James got up and followed Ferzath with Xarzak not far behind to one of the smaller platforms where several huts are and they could see a group of the green Lizardmen with their ex chief and a group of blue Lizardmen with Grukthar and each side was arguing and looked about ready to fight one another.
James got relatively close without anyone noticing cause they were arguing so much and he yelled startling everyone as he pointed at the two ex chiefs, "ENOUGH!!! You two and everyone else here need to get it, we are now one tribe and you are all MY tribe!! So whatever traditions, fueds, grudges, or cultural differences you have I don't give a shit!! We unite as one and you will all learn to get along or any who have a problem can step forward now and fight me yourself if you think you should be in charge!! Now you two ex chiefs are coming with me, the rest of you scatter and live your lives instead of wasting time arguing like children!!"
All the Lizardfolk present felt humiliated and angry but they also understood James was chief and also the strongest here so they must obey till he proves to be a crappy leader and not worth their servitude, this they did as they were commanded and dispersed going back to their lives whether that was working or doing homely duties or just waiting for instruction from their superiors while James and the two chiefs plus Ferzath and Xarzak went back to his hut at the center of the village.
Once they entered the hut they all sat down and James didn't waste time, "Now what were you all even arguing about? I know we have enough homes and space for everyone given how we had reduced numbers before bringing you into the fold and now we have a great deal of warriors and we're in the process of getting getting food for everyone on top of the supplies we got from your village which we'll need to go back and take apart for wood to expand and reinforce our village but that can wait. Now you greenscale speak and introduce yourself."
The green ex chief nodded and spoke trying his best to be respectful in James' presence, "My name is Jorg'ath(Defender)...the main issue is that nobody trusts each other and both sides are afraid of betrayal from the other side and refuse to back down till one side becomes servant to the other plus the grudges from the few battles for ownership of this part of the swamplands that we've had with each other and the people we've lost means we all bear a grudge for each other."
Grukthar didn't say anything and just nodded confirming what Jorg'ath said which James just sighed at this before giving his command, "I understand this but like I said to everyone your past grudges and problems with each other mean nothing now as we are one tribe and everyone will fall in line and get along for the betterment of the tribe and neither the Bluescaled or the Greenscaled are to be superior to the other as we unify under one tribe name regardless of the color of our scales. From here on we are "Darastrixethe Ssissth"(Dragonblood Ruler) and any other tribes that get in our way of total domination of the swamplands will either submit or die and those that submit will join us as brothers and sisters in arms not as slaves just like the Greenscaled have. The only difference in treatment and respect is the hierarchy of the tribe and those who have proven their worth and continue to be useful and helpful as well as we will cherish and obviously protect any and all hatchlings till their adulthood regardless of scale color."
The two ex chiefs understood and kneeled showing respect as they left to speak with the people and to help ease tension between the two sides as best they can even if they don't get along.
James then asked Xarzak how much food her hunting party had brought back earlier since he hadn't gotten an update on that yet, "So far we brought back a few fish which was less than we'd like but we hunted a couple of the young from one of the beasts of the swamp so that will help a lot given their size and we already know they're edible and preserve well."
James nodded, "Good good that with our new fish farms and the provisions from the Greenscaled will help greatly and last us long enough to create more fish farms and among the provisions they had citrus fruit seeds that we can plant and with trial and error farm those as well since maybe a couple of the Greenscaled will know how. Now I need you to go get Ferzath for me after he gets the Greenscaled warriors and the Bluescaled warriors used to each other and assign their posts."
Xarzak sighed but nodded and left to do that and grab a bite to eat since she hadn't eaten any since she got back.
In the meantime James looked at the notifications that he ignored earlier about his new skills and the system update.
[Leadership lvl1: Being a leader is more than giving orders, it's knowing your people, their strengths and weaknesses as well as how best to use them and to earn their respect and admiration through your great deeds and keeping them alive. You have better situational awareness both in and out of combat and can read a battlefield and the growth of your tribe, organization, etc a little better and are less likely to lose focus or to panic when under pressure]
[Identify lvl1: When you observe an item or entity you may appraise it seeing the race, level, stats, skills, traits, abilities, enchantments, runes, and bloodline depending on the difference in level between you and what you're identifying as well as what level the Identify Skill is at. At lvl 1 can only see level, stats, and race of entities 5 levels above and lower than yours and can tell if an item is magical, enchanted, or runed at a glance but not what they do till you claim the item as your own]
[System Update: Complete]
[You can now evolve those who serve you by sharing your blood with them which then a system notification will pop up for you to initiate the evolution of the subject/subjects(You cannot customize the evolutions of adults but you may customize the evolutions of children and influence the race of unhatched eggs and children still in the womb)]
James grinned wide his jagged teeth all in full view and couldn't help but laugh like a madman at this development as he never expected to be able to evolve his subordinates and only thought the system applied to him and it meant his people would start to truly revere him as a god after evolving them and making them stronger so they'd be fiercely loyal and one day even fanatically so like his own zealots after he's brought them closer to the power of their draconic ancestors.
James played around with the system seeing what all it could entail and found that he could alter which bloodline took precedence, what traits to strengthen and grow, and based on what the choices of evolution are could even forcefully create new races depending on what bloodlines James has unlocked and mixes with his blood that he gives to his subjects.
After a couple hours as it began turning to dusk the night soon setting in Ferzath and Xarzak returned to James' hut.
James gestured to sit, "Ferzath before anything else how are our warriors getting along and doing currently?"
Ferzath sat down and responded, "At first they were doing awful and I had to break up a few fights but after Jorg'ath and Grukthar talked to everyone about what you said and started mending bridges between everyone the hostilities have lessened and they've mostly calmed down but there's still whispers and distrust on both sides even if they're getting along for now so whatever choices you make next for the tribe as a whole will need to be the foundation of trust between the two sides or improve morale in general by benefiting everyone."
James was a little relieved since he wasn't sure how they would all react to his harsh words and his commands but he knew this was just the beginning and he needed to grow both in his own strength and as a leader cause he can't just rely on the skill for everything, "Well then I think I should start with strengthening our best people and our warriors. Go get Grukthar and Jorg'ath and I'll explain what I wanna do."
Ferzath and Xarzak went and got the two ex chiefs and after they all sat down infront of James he gave his offer, "I have the ability to unlock the dormant blood within you all by offering some of my blessed blood and I will bring all of you closer to the power of our ancestors and one day I promise to show you the true power of the dragons again! So I offer you this gift of power, will you accept?!"