Chapter 65: Ophelia’s Ambition

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Ophelia’s Ambition

"Loki, we really don’t want to go. Please don’t abandon us, okay?"

The two young females and their mates all pleaded aloud.

To ease their resistance, Loki could only coax them softly. "You will definitely receive the best care once you go to the Golden Dragon Clan. Besides, I’m doing this for your own good. The food in your homes is almost gone, isn’t it?

"The Golden Dragon Clan is responsible for feeding all their members. Once you’re there, you won’t have to worry about going hungry."

After speaking, he selected a few females that he found acceptable.

To ensure Ophelia’s satisfaction, Loki had specifically chosen a large number of females this time. He believed that nothing could go wrong now; he couldn’t afford to play petty tricks and anger Ophelia again. Although he was unwilling, the most crucial thing right now was for him to secure the position of Clan Leader.

Loki brought these females before Ophelia, trying to curry favor with her. "Ophelia, the young females this time all meet your requirements. They are all of age, so you can pick and choose as you please."

Ophelia was already used to this. She chuckled softly. "They are still just a bunch of sickly little females."

It was just a different batch, but the same old story.

Ophelia’s gaze swept over the males standing beside the young females. Oh, wait, this time was different. These young females actually had quite a few male mates with them.

The elders of the Golden Dragon Clan were displeased when they saw that, in addition to ten sickly young females, Loki had also brought back thirty equally ill males.

"I do not agree to take in these sick females and males. Although the addition of young females would strengthen our Golden Dragon Clan, these females come with so many male mates. This is practically snatching resources away from the males in our own tribe," one elder protested.

"Exactly. These males definitely won’t be loyal to us anyway. It’s better not to keep them," the Great Elder echoed.

The people of the Golden Dragon Clan all urged Ophelia not to agree; otherwise, there wouldn’t be enough food to go around. Thus, none of the other elders gave their consent.

Seeing the Golden Dragon Clan elders chiming in one after another, Loki’s face grew increasingly ugly.

"How can you go back on your word? I’ve already delivered the young females according to your request. What more do you want?"

He had expended so much effort this time to persuade his father and the elders to trade the young females for medicine. Yet, just as he was on the verge of success, these elders jumped out to ruin everything, making him fall short at the final hurdle.

Miche’s watery eyes darted around. "Ophelia, are you just messing with us for fun? You... you’re bullying us too much."

This time, Ophelia didn’t make things difficult. She stated directly, "I can let these people of the Snow Wolf Clan stay. However, I want them to swear an oath to the Beast God.

"From now on, they will have absolutely no ties to your Snow Wolf Clan, and they must never take another step back into your territory."

Loki trembled with anger, becoming even more reluctant. "Even if you’re willing to take them in, how can you forbid them from returning to the Snow Wolf Clan? They still have family and friends there!"

His original plan was to hand these males over to Ophelia and simply snatch them back after the rainy season ended. If they truly swore an oath to the Beast God, there would be absolutely no possibility of them ever returning to the Snow Wolf Clan.

"I’ve made my terms clear," Ophelia said. "As long as these young females and males sever their ties with you, I will give you the medicine.

"This is your last chance. Decide for yourselves."

"Ophelia, do you really intend to keep these sickly young males? They are ungrateful wretches! How is keeping them any different from wasting food?"

The elders were somewhat dissatisfied with Ophelia’s decision and protested in unison, believing that her choice would only drag down the Golden Dragon Clan. The clan members all urged her not to be rash, their noisy arguments making her head buzz with pain.

Ophelia’s expression turned serious. "Elders, please rest assured. You won’t have to feed these Snow Wolf Clan members."

When Ophelia told them they wouldn’t have to feed the newcomers, the elders thought she was joking.

"Ophelia, stop joking. How is that possible? If we don’t feed them, are we just going to let them starve to death?"

The elders firmly believed that keeping them would inevitably waste food, so they remained resolutely opposed.

"I will feed them, and from now on, they will become my clan members," Ophelia finally proposed.

The elders grew angry, particularly sensitive to these words. "What do you mean, ’your clan members’? Are you trying to divide the Golden Dragon Clan?"

"I have no intention of dividing the Golden Dragon Clan."

The Great Elder’s eyes widened like saucers. "Then what do you mean?"

"Because I am going to establish my own tribe. Therefore, they are my clan members!"

As soon as Ophelia said this, both Miche and Loki were taken aback.

"What do you mean, establish a tribe? How is that possible?" Loki scoffed. "Ophelia, you want to be a Clan Leader? Keep dreaming."

"Exactly. I’ve never heard of a young female becoming a Clan Leader and establishing a tribe. Stop making a scene, Ophelia," Miche added, her words laced with mockery and disdain.

"Is that so? Then I’ll open your eyes. Young females are capable of much more than just playing weak," Ophelia said, staring at Miche with a half-smile.

"W-What do you mean?" Miche felt a pang of guilt under her intense gaze.

"I don’t care what you want to do. I just want the medicine. When are you going to give it to me?" Loki demanded, growing impatient.

"Brother, go and bring my Beast Skin Bag over."

Hearing this, Laxus led a few males to the stone house and brought out the Beast Skin Bag filled with herbal medicine that Ophelia had prepared in advance. It was huge, weighing dozens of pounds—more than enough for an entire tribe to use.

"This is your medicine. Take it and get lost. From now on, never step foot into our Golden Dragon Clan again," Ophelia said, her voice exceptionally cold.

She emphasized her point, pausing deliberately between each word. "Remember, these young females no longer have any relationship with you. I do not want you or the Snow Wolf Clan members to disturb them ever again."

Upon receiving the medicine, Loki was overwhelmed with excitement. "Excellent! We finally have the medicine."

He had finally achieved his goal; he could become the Clan Leader now.

Miche said coquettishly, "Loki, you are so amazing. The clan members will definitely be grateful to you when they find out. You’ve saved the entire tribe this time."

"That’s right, I’ll definitely become the Clan Leader this time!" Loki thought triumphantly. Having secured the medicine, he left without the slightest hesitation or a single backward glance.

Laxus suddenly remembered that Amy hadn’t been dealt with yet. Frowning, he asked Ophelia, "Then, what about Amy?"

Ophelia didn’t even cast a glance at Amy beside her. "Her affairs have nothing to do with me.

"If you want, you can send her back to the Snow Wolf Clan."