A needle in a bag will eventually poke out.
A large number of beastman slaves appearing in human society would be discovered sooner or later; Sunflower just didn’t expect it to be this soon.
Before this, the kingdom allowing Victor’s merchant group into the Illusionary Dream Continent had already angered the Halun merchant group. Now with the beastman slave matter exposed, I’m afraid the negotiations between the kingdom and the Aolu Empire won’t be so easy...
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind. Although his views differed from the kingdom regarding the small beastman tribes, he still valued the kingdom’s interests. After all, the Tiger tribe’s interests were currently tied to the kingdom.
He smiled and said: "Aren’t you taking an adult beastman with you? Human merchant groups are very dangerous. I’ll go with you."
Eric looked at him with a strange gaze and declined his offer:
"Arthur will go with me. I’ve almost finished talking with President Corbin. Arthur went to get the goods, and we will go to the human camp together later. It’s safe enough with him there."
Usually, it was basic etiquette for one tribe not to interfere in another tribe’s affairs. Sunflower had always been very measured before; why was he like this now?
If he said it was really out of concern for his safety, Eric didn’t quite believe it.
After all, the place where the Halun merchant group was stationed was within the tribe’s territory. Sunflower probably wouldn’t act out of line for such a small risk.
Sunflower had his secrets, and Eric didn’t want the Tiger tribe to know the content of the tribe’s transactions or the specific prices, so he didn’t yield.
Sunflower realized he had acted thoughtlessly due to momentary impatience. A look of embarrassment appeared on his bronze face:
"Alright then. Arthur is a formidable person; it is indeed safe with him there. I’ll stroll around your breeding area to take a look. You guys really have ideas, even raising magic beasts. You’ll have fresh meat to eat in the winter too."
Eric went along with his words: "That’s right. Although chickens and ducks are normal animals, if we raise more, they lay many eggs. The tribesmen can eat eggs every day. This is very nutritious and very good for the children’s health."
"So it has this effect. When we go out, we also gather bird eggs. They are delicious, just that it’s easy to be attacked by big birds." Sunflower laughed heartily.
Arthur’s movements were very fast. While the two were talking, he had already pulled several carts of toilet paper to the human camp. The rest was transported by the Snow Wolf people working in the paper factory, while he came back to pick up Eric.
"Arthur is here, so I’ll go first," Eric said to Sunflower upon seeing Arthur’s figure approaching.
Sunflower responded and looked at Eric’s retreating figure thoughtfully.
He wanted to contact the Halun merchant group to see the situation but didn’t have a reason.
He had been too hasty just now. Regarding the Hadu tribe’s transaction, even if he took the opportunity to contact the Halun merchant group, both sides would be vigilant.
It seemed he had to think of another way to probe the Halun merchant group.
"This Tiger tribesman looks too cunning," Arthur commented without mercy.
Eric smiled: "Let him think what he wants, as long as he doesn’t disturb our transaction."
Currently, Sunflower and they were allies, but regarding interests, who could say what would happen in the future? After all, the Tiger tribe belonged to the Golden Kingdom.
Regardless of whether Sunflower’s target today was them or the Halun merchant group, Eric didn’t want to break the superficial peace.
But thinking carefully, the Hadu tribe didn’t have anything to attract him yet. Sunflower’s sudden behavior probably stemmed from the Halun merchant group.
Associating this with what Corbin said earlier about the two sides discussing Victor’s entry into the Illusionary Dream Continent, Eric guessed that Sunflower’s attention was similar.
The newly joined Snow Wolf people were all delivery workers from the paper factory, while the little beastmen stayed at the factory to continue making paper.
After knowing the patriarch had sold the batch of paper made by their own hands to humans, their working spirit became even more enthusiastic.
The hunting ability of little beastmen was not as good as big beastmen.
When trading items with humans, the fur and magic cores they brought to exchange were always criticized and nitpicked. Fortunately, their ability to find spirit plants was very good, and they could also exchange for some necessary items.
Now, the paper made by their own hands, under the guidance of the Dwarves, was all sold out except for the portion left for the tribe. This was much simpler than hunting or searching for spirit plants.
The tribe now used paper completely supplied by them. The Dwarves in charge of teaching them also praised them frequently, saying they helped a lot, so now the Dwarves didn’t have to be busy with everything and still find time to make toilet paper for everyone.
Previously, when they were busiest, the Dwarves just wanted everyone to use leaves and be done with it; why use toilet paper?
In addition to the little beastmen, the paper factory also had several Snow Wolf people from the Kon tribe and the Queen tribe.
At first, everyone was a bit unfamiliar, but after working together for a long time and sitting down to talk during free time, they gradually became familiar, and their relationship became good.
Therefore, the Snow Wolf people proactively took on the task of transporting goods.
Seeing this scene, Eric felt a little comforted in his heart.
After all, everyone has feelings, and beastmen are no exception.
Arranging for the newly joined beastmen to participate in the work of the factories, besides strengthening their sense of belonging, Eric also hoped they could get along well with each other.
Apart from the Golden Kingdom expanding increasingly in recent years, although other beastmen worshiped martial power, they did not bully the weak.
This did not mean that powerful beastmen could live peacefully with weak beastmen. There was a division of strength among beastmen; big beastmen usually didn’t think much of little beastmen.
Eric didn’t hope that racial discrimination would exist in his tribe in the future, so such sensitive issues naturally had to be eliminated from the start.
In his previous life, his country had fifty-six ethnic groups coexisting very well. There was no reason why, with just a few beastman tribes, Eric couldn’t make them live in harmony.
This was just the beginning; Eric still had to think of ways to increase opportunities for interaction between these beastmen later.
The Snow Wolf people unloaded the toilet paper from the wooden carts. They didn’t talk to the humans and pulled the wooden carts away.
Several mercenaries were following orders to move the toilet paper unloaded by the Snow Wolf people into the tent. Seeing Eric arrive, they smiled friendly at him.
Apart from the Golden Kingdom and the Red Grass tribe, no beastman tribe had been valued so highly by President Corbin.
Their Silver Horn mercenary team accepted the mission to escort the Halun merchant group every year. This was also the first time they had come back to the Illusionary Dream Continent in less than half a year.
Although it was dangerous here, the remuneration was high. Moreover, Captain Richard had promised them that any spirit plants found or magic beasts hunted in the Illusionary Dream Continent belonged to them. There were many dangers here, but also many opportunities.
The mercenaries had an extra chance to earn money. Regardless of the reason, they had a fairly good impression of the Hadu tribe.
A mercenary waved his hand toward the main tent and shouted loudly: "Captain Richard, the patriarch of the Hadu tribe is here!"
"Thank you," Eric thanked him politely.
The tent curtain was lifted forcefully, revealing Richard’s face: "Come in quickly, you guys work really fast."