani was so happy. As long as the news spread, even if Li Ke left, the Battle Matriarch wouldn't dare to lay a hand on him. Otherwise, not only would it be breaking the rules, but it would also be a blatant declaration of war against her, which would guarantee Li Ke's' chastity 'and her initiative in this matter. Besides, even though the early arrival of winter was a bad thing, she could also use this period of time to hunt down the stubborn Li Ke and enjoy the so-called feeling of love. She could slowly make Li Ke bow down to her willpower and charm.
"I only hope that there will be less trouble for me."
Li Ke sharply sensed that something was amiss, but it was useless even if he was vigilant because Sejuani didn't intend to force him in this aspect today. That was why even though Li Ke was very careful during the banquet, Sejuani didn't do anything out of line. Apart from letting Li Ke drink from time to time, Li Ke didn't see anything inappropriate. But that didn't mean that Sejuani wouldn't attack. She was well-versed in the art of hunting and knew exactly when to let her prey relax and when to let their guard down. That was why she didn't intend to provoke Li Ke at this moment. Instead, she treated Li Ke more gently and let him step into her trap step by step.
This was what a qualified hunter should do.
So in the evening, when Sejuani brought Li Ke to those people and toasted with their leader, she didn't say anything that Li Ke cared about. Instead, she kept talking with Li Ke and asked some questions that had nothing to do with marriage, but Li Ke still didn't know how to answer.
"Do you think I should believe them?"
Regarding this question, Li Ke didn't know what he should say. After all, from the standpoint of an outsider, it wasn't appropriate for him to say anything, so he really didn't want to answer.
"This question …"
He shook his head, but Sejuani invited him again.
"Just say it, I won't have any prejudice or anger against you because of your question. After all, it's my first time absorbing other tribes, so I'll be nervous. "
Li Ke could only sigh helplessly.
"From the perspective of a bystander, no matter whether their behavior of abandoning their leader is true or not, or what the reason is, as a leader, I can't believe them anymore. However, in terms of philosophy and development, the more people there were, the better. But they also have to give their own proof of allegiance and the price, which is something that can guarantee their loyalty. But from the perspective of humanity and my own thoughts, I hope they can be accepted by you and survive. "
He said some contradictory words. After all, it was Sejuani who asked him a question. If he couldn't be honest, he might as well choose to remain silent.
"But these words don't match with your behavior."
Sejuani was quite satisfied with Li Ke's answer.
"That's because I'm not the leader. If they're a threat, or if they're plotting something, that should be the leader's concern. As a normal person, I'll only consider how to let the people who are in trouble live without harming the original people. After all, if I save them, they'll harm the original people."
Li Ke was a little helpless.
"I'll have to kill with guilt. Although I know it's stupid to think like this. "
The young Matriarch Zhan sneered and sat down on her seat that was covered with thick fur.
"But this is the thinking of a leader. Li Ke, when you say such words, you don't actually think of yourself as a member of the Winter Claw tribe. You look at this matter from the perspective of a friend, so although it can't be said to be wrong, it also shows your kindness and immaturity, and …"
Sejuani raised her glass to Li Ke and then drank it in one gulp.
"You don't know Freldrod well enough. You don't understand that they have no choice. In fact, I really want them to find a chance to rebel, or simply be a traitor, because in this way, you will never be able to leave the Winter Claw. "
She sighed.
"But unfortunately, this is impossible."
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