"Fine, so be it," Sank accepted the explanation and then glared at the few busybodies who had just urged him to defect to other clans, "My loyalty to the Half-demon Clan is clear as day!"
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In the main city of the Masiso Territory, there was a massive central square.
This square could easily accommodate a grand gathering of all the clans living in the main city, serving as the fixed venue for all major announcements in the Masiso Territory.
At this moment, the venue was once again put into use. Beings from various clans living here had crowded together, and the vast square was bustling with activity.
When the crowd had gathered sufficiently, Deliclay, under the watchful eyes of thousands, slowly stepped onto the high platform in front of the square. His gaze swept over the crowd below, seemingly searching for the figures of two humans hidden among them.
