His second uncle, Lothar, fifth uncle, Reynold, the wolf man in charge of the animal pens, Kordiak, the wolf man in charge of land clearing, Kevos, and several other important high-ranking wolves of the tribe had all arrived.
"The war has been won!"
"We have a complete victory!"
Corvinus scanned the group. These wolves had been gathered here before dawn, naturally worried about the war with the coalition.
Indeed, upon hearing Corvinus's two very affirmative statements, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and revealed smiles.
Even his fifth uncle, Reynold, with whom he didn't quite get along, was no exception.
"Uncle, now that we have defeated the coalition, we may absorb the four tribes, so you, Uncle Five, and the other department heads must prepare in advance!" Corvinus originally wanted to go home because his eyes were fighting sleep.
"Absorb the four tribes? At this time?" Lothar frowned.
Obviously shocked by Corvinus's intention to directly absorb the four tribes.
Although the submission of the Liewa tribe was certain, he could accept the absorption of one tribe, but the addition of three more was beyond his expectations.
The other high-ranking wolves were also shocked. After all, absorbing four tribes would increase the Silvermane tribe by at least a thousand werewolf citizens.
If it were in times of plenty, such an act to strengthen the tribe would naturally excite them.
However, in times of famine, absorbing so many people was extremely dangerous.
"I know what you're worried about, it's the food supply. I will figure something out, but we must absorb the four tribes now."
"The tribe is currently severely lacking in labor force. The increase in population may加重 the burden on food supplies, but there are also benefits. With ample labor, the animal pens can dig more breeding pits and raise more dragon rats."
"Land clearing work can also continue, continuing to plant potatoes and sweet potatoes."
"As long as we get through these few months, you can imagine that it is now April, and at most by July, we can completely emerge from the era of famine. Then the Silvermane tribe will be reborn."
"So, the four tribes must be absorbed because we need them." Corvinus patiently explained his intentions, his tone unquestionable.
"Yes!"
Lothar slowly nodded, although he knew that what Corvinus said was very beautiful, the immediate problem was how to get through these few months.
However, his nephew's decision was something he knew he could not change, and he could only take it one step at a time.
"Also, Kordiak, Kevos, you two should have understood that after the four tribes are completely absorbed, you must not let me down." Corvinus looked at the two with a serious tone.
"Yes!"
Kordiak and Kevos respectfully nodded.
Both had similar mindsets; as long as they were given werewolves, they would exert themselves to breed or expand the area of land clearing and planting.
"As for the rest of you, once the four tribes arrive and there are talents related to your departments, they must be quickly integrated into your respective departments."
"Yes!"
The other high-ranking wolves quickly and respectfully responded.
"Uncle, Uncle Five, I'm going back first. You should also go back and rest for a while. The army will return, and we will have a morning meeting at dawn." With that, Corvinus walked alone towards his residence.
As for Fenrir, he had the four guards take him back to the animal pens.
"Humph, getting more and more domineering!"
After Corvinus's figure disappeared deep in the tribe, Reynold was the first to express dissatisfaction.
The other high-ranking wolves were slightly shaken upon hearing this. Reynold's discord with Corvinus was something they had all heard about.
"Why didn't you say anything when he was here?" Lothar glanced at his fifth brother and asked indifferently.
"I..."
Reynold's face turned ugly. He was choked by his own brother.
Of course, he couldn't say it in front of his nephew because these days he had already felt that he seemed to be marginalized.
Many high-ranking wolves in the tribe who were close to him used to be very friendly, but now they would politely refuse if he invited them.
These people were obviously distancing themselves from him.
He was not stupid; he knew the impact his nephew Corvinus brought.
So he was very panicked because if this continued, he would be completely marginalized.
It didn't matter that he and Corvinus didn't get along, but he had sons and grandsons.
After all, they were part of the chieftain's family. If he was marginalized and his sons and grandsons became ordinary tribe members, he couldn't accept that.
Besides, he had a premonition that the Silvermane tribe might really rise.
So, he couldn't allow himself to be marginalized anymore; otherwise, even if the tribe rose, their line would be nothing.
Lothar was somewhat surprised that Reynold was choked into silence.
He naturally knew his brother, who had no great abilities but refused to admit defeat.
But today, after being choked, he did not retort.
What a strange thing!
"Alright, everyone go back. Also, Kordiak and Kevos, attend the morning council."
"Yes!" Kordiak and Kevos were both surprised and then very pleased. Being able to enter the council hall and participate in the council was a sign of being part of the tribe's high command. They didn't expect to have the qualifications.
The other wolves looked at the two with envy, but they were very clear that the chieftain valued farming and breeding, or these two guys wouldn't have the qualifications.
...
Early morning!
After sleeping for two hours, Corvinus got up from the bed and saw through the window that it was already sunny outside.
Walking out of his bedroom, Corvinus saw several younger brothers and sisters playing the card game he had taught them.
"Second brother, you are too shameless. I have a king bomb, and you actually steal cards. If you do this again, I won't play anymore!" Kevin, the fifth brother, caught his second brother, Kevin, stealing cards and scolded angrily.
"Okay, okay, I'm wrong. This round is yours..." Kevin安抚地笑道, but halfway through, he quickly got up and said, "Big brother!"
Instantly, the other young werewolves also got up and said, "Big brother!"
"Hmm, you play yours. Where is mother?" Corvinus glanced and found that the fifth brother Kevin's cards were indeed good.
"Mother went to Aunt Aloma's house. I heard that Aunt Aloma's son, brother Ketty, died in battle last night." Kevin said dejectedly.
Corvinus froze instantly.
He seemed to remember Ketty, who seemed to be a childhood playmate with the original body.
Although he already knew the casualties through the system data, suddenly hearing the name of a fallen warrior made him feel uncomfortable.
"Brother, what's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, I have something to do, I'll go first." Corvinus patted his fifth brother Kevin's head and turned to leave home.
Outside the council hall, Corvinus casually found a place to sit down.
His home was not far from the tribal council hall, but along the way, he saw eight families hanging white cloth, and suddenly felt very uncomfortable.
Only families with werewolves who died in battle would hang white cloth.
His one command resulted in at least dozens of werewolf families hanging white cloth.
Those were dozens of living lives.
Corvinus was very excited and curious about the cold weapon war for the first time, but when he saw the white cloth, he realized that the real cruelty of war was not on the battlefield but after the war, the harm brought to the family.