#324. this is africa
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“Chief, we have a problem.”
“Call me General, not Chieftain!”
“Sorry. General.”
“Anyway, what’s the problem?”
“We lost contact with Company 2.”
“what? No, why are the guys who went to suppress weak tribes like the Maasai?”
“That’s… I’m also good…”
“Aren’t these bastards not getting calls because they’re drinking and playing?”
“I checked with the nearby villages, but the 2nd Company never came to visit or commandeered alcohol and women.”
“I don’t know, sick. I wonder if those bastards are robbing a hidden village again.”
Chief Lucuma clicked his tongue.
Speaking of the commander of the 2nd Company, he is, after all, his cousin.
Among his relatives, he had a moderate level and command skills, so he entrusted the company, but that’s all.
I couldn’t trust him in that he would goof around by claiming his status as a cousin.
“Then shall we leave it for a while?”
“Um… wait a few days and if you still don’t hear from me, ask the major to go.”
“The Major is occupying another place?”
“Anyway, it’s already over and you’re playing. Perhaps the Maasai hired even high-level players.”
“All right.”
After the subordinate who received the order left.
Chief Lucuma embraced a woman who had been plundered by another tribe who was trembling beside him.
‘If the stupid Maasai had surrendered long ago, the tribe would have been able to survive…’
If a major came forward, most of the Masai would die due to their cruel nature.
But Chief Lucuma didn’t care.
this is africa.
Because it was a continent where the victor was justice and the lack of power was a sin.
And if only the Maasai are conquered this time, he will finally be able to get out of the chief and become the owner of the military government and be qualified to participate in the struggle for supremacy on the continent.
Dreaming of that rosy future, he immersed himself in desire with a smile on his face.
* * *
Umbaru was troubled.
What to do with the captives of the Lucuma tribe?
It was also important.
The Lucuma tribe wouldn’t give up just because they failed once.
Their attacks would be more severe, and the Maasai, with most of their warriors already wounded, would have a harder time resisting.
Will you abandon the village and run away?
Or should we try to negotiate in exchange for the captives.
As the chief, it was a matter of course to ponder.
However, the proportion of the Lucuma tribe among his worries was not that great.
For now he had more important matters, and he had no right to dispose of the captives in the first place.
“Chief Umbaru.”
“…why are you calling a woman?”
“I have a few questions for you.”
“I am busy. Ask someone else.”
“It is because there are things that are difficult for others to hear. As long as you answer me, the reward will be sufficient…”
“I don’t know. Stop interfering and go away.”
“…”
Just dealing with Rose, a blue-haired woman who had full power over the prisoners, was inconvenient in many ways.
To think that a stranger and a woman like her kept talking to him.
Originally, it would have been something more than resentment.
Still, he had to be patient.
As much as he had seen Rose subdue the Lucuma soldiers, he knew very well that he was no match for her.
‘…It’s difficult.’
But the frustrating thing was Rose too.
Even more absurd was that Umbaru was on the better side.
Most of the tribe’s members made a face of displeasure when she spoke to them and ignored them or pretended not to hear them at all.
What should I do to quietly bury this commotion?
It was embarrassing for Rose, who tried to find a solution by gathering information around the Masai.
It was an act worthy of the Blue Dragon clan that she did not use her strength even in the midst of that, but thanks to that, she hadn’t been able to find a suitable countermeasure for several days already.
So it was.
Seeing what followed, Rose couldn’t help but be at a loss for words.
“Chiefess.”
“What is it?”
“While I was out, I caught some birds and brought them back. Feed the kids and take care of yourself.”
“Thank you, guest!”
“Thank you, think of it as just rent instead of rent.”
“….”
To the subject of ignoring the jewelry made of gold and silver jewelry that he held out.
Seeing Umbaru returning happily after receiving only a few birds, and seeing the silent Rose, the other party was puzzled.
“Why do you look like Nakyung who was hit by a slingshot, sister?”
“…You seem to have gotten quite close with the chieftain.”
“We’re close to each other, but at least now we’re not afraid and tremble just by looking at me.”
‘That’s what they say they became close to.’
A blond-haired boy.
Rose smiled bitterly at Limon’s natural answer.
It was only a few days ago that Umbaru was desperate like a rat in front of a tiger when he spoke to him.
Now, just by accepting Limon’s gift and being happy, it was clear that Umbaru had loosened his guard against Limon.
It wasn’t just Umbaru.
Is it because he catches game every day?
Or maybe it’s because he plays well with the kids.
In the past few days, the Maasai’s attitude towards Limon has become noticeably favorable.
‘…I should have done some hunting too.’
They are the same party, but what is the reason for such a difference in the treatment of Limon and himself?
A moment to be confused.
Rose slightly shook her head to get rid of her thoughts, and suddenly asked a question.
“Did you find any clues about the turkey?”
“No, unfortunately, it seems that there are no live turkeys around Kilimanjaro.”
“Is that so…”
Rose was not surprised by the words as if she had visited all of the continent’s highest peaks in just a few days.
It was quite possible for Sword Master Limon, who had superhuman senses.
That’s why he came here himself.
The problem is that Limon’s search didn’t yield any results.
and another one.
“Now, maybe it would be better? It looks like your sister’s plan is ruined.”
a few days ago.
Rose sighed at Limon’s mischievous smile, just like when he said he would follow his instructions.
The best solution was to find the turkey right away and deal with it before Hasneti knew it and leave.
“If it’s according to the plan we made before departure, we’ll have to inquire around and look for traces of the turkey.”
“Then it would be noticed by those who said it was Lucuma or Kuruma?”
“We’ve captured all the soldiers who saw us, so there won’t be any problems right now.”
“Instead, if the truth comes out later, they’ll turn around all the villages we’ve been searching for. Then rumors about us will spread faster.”
Finally back to square one.
Quickly find the turkey and rectify the situation.
However, the more aggressively they try to find the turkey, the more difficult it is to get things right.
Should I say contradiction?
Limon laughed when he saw Rose making a puzzled expression in a situation that was literally blocked.
“Have you not found a solution yet?”
“…We’re considering whether or not we can cover things about us by negotiating with the Lucuma.”
“Well that will be difficult.”
“Even if you mention the name of Jormungandr?”
“This is Africa, not Europe.”
Limon shrugged.
In Europe, the status of a princess of the Blue Dragon Clan had enough power to keep her quiet.
But what about in Africa?
Rather, it can be self-sufficient.
If they showed signs of avoiding the eyes of the Red Dragon Clan even a little bit, there was a greater chance that they would rush over and inform them.
Not just the Lucuma, but even the Maasai.
No matter how scary Jormungand’s pressure was, it was better than being annihilated by the Red Dragon Clan.
‘This is the first time I’ve been so desperate for an advisor.’
Rose sighed.
It was to the point where I wanted to seek advice from Lucas, the elders, and even Li Qingyu.
But I couldn’t.
If the Blue Dragon Clan finds out that she was hit by the rocket launcher, they will immediately come and annihilate the Lucuma.
Li Qingyu may have a good trick, but he will definitely turn the situation in her favor.
Are you lucky in misfortune?
There were people here who could lend their wisdom.
“Can I give you a word of advice?”
“…if you have any opinions, please.”
The problem is that the opponent is Limon.
Even before departure, he had vowed to direct the search, but after only a few days, he had to seek advice from him.
It was nothing to be ashamed of.
But you can’t mess things up because of your personal feelings.
Looking at Rose, who obediently asked for advice even though her cheeks were blushing, Limon smiled.
“It’s not something to be ashamed of. I think my sister is too single-minded.”
“What are you talking about?”
“We’re not in a position to go out in public, but that doesn’t mean we have to sneak around like thieves.”
If you want to hide a tree, you have to hide it in the forest.
When Rose makes a strange expression as she sees Limon saying something he doesn’t know the meaning of.
Both heads turned in one direction at the same time.
It was because I felt a sudden commotion at the entrance of the village.
It was right after that that Umbaru came running.
“Keuk kuk kuk!”
Maybe he was grooming the bird that Limon had caught.
Umbaru, who appeared with feathers here and there, hurriedly shouted with a face so pale that his originally black face looked white.
“The Lucuma tribe has invaded!”
* * *
The entrance to the Maasai village.
It is only surrounded by a wooden fence on a little hill.
Maasai warriors, including Shu, were lying around the fence, which was not enough to block bullets, even if it was a beast.
only one person.
A man with a long lower crown like a horse with piercings on his face appeared and committed it.
“I won’t talk too long.”
A high-level player of the Lucuma tribe who has gained notoriety by merging and plundering numerous tribes.
Major Nko said, twisting her lips.
“Tell us where our tribe members are. Then have mercy on me.”
“Mercy is fucking sick! If so, do you know that I will take them all and make them slaves?”
“You have a good head on the subject of a girl.”
Eunko laughed at Shu, who was hot.
Then he stomped on her back and said pleasantly.
“Okay, I’ll make you especially my 12th concubine.”
“Kuh, this horny rabbit-like bastard…!”
When Suga inevitably grinds his teeth due to the extreme pressure on his back.
A single voice was heard.
“Eunko, get off that foot right now!”
Shu quickly turned his head.
And when he saw Rose and Limon Umbaru running from inside the village, he was happy.
“Hey man! Why are you here now?”
“I called a guest as soon as I was contacted while grooming the game. Come as soon as possible.”
“Then why are you grooming the prey? You can leave it to the wives!”
“It is an important game entrusted to us by our guests. It is right for me, the chief, to do it.”
Is it because there is a corner to trust?
While Suga, who is more relaxed, bruises Umbaru.
Rose looked at Eunko, who was trampling on her, and asked with a slight frown.
“Are you from the Lucuma tribe?”
“….”
“If you have come to retrieve the prisoners, release her first. Then we too…”
“Shut up, bitch.”
Rose blinked.
Because I couldn’t understand what I just heard.
But Enko didn’t care.
He only reprimanded Rose with eyes that showed contempt and contempt, even though he had a lustful expression on his face as if he was mad at her beautiful appearance.
“Who does a lowly white man dare to talk to? If you are a slave, prepare to greet a new master naked like a slave.”
