"That's right; what is the need to die this way? This is a fight between him and Towana," the fifth elder said. No one would die if given a choice.
Hearing the support from two elders, the first elder was more confident. "Why should we follow the chief, he led us against Towana, and we lost. Our sons die for nothing. Even now, all our outstanding sons have decided to join the royal army of Towana; this is why Bait could be trounced, yet he wants us to die," he said.
The other Chief nodded their head in agreement. Only the first and second Elder understood what the Chief was doing. He was a man of integrity, and since he had already bowed to Emperor Vanish, it would be too disgusting to turn to another king.
"I am the Chief of Bait; I have up my power for the safety of our people; how can you say that I do not care? I will not backstab the emperor; I will keep my pride," the Chief replied.
