Chapter 2787: with translation of chapter title

I am willing.

The two simple words echoed in the Iron Peak Clan Chief's mind; hearing them, his smile grew a bit richer.

It was an expected outcome; he had no choice to begin with, but…………………

His smile undiminished, the Iron Peak Clan Chief chuckled and replied.

"Since you're willing, then say it loudly, tell everyone that you are willing to submit to my Iron Peak Tribe and ask me to act; in that case, I can also claim righteous cause."

"You…………………"

Hearing this, the younger brother of the Iron Peak Clan Chief flew into a rage; if these words were shouted in front of all the tribespeople present, his face would be utterly ruined.

I am willing.

Those two simple words rang in the Iron Peak chief's mind; hearing them, his smile deepened a little.

It was an expected outcome; he had no choice, but………

His smile unchanged, the Iron Peak chief chuckled in reply.

If you're willing, then speak up loudly, tell everyone you're willing to submit to my Iron Peak tribe and ask me to act; that way I'll have justification.

You………

Hearing this, the Iron Peak chief's younger brother burst with rage; shouting this in front of everyone would utterly destroy his dignity.

How will the Charcoal Snake tribe's people regard him then?

He hadn't even considered it before wanting to refuse, but the Iron Peak chief sent a mental message first.

Take your time, think it over, and speak when you've decided.

Hearing that, the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother turned and saw the Iron Peak chief's face full of confident smile.

He was certain there was no other possibility.

Unless the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother wanted to demonstrate his resolve by dying rather than yielding, he had no choice but to listen to himself.

But he isn't that kind of person; he's ambitious and would give anything for it, after all, it's just a little face.

The Iron Peak chief had anticipated this, and the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother did not disappoint him.

Although at first he was full of resistance, deep down he wanted to refuse, even if it meant dying on the spot or never being able to sit as chief, that would be fine.

But as the battle continued, his side grew weaker and weaker, and he couldn't help but panic inside.

Thinking back to when he was young, the Charcoal Snake chief had exploited and persecuted him many times, nearly killing him several times, and finally forced him to leave the Beast God tribe's realm.

Thinking about how much he had sacrificed for this chief position, enduring years of silence and developing in secret, only he knows the hardships.

All of this filled the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother's heart with resentment.

He had persisted in secret for so many years; now to ask him to give up, how could he agree?

It's just about face; as long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of lacking firewood; what's a temporary humiliation?

He kept convincing himself inwardly, just as the Iron Peak chief had anticipated; this guy couldn't let go of all this, so he would surely agree.

So, when facing the Iron Peak chief's confident gaze again, the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother and that elder clashed, then he withdrew, creating distance.

Seeing this, the elder thought the other side had realized the truth and was preparing to surrender, so he immediately spoke in a low voice.

Second Master, don't continue to resist stubbornly; you must give an explanation for this matter; rest assured, I won't make things difficult for you……

He still wanted to persuade the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother to give up unnecessary resistance, but before he could finish, he saw the other take a deep breath and then shout with a suddenly changed expression.

Iron Peak chief, I am willing to submit the Charcoal Snake tribe on your behalf; please, chief, lend me your aid.

These words, the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother almost shouted them out, and everyone present heard them.

For a moment, the many Charcoal Snake tribe members who had been engaged in the melee unconsciously stopped their movements.

Whether they were the loyalists of the Charcoal Snake chief or his own people, they all looked at the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother with faces of disbelief.

Their eyes were full of doubt and complex emotions.

That gaze seemed to ask, 'What did you just say? Do you want to submit to the Iron Peak tribe?'

Especially that elder who had been fighting him continuously, after a moment of stunned silence, he immediately roared in anger.

Do you know what you're saying?

Submitting to the Iron Peak tribe is no joke; can such words be spoken casually?

In an instant, everyone in the Charcoal Snake tribe, from top to bottom, was dazed; in the blink of an eye, had they become vassals of the Iron Peak tribe?

The change came too suddenly, leaving them with no preparation at all.

On the other hand, the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother paid no attention to everyone's expressions, merely staring unblinkingly at the Iron Peak chief.

Since the decision has been made and the words have been spoken, hesitating now would be meaningless.

Having come to this point, there's only one road to go to the end; first stabilize the Charcoal Snake tribe's situation, as for other matters, they can be settled later.

His gaze, however, calmed down, firmly fixed on the Iron Peak chief.

Meanwhile, facing the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother's gaze, the Iron Peak chief gave a slight grin.

Oh, submit? Do you want to lead the Charcoal Snake tribe as a vassal of my Iron Peak tribe?

Yes, and please, Iron Peak chief, intervene.

The Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother replied through gritted teeth, without much hesitation.

In response, the Iron Peak chief laughed loudly, then went straight to the center of the battlefield, looking at the dazed Charcoal Snake tribe members.

Haha, good, I accept; from now on, your Charcoal Snake tribe will be a vassal of my Iron Peak tribe; whoever opposes you opposes me.

As soon as the Iron Peak chief's words fell, someone immediately shouted in anger.

Nonsense, I won't accept it; my Charcoal Snake tribe will not become a vassal of your Iron Peak tribe.

Exactly, even if it means death, I will not agree to this.

Facing the denial of these elders, the Iron Peak chief wasn't annoyed, appearing indifferent, he glanced at the two opposing elders and laughed.

Where did this old fool come from? Whether you agree or not is none of your business; the Charcoal Snake chief himself has already said it, so your opposition is pointless.

Who acknowledges him as chief?

I say he is, so he is; it seems there are plenty of troublemakers in the Charcoal Snake tribe; since that's the case, as the host, I cannot stand by idly.

His gaze swept over the two firmly opposing elders, and a hint of killing intent appeared in his eyes.

However, just then, a mental transmission from the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother echoed in his mind.

Iron Peak chief, you only need to suppress them; don't kill.

Even those diehard loyalists of his own brother, the Charcoal Snake chief's younger brother never considered exterminating them completely.

After all, these are all the strong ones of the Charcoal Snake Tribe; he now occupies the Clan Chief's position, and these are all his own subordinates.

And the reason he so urgently requested the Iron Peak Clan Chief's assistance is also to avoid casualties as much as possible.

As long as we first suppress these people, the younger brother of the Charcoal Snake Clan Chief has plenty of ways to slowly persuade them.

We absolutely cannot kill; killing even one would be a loss to the overall strength of the Charcoal Snake Tribe.

If we can suppress, we definitely will; this is also the significance of the Iron Peak Clan Chief's intervention.

But when faced with the voice transmission of the Charcoal Snake Clan Chief's younger brother, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's smile was cold and stern.

Just not kill, just suppress? How could that work? If I don't completely cripple your Charcoal Snake Tribe, how can I sleep soundly in the future?

Since you have become vassals, you ought to have the awareness of vassals; at the very least, you must not make me feel threatened.