Billy began to wonder what he should do. That was a mission given by the lord of the town, and while he doubted that things could go as smoothly as he had planned, it wasn ’t like he wouldn ’t gain anything in exchange. He might convince one of the elementalists to teach him magic, and when they finish the bridge, he might have the chance to ask him to be part of the exploration group. As for the downsides, those who truly hated the elementalists would look at him with wary eyes, but given his fame, they probably won ’t try anything.

”I don ’t know if I can succeed with that… or even convince them to join our side fast enough, ” Billy said. ”Besides, my father and many others were almost crippled by them. ”

”The adults will understand that this is necessary for the future of the town, ” Edward said. ”As for the matter of time, as long as we get the result in a few months, it will be fine. I am certain that the elementalists will eventually cooperate. Still, I want them to become loyal to the town, and that is why you need to get close to one of them and make them change their minds from within. ”

”Is there any reason why they would be so stubborn? Even though most of the prisoners are just ordinary people? ” Billy asked.

”Yes… they had many reasons to act like that, ” Edward said and then sat down on his chair before letting out a long sigh. ”They had fewer numbers compared to us, and despite that, they attacked all the other tribes and put us against the wall with ease. Have you wondered why? ”

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”Is it related to the past? ” Billy asked.