After lunch, we had a quick chat.
Then we got to hear the rest of the story.
They had cooperated with the tiger people at first, but that seemed to be because they were not strong enough at first.
Their power grew and after a while, they demanded that they get a larger share.
Then the demands escalated.
At that time, they targeted the werewolves and kept raising their demands.
When they refused because it was too much, they made the dog and cat people attack the wolf people to get rid of them.
“I’m amazed that the dog and cat people listened to them so openly.”
Aaron added.
“I heard during the fight that they were being held hostage. That’s not all. We were being asked to provide excessive amounts of material support to the dog people and the cat people, and …… things were getting a little dicey.”
I wonder what it is.
As we have seen in ancient Chinese history, they have the basics of subterfuge down.
Since they’re not just people with muscle for brains …… They’re a really nasty opponent.
“It seems they are more cunning than I thought.”
“I’m embarrassed to say that we’ve already found ourselves in that situation by the time I notice it.”
“Since then …… have the tiger people been on the battlefield?”
“Yes, they do, but they let the dog people and cat people do the fighting.”
“How long has it been since you started fighting?”
“About seven or eight years. I’ve almost forgotten what we’re fighting for.”
Sheesh …… this guy is a pain in the ass.
The war itself has become the objective.
I couldn’t help but scratch my head.
“Are dogs and cats proactive?”
“I don’t know.”
""
So you don’t know …… I wonder if it’s too direct.
Let’s change the question.
“Is it a desperate attack?”
“No, not to that extent.”
If they’re still rational, I guess we can still handle it.
“From what I’ve seen of your interactions, do you think the tiger people are that devious?”
Aaron pondered.
“No …… It’s so simple, so I don’t think they’re that clever.”
“It’s like a sudden change of personality, I suppose.”
“Not suddenly, but gradually.”
There are several possibilities, but …… Aaron continued, as if remembering.
“They were crude but good natured until they breakdown. I …… didn’t believe right away that things had changed.”
I’ll have to ask for more details.
“It doesn’t have to be right before they started to change. Did you notice any incidents or anything even remotely different from the norm?”
“Hmmm. I don’t think there’s anything different, and I think it happens sometimes, but ……”
“Please, I’d love to know.”
Aaron closed his eyes and looked like he was searching for some kind of memory.
“The tiger people failed in a joint hunt.”
“What was that joint hunt?”
“For large monsters, the tiger people attract the enemy. We and the dogs will confuse the monsters. The cat people attack when they see an opening and set traps in advance.”
“Are the tiger people always relatively more damaged?”
“That’s right. That’s how the roles are divided.”
I’m starting to get the picture.
“I heard that there were occasional conflicts between the wolf, dog, and cat people. Did you have any problems with them that left a lasting grudge? If there were any deaths, the bereaved families would bear resentment. If you’re injured and can’t hunt, there will be resentment.”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t know …… I don’t know everything about it either. Perhaps others know about it.”
“Then tomorrow will be fine. Can you tell everyone who has been involved with dogs and cats since the arrival of the tiger people to come to me?”
Aaron made a wry face.
“Everyone?”
“Even those who were children at the time. I beg you.”
I bowed my head.
If we go this far, I don’t think there will be any leaks.
Aaron hurried to assure me.
“P-Please raise your head. I’ll make sure everyone gets there.”
“Yes, please.”
After I left Aaron’s house, Jules stopped me on the way home.
“My lord … it’s all well and good to get them on board, but …… they seem to be cunning. Won’t they plan to control everything once they’re on board?”
I thought it was against my policy because he seemed to be so reserved, but I guess he just had to ask.
They are the ones who will take the brunt of any disturbances that may arise.
“It’s a natural question.”
I answered with a smile to show that I wasn’t offended.
“I, for one, don’t think it’s wrong for them to challenge us to a fight …… However …… once they agree with us and then betray us, I will never forgive them.”
Mil and Jules looked surprised.
If you are unprincipledly tolerant, you will definitely be underestimated and cause unnecessary damage.
The words of tolerance will be used as an excuse to cause damage to my subordinates.
I can’t stand that kind of thing myself.
Mil looked at me with a worried expression.
But this is the one thing I can’t change.
After lunch, we had a quick chat.
Then we got to hear the rest of the story.
They had cooperated with the tiger people at first, but that seemed to be because they were not strong enough at first.
Their power grew and after a while, they demanded that they get a larger share.
Then the demands escalated.
At that time, they targeted the werewolves and kept raising their demands.
When they refused because it was too much, they made the dog and cat people attack the wolf people to get rid of them.
“I’m amazed that the dog and cat people listened to them so openly.”
Aaron added.
“I heard during the fight that they were being held hostage. That’s not all. We were being asked to provide excessive amounts of material support to the dog people and the cat people, and …… things were getting a little dicey.”
I wonder what it is.
As we have seen in ancient Chinese history, they have the basics of subterfuge down.
Since they’re not just people with muscle for brains …… They’re a really nasty opponent.
“It seems they are more cunning than I thought.”
“I’m embarrassed to say that we’ve already found ourselves in that situation by the time I notice it.”
“Since then …… have the tiger people been on the battlefield?”
“Yes, they do, but they let the dog people and cat people do the fighting.”
“How long has it been since you started fighting?”
“About seven or eight years. I’ve almost forgotten what we’re fighting for.”
Sheesh …… this guy is a pain in the ass.
The war itself has become the objective.
I couldn’t help but scratch my head.
“Are dogs and cats proactive?”
“I don’t know.”
""
So you don’t know …… I wonder if it’s too direct.
Let’s change the question.
“Is it a desperate attack?”
“No, not to that extent.”
If they’re still rational, I guess we can still handle it.
“From what I’ve seen of your interactions, do you think the tiger people are that devious?”
Aaron pondered.
“No …… It’s so simple, so I don’t think they’re that clever.”
“It’s like a sudden change of personality, I suppose.”
“Not suddenly, but gradually.”
There are several possibilities, but …… Aaron continued, as if remembering.
“They were crude but good natured until they breakdown. I …… didn’t believe right away that things had changed.”
I’ll have to ask for more details.
“It doesn’t have to be right before they started to change. Did you notice any incidents or anything even remotely different from the norm?”
“Hmmm. I don’t think there’s anything different, and I think it happens sometimes, but ……”
“Please, I’d love to know.”
Aaron closed his eyes and looked like he was searching for some kind of memory.
“The tiger people failed in a joint hunt.”
“What was that joint hunt?”
“For large monsters, the tiger people attract the enemy. We and the dogs will confuse the monsters. The cat people attack when they see an opening and set traps in advance.”
“Are the tiger people always relatively more damaged?”
“That’s right. That’s how the roles are divided.”
I’m starting to get the picture.
“I heard that there were occasional conflicts between the wolf, dog, and cat people. Did you have any problems with them that left a lasting grudge? If there were any deaths, the bereaved families would bear resentment. If you’re injured and can’t hunt, there will be resentment.”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t know …… I don’t know everything about it either. Perhaps others know about it.”
“Then tomorrow will be fine. Can you tell everyone who has been involved with dogs and cats since the arrival of the tiger people to come to me?”
Aaron made a wry face.
“Everyone?”
“Even those who were children at the time. I beg you.”
I bowed my head.
If we go this far, I don’t think there will be any leaks.
Aaron hurried to assure me.
“P-Please raise your head. I’ll make sure everyone gets there.”
“Yes, please.”
After I left Aaron’s house, Jules stopped me on the way home.
“My lord … it’s all well and good to get them on board, but …… they seem to be cunning. Won’t they plan to control everything once they’re on board?”
I thought it was against my policy because he seemed to be so reserved, but I guess he just had to ask.
They are the ones who will take the brunt of any disturbances that may arise.
“It’s a natural question.”
I answered with a smile to show that I wasn’t offended.
“I, for one, don’t think it’s wrong for them to challenge us to a fight …… However …… once they agree with us and then betray us, I will never forgive them.”
Mil and Jules looked surprised.
If you are unprincipledly tolerant, you will definitely be underestimated and cause unnecessary damage.
The words of tolerance will be used as an excuse to cause damage to my subordinates.
I can’t stand that kind of thing myself.
Mil looked at me with a worried expression.
But this is the one thing I can’t change.
