Green Monster Epic

Chapter 608 A Word of Advice

For some reason, Tim had been feeling uneasy lately, as if something big was about to happen.

Because of this, Tim specifically called his trusted aides to remind them to strengthen patrols in the eastern part of the city and to pay attention to the city's defenses. But even with all the arrangements made, the unease in his heart did not diminish, leaving Tim feeling deeply helpless.

Compared to before his promotion to Legendary, when he only needed to focus on improving his own strength, Tim now found more of his energy consumed by various affairs. With Ariel entering old age and knowing that promotion was hopeless, he had begun to consciously cultivate the only Legendary junior in the tribe. As a result, the burden on Tim's shoulders was getting heavier and heavier, leaving him with almost no time to improve his own strength.

Tim himself couldn't say whether he should be happy or frustrated. Any male who had tasted the taste of power would naturally develop a desire for it; but if he lost the time to improve his own strength because of power, how much loss and regret would that cause for a young Legendary who still had room for improvement and ambition?

The kobold leader, Bobier, suddenly sent someone to invite him, saying that he had something very important to discuss. Under normal circumstances, Tim would have accepted the invitation without a second thought, but now that he was feeling uneasy and burdened with the task of guarding the tribe, Tim struggled with whether or not to accept the invitation.

"Sigh!"

He sighed deeply, thinking of his good relationship with Bobier and the fact that the kobold leader, Maggot Eye, had gone south. In the end, Tim decided to accept the invitation to see what important matter Bobier wanted to discuss.

Of course, before leaving, Tim did not forget to instruct the core members of the tribe to strengthen their defenses, even though he had just given similar instructions a few days before.

Bobier's invitation was to 'Allen's' Restaurant, located at the junction of the city's west and east sides. It was the most luxurious and delicious restaurant in Nasir Fortress. Although it was past lunchtime, the restaurant was still bustling with customers. At least half of the tables in the three-story building were occupied, showing how prosperous the restaurant's business was.

"Elder Tim, you're here. Please come in. Leader Bobier is in the private room in the backyard. I'll have someone take you there."

As soon as he entered the building, a dwarf goblin manager greeted him warmly and led Tim the way. Tim nodded slightly, not saying much, and followed the dwarf towards the backyard. He often came to this restaurant to try new dishes and find some fun, so the waiters and managers in the restaurant were familiar with him, and of course, he was also somewhat familiar with these green skins.

After passing through a secluded corridor, the elegant and quiet backyard private room appeared in front of Tim. The troll, with his mental power spread out, sensed several auras in the room, and his steps gradually hesitated. However, before Tim could stop, the wooden door of the private room creaked open, and Bobier's familiar face, with a bright smile, looked at Tim.

"Come, come, come, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Bobier walked out of the room, opening up the view of the doorway. Tim immediately recognized the faces of the owners of the other two auras in the private room, and his heart suddenly became heavy and vigilant.

"I didn't expect that Chief Allen and your leader are both here. Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Without a word, Tim avoided Bobier's big hand that wanted to grab his arm, his face somewhat uncomfortable.

"It was Bobier and I who didn't want Tim to know we were here in advance, so you wouldn't overthink it."

Allen sat at the round dining table, holding a glass filled with fruit juice, and reassured the apprehensive Tim from afar.

Since he was already here, Tim couldn't turn around and leave at this time, so he forced a smile back at Allen and Maggot Eye, and stepped into the private room.

"Chief Allen, if you have anything to say, you can come directly to my house. Why spend money here!"

The consumption at Allen's Restaurant was not low, especially the private courtyard where Allen and the others were now located. The cost of a banquet was enough for a family of five to spend for several years. Of course, this was just Tim looking for a topic. With the status and position of a Legendary powerhouse, even if he lived in this restaurant for a whole year, they could afford it.

"Anyway, it's my own property in Green Field, and it doesn't cost much money. In the future, if you three want to eat, you can come over at any time, and I'll have the manager not charge you."

Allen laughed heartily, then his expression changed and became serious, his eyes staring directly at Tim.

"However, eating today is secondary. The main thing is that there is very important news that I need to tell you."

"This... Chief Allen, just say whatever you need to say. I will never refuse to help."

Tim was shocked, and his body, which had just sat down, became stiff.

"You... According to reliable information, your tribe's chief, our old friend Ariel, was captured alive by the drow from the north more than a month ago!"

After all, this concerned the chief of the Snow M弥部族, Allen felt that he should tell the other party directly, so that he would appear more frank.

"! ! Chief Allen, you can't joke about this! !"

Tim looked frightened, his eyes staring straight at Allen, his tone high and excited.

"I'm not joking. To tell you the truth, Ariel's goal for this adventure was the same as my exploration goal. At that time, he was traveling with Zolf and Kozmer, while I was traveling with the Flame Devouring Dragon, Figglas."

"We met in the Ten Thousand Mountains, and then entered a ruin together to explore. However, when we left the demiplane where the ruin was located, we were ambushed by the drow's Matron Deborah, Lillian, and others."

"Figglas and I managed to escape the encirclement, but when we escaped, Ariel and the other two were in bad shape..."

"More than half a month ago, I received definite news that Zolf, the patriarch of Urok in the south, has returned to the tribe, his body incomplete and seriously injured. Also, Kozmer, the kobold, is missing and his life or death is unknown, while your tribe's chief, Ariel, was captured alive by the drow! !"

"... Chief Allen, is your source of information reliable?"

Tim took a few deep breaths, still unable to calm his emotions, and his tone of voice was sometimes high and sometimes low.

"I got first-hand information from the dark elves of the Stone Beach, Corima. According to their guard, Ted, the followers of the幽暗少女 personally participated in this siege, so it should be reliable."

Allen was not afraid of revealing his source of information and directly brought out Ted.

"After hearing this news, I immediately rushed back, wanting to discuss with you what to do next."

"... Chief Allen, Leader Maggot Eye, I beg you to take action. Let's rescue Chief Ariel together! !"

After a moment of contemplation, Tim raised his head with a pleading look, apparently already believing what Allen had said.

"As long as we can rescue our tribe's Chief Ariel, I am willing to pay any price! !"

"Tim, calm down! Even if our three tribes gather all their forces and head north to attack the Drow, it's impossible to save Arier! ! "

Maggot Eye had been sitting calmly beside him, and only spoke at this moment.

"This so-called Hozier Drow Federation is much stronger than our three tribes. The number of powerhouses above the Legendary rank is even greater. Among them, there is also a Demigod and a Saint. What do you think we can use to fight them? ? "

"Actually, if these Drow wanted Arier's life, they could have killed him on the spot. There was no need to capture him and take him back, so you don't have to worry about his life in the short term."

"But the purpose of the other party capturing Arier alive is what you and I need to consider most now! ! "

Allen interjected in time, and began to repeat the situation he had analyzed with Maggot Eye and the others before.

… … … …

"Bang! ! "

"… … Chieftain Arier will never compromise with the Drow! ! ! "

Tim stood up from the table with a whoosh, and slammed his right hand **** on the ironwood table in front of them. A clearly visible palm print suddenly appeared on the table. With loyalty to Arier, Tim couldn't because of Allen and the others' analysis.

"Although I don't want to shatter the great image of Arier in your heart, based on our understanding of him, surrender and submission are only a matter of time."

Allen and Maggot Eye exchanged glances and said in a heavy tone.

"It doesn't matter if he personally submits to the Drow, but we are afraid that he will lead the entire tribe to the Drow. Then our two tribes will have to take decisive measures to curb the Drow's threat to Nasir and Namur fortresses."

"As a member of the Mansha Alliance, according to the alliance charter and regulations, we cannot stop your Snow Mite tribe's choice, but as native tribes in the Northern Territory, we cannot sit idly by and watch the Drow threaten our territory. If your troll tribe still wants to follow Arier's choice, then we will have to ask you to leave Nasir Fortress and live and settle in the Drow's territory in the north."

"But if you still remember the hatred with the Drow, and still consider yourself a member of the Northern Wilderness, then we hope that you, in your capacity as the acting ruler of the Snow Mite tribe, will work with us to establish a set of effective measures to prevent the Drow from entering Nasir Fortress and prevent their purpose from being achieved."

"Of course, we are not encouraging you to seize the power of the Snow Mite tribe, but we hope to negotiate a set of methods to restrain Arier, so that the Snow Mite tribe will not be dragged into the bottomless abyss because of Arier's choice alone."

… … … …

For Tim, this moment was so agonizing and long. On one side was the leader Arier, whom he admired and always regarded as an idol and a goal to pursue, and on the other side were the lives and property interests of hundreds of thousands of people in the entire tribe. To make a choice in a short period of time was so difficult and cruel for a Legendary Troll who was still young.

Tim didn't actually hear what the Hobgoblin and Gnoll said in the end. His mind was full of difficult choices. In the end, the four people in the private room suddenly became silent, and the scene suddenly froze.

"I… I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint Chief Allen and the others! ! "

After thinking for a long time, when Tim finally raised his head, his face was filled with guilt and pain. When Allen and the others heard what Tim said, the faces of the three Legends couldn't help but darken.

"It doesn't matter if we are disappointed, but are you ready to bear the price of such a choice? ? "

Maggot Eye said with a gloomy face, his cold eyes scanning Tim's face back and forth.

"We've said so much, and you haven't listened at all…"

"Tim, first of all, you need to understand that we are not asking you to betray your chieftain, but just hoping that our three tribes can prepare in advance for possible changes. We also don't want you to overthrow Arier's rule. We just need you to work with us to first establish a mechanism to interrupt your chieftain's wrong decision."

"If you can't even accept such a request, then I can tell you that you can now organize your clansmen, prepare to fight us, or move out of Nasir Fortress! ! "

"You can see how many of your tribe members will support your decision! ! "

"At that time, I'm afraid it won't be us who want to overthrow Arier's rule, but you who personally send Arier to the opposite side of your tribe and destroy the foundation of his rule! ! "

"… …"

If he just wanted to destroy Arier's ruling position, it would be just a word for Allen. Just like in the previous illusion, as long as Allen mobilized those high-level troll leaders who the Green Field tribe had bought and won over, judging from the current situation of the Snow Mite tribe, it might be easier to seize the power of the Snow Mite tribe than in the illusion.

But this was not what Allen wanted, at least not what he wanted now. With Arier still alive, without Tim standing in front to compete with Arier for power, Allen would not be able to explain to the alliance in the first place. This was an insurmountable obstacle.

"Chief Allen, I am someone who has seen your methods, so I dare not completely believe what you are saying now. Can you guarantee that you have no other plans behind this? "

Tim raised his head to look at Allen and expressed his inner thoughts word by word.

"Without Chieftain Arier, I alone am no match for you, let alone the hidden dangers behind your so-called three-tribe joint mechanism."

"It seems you still haven't understood what I mean, and I didn't expect that I would be so unbearable in your eyes, Tim! ! "

Allen sighed.

"I reiterate once again that Maggot Eye and I have reached an agreement that as long as the Drow do not touch Nasir Fortress, and as long as your Snow Mite tribe still maintains the same pace as us in dealing with foreign enemies, we have no intention of completely driving Arier out of your tribe."

"But…"

How could Tim dare to believe what Allen and the others said? If Arier really defected to the Drow, then given the conflicting relationship between the Green Field, Raven's Claw, and the Drow, they would definitely not accept Arier continuing to stay in Nasir Fortress.

"Calm down first and listen to me introduce the joint mechanism in detail, okay? "

Such a major choice for the Snow Mite tribe certainly couldn't be achieved overnight. It would take time and effort to persuade Tim. Allen patiently continued to persuade the other party.

If everyone wasn't in a hurry, with Allen's calm personality, he would actually give Tim more time to consider. After he calmed down, he should be able to understand, after all, the solution he was giving now should be said to be the best choice for the current situation.

"… … … …"