"Then, Mr. Set, Clan Leader of the Beastman Race, do you have any way to get the elders to join us in besieging Barbara?"
Chthon's heart stirred, and he asked again, "For example, find evidence that Barbara colluded with humans, then bring us along to deal with her?"
"That kind of excuse works fine on ordinary people. Even Beastman experts, as long as they have no backing, can be dealt with that way."
Set said helplessly, "The problem is that Barbara and I are both core higher-ups in the Beastman Race with deep backing. The Council of Elders would never accept such a method.
Ignoring the rules and oppressing people at will is something you do to those without backing.
When dealing with people who have backing, you must follow the rules. If I rashly attack Barbara, the Council of Elders will never let it go easily. If I can deal with Barbara this way, then I can deal with them the same way."
"What a pain."
Iron Great Tree said unhappily. Having been born only recently, it basically knew nothing about these unspoken rules or worldly conventions. It only knew that strength was everything; with enough strength, one could do whatever one wanted.
In fact, that was not wrong. Set's problem was that he was not strong enough. If he could easily suppress the Council of Elders, then what would rules amount to? Nothing but crap to him.
Andrew was that kind of person. No one in the forces under his command had ever been able to restrain him, because his personal strength exceeded that of his entire faction combined. Who could restrain him, and who would dare?
"Still not strong enough."
Set also knew where his problem lay. He said helplessly, "Make peace with Barbara. Let's get through