CHAPTER 528: CHAPTER 280: RESPECT THEIR CHOICE_3

Perhaps it was precisely such an advantage that led the Human Clan Kingdom to commit many atrocities, daring to act against goblins, beastmen, dwarves, elves, and even the Dragon Clan during its heyday.

As a result, in the past few decades, it became a thorn in the side of other races, who banded together against the Human Clan Kingdom, forcibly dispersing its power. Only after central authority was lost did it restrain the development of the Human Clan Kingdom, leaving it weakened.

Of course, all this was beside the point.

In any case, when it comes to food reserves among the races, the human race has the most, so their prices are truly relatively cheaper.

Upon hearing O’Neill’s words, the huge weight in the hearts of Riley and the rest indeed lightened considerably.

"In fact, if you buy food and bring it back, it is only treating the symptoms, not the cause. Your territory needs you, the warriors, to guard it. If you all leave for the sake of food, the weak and sick left in your territory will be more vulnerable, easily taken advantage of. Even if the Human Territory has no designs on you, what about other beastman territories?" Lucas laid out the worst-case scenario without hesitation.

He was speaking the truth.

The news of the leopard beastmen robbing the bull-man’s territory had definitely spread.

When the dry season came, if the strong beastman territories had better options, they naturally wouldn’t choose Riley’s territory. But what about the slightly weaker ones? The dry season was indeed very dangerous!

Lucas’s words made Riley and his companions’ hearts once again sink.

"So you mean... you want us to migrate to Hope Village like you?" Tyron, the bull-man who had been silent, finally spoke.

He was the only one among the four bull-men whose intelligence could keep up with his level.

That extra bit of intelligence also allowed him to understand the hidden meaning in Lucas’s words.

"This is just one option for you. We aren’t insisting on it; it is merely a reminder from us as fellow beastmen. You have time to consider it. Of course, whatever you decide in the end, we won’t interfere," said Lucas, frank and direct.

Of course, he hoped that the number of beastmen in Hope Village would increase, giving them more of a voice within the community.

But on another level, he offered this also because he knew the option would be beneficial to the bull-men.

It was a win-win situation.

However, such a choice was best made voluntarily, so he left it entirely up to them.

Tyron unconsciously pursed his lips as he listened to Lucas’s words.

He could indeed sense that Lucas was sincere in what he said.

"We will consider it carefully," said Tyron in conclusion.

"We won’t bring this up again. Once you’ve decided, just come to us to discuss," said Lucas straightforwardly. "As for your work tomorrow, join Fred’s team directly! His team is all bull-men; you will be more comfortable with them."

"Understood," replied Riley, Adam, Quincy, and Tyron, whose moods had calmed down somewhat by this time, responding very decisively.

Although they weren’t the brightest, they could still feel the sincerity of Lucas and his companions.

Most importantly, everything they had seen thus far showed that beastmen actually had good lives in Hope Village.

The elderly had support, and the young were nurtured.

This was something every being, including beastmen, aspired to.

If only their own territory could be like this, how wonderful that would be!

"Roar, I’m the first," announced Sheila, the tiger-man cub, who had just completed ten laps and was the first to cross the starting line.

Assured that she had won, she ran a little further, roaring with excitement.

Clearly, ten laps were still well within her capability.

Following her, several tiger-man cubs also finished. Seeing their sister win first place, their faces showed clear dissatisfaction.

"Next time, I’ll definitely outrun you."

"Lalala..." Sheila made no hesitation in pulling faces at them.

Then, once all the beastman cubs had finished the race, Sheila looked at the human cubs in the other team and immediately ran over to them.

"Cao Zhu, you can do it, come on, you’ve got this!" The two were girls of similar ages, naturally getting along well.

Cao Zhu, who was huffing and puffing, couldn’t respond to Sheila’s words and just smiled.

"I’ll run with you," said Sheila.

At this, the other beastman cubs who had finished the race went over to their human friends, cheering them on.

"Yun Jia, come on..."

"Yun An, come on..."

"Gali, come on..."

"Tony, come on..."

"..."

For a moment, the entire playground buzzed with excitement.

"Just like my child, so impressive and friendly," O’Neill said with a beaming smile.

Hearing O’Neill’s words and looking at the harmonious scene, the mood of Riley and his companions unconsciously relaxed.

If the cubs of their territory could also come to study in Hope Village, that seemed like a good option too.

This thought flashed through their minds before they quickly suppressed it.

Really, they almost got bewitched!

Subsequently, as they sincerely set about their work, they would carefully observe everything about Hope Village!