[Host I think if you patience enough it will be much easier than you think, they aren't an unintelligent race if you want them to under our banner you had to tread carefully]
The system advice him indifferently as if it already noticed his nervousness, Vaanavan nodded he was speculating plans for various situation while keep an eye on the sixteen guardians who were at this time started to rushing towards the 'meeting' spot and the rock demons from the system screen.
Vaanavan took a deep breath while trying to distract his mind from unnecessary thoughts of what if's he was trying his best to calm his mind he noticed the tribe guardians were much more relaxed than before when he meeted them it could be seen they have this unwavering confidence on him.
Witnessing the system miraculous feats which, they associated that had something to with him so they didn't put this threat in their eyes, of course they didn't tell anything to leaders or show they were confidence in dealing with them but encourage the leaders to stay alert this showed this experts were how devotedly following his instructions and their trust in him.
It's not that they don't afraid of death most of them do but, but it was completely unnecessary when as powerful as the mysterious lord was backing them up and looking after them in the dangerous situation like this they would even boldly initiated the fight by themselves if he wants, wasn't that Lord capable of moving mountains and river effortlessly why are they going to worry.
Vaanavan lips twitched when he understand what they were thinking, he wished he had someone to depend on but all he has was the trickster system who he, certainly know wouldn't hesitate to push him into the netherworld if there was some gain for it and could found some form of entertainment out of it.
Vaanavan asked something which has been bothering him for quite sometime, " System are you sure they can understand what I'm talking about from what I have seen them my observation they are not developed despite having high intelligent they were no different than ferocious beasts"
Vaanavan indeed noticed after careful observation they didn't having anysort of conversation more like a pack of beasts moving around the forest searching for prey they were too task oriented in this matter as they like a shark smell as it catches the scent of blood.
[Host doesn't have to think too much into it, this was like what you were concluded in this matter they were not developed as a intelligent race despite having high intelligence but this was the task could it be you were afraid knowing the difficulty of the challenge?]
[We can mold them to our liking if we spent some effort on them, they will surely become a powerful alley and reliance not to forget they also have high potential. Think about it host the other races have strong dislike and trelpidation towards the humans so we have to flexible grab opportunities]
[But in the situation like this we have to rely on someone like this someone as powerful as the human race if not more so don't worry about anything else just think of winning over them like you conned the sixteen guardians]
Vaanavan face reddened in anger and embarrassment, but he didn't refute as he deep down know that was the case but he didn't like it when it was put into such words 'I was forced to do this alright and the humans needed someone like me for their survival okay? So stop keep saying something like that alright? '
[Should I issue another task like the last time, how about it there was a chance you might get some opportunity]
Hearing system's enticing voice made him shudder "I don't think that will be necessary, I'll manage it on my own, thank you very much!" he said in calm but guarded manner.
' HELL NO! Darn it, the system once again laying similar trap for me, do you think I foolish enough to fall for that ' he scolded the system in his heart for sometime he was not like the past self who was easy to trick he was more and more wary of the word task and mission as a whole.
What a joke he would never in his life agreeing anything the system suggesting without understanding what was that about, he was now extremely allergic towards words like mission and task, his life here almost tragic since he abducted here not to mention the task he mindlessly agreed to and suffered because of it he was not only learning about the paths(occupation) but he also mentally matured lot by system's sch- ahem, care.
[Alright then]
Vaanavan lips twitched as he heard the disappointment in system voice but he control his emotions turned his attention and energy on things that requires his immediate care after looking at the lifeless eyes of his look alike he doubtfully asked "System, is that thing even half strong as me, I don't understand why you persistent on not just using my clone technique" he grumbled.
"I at least know it should have the power to fight of them if necessary, do you understand the sixteen people are important for our plan not mention I couldn't forgive myself if something happened to them because they trusted my words" he ranted this in his heart "but with this thing I'm never sure of what it could do I become little restless"
From what he observed and heard about this new race, They wasn't known for their patience so he had to be prepare for everything in case some scuffle happened the sixteen guardians who has their unconditional faith in him die; yes he could ask system help and bring them back to plain.
But he doesn't wanted to do this in front of them for two reasons: he didn't always wanted to expected to system help and he didn't want to lose his image in front of his fans, he wasn't vain enough trick them put up a high and mighty image amongst them but his pride didn't allow him to lose face in front of them, after all like everyone he also like to save his face despite whatever name he giving it, his knight pride was something like that.
He heard the system scoff at his worries, as if it was already expecting something like this would happen so he asked "You think it was unnecessary thoughts don't you?" he also guessed system would insult him with something like this.
[Of course! Host's thoughts were nonsensical like always, do you think I would foolishly suggest something, this was given to you as an opportunity how can this be simple besides the orgin of this material was something even I find It extremely difficult to decipher]
[Host, do you think such a material was found in streets, the wooden figurine strength was at least double that of what your strength is if not more ]
Vaanavan mind jolted hearing the system derisive voice in his head, he understands what does that mean so he asked the system few more questions before satisfied with everything else he sighed in relief 'This was good' he learned about few more details of this new race and their frightful ability the all races fearing.
[In fact, with the passive effect of your primal origin, which likely enhance it even if it's not the case you can rest assured this avatar wouldn't loss out by just standing still, Host regarding this matter you can trust my words.]
Vaanavan was ready to test out this strength if necessary, he slightly adjust his initial plan, the trail did teach him some valuable lesson about plan and execution after all.
Vaanavan patiently waited for the guardians to go the designated meeting place, he also like them started to adjust his mind for what to came next, it was best if his mind was better focused than normal.
[Host they are going to reach that place as well]
The system alerted him as he asked earlier, the rock demons would enter their field of vision in few minutes as a powerful ancestor he shouldn't go and waited for them so he asked the system to alert him about the right time for his entrance.
Vaanavan has to agree system was meticulous and efficient it was perfect time for his entrance on this stage he could explain few things to the guardians as well also 'receive the guests' without any kind of misunderstanding between them. Yes! he was afraid the few people would start the fight if he make things clear now with him around everything should go as he expected 'Perfect!'
He closed his eyes as he invoked the technique according to the memory he got from wooden figurine, his mind mysteriously connected to the avatar standing in front of him, it felt natural and he exists in two places at one he realised in this strange feeling as he compared with his clone technique 'It's completely different from what I have thought it's more different and unique from what I've been expected'
He really thought his consciousness would split in two or something like that but nothing happened like that 'Strange it's different' the look alike opened its eyes and looked at the sitting original body in wonder then its examined it's own body detaily.
The Avatar had a thoughtful look as it tried to contacted the system as he was planning to do some experiments the system mocked him In return Vaanavan was surprised to find that he could actually blush, what exactly going on here?
[What do you expect? should not your clone technique something like this so what's there to wonder about you refine it with his blood, spirit and energy so it's expected don't be too cynical didn't I construct your body myself]
Vaanavan shook his head to himself didn't want to embarrass himself any further, besides he still relishing in that strange state of his existence and had an important meeting to attend so he requested to the system to send him there as for why this body wouldn't affected by fate or notice by the big shots they already know the answer it was an opportunity given to him so it was special it could be said heaven helped him out.
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Vaanavan could not help but grinning at the slack jawed bunch in front of him, he scolded himself for acting like this but he was still enjoying everything in his heart 'This was fun! finally I'm free of that annoying system ' then he felt a chill on his back.
[What did you say?]
He was almost froze as system addressed him in anger 'WHA- S-system, why are you in my head didn't we agr- ' the system interrupted him coldly.
[How are you planning to talk to me? are you going to talk to me out loud..... I don't mind in fact looking forward to it hmm I wonder what would this bunch of humans thinks hehehe!]
'Oh! I forgot about that OK I contact you, if I want to request something from you..... I have to go ' he urgently divert the topic and address the crowd as calm as he could "I didn't thought you guys would act this disrespectfully, wouldn't even greet me" he said in teasing tone shock them awake from revier.
They quickly kneelt down bowed their heads towards Vaanavan "Your humble servants pay respect to ancestor, we are blessed by your grace" they chorused in unison.
Vaanavan smiled he gently gestured with his hand all of them lifted up by his energy, they were all looking up at him with worship he gently smiled "You guys don't have to be polite come with me, shouldn't we go and greet our guests" with that said he walked towards the rocky demons.
Everyone bewilderedly looked at one another but they didn't dare to dwadle they rushed behind him Kada doubtfully asked "Your grace is it necessary for you to personally come?.... with you looking after us we could easily crush them" he confidently exclaimed.
Vaanavan laughed as he gently patted him on the back " Hahaha, you were itching to fight them dont you? I also interested in their undying physique " Kada scratched his head in embarrassment while other looking at him with envy.
"If I wanted to destroy them we don't have to put this much effort to gather here " he smiled at them "The natural array I built was enough to destroy them when they try to breach them" the sixteen people paused Dheeran almost tripped by his own feet as they looked at him with shock "M-my Lord w-" when Naala wanted to ask her doubt he explained.
"My purpose here was different, have you ever wonder why suddenly they appeared in our region and now moving towards our ancestral land" they looked at him they indeed had their own assumptions but didn't reply waited for him to explain Vaanavan nodded "To be honest I was even more surprised when I aware of them and I have been observing them for sometime "
Vaanavan lied through his teeth as he conveniently looked at the incoming rock demons "I have never been aware of such a peculiar race exist and later I managed to confirm this was an entirely a new race did you understand why I decided to take trouble to use my avatar to appear here"
They are all listen closely to this matter with wide eyes but they couldn't understand what was the Lord trying to say to them.