We had planned to move outside the village to fight the Empire, but we were dealt a crushing defeat and scurried back to the village. The reason we lost was just as you said Cyril-samathey attacked using bows that could hit us beyond our range and wind stone wielding mages to block our flas.
Kuus face warped as she spoke.
I could see her sadness and anger.
My father who led the villages warriors could see that no matter how we struggled we would not prevail. So he decided that the won and children who couldnt fight would be sent to escape and the ones who could fight would stay behind to buy ti.
Thats why Kuu and the others ran here.
If the n all fought to the ends of their lives, the Fire Fox won would have been kidnapped and used as magic stone mass production tools.
My father took into account that if we all escaped as one group and were caught, our race would be wiped out. So at minimum our group had to be split into two different parties. The idea was also that a smaller group would find it easier to escape.
As I thought. If I was in that position I would probably make similar choices.
Even attempting to escape from the Empire was hard enough. Not to ntion they didnt know if the place they ran to would treat them as allies or capture them. Entrusting the entire future of their entire race on the good graces of a single village was too high of a risk.
According to my fathers orders we set up two escape groups. However, one group was filled with won who could travel, the second group was filled with won with similar stamina levels, a number of n to guard them, and so girls who were too young to travel on their own. The second group received most of the money and much more food than our group.
Seems like that other group got preferential treatnt.
Yes, in all honesty our group who ca here was simply insurance against a mishap. My father put his hopes of our future on the other group. Amongst the male guards of that group is my brother.
Speaking of her older brotherhe wouldve been the next chief I suspect. Plus there werent only wonthere were n and children as well.
The second group wouldnt be like Kuus group. They wouldnt have to mix in with the local population, they could have pure Fire Fox descendants.
I see, so your brother led his group to a village in the opposite direction of Erucy
Yes, we have a certain degree of friendship with them also.
Kuu paused for a second sounding noncommittal.
At worst you could force them to listen to you using force.
I see you understandthats how it is. Even if we couldnt win against the Empire were still strong. As long as we have enough numbers our fighting strength is overwhelming.
Fire magic was strong enough for her to speak those words confidently.
The situation I feared most when Roleau and Kuu were arguing in the middle of town was the Fire Foxes going wild in despair and attacking indiscriminately.
If we allowed them to go wild that close to us, there would be serious casualties before we could quell them.
Even so, us Elves with our wind magic could neutralize them if we remained collected. Other races werent the sa, the races that could hold back the Fire Foxes once they decided to use force were limited.
The Fire Foxes could easily control an average village.
However, Im sure that they realized that if they did so there was a good chance that the village they controlled would send out a cry for help from the Empire.
Using force is the last resort. However, I could not agree to that and decided to co here.
So thats they reason you ca here Kuu? Thinking about your position I didnt think you would be a sacrificial pawn.
My Father arranged for my escape there, but I refused. I could not live on the backs of sinless people who we had hardalso the girls of this group were all people who needed strong leadership. It might be hubris, but I doubt that they would have made it here without pulling them along.
As Kuu had said none of these girls looked particularly decisive.
I couldnt see anyone with any leadership skills, so I suspected that they would have collapsed and died sowhere along the way.
Kuus a nice girl.
Thats not true. Im just cowardly. I fail as a ChiefI cant bear to make sacrifices. Plus I wanted to see Cyril-kun and Lucy-chan if I could
Kuu said with a tired smile.
Because of how you are I was able to et you again. Im grateful for that. I just cant understand why you chose Erucy as insurance. Theres no way you could have known we escaped from the Empires control right? Normally you wouldnt choose our place.
Its simple. After a battle we escaped but were able to capture so soldiers. From them we heard so information. They said that their capture of Erucy had failed and they had to conquer our Fire Fox village by all ans. We just didnt know that you had defeated a force of 500 soldiers.
I guess it is pretty simple when you say it like that.
If it was common knowledge amongst soldiers they had captured then it should be trustworthy.
We had sohow or another defeated the Empires forces so they could use our village as insurance.
However, once Fire Foxes and Elves lived in the sa village the Empire would absolutely never give up on conquering us. I could understand the fear of putting all you eggs in one basket.
Is that all you have to ask?
I have a bit more.
I paused for a short while. This would probably be a hard choice for Kuu.
Tomorrow Im planning on going to see the Fire Fox Village. Its only around 70 Km away. Ill use my magic to the full extent and can get there in around 2 hours.
My objective is to see if the village has been conquered by the Empire. If it has been they can use it as a relay station to intensify their attacks on Erucy. The other reason is for salt. Since Ive received mining rights I want to take away as much as I can before the snow falls.
As soon as I said Id visit the village Kuus hands shook.
I can handle carrying one person. Id like you to co with to guide . However, it isnt absolutely necessary. If you just mark where I can find the salt on a map I can manage sohow and I can observe the situation myself. Knowing this I ask youwill you co with Kuu? I personally dont recomnd it. It wont be easy seeing the village if its controlled by the Empire. It might hurt you needlessly.
Then why are you asking ?
I want you to think for yourself.
I wouldnt say the reason.
If I had to put it to words, it was the Chiefs responsibility.
I let ti pass. I didnt try to convince her.
After a minute Kuu slowly opened her mouth.
Please take with you.
I silently nodded.
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