In a spacious, solemn hall, the eight tribal chiefs of the Snake-People Tribe had all gathered.
At their head stood Yue Mei, her bearing alluring and graceful.
"Yue Mei, is it true that Her Majesty has returned?"
Behind Yue Mei stood Mo Bass, one of the eight chiefs. A crimson cloak hung loosely over his upper body, exposing broad stretches of rune-covered skin, and a bloodthirsty aura radiated from him as he loudly questioned her.
Hearing Mo Bass's words, Yue Mei frowned before replying coolly, "You'll find out whether it's true soon enough, won't you? I certainly don't have the courage to issue false orders in Her Majesty's name."
"Besides, the elders already told us not to clash with humans recently. If I remember correctly, it's your tribe that's been stirring up trouble with the Jia Ma Empire. When Her Majesty holds you accountable, don't blame us for not pleading on your behalf."
"Hmph!"
Mo Bass snorted at Yue Mei's words and declared loudly, his tone disdainful, "I really don't understand why we have to swallow our anger like this. Those humans are nothing but spineless cowards. If we made our move, we could easily seize their cities."
Mo Bass had always objected to the elders' methods. In his view, the Snake-People Tribe was perfectly capable of going to war with the Jia Ma Empire and seizing a better homeland.
"All right, all right. Both of you, say a little less."
As Mo Bass and Yue Mei argued, Yin Shi, who stood nearby leaning on a cane, spoke up to interrupt them.
Yin Shi was the most senior of the Eight Great Commanders and was usually seasoned in his dealings with others. Hearing him speak, Yue Mei and Mo Bass both fell silent.
Just then, an alluring female Snake-Person emerged