"The problem lies with us humans?"
As he listened to the Nightmare Beast King, a hint of surprise appeared on Xu Ran's face.
This was something he had not anticipated.
As he saw it, humans were the weaker side compared to the Beast Domain. Merely defending their cities had already caused considerable casualties. They should have been the ones most eager for peace, with no reason to oppose this proposal.
So, all he needed to do was persuade the Nightmare Beast King, and everything would fall naturally into place.
But from what the Nightmare Beast King was saying, was that not the case?
"It seems you don't know the situation in the other third-tier towns within Beast Domain No. 97." Having guessed the truth from Xu Ran's puzzled expression, the Nightmare Beast King spoke slowly.
"There are seven third-tier towns in Beast Domain No. 97. The strongest is Changshi City, which has a King-Rank Beast Tamer. The strongest Beast Tamers stationed in the other six towns are all General-Rank."
The Nightmare Beast King paused. "Of those seven human Beast Tamers stationed there, four are extremely hostile toward us supernatural creatures."
"Their goal is to enslave wild supernatural creatures and turn all of Beast Domain No. 97 into human territory."
"And that includes Changshi City."
"Under these circumstances, it would be difficult for them to agree to coexist peacefully with supernatural creatures. Even if they agreed, they would most likely comply in public while defying it in private." The Nightmare Beast King glanced at Xu Ran. "Unless..."
"Unless someone whose absolute strength stands above theirs steps forward," Xu Ran finished in understanding.
"Yes." The Nightmare Beast King nodded slightly. "Although I'm stronger than before, I can't claim to stand above them. Someone stronger still needs to step forward to successfully rally