Before Jaz Vixen escorted Sifir and Purple Night to the VIP room. Jaz Vixen called someone to clean up the mess and remove the dead cultivators. When all three of them enter the VIP room. A smooth, rich and mellow aroma fill the room. This fragrance was spicy with a hence three color rosemary dew.
"This is Icy Hot Warm Jade with a hint of three color rosemary dew. A rare natural treasure that can calm the soul and place the mind at ease. This is very good." Purple Night spoke excitedly.
"Wow. Never knew Miss Jaz Vixen had this wonderful treasure in VIP room."
"Fall Night, I don't know much of the relationship between Sunchaser and Midnight clan. What is their relationship?"
"Well, I don't know much of the relationship between Midnight and Sunchaser. Even, I am not privy to that kind of information. What I do know is very limited."
"I think you do know Fall Night. From what I seen so far your status isn't low by any means. Since, you are not willing to speak on those matters. How many clans do the Midnight clan have?"
"Purple Night, why you are you asking little Fall so many questions about the Midnight clan?" Jaz Vixen was quiet curious about Fall Night and Purple Night relationship.
"Well as you know Purple Night the Midnight clan has over 45 clans. Before the 2nd Great War the Midnight clan had over 120 clans. That is not including the subsidiary clans that swore alliances' to the Midnight clan."
Both Jaz Vixen and Purple Night was shock hearing how many clans that was in the Midnight clan before the 2nd Great War.
"So you are telling me that last pillar on the right closest to the entrance way with all those crest just belong to the Midnight clan?"
"Yes and no, Purple Night. The current Midnight clan only have 45 clans. Hence why their territory is not as large like the Sunchaser."
"Little fall, how do you know all this?"
"Isn't this common history and knowledge?"
Both Purple Night and Jaz Vixen shook their head. Seeing this Sifir now know what is common to him was big secret to outsiders. Sensing this Sifir told him self to limited the information about the Midnight clan.
"Little Fall, are you from the Midnight clan?"
"Yes I am from Midnight clan, Miss Jaz Vixen. This is not really a big deal since there are many talents in Midnight clan that has join different teams."
"That why your bloodline is so strong. It make me want to pounce on you a little bit more." Jaz Vixen lick her lips and inching over to sense Sifir bloodline clearly.
"Fall Night, what else do you know about the Midnight clan?"
"Purple Night, I know that Sunchaser clan has been taking a neutral stance between the conflicts that been happening with Night and Midnight clan."
Both Jaz Vixen and Purple Night look at Sifir with disdain glares. They both knew about this and wanted more intel on inner working of the Midnight clan.
Sifir slowly drank the warm tea. With Sifir surprise how rich and robust the taste of the tea. The body of the tea was smooth and after taste was cool. Jaz Vixen watch Sifir sipped on the tea with glee. Purple Night remove the lower part of her mask. And she began to eat the delectable meat of ferocious beast.
"What is your relationship between you two?"
"Purple Night is my captain."
"Fall Night is under my command. We have a rule in our unit. Strength speaks."
Jaz Vixen look intensely into Purple Night eyes. A fierce and wild tension began between the two women. Sifir did not dare to get in between the two of them. Like a wise monk Sifir continue to eat the food that were place on the table and slowly enjoy the tea that was brought to the table.
"Why are your masks different?" Jaz Vixen asked with curious look on her face.
"That is our unit secret. We can't tell you something that is part of our unit." Sifir replied quickly before Purple Night could respond.
"Oh? I see. Something that important must be kept close to the chest huh, little fall?" Jaz Vixen looked at Sifir for a while. Eager to hear his response.
" You can say something like that. It seems like you digging for something Ms. Jaz Vixen?"
"Me? Digging for something? Well I rather you dig something between…" Before Jaz Vixen could finish her words. Purple Night cover her hand over Jaz Vixen mouth.
"I would like to tell you that Fall Night is only 6 years old. I know he look older than he appears. However, have some control over yourself." Purple Night was not pleased by the way Jaz Vixen trying to seduced immature cultivator.
"Hey Purple Night! Fall Night is only 6 year old in magical beast age. In human years he is 30. Anyways, I was going to ask if Fall Night can dig something up for me when he leaves the city. As long he bring It back to me. I can gladly give him something that is worth his time and effort."
"Since, it is a personal request from you Jaz Vixen. I cannot denied your request. However, it can only happen after our mission. Only Fall Night can accept or decline your request."
"I will accept your request. I have a condition."
"What is your condition little fall?
"If this request turns out to be a life or death struggle. I will not continue the mission and I will not return to the city either."
"That is fine. I am asking you to do something for me anyways little fall." Jaz Vixen smile delightful hearing Sifir condition. Because, that condition gave a Sifir a way out. If the request became to dangerous.
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Somewhere in middle of Midnight clan and Sunchaser clan's boundaries of their respective territory. A small secluded pavilion was station. There was many of places like this between Sunchaser and Midnight to meet in private. The same thing can be applied to Night and Sunchaser clan's border as well. This was one way Sunchaser clan was able to keep it neutral stance between the Night and Midnight clan.
In a large spacious room. A clean and simple design of the room had in mind of a great leader meeting guests with some significance. The table was made out of nine cherri redwood oak. This was natural treasure of the middle grade. In this room the leader of Midnight clan Patriarch Murda sitting in a chair facing the door.
"Why would they called me to have a meeting with them at this time?"
"My lord, all we know is Judah the new matriarch of the Sunchaser asked for this meeting."
"What do that little girl know about the inner working of a clan that big? Patriarch Murda, we should teach her a lesson!" One elder called out.
"Nonsense! We need to know why they have ask our Lord to come here at his time " Another elder calmly spoke out against the one elder who yelled.
Hearing all the elders in the room argue back and forth about what they should do. Murda was silently thinking about a few things. Not really paying attention to the small fights that would breakout to time to time.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
"Lord! Matriarch Judah is here and waiting for you."
"Allowed them to enter."
Patriarch Murda got up from his chair and other elder settled down. None of them spoke a word when they saw their patriarch walk to the door to greet the matriarch of Sunchaser.
"It is good to see you, Matriarch Judah. I didn't think to see Kyri here as well."
"Hello, Patriarch Murda. It is good to see you as well."
"Even, if I am not the Matriarch anymore. You still can't say my name so casually Murda." Kyri had a slight chill in her tone.
"This way. May I ask why the new Matriarch is here and not in her territory?"
The group of that follow Judah was Kyri, three elders and two guards. Not a really big escort group. However, it is rather powerful group with Kyri leading of the group.
"We are going to get to that, Patriarch Murda. I came here for two reasons. One is to talk about the Elder and other is form a new legion with both our elites."
Both parties sat at the table. When Judah spoke of the reasons of why she is here. Everyone was shocked and that include Murda and Kyri. Both never really put something like this in their plans or thoughts.
"Why should we do something like that?!? Sunchaser clan is the strongest power currently!" One elder of Midnight clan shouted. Before he could speak another word. A quick and vicious slap came across that same elder face. It was no other than Kyri. Even if she wasn't the matriarch anymore. The pride Kyri have in the Sunchaser clan had no bounds. Patriarch Murda said nothing. Murda knew that this elder overstep his boundaries and never knew when to be quiet.
"You are lucky. It was a light punishment. Next time it will be your life. Even if we are neutral in our stance. That doesn't mean we are soft like some rite fruit that is ready to be pick." The chilling tone in Kyri voice got deeper.
"Are we done or our we finished with these little outburst, elders?" Patriarch Murda look over at the his elders with disdain.
"Let's get to the matter at hand. Why did you let Sifir take that mission for the Elder?"
"The Elder requested specifically for Sifir."
"Is the Elder influence that strong? That you, the Midnight clan can need to kneel to another power?"
" Matriarch Judah. I respectfully tell you the only person that is willing to bend the knee is my wife." Patriarch Murda spoke with full of disdain. Matriarch Judah turn bright red of embarrassment. Kyri in the corner giggled with what Patriarch Murda said.
"I see. From my intel the Elder has gather more power and influence among other major clans as well."
"That is correct, Matriarch Judah. Why would I let Sifir go and be apart of that mission? He is one our top talents. Plus, among other reasons that I am not willing to talked about."
"Do you know which clans the Elder has the power in?"
"Yes and No. If I have to guess it would be the Sade clan of Crimson Jags, the Orisis clan of the Golden Tigers, and the Kanye' clan of the Black Lions. There could be more."
"Those are the clans that is leading force in their respective group. Mhmmm… Very interesting indeed."
"I know you didn't come here to talk about mere trifles, matriarch Judah?"
"I didn't. Since we don't know when Sifir will return. And taking any direct actions could start a major conflict that we cannot afford. Before, we move on to the next topic. Did you think the Elder got in touch with the guardian?"
The expression of everyone In the room became very serious. The guardian is a cultivator that meant to protect the country or the next true emperor. Since, there is no true emperor in Liger country. That means the guardian can be used to suppress other powers in the name of protecting the country or their secrets.
"No. The Elder, should have not got in touch with the guardian yet. However, we cannot put it pass the Elder means. "
"Very troublesome." Kyri had a very ugly expression as both Judah and Murda spoke.
"Lets put this conversation on the back burner. And focus what we can control. And we can control is a unit with our elites. This legion can be dispatched by only the leaders of our clans."
"Our clans? You making it sound like it is a done deal?!" Patriarch Murda a had frown on his face.
"Well? Isn't it? I am willing to send you 200 cultivators. Ranging from top talents, mid grade talents and budding talents. From my stand point it is done deal. With young, raw talented cultivators that will form this legion. The question is how many talents are you willing to put in?" Judah had calm aura around her as she spoke leisurely.
"200 talents is indeed impressive Matriarch Judah. Have your council agree to this? Probably not or more like they wouldn't dare too. " A small smirk creep on Patriarch Murda face.
"Indeed. However, you are forgetting something Patriarch Murda. If the legion is all ready form how are they going to stop it?" Judah gave Patriarch of the Midnight clan a strange glare. Like, how would I let these fools stop these preparations I have made.
"Hahahaha!!! This is funny. Kyri, who knew your daughter would be just like you in this regards. This is rich."
"Watch your words Murda. Just because this little brat gave you some face. That doesn't mean I will."
"That is fine, Kyri. I was worried that the new Matriarch didn't have the same boldness as you did. At least, I know one thing. The Sunchaser has always kept their word. I am right, Kyri?"
"Why are you speaking to me instead of the new Matriarch Judah? More than that, why are you even speaking to me like I have any real power." Kyri shrug with helpless expression.
Judah was amused at this little play that was taking place with Murda and Kyri. With a heart full of coldness toward both of these people. Anyone who would try to stop her from accomplish what need to be done would not like the fall out of those actions.
"Since we agree on this new legion. I expected you send word when you are ready with your talents. Also, include Sifir as well when he return. Lets us go and make other arrangements in the meantime."
Patriarch Murda had ugly expression on his face after Judah words fell. It was like she didn't put him, the patriarch of Midnight clan in her eyes. To a certain degree Judah didn't. However, Patriarch Murda took a step back realize something. This was all for Sifir but why?
"Before you go Matriarch Judah, why are you doing this for Sifir?"
"What if I told you I am making a way to rebuild the old empire and and add new powers as well?" Judah tone became cold. The smile that was inviting vanished.
"Are you serious?" A serious look was on Murda face.
"Of course not. Why would I, Judah Sunchaser rebuilt an old empire that fail? I will create a new one from the ashes of the old one. Now, we will be leaving here."
As the party of five left the room. Silence fell on the group that was still in the room with speechless expression. No one would had dare to say those things out loud and be taken seriously. However, they all felt that the new matriarch meant business and will make sure things happen in the light or in the darkness. A cold chill ran down Patriarch Murda like he was thrown in an ice cold bath.