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Wiping away his tears, Losa stood up from in front of the hammer. The chief who had transformed in an instant, shed the previous flattery and submissive demeanor. The burden of life, forcing him to continuously bend down, disappeared. Now, Losa was making an effort to stand tall.
Although he reverted to addressing Renji as a Sir, there was no longer any pretense in his tone. The distance between them vanished. Subsequently, Losa lowered his head, opened his palms, and extended them in front of Renji.
This was a traditional ritual in almost every demi-human tribe. When Renji placed his hands on Losa's open palms, the ceremony was complete, signifying the transfer of the highest leadership of the Dread Lizardman Tribe from Losa to Renji.
Completing these actions seemed to ease Losa's tension. No longer was he the chief worn down by the survival struggles of the tribe; instead, he could now return to being a warrior filled with passion.
