Although Kratos said that, and he was not truly bloodthirsty enough to be eager to kill this Kero Clan scout, the negotiations ultimately ended in death.
Kratos did not know whether that Kero Clan elder wanted to test his strength once more, or execute the scout who had led an enemy deep into their rear.
Or perhaps it was neither, and the old Kero clansman was simply too old and slow-witted to think of a solution within five minutes.
In any case, the scout still died.
With one punch, he pierced through the scout's back and brutally tore out his entire spine!
Then, Eighteenth Elder came up with a solution amid an expression of "grief" and "panic."
However, in order to gain Wushe's trust and avoid arousing his suspicions, he made a request of Kratos.
He asked that the warband under his command achieve a breakthrough victory in the Demon Tide!
Because only then would he have enough leverage to negotiate with Wushe and persuade him to return the Gold-Eroding Mask to his hands.
"Do you think I could possibly agree to such a request?"
Kratos's face was cold as he said in an unfriendly tone, "A breakthrough victory... Why don't you just ask me to end the Demon Tide outright?"
"Have you forgotten the hostility between your Kero Clan and us Goblins?"
"There's no other way..." Eighteenth Elder forced a smile as he spoke with difficulty.
"Wushe is arrogant by nature and looks down on everyone."
"Even an elder of the Kero Clan like me can only meet him on special occasions. Unless it is necessary, I cannot even speak with him."
"Without outstanding achievements, what right would I have to meet Wushe? Let alone ask for the Gold-Eroding Mask back from him..."
"If anyone must be blamed, then