After entering the room, Benson began brewing tea.
Once they were seated, Chief Munro spoke first.
"Both of you are Floor Masters of the Heavenly Arena. May I ask what relationship you have with the Conrad Family?"
Lucky and Biscuit were powerful. There was a good chance they could solve Basen's problem, but precisely because they were so strong, Munro had his concerns.
The Pachi Tribe had little contact with the outside world, but that did not mean they had none. They understood the need to prepare for danger in times of peace.
Their unique environment made them wary of powerful people like Lucky and Biscuit appearing. They feared the two might see through the village's secrets.
"A cooperative relationship. The Conrad Family and the Heavenly Arena are partners."
"Oma mentioned before that your Pachi Tribe should know something about the Heavenly Arena as well."
Lucky could sense the reservations and concern this Pachi Tribe chief was showing.
"Basen has sufficient strategic value to the Heavenly Arena. As Basen's masters, you need to approve certain plans as well."
Courtesy before force. After inspecting Basen in person, Lucky had raised its value considerably in his assessment.
"How do you intend to develop Basen?" Munro asked with concern.
For now, they only had a verbal agreement with the Conrad Family. Nothing concrete had been formally discussed. Munro feared excessive development of Basen would affect the entire forest and threaten the Pachi Tribe's survival.
"That question is not urgent yet." Lucky felt that the original development plan needed to be completely revised.
A place like this was perfectly suited for that Oak Tree sapling to grow. Moreover, it seemed he might qualify to gain control over this place as well.
Even the Pachi Tribe seemed to have some value he could make use