One-Eyed Pirate smiled broadly as he saw a guest out.
The man had eaten and drunk his fill, then taken two fish he had caught, a basket of shrimp, and three pieces of braised meat...
He had nearly led his wife away too.
Fortunately, he had said that taking his wife required her consent.
He was not upset about it, because he could always go to the man's home and eat his fill in return.
But he would not do that. The next time Mother Tree awakened, he would offer a prayer.
He would have that greedy bastard, who thought he had gotten the better deal, hanged...
Stupid new outsider.
Did he really think that just because Mother Tree had said to treat guests with kindness and generosity, he could take advantage of his host without restraint?
That idiot had forgotten the next sentence: guests must also humbly greet their hosts, understand their hosts' hardships, bring gifts, and, most importantly, offer sincere goodwill...
This newcomer had habitually noticed only what benefited him, while completely forgetting his obligations.
The word "obligation" had been taught by Mother Tree as well.
"Chieftain, should we pray now?" His wife was furious too, but she still spoke with a smile.
She was a local and always remembered Mother Tree's teachings. Even when strangling a beast, she had to wear a smile.
Because she was sending it somewhere peaceful. Both she and it would receive happiness, so she should be cheerful.
Not angry or irritable.
"No. I saw Mother Tree's colors today. They were green and red, which means her compassionate side is present. We should wait until her just and majestic side appears."
"Chieftain, you're amazing. I heard only High Priests have this ability."
"Haha, that's because I'm a clever man." One-Eyed Pirate was very