The Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan chief assessed the situation clearly and immediately began deploying his forces.
From the looks of things, this human party was utterly vulnerable.
Even if the chiefs of those alien clans were somewhat stronger, compared with the Spiny-Fur Gray Rats, they were still six of one, half a dozen of the other.
The reason the Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan had provoked so many alien clans over the years yet survived—
Aside from the most important factor, that they carefully chose their targets, and the fact that the Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan was skilled at digging tunnels—
Was that the Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan's own strength also played a part.
Because their physiques were closer to those of the Beastfolk, coupled with the Beast God's blessings, a higher proportion of powerful fighters emerged within their clan.
"Yes, Clan Chief!"
The Spiny-Fur Gray Rats' subordinates immediately began gathering men.
They did not emerge onto the surface at once, but were instead positioned inside concealed exits one after another.
The Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan chief, meanwhile, led over two thousand Spiny-Fur Gray Rats onto the surface.
"Lord Nalant, they're here. Those are the Spiny-Fur Gray Rats, and that burliest one in the lead should be their chief!"
"These Spiny-Fur Gray Rats have always called themselves Beastfolk, though the Beastfolk have never acknowledged them."
When the alien clan chiefs saw the Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan chief appear, they immediately and respectfully reminded Nalant.
Nalant nodded, his gaze fixed on the approaching Spiny-Fur Gray Rat formation.
"Sir, who are you people, and why have you trespassed upon the territory of our Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan?"
The Spiny-Fur Gray Rat Clan advanced to a little over a hundred meters in front of Nalant and the others.
Before Nalant could speak, the other