"Kevin, you have disappointed me greatly!"
Linda reprimanded without mercy, flatly rejecting Kevin's proposal.
She continued, "Winter has come unusually early this year, and I have a bad feeling about it. At a time like this, Thorn Bush Tribe should consolidate our strength to withstand the cold winter. Acting out of anger and sending the Giant Bone Wolf Riders would be a foolish move. If we encounter a blizzard, it could result in tremendous losses!"
"Starting today, you are to stay within Thorn Bush Tribe and not leave!" Linda commanded firmly. "Do you understand, Kevin?!"
Kevin clenched his fists tighter, growing angrier, but he dared not defy Linda's wishes at this moment. Reluctantly, he replied, "Yes, Lord Mom."
Linda corrected him sharply, "Call me Chief!"
Head bowed, Kevin replied slowly, "Yes, Lord Chief ."
With that, he turned and left the chief's tent, clearly upset.
