As Ang listened, he pondered silently. He understood Clan Elder Habby's feelings and his desire to use Totem Power to help his people gain status, but a totem was not simply a matter of triggering strength. It involved spiritual power and tests of will that did not suit everyone. He said slowly, "Clan Elder Habby, awakening a totem can indeed strengthen your people, but it is not a shortcut. Roel's ability to obtain a totem had much to do with his perseverance, character, and long-term accumulation. If you truly wish to pursue Totem Power, you need to select people who are not merely physically strong, but also strong-willed and mentally resilient. Otherwise, the totem may not truly be compatible with them."
Clan Elder Habby pondered for a moment, then nodded. He knew Ang was right; a totem could not be obtained simply by blindly pursuing greater power. Just as he was about to ask for further details, Ang added, "Since you have decided to pursue Totem Power, I can teach you some basic methods for awakening totems. But you must understand that the strength brought by totems is limited. Blindly pursuing it may instead bring lasting side effects."
After hearing Ang's words, Clan Elder Habby looked grateful, as though he had made up his mind. Taking a deep breath, he said, "Ang, thank you for speaking frankly. We will select strong-willed clansmen from each town for training, follow your guidance, and never force anyone."
In the end, Clan Elder Habby and Ang reached a cooperative agreement. Ang would remain in Monag County for a while and guide the Guanda people in their initial preparations for totem training.
Ang did not reject the cooperation proposed by Habby, the Guanda people's clan elder. Instead, he was deeply interested. Roel's Totem Ritual