"Of course, you’ve seen over the past few days that our tribe isn’t considered strong yet, while the Mazi Tribe... I’ve heard it’s the center of the Pannonians’ territory?" Maximus looked uncertainly at Emrich.
"Yes, the Mazi Tribe is in the middle of the seven major Pannonian tribes, and their tribal alliance etings are also held in the Main Camp of the Mazi Tribe. If we attack the Main Camp of the Mazi Tribe, the other major Pannonian tribes would certainly rally together in rescue." Emrich reminded.
Maximus seized the mont to continue: "So, you see, it will take us in the Nix Tribe a considerable amount of ti to fulfill our promise to you, and you need to wait patiently.
But I assure you, once the tribe is capable of confronting the entire body of Pannonians, I will definitely lead an attack on the Mazi Tribe, defeat them, and rescue your wife!"
"I understand, I can wait!" Jilipus resolutely said.
He had been in the camp for several days, aware that the Nix Tribe had only just been founded and was far fewer in number than the Segestica Tribe, yet dared to launch an attack against Segestica and continued to win. Seeing the countless Segestica prisoners in the camp, he knew that the Segestica Tribe probably no longer had the capacity to fight the Nix.
Before arriving, he had even discussed in detail with Emrich, knowing that the leader of the Nix Tribe harbored extraordinary ambition, and thought to himself: If given a bit more developnt ti, they might dare challenge the entire Pannonians!
Jilipus could only choose to believe this, as it was his only hope.
"By the way, how is your wife doing now?" Maximus asked with concern.
"I... I don’t know... Since leaving the Mazi Tribe, I haven’t been able to get any news about her..." Jilipus said painfully.
Maximus saw him clutching the armrests so tightly that his nails were white from exertion, further affirming in his mind Jilipus’s sincerity in wanting to join the Nix Tribe, and instead said, "Emrich, how are you planning to send Ligpus back to the Segestica Territory without raising suspicion?"
Emrich was prepared: "Leader, I was just about to tell you, I’d like to request that you release so Pannonian prisoners, and have Ligpus blend in with them. It would be best if, during their tasks like digging in the camp or herding cattle and sheep, the soldiers deliberately slacken the watch and let them escape... This should avoid arousing suspicion."
"Alright, that seems like a good plan. But how will we make contact with Ligpus after he returns to the Segestica Territory, and then relay the information we obtain?" Maximus asked again.
"Segestica doesn’t have much extra land, so after Ligpus returns, he could only help other tribesn with work. After the great battle, all parts of the Segestica tribe will surely lack a lot of strong labor, so Jilipus will have more choices.
He can choose to work in the tribes closer to the northern plains of the Kupa River and engage in livestock herding, which is hard work that requires strong labor. Ligpus has past experience with herding when he first arrived at the Segestica Tribe, so the tribesn there shouldn’t refuse.
This way, Jilipus will have the freedom to drive herds into the dense woods north of the Kupa River. At the right ti, we can arrange for soone to et him at a predetermined location. It’s best to have Skodisqi people arrange for this since they are familiar with the terrain there and can hide without being discovered..."
"You’ve thought this through very well. I’ll call Capito, Volenus, Quintus, and Flanitnus together, draft a detailed plan based on your thod, and then implent it accordingly." After saying this, Maximus looked at Jilipus again and said with seriousness, "I agreed to your request, but our Nix Tribe does not accept servants. You can choose to join the Nix Tribe, beco our Reserve Tribe mber...
Going back to Segestica involves great risk, but you will be doing Nix Tribe a service by gathering information, and it will count as an achievent. The more crucial information you gather, the greater your achievents, which will in turn raise your status in the Nix Tribe. It will also lead to more rewards, and you might even beco one of our Nobles, owning vast lands!
By the day you bring your wife back, you can let her enjoy an unprecedentedly wealthy life and make her proud of you... Would you like to join the Nix Tribe?"
Maximus’s words set Jilipus’s imagination alight, and he answered without hesitation, "Of course, I would!"
After Jilipus left, Emrich spoke up, "Leader, I have a suggestion, but I’m not sure if I should say it."
Maximus looked at him and said with a serious tone, "You are the dical Officer and also a consultant in the Political Affairs Hall. Making suggestions is part of your duty. Don’t be so cautious, just say whatever needs to be said."
Emrich felt relieved from the reprimand and said, "Leader, you handed over the newly captured 6,000 Segestica people to the Alde Tribe and even allowed them to kill the tribal leaders and Nobles among them. I think it’s a pity.
Rather than that, it’s better to keep them alive for now. Segestica deployed a large army this ti, and we captured so many tribal leaders and Nobles. The Segestica Great Leader Andres will likely believe these people would die at our hands. To prevent disorder and maintain order, he will certainly appoint new tribal leaders and Nobles as soon as possible.
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