If Rezen has to guess the reason, it would be that the City of Hope is currently lacking manpower and they wish to replenish their numbers by absorbing the scattered tribes
In fact, calling the tribal people manpower might not be accurate. Maybe, the more proper term is cannon fodders depending on how bad the situation was
However, even then, Rezen already plans to beco a part of this city. A developed society with resources, knowledge, and instructors is basically what Rezen badly needed
He is still lacking in all three and his only hope in this realm is the City of Hope as it was the only human city in the realm
"I understand. I will help you persuade them, trust !" Rezen said boastfully, once again portraying a cheerful personality
It was easier to love and have goodwill towards soone that is cheerful, energetic, and sunny rather than those that are gloomy
If Rezen wants to stay on the good side of these people and they help him integrate into the City of Hope then his childish acting would be 100% worth it
"That's great! With your help, we would be able to persuade your tribe! Hehehe, let tell you another story. This ti, it is about what we call the Guardian..."
As Rezen guided Wermon and Philo to the Waterside Tribe, the latter wouldn't stop speaking. It was to the point that Rezen felt like his ears would pop soon but he didn't show that on his face
He acted like he was seriously listening and he would even ask so questions from ti to ti so that he could extract more information from Philo
The journey back to the Waterside Tribe was extrely safe. With the strength that Wermon and Philo possessed, they easily massacred all magic beasts that they encounter whether they are beastlings or Junior Beasts
They achieved sothing that even ten Rezen is unable to do and it didn't take that long before they finally arrived at the tribe
"Still, seems like things are working for the better. I originally planned to nurture more Junior Mages to get out or head deeper into the forest to search for developed human settlents but after reaching the Junior Rank, I realized that wouldn't be possible"
"I am barely progressing as a Junior Mage, how could I possibly help others progress? I could help mages gather mana faster with the help of my potions but everyone has a limit on how much mana their bodies or elixir fields could possess"
"Besides, magical knowledge is also a prerequisite to advance. Without learning magic enough, it was impossible to advance and use one's power to the fullest"
The first step of Rezen's plan was to provide the tribe with enough food resources so that they could increase their population and they would always be at peak condition
Once that happens, Rezen could then teach the tribesn what he knows but while the first step is easy with the help of the farm, the second step was not since Rezen himself is lacking in talent
Fortunately, Rezen could still enter a developed society with the help of these mages from the City of Hope
Compared to the other parts of the forest, the Waterside Tribe has a lesser amount of snow as the tribesn moved the snow outside of the tribe
The more snow there is, the colder it would be and the higher the risk of death. At the very least, they couldn't let snow flood the tribe
"Oh, Rezen, you're finally back! We were worried about you! Co here and have roasted potatoes... huh?"
Treen was the first person to notice Rezen. Since Rezen is already a Junior Mage, the tribesn wouldn't stop him from traveling in the forest alone and all they could do was hope that nothing bad would happen to him
Treen even tried to offer roasted potatoes to Rezen when he noticed that the latter was not alone. He was accompanied by two people wearing 'strange clothes'
Whether it be Treen or the other tribesn, they have never seen the type of attire that Wermon and Philo are wearing
As such, in their eyes, the two are wearing sothing strange that they could not comprehend
Compared to the ti before winter, the tribesn are fully clothed in this ti of the year because of the low temperatures
At normal tis, they would simply wear a skirt made from the fur of magic beasts. They look the most primitive in those tis but even though they are covered by beast fur right now, they still look different compared to Wermon and Philo
One look was enough to see that the two sides were living in a completely different world
One side has that rough and primitive aura while the other side was wearing a complicated set of clothes and are exuding a more refined aura
"Everyone, say hello to Brother Wermon and Sister Philo. They ca from the place they called the City of Hope and they are here to convince us to join them" Rezen announced
He wants to take these people with him since at the very least, they should be loyal to him and the tribe for so ti
Since Rezen is entering a completely new and different society where he almost doesn't know anyone, it was better if he has people whom he could trust with him
No matter what the realm is, a developed society filled with different factions is definitely more complicated than the society of a small tribe where everyone treats and view each other as families
"Hmm? Ci- what?"
"Woah, what is this made of?"
"I have never seen sothing like this before!"
"Ah! It's cold!"
The tribesn without caring or more like without the concept of etiquette gathered around the two 'strange people'. They completely invaded the two's personal space making them feel awkward
So of the tribesn even directly touched the clothes that Wermon and Philo were wearing, especially the armor of Wermon that is cold to the touch
They were acting rude but in their eyes, they are not. They have different concepts and values compared to city people
They were touching the people they didn't even know before today in an unbridled way
Discomfort could be clearly seen on Philo's face as a result. As a woman, it doesn't feel nor look good that she was consecutively being touched by n as if it was nothing
They are just too touchy for her own likeness but she doesn't want to act rudely. In any case, she and Wermon are already aware that tribal people have different views compared to city people
"These little bastards, do they have a death wish?!" Rezen thought angrily while worrying for his life
If the tribesn were to anger either of these two, they would definitely be wiped out today
What they should be doing is showing humility and respect to the strong! They shouldn't be touching them as if they were just feeling so fabric!
Rezen turned to look at the Chief but aside from knitting her brows, she didn't say anything else
"Aish, what did I even expect? Of course, for the Chief, the action of her tribesn is normal" Rezen grumbled before waving his hand
"A-ahh?"
"What's happening?"
"What is this?"
The power of Rezen gently pushed the clamoring tribesn away from the two city people
It was as if so invisible force was pushing them away and they are powerless to resist
The tribesn except for a few of them are all just apprentices, how could they possibly resist the power of Rezen that reaches the Junior Rank?
"Cough! Cough! Please calm down everyone and don't just touch people like that" Rezen scolded them
These people just have a death wish!
"Huh? Why not?"
"What's wrong with that?"
"We are just touching their strange clothes!"
The tribesn protested, seeing nothing wrong with their previous actions causing Wermon and Philo to unconsciously look at each other
This was the type of scene and reaction that they initially expected. Rezen was acting civil and too polite that they thought every tribesman would be like him
Rezen is more of a city person rather than a tribal mber. However, since Rezen doesn't even know the existence of the City of Hope, the two don't think that he ca from the sa place as them
At most, they think that Rezen is the oddball of this tribe since every place has people that others viewed as odd
"May we know who the Chief of the tribe is?" Philo asks deciding to do all the talking
She was more friendly and easygoing compared to Wermon. She was more suited for this job
After all, the tribe shouldn't accept the decision easily as it ans that they have to abandon their hos. It's not easy to do such a thing
"I am" the Chief answered as she stepped out to face the two guests of the Waterside Tribe
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