I thrived in the primitive tribe

Just as Lu Yao was filled with excitement and immersed in the wonderful feeling of being able to communicate with the sea monster without any obstacles,

The tribesman who had been urgently dispatched to investigate the cause of the tribe's warning bell returned in a hurry.

His steps were hurried, and his face was full of worry.

"Don't rush, I'll answer your question in a bit."

Lu Yao spoke to the sea monster in front of her, while simultaneously pricking up her ears and listening intently to the information her tribeswoman was about to share.

The returning tribesman almost ran to Loya and the others, and before he could catch his breath, he began to report:

"The situation is a bit strange. A group of creatures we've never seen before have suddenly appeared on the outskirts of our tribe."

Their behavior was very unusual; the brothers on guard duty on the lookout tower said that these creatures appeared and disappeared intermittently.

It was as if it were moving through thin air, completely elusive. This mysterious and unpredictable movement left everyone feeling uncertain.

He paused, seemingly gathering his thoughts, before continuing:

"Because these creatures are of unknown origin and behave so strangely, the brothers on guard duty are worried that they may be coming to attack our tribe."

To be on the safe side and to allow everyone to prepare in advance, they decisively sounded the warning bell.

Before I returned, I checked with the tribespeople on the other watchtowers, and they haven't reported any problems yet.

However, the tribe is now on high alert, and everyone is awaiting further instructions.

Upon hearing this, Loya's voice carried a hint of uncertainty, clearly indicating that he also found the current situation difficult to handle.

"Great Witch, Lu Yao, what do you think we should do now? Take the initiative or..."

Lu Yao turned her gaze to the Great Shaman. She had already made up her mind and did not agree with the risky move of taking the initiative.

The shaman's face was calm and serene. Lu Yao noticed this and became more certain in her heart. She knew that the shaman was likely to share her thoughts.

So she decided to first explain her point of view and see if the shaman had a better solution.

“Great Shaman, I don’t think our current situation is suitable for taking the initiative.”

Lu Yao's voice was calm and clear as she slowly analyzed the situation.

"First of all, we have no idea what the purpose of this group of unknown creatures is."

They may have just happened to pass through our territory and meant no harm.

If we launch an attack rashly, it could trigger unnecessary conflict and even escalate the situation into a more complex state.

She paused, looked around, and then continued to express her concerns:

"Secondly, these creatures have the ability to appear and disappear at will."

This means that even if we want to take the initiative, we may not be able to catch their tracks.

If we blindly pursue this, we may find ourselves in an even more passive situation.

Therefore, I think we should hold back for now, see what they really want to do, and then figure out a solution.

"Lu Yao, your analysis makes a lot of sense."

The high priestess's voice was calm yet powerful. She looked at Loya and continued.

"When facing the unknown, we should remain calm and cautious."

Taking the initiative is indeed too risky. We don't know the other party's strength and intentions, let alone whether they possess special abilities that we cannot understand.

Therefore, I think we should first prepare for defense, while closely monitoring the movements of these creatures.

Only in this way can we make the wisest decisions while ensuring our own safety.

After listening to the shaman's words, Loya nodded repeatedly, indicating that he fully understood the current situation and the corresponding strategy.

"Yes, Great Shaman, I understand what you mean."

Let's take immediate action now and close the gates of the tribe to ensure that our territory is not disturbed by unknown external threats.

At the same time, I informed the tribespeople on the watchtower to remain on high alert at all times.

Closely monitor the movements of those strange creatures outside the tribe. Notify us immediately of any unusual activity.

After saying this, Loya looked at the siren who was still surrounded by the crowd.

Now that the High Priest has regained consciousness and can communicate normally with the Siren, I probably don't need to stay here and watch over things all the time.

With this in mind, Loya left several shrewd and capable tribesmen to guard the area and ensure the safety of the Great Witch Luyao and other members of the tribe.

The remaining members of their tribe, along with Loya, marched in a large group towards the other side.

We are prepared to go all out to deal with the pressing and thorny issues over there.

Watching Loya and his group leave in a hurry, she turned to the siren beside her and made a suggestion:

"I think, for better communication, perhaps we could invite the high priest as well."

The three of us can sit together and answer your question together. How does that sound?

Upon hearing this, the siren slowly nodded, seemingly agreeing with Lu Yao's proposed method of communication.

So the three of them—Lu Yao, the Great Witch, and the Sea Demon—sat together and began this cross-species exchange.

Lu Yao spoke first, trying to explain everything in as much detail as possible:

"First of all, I would like to explain to you that we are orcs, and you are currently in our tribe—the Dragon Alliance tribe."

She paused for a moment: "As for how you came to our tribe, that's a long story."

In short, our tribe's orcs found you unconscious on the riverbank while they were out on patrol.

Our tribe's orcs tried various methods to awaken you, but none of them succeeded.

It's too dangerous for a siren to be out there unconscious.

We will bring you back and temporarily house you in a safe, secluded cave near our tribe.

I hope to provide you with a quiet, undisturbed environment before you wake up.

We have people taking turns checking on you every day, hoping you'll wake up soon.

Hearing this, the siren frowned slightly, its voice tinged with doubt and confusion:

"You said you found me on the riverbank? That doesn't seem right."

I remember that before I went to sleep, I was in a hidden cave in the water.

That's where I usually rest; very few people know about it.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao gently shook her head, a hint of guilt and helplessness appearing on her face:

"Well, we really don't know."

After all, we've never seen a siren before, so it's impossible for us to know where you're hiding.

Perhaps, at some unknown moment, the river changed its course and swept you to the riverbank.

Or perhaps some other force is at work in the shadows, bringing you from familiar waters to this unfamiliar land.

Perhaps sensing the sincerity in Lu Yao's tone, the siren stopped dwelling on why she had ended up on the riverbank and been taken back to the tribe.

Instead, it asked in a more peaceful yet still somewhat wary tone:

"So what exactly happened just now? Why did you attack me without saying anything in the cave?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao sighed softly, seemingly somewhat embarrassed by the explanation she was about to give:

"Well, actually, it's really your own fault, but it wasn't intentional. Please let me explain in detail."

A flicker of surprise crossed the siren's eyes, which was then ignited with fury:

"What? You attacked me, and now you're blaming me?" Its tone was clearly one of dissatisfaction and skepticism.

Lu Yao quickly waved her hand, signaling the sea monster to calm down:

"Don't be angry, let me explain slowly."

Here's what happened: Didn't we put you in the cave to rest before?

This morning, the orc who went to check on you found that you were no longer in the cave, leaving only some drag marks.

This greatly worried us, as we thought an enemy had infiltrated the tribe and secretly taken you away.

She paused and continued:

"So we immediately organized a team to search for your whereabouts."

Sure enough, as soon as they searched the area, they noticed unusual activity inside the cave.

As you know, that cave stores our tribe's food rations.

Those are vital resources that determine the survival of our tribe, so we naturally have to treat them with extra care.

Furthermore, the cave was designed to be quite dark to prevent light exposure, so given the lack of information, we could only remain vigilant, just in case.

Lu Yao's tone carried a hint of helplessness and apology:

"That's why the misunderstanding has arisen."

Really, we had absolutely no intention of attacking you.

"If we really wanted to harm you, we could have done it while you were asleep. Why would we wait until now?"

As the siren listened to Lu Yao's explanation, the anger in her eyes gradually subsided, but a lingering doubt remained.

The high shaman listened to Lu Yao's nonsense with a serious expression. If it weren't for the other party involved being right in front of him,

She was about to applaud Lu Yao's storytelling ability, seeing the siren gradually calm down under Lu Yao's narration.

The great shaman seemed to have a door to a new world opened for him, his eyes filled with thoughtful contemplation. "So this is how things can be solved!"

Lu Yao never imagined that her mistake today would bring about such a change in how the Great Witch would handle things afterward.