Chapter 555: Familial Banter?

While Dolare and Yablukwon were fighting each other in a display of strength, the Chief of this Stone Ogre tribe and Horan were entangled in a battle of the mind. The result of the clash between these peak powersPseudo-Saintsdecided whether or not they would fight each other.

And shockingly, the Stone Ogre Chief lost, understanding that its opponent wasnt someone it could afford to offend. Even if they warred, the losses would be crippling. A pyrrhic victory wasnt something any leader sought in circumstances where a war wasnt even necessary.

That was why the Stone Ogre Tribe let go of the caravan.

Yablukwons actions were only an effort to buy time for the Chief to test the peak power of the caravan.

That was why, once he won the mental battle, Horan commanded Doran to return.

Now that he understood the intricacies of the battle involved, Dorans expression of servitude deepened as he returned to his station within the nearby carriage.

Horan took in a deep breath, taking out a beverage from a nearby container as he began to drink it casually.

The caravan soon left the Rock Ogre Tribe as the Tribe Chief exited its cave, frowning as it stared at the back of the leaving caravan.

Clok! Clak! Clok!

Suddenly, the sounds of a horse galloping resounded as the Stone Ogre Chief turned around, noticing a lone horse marching alone. And seated on its back were two individuals, a man and a woman.

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Unlike those from the caravan that were nervous while passing through this region, the two individuals seemed to be chatting away happily.

Upon seeing that the enemies only consisted of two people, the Rock Ogre Chief was just about to signal everyone to attack when the man seated on the horse made eye contact.

His eyes then trailed to his right, motioning for the Tribe Chief to stare in that direction.

For some reason, the Stone Ogre Chief felt compelled to do so as it heard exclaims from the other Stone Ogres.

Chief! Your hand!

The Stone Ogre Chief stared at its severed arm that was being carried by the horse. In shock, all the Stone Ogres, a race that struck fear in the hearts of other races now stood in silence as the horse stopped before them.

It then dropped the severed hand into the grasp of the owner before beginning to run once again.

As for the man seated on its back, he slowly raised the index finger of his right hand, bringing it over his lips as for some reason, a compelling voice resounded in the mind of the Rock Ogre Chief.

Treat this as a warning.

The Stone Ogre Chief shuddered in response, watching the horse continue to gallop away as it hurriedly raised its hand, motioning for the Rock Ogres to stop, refraining from launching a signal to attack.

Only after the horse vanished from view did the Stone Ogre Chief relax visibly, slumping to the ground as it surprisingly began to sweat.

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Chiefwhatwas up with that human? A nearby Rock Ogre asked hesitantly, aware that something was up for their terrifying Chief to be in such a frightened state.

Thats no human The Rock Ogre Chief stated solemnly, getting up as it commanded everyone, Dont utter a single word of their existence to anyone. Dont even discuss it amongst yourselves.

That was a divine being

Uhdad Stencil looked behind, noticing the state of the Rock Ogre Tribe as she muttered, Dont you think youfrightened them way too much?

Did I really? Compass Carburettor tilted his head in response, I just used the shortest approach to remain discrete and avoid trouble you know. If I tried other methods, we would have had to fight. And thats such a pain you know.

The Rock Ogres are tricky to deal with, you know. He spoke.

I know Stencil pouted, Besides, it was I that told you everything regarding them. Dont lecture me, Im not that young anymore.

How much was our age difference when you were born? Compass Carburettor smiled.

27 Stencil said, refusing immediately upon seeing her fathers smile, Dont say that things havent changed just because our age difference remains the same. Besides,

She retorted, You lost sixteen years of your life to Hazen. So that means the difference will fall to only 11

You were also not aging at that time, right? Compass Carburettor smiled, shutting her up.

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Annoying Stencil rolled her eyes before being distracted as she looked around, exclaiming in surprise, Dad, look at that tree. Its massive! Isnt it around eighty metres tall? Is it something like a World Tree sapling?

Hmm, I dont think so. Compass Carburettor replied, Even a sapling of the World Tree is taller than that. It would reach this height within a mere day. As the tree before us isnt growing, its not a World Tree sapling.

Stencil stared as the tree vanished from view, thinking for a couple of minutes before saying, Umdad?

Yeah?

If we supposeyou knowchance upon a World Tree sapling, can you likeget it for me? She asked, hesitantly gazing forward in anticipation.

Slowly, Compass Carburettor turned around to look at her, raising an eyebrow, Didnt you say you didnt wish to be pampered, that you were all grown up now, etc. etc. etc?

Adults capture our toys ourselves. Thats what being an adult means. Compass Carburettor said solemnly.

Ugh Stencil felt a loss for words before saying in a hurry, Think of it as a gift, a new world visiting gift, alright?

Compass Carburettor stared at her, smirking in response, Youre still a child at heart, brat.

Well duh, I cant age you know. Stencil rolled her eyes before winking cutely, Im an evergreen teenager, unlike you, old man.

Your dad isnt old. Compass Carburettor retorted, continuing to attack, When I brought a gift for you in the Apocalypse World, you refused it saying that you werent a child anymore. And now, youre changing your tune.

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Make up your mind, brat. Compass Carburettor scolded, Your old man has brought a lot of toys with him.

Dont make them collect dust.