"All right, enough talk. Since the Tribal Leaders from every tribe have arrived today, I have some matters to announce."
"Please speak, Your Majesty the Queen. We shall obey your orders!"
Ao Qing paid them no mind. He merely sat beside Medusa's throne and quietly watched her actions. He had no idea what Medusa intended to do, but supporting her was all that mattered.
She swept her gaze across the expressions of the leaders. All she saw was solemnity; even Yue Mei, who was usually close to Medusa, was no exception.
It had to be said that the Snake-People Race was united at this moment. Though there might usually be unpleasantness between them due to conflicts of interest and the like, when it came to major matters of right and wrong, the Snake-People Race still had to stand together as one.
"What I have to say is actually very simple. There is no need for any of you to risk your lives, so stop looking so tense."
Upon hearing Medusa say this, they could not help but marvel at how greatly their Queen of the Snake-People Race had changed. However, they did not dwell on it and returned to their normal expressions.
"You have all done very well these past few years. It is clear that the Snake-People Race is far better off now than it was before.
"For that, I must thank you for your efforts.
"These past few years, I have not been within the Snake-People Race, so many matters that should have been handled by me were shared among you.
"And from now on, it will be even harder for me to remain with the Snake-People Race. Yet the Snake-People Race cannot go without a king for long.
"Therefore, what I wish to say is that I