The 26 men sized each other up, as if measuring if the “sincerity” they had prepared was enough.
The first to speak would invariably bear the greatest pressure.
The air grew heavy. Although nothing appeared to have happened and Gu Mengmeng was very sure none of them had unleashed the slightest bit of beast pressure, the atmosphere felt like they were in the examination hall of a major exam. Quiet and eerie. Now and then, a breeze blew past like a slight brush across tightly wound heartstrings, the quivering sound of which made it seem like it would snap any moment now.
“I am Hanston, leader of the Francis tribe and a third-level rhinoceros beast.” One of them stood up and was the first to speak.
He had a gray buzz-cut which didn’t make him appear old, but instead look exceptionally trendy, while his muscular physique was covered only by a piece of leopard skin. His complexion looked suspiciously flushed as he stared directly at Gu Mengmeng, as if trying to convey confidence. Clenching his fists tightly by his side, he didn’t appear comfortable in such settings. “I am willing to offer my full loyalty to the Messenger, and become your partner. In this way, Francis will become one of the Great Messenger’s tribes, like Saint Nazaire.”
Gu Mengmeng was stunned. Before she had time to respond, the person beside Hanston also stood up. “I am Joshua, the witch doctor of Francis and a first-level ape beast. Together with my leader and on behalf of the Francis tribe, I am willing to present my full loyalty to the Great Messenger, to serve you only.”
Gu Mengmeng was just about to wave away the offer when Lea chuckled. His laugh held traces of ridicule.
“A first-level beast dares to propose himself as a partner to the Messenger of the Beast Deity… ha, you are really not afraid of blasphemy against the Beast Deity then.”
Joshua blushed at Lea’s words but refused to look down. He stared straight at Lea. “I know my powers are still weak but I will work hard to upgrade myself to become a male who is worthy of the Great Messenger. The Great Messenger might not remember me but I remember her. From the first time I laid eyes on her, I have already fallen deeply in love with her. Please give me a chance to become your man.”
Gu Mengmeng, “…?”
When did she attract this admirer? How come she had no impression of him at all?
“Great Messenger.” Joshua was not disheartened. He was the only first-level beast present and not a match for anyone, not to mention the obsessed males constantly hovering around Gu Mengmeng. Even so, he didn’t wish to miss the chance to confess his feelings. This was because he really liked Gu Mengmeng.
Hence, Joshua took a step forward. “The merger of Francis and Saint Nazaire. If the Great Messenger accepts us, we are willing to give up the name of the Francis tribe and integrate into Saint Nazaire. In this way, the Saint Nazaire territory will double. Moreover, although Francis does not have as many females as Saint Nazaire, we have two complete females and five half-beast females. There are also 17 fourth-level and 29 third-level males in our tribe. These are all precious resources, and we promise to offer our all to the Great Messenger.”
Gu Mengmeng didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She felt the strange feeling of when one was proposed to, not with love letters, but with financial savings and house deeds.