Chapter 1672: 559. Professor Malcolm, what exactly have you taught it?! – Extra update [1/30]_4
That’s almost like a god in my eyes.
If even people like you think I can do it, then I feel I should give it a try, but…
Pardon my boldness, I have a request!”
“Speak.”
Murphy raised his hand and placed it on Hog’s shoulder, he said:
“For such a big matter, if you, as the future leader of the Wolf People, don’t put forth some conditions, we’d be worried instead. Tell me, what do you want?”
“Polluted Swamp!”
Suppressing his inner trepidation, Hog said:
“And Baphomet Canyon and Wasteland Mountain! If I can truly kill that Evil God and help the civilized camp eliminate the hidden threat of the Black Disaster, then I want to secure these three places for my people.
I know these three places are considered wastelands by humans and vampires, they are indeed barren, but compared to the dangerous environment of the Dark Mountain Range, these three places are already enough for the Wolf People to establish a stable power.
Just like what you did in Transylvania, those of my compatriots who are weary of war and willing to be summoned by wisdom might be able to restart in these three places.
King of Bone Biting has already tried to solve problems using war.
It has been proven that the path of war doesn’t work!
We should try other approaches. If I can become the leader, I will lead the Wolf People to join Transylvania and become a part of your country.
I know it’s impossible for us to establish a kingdom of Wolf People alone, but with your help and leadership, we can at least stabilize.
I don’t trust others!
Neither King Louis nor Lupa do I trust!
I’ve never met them and don’t plan to befriend them. I know they look down on Wolf People like me, but you’re different, I’ve seen with my own eyes how you led Transylvania to rise from ruins.
You have this ability, I’ve seen it with my own eyes.
So if you are willing to give me and my people a promise, Sir Murphy, then I will do my utmost to become the ‘Wise Wolf’ you hope to see.”
Murphy and Triss did not answer, but Palano Knight frowned and said:
“Requesting these three places means you and your people have to face the dangers of the Dark Mountain Range directly. The threats there aren’t limited to Wolf People, it’s not a good place.”
“But it’s much better than the Dark Mountain Range. My people only need to live well here, as long as they can eat their fill, who would want to go back to the Dark Mountain Range to fight and die?”
Hog snorted, he said to the Rose Knight:
“This is how I rule the Bloodclaw Clan!
I am a chieftain of sorts, I know how to manage the Wolf People tribe, and I’ve seen with my own eyes the ferocity of the Goldenrod Kingdom when fighting for territory.
So even if you offer me better land, I wouldn’t take it!
Before we are strong enough, acquiring good land would only attract more people to attack us.
Moreover, I actually thought about it, and I’m certain even if the Master of Hunting dies, initially not too many Wolf People would follow me back. Just look at Tear Flesh and Kenbort, Wolf People in the Dark Mountain Range are used to being wild, no one would obey me, a small fellow.
But that’s okay, as long as my clan grows stronger bit by bit, plenty of hungry Wolf People will come to seek refuge with me.
By the time the sixth Black Disaster occurs, my tribe will be standing before you…”
At this point, Hog showed a sly expression, laughed mischievously, and mimicked Murphy’s gesture by spreading wide his paws, saying:
“Professor Malcolm once said that over the past few hundred years, Transia People have been extorting things from other human kingdoms by leveraging the threat of the Black Disaster. The human kingdoms protected by Transylvania do not wish to fight, so they obediently provide money and food.
Sir Murphy used this method to secure food and support for Transylvania.
I just need to mimic the acts of great people.
If my tribe stands between Transylvania and the Dark Mountain Range, then it’s my turn to demand money from those kings. If they don’t want to fight, they must meet my demands.
Wolf People fear no death, as long as they’re full, who cares which fight they’re in?
You see, I don’t know if Professor Malcolm’s other students have learned the wisdom hidden in Transia’s comprehensive history, but I sure have, at least I believe I have.”
This response stunned the Rose Knight.
Murphy and Triss exchanged a glance, he laughed heartily, and the Governor turned back to command Assistant Director No. 2:
“So, immediately restart the underground biology laboratory and prepare the biological chamber! Chieftain Hog, say goodbye to your past now, our ‘Wise Wolf’ honorable Sir is about to go online.”