"Awooo!!!"
As Saum let out a great howl, the other Elites followed suit and began howling as well.
Seeing the scene before him, Carl, standing behind William, leaned over and lowered his head to whisper to William:
"Boss... why do these Elites act so much like the huskies I used to raise? Why do they always love howling?"
"Ha... cough, cough, hum..."
Hearing Carl's complaint, William almost burst out laughing. Fortunately, he quickly coughed twice and managed to suppress the urge to laugh out loud.
After composing himself,
William lowered his voice and said to Carl, "That's enough. Don't say anything stupid and upset them."
"Yes... Boss."
Carl also held back his laughter, resumed her cold and elegant expression, and straightened up to serve as William's guard.
At that moment, Saum raised his right hand and addressed all the Elites present: "Since the Prophet Clan wants to drive us away, why should we continue to humble ourselves beneath the Prophets' knees?!
"Furthermore! We share a common goal: pursuing the footsteps of our gods, the Forerunners, and completing this so-called pilgrimage.
"But now, the pilgrimage has become an act capable of destroying the galaxy. We must warn our people and stop this foolish undertaking!"
"Awooo!!"
"We are willing to follow the general!!"
After Saum's speech, all the Elites present responded excitedly.
Saum then waved his hand, signaling the Elites to remain quiet, before turning around and speaking solemnly to William:
"Russell, I deeply apologize for leading the fleet to invade your world and for the battle that caused the deaths of your warriors.
"However, your warriors also killed many of our people. I believe we can consider the matter even.
"I swear on my life and honor that as long as you can send us back to the Covenant, I will