"Um. What? I-I don't think you are with the right person. I am Yuan, I'm just an office worker here. I don't have any association with whatever you are talking about." Even though in his mind, he was begging God for this stranger to really be calling on him for whatever reason.
"Brother, the Council of the Rulers of Persecuted Races make no mistake in judgement of newcomers. You are from the Shajing Linja. Are you not?"
"...Well, it's not that hard to figure out is it?"
"Company should be heading our way anytime now. We gotta be quick, Orbit Patrol isn't being easy today"
At that moment, several loud and random laughters came from the distance, with a hint of arrogance and power, echoing in the air.
Deep in the dim tavern, four huge figures slowly emerged. Each figure had clear outlines, but they belonged to a race that Yuan could not identify.
As they stepped into the light, Yuan finally saw their appearance clearly - a slender and deadly snake-like creature, elegant and dangerous; a tiger-like warrior wearing rusty armor with fierce eyes; The thick giant bull exudes a sense of oppression; and a burly rhinoceros-like beast is like a majestic and immovable mountain.
"Borenus! Brother! What the hell are you eating now?" The tiger laughed loudly, and the sound resounded throughout the market. Everyone around them turned their heads and looked over.
"Old Tiger! We can't attract attention!" Snake scolded coldly.
"I feel deeply guilty, Master." Tiger lowered his head and responded humbly.
The giant beasts came closer and closer, like iron filings attracted by a powerful magnet. This scene is quite ironic - because this is the first time in a long time that Yuan truly feels like one of those influential figures.
A magnet for other hotshots. A positive feedback loop of influence and social interaction!
They each took their seats, and the ground shook slightly every time they sat down.
They begin to relax and observe their surroundings.
Snake stared at Yuan with interest, but there was a deadly danger hidden under his gaze.
"Uh...it looks like we have guests." Yuan managed to say something.