âWhat? You agreeâ¦?â one great tribe chief murmured in an incredulous manner. The species quota that Raccoon said and the criticism of Kapa, the great tribe chief of the dwarves. It was the elves who occupied the largest stake among the two. Yet the great elf chief Nile casually accepted it. It was an act that couldnât be understood at all from the standpoint of the great tribe chiefs who didnât know the circumstances before or after.
âThen letâs decide whether the species quota system that I mentioned will pass or not. Those in favor, raise your right hand. Those who oppose it, remain silent.â
Raccoon raised his right hand from the moment he spoke. Following Raccoon, the dwarf great tribe chief Kapa and the elf great tribe chief Nile raised their right hands one after another. No one raised their right hands except for these three.
Everyone just looked at each other. At this moment, a great tribe chief raised his right hand. It was the great tribe chief of the lycanthropes who sent as many tribe members to the continent as the orcs and dwarves.
âI also agree. If the others go to the continent, then more of our tribe members will be able to return to the league.â
He was actively in favor of it. So far, he had endured it because it had always been like this, but once the opportunity came, he had to seize it. They would be able to live comfortably within the leagueâs fence.
âI also agree. It feels like we have sacrificed a part of it too unilaterally.â
The great tribe chief with a tigerâs face and a human body raised his hand. It was Clay, the great tribe chief of the tiger people species.
âI agree with what you said.â
âMe too.â
âI think it is a great idea.â
One by one, the right hands started to soar up. The great tribe chiefs with a large number of tribe members outside the league quickly raised their right hands.
âWhen will it be over?â
Hyeonu thought as more than half of the great tribe chiefs raised their right hands, but there was no sign of moving on.
âDoes it have to be unanimous?â
That wasnât a very good rule.
An unanimous agreement literally meant that everyoneâs opinions would be the same. At first glance, more than a dozen great tribe chiefs were gathered at the meeting hall. The probability of bringing together the opinions of dozens of people was very small.
However, Hyeonuâs pessimistic prediction was wrong. It was fortunate.
âThe agenda will pass if three more people vote for it.â
Raccoon spread out three thick fingers. At the same time, there was a chill in the meeting hall.
âThree, two, one.â
Every time a number flowed out of Raccoonâs mouth, someone quietly raised their right hand.
âOkay, the agenda has passed. Within the next month, at least 10,000 different species members will fulfill their obligations outside the league. Please keep in mind that if you fail to follow this, you might be penalized according to the rules.
Exclamations burst out all over the meeting hall the moment Raccoon finished speaking.
10,000âit wasnât a small number. In terms of the number of tribes, it was at least three or four. It was extremely rare for more than 10,000 different species to already be living outside the league. The orcs and lycanthropes were the only ones this didnât affect.
âHowever, special cases like the dwarves arenât included in this. They are already contributing too much to the league.â
At Raccoonâs words, the expression of the dwarf great tribe chief Kapa turned bright. The number of dwarves wasnât much compared to other species. The number 10,000 was bound to be a burden. In such a situation, Raccoonâs words were a ray of hope.
âIâm not asking you to go out with nothing. There is a proper plan,â Raccoon opened his mouth as he scanned the desperate looking great tribe chiefs.
âPlan?â
âTell me right now.â
âIt is hard to believe the word âplanâ has come out of Raccoonâs mouth.â
The great tribe chiefs were surprised and astonished by Raccoonâs words. They were surprised once that there was a plan and surprised twice that the person who said it was Raccoon.
âHyeonu will help you a lot.â
Raccoon reached out and once again pointed to Hyeonu, who was talking to Hugo. The eyes of the great tribe chiefs all focused on Hyeonu. Their eyes were several times more fiery than before.
âEven if he looks like that, he is a person who is acknowledged among the humans. He is said to be one of the few humans who can stand alone with the human emperor.â
Raccoonâs words continued and the eyes of the great tribe chiefs staring at Hyeonu started to change little by little. He changed from a human who knew Raccoon and Hugo to a human with great ability.
âAdditionally, he already has two Golden Hammers in his territory. Donât you think the money coming to the fortress has increased these days? There is also a guy following him around. He is a reliable guy.â
The eyes of the great tribe chiefs changed again at Raccoonâs ensuing words. The human had two Golden Hammers. It meant he had completely earned the full trust of the two of them.
âNo wonder⦠I have felt trust in you since I first saw you,â the dwarf great tribe chief, Kapa, said with a loud laugh.
âWhy is he doing this to me?â
Putting aside all of this, Hyeonu couldnât hide his bewildered expression at Raccoonâs sudden words. It was the first time he had ever heard Raccoonâs words.
âWhat are you talking about, Raccoon?â Hyeonu hurriedly ran to Raccoon from where he was sitting next to Hugo and asked. It was with tightly clenched teeth.
âIâm asking for mutual help. If you help me this one time, Iâll send you to the divine world. Additionally, you alone will firmly grasp the communication channel with the league. It isnât impossible for other humans to take the role, but I am going to give you the condition that you must be the human nominated.â
Raccoon smiled and soothed Hyeonu. It worked well. It was because Raccoonâs proposal was very attractive.
âHe will tell me the location of the magic circle and even give me that prominent post?â
It wasnât merely a figurehead post. It had a substantial influence.
âOnce I report it to the emperorâ¦.â
Hyeonuâs mind spun quickly. How could he help the League of Different Species?
âLetâs build a city.â
Just as the pioneering city was created, he would create one or two cities for the League of Different Species. There would be all types of species and playersâ¦
âThere is a way. Instead, I also have a condition.â
âCondition? Do you need something else? What can I give you?â
âIâll tell you later. In any case, I have a good idea. Would you like to hear it?â
Raccoon nodded. Then he opened his mouth toward the great tribe chief, âHyeonu will explain how he can help us. Listen well unless you want to lose the lives of your tribe members in vain.â
At Raccoonâs words, the expressions of the great tribe chiefs became serious. It was bound to be so. For a great tribe chief, the most important thing was the safety of their tribe. The great tribe chief was in a position to take responsibility for the tribe members.
âGive me a quick explanation.â
âI wonder how good the method is?â
Despite the urging of the great tribe chiefs, Hyeonu didnât panic and turned around leisurely. Now was the time to go out boldly.
âI intend to create a city where the tribe members can live safely. To be precise, I will only obtain the land. You have to take care of the rest.â
Hyeonuâs brief explanation brought smiles to the faces of the great tribe chiefs.
A city. It was a very safe place surrounded by walls.
âHowever, there is a condition. The city must trade with humans.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
However, the smile instantly disappeared at Hyeonuâs subsequent explanation.
Trade with humans. It was the beginning of the conflict. It was an act that threatened peace.
âThen what does the city mean?â
âIt makes no sense to believe in humans.â
âDo we have to trust humans because there is nothing to trust?â
âEveryoneâs eyes have twisted.â
The attitude of the great tribe chiefs changed by 180 degrees. This was the response.
âFools⦠that is why you are only this much,â Hyeonu derided these great tribe chiefs.
The great tribe chiefs responded angrily. No, they tried to do so. If only it wasnât for Raccoon standing behind Hyeonu. Raccoon stared at the great tribe chiefs with eyes that contained no emotions. Every time they made eye contact with Raccoon, the great tribe chiefs shut their mouths and lowered their heads.
âIt is a law that you canât just receive. If you gain something, then you will lose something. It is up to you if you want to lose your lives surviving in undeveloped areas or trade with humans in a city that is much less life-threatening.â
Hyeonu left the meeting hall. He had done his job. The rest would be left to others.
âThink well. What will you sacrifice?â
Raccoon left with these words and trailed after Hyeonu.
âI donât think it has anything to do with me so Iâll be going.â
Hugo also rose from his seat and left the meeting hall.
âIt is a wonderful idea. Those idiots over there will eventually accept it. Life or discomfort. One side is too heavy to weigh.â
Raccoon caught up with Hyeonu and praised him. Hyeonuâs method was the best. Place the members of the different species in a city. Additionally, trade with humans to provide the necessary resources for the league.
âI hope so. In any case, if this method is chosen, then I will be busy for a while. It is because persuasion is needed.â
For Hyeonu, it wasnât an entirely good thing. Hyeonu would have to take care of everything from one to ten in order to create a city.
âThe rewards should be substantial.â
At the very least, he had to gain as much as he suffered. The magic circle to the divine world was just the basics. He was going to take as much as he could.
âIâll find a place to build the city. If you want, Iâll also look for an honest merchant group. Instead, give me 5% of the total income of the city.â
Hyeonu presented Raccoon with the condition he hadnât mentioned before. 5% of the cityâs income. In other words, it was asking for 5% of the taxes collected.
âIt is rather cheap if I think of it as the price for the land. In any case, it isnât my money. Is there anything else you want? Iâll give you one more if I can.â
Raccoon readily nodded. This much was nothing. He didnât care how much the city made. It was an income that he didnât have, but he gave 5% of it to Hyeonu.
âThatâs fine. I donât know what else I will have to do to get that one more reward.â
Hyeonu no longer believed in Raccoonâs words. This orc was much cleverer than he looked. He was a miracle trader who would take two when he gave one.
âThen it canât be helped. Iâll give you one piece of advice instead.â
Raccoon burst out laughing.
âThe divine world is as disgusting as the demon world. They arenât all good just because they are gods. The god tribe and demonic creatures are no different from the demons and demonic creatures.â
Then he controlled his expression and gave advice with a serious face.
âDoes he know the divine world so well?â
Hyeonu found one strange part about Raccoonâs advice.
âHave you ever been to the divine world?â
Raccoon nodded at Hyeonuâs question.
âOf course. I went there before I met you. I had business to do,â Raccoon replied while the corners of his mouth curved up. Raccoon was familiar with the divine world. More than anyone in the middle world.