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"I'm mentally prepared. If my father interferes and doesn't allow me to take over as clan leader, I'll take my sister and run away! I'll leave this place!"

Leo's tone became firm, as if she had already made up her mind, "My forging skills are quite good, supporting my sisters and me won't be a problem. I can open a blacksmith shop in Beast King City."

Alphonse interrupted her, "Did you ask your sister's opinion?"

"My sister didn't want to get married like this either, but she didn't want to disobey her father's orders, so she had no choice but to comply." Leo said, becoming depressed again.

Alphonse had other ideas in mind. Leo was a highly skilled blacksmith, and according to her, she also possessed considerable fighting ability. It seemed like a good idea to recruit such a talented blacksmith and strong fighter.

The Labyrinth Town can't hold Leo, but the Frosty Territory can!

This little heifer is still a bit naive, incredibly simple-minded. All she wants to do is escape with her sister and open a blacksmith shop in Beast King City.

"But have you considered what would happen if your father led his men after you and your sister even if you escaped to Beast King City?" Mia asked.

"They can't beat me! I'm cutting all ties with my father, and he can forget about controlling me!" Leo said bluntly.

"But what if your father uses the pretext that you kidnapped your sister and tries to take you and your sister back? Do you think the orcs in Beast King City will side with you? Outsiders don't know how much unfair treatment you've suffered in private. No matter how you look at it, it's perfectly reasonable and legal for your father to arrest his two rebellious daughters. What will you do then? Run away again?" Mia continued.

Leo was speechless for a moment and fell silent, offering no reply.

Alphonse could tell that she hadn't really thought about the future; she just stubbornly believed that everything would be fine if she took her sister with her.

As the head of a clan, her father likely had some connections in Beast King City. If things really escalated, the current Beast King might not necessarily stand up for Leo.

Leo's current value is not enough. Between a skilled blacksmith and a tribal chief, how could anyone with a sound mind choose Leo?

Mia has hit the nail on the head.

Alphonse simply stated his recruitment intentions directly: "If all else fails, Leo, you and your sister can come back to my territory with me. I am a noble with some power in the Kingdom of Bastian, and I can provide you with a stable place to live. In my territory, people do not discriminate against people of other races. You can still be a blacksmith and complete your research. I can also provide you with financial assistance."

"Yes, I've lived in Coldwind Territory for a long time. The people there are very nice and very friendly to us centaurs," Mahaya chimed in.

Leo pressed her lower lip tightly together; she had never considered leaving Berzac.

To her, living with her sister among the rumored treacherous and cunning human race was far more difficult than seeking a living in the Beast King City.

Even with Mahaya's support, she couldn't bring herself to make that decision.

After all, this is our first meeting, and we're not very familiar with each other yet.

She could only consider Alphonse and his group as friends because they all shared a common friend, Tessie Rerumi.

Alphonse knew that Leo was having trouble making a decision, but that didn't matter. If things went wrong tomorrow, she would have to flee with her sister. At that time, he and Mia would lend a hand and help her gain her trust. She would eventually make the right choice.

This can be dealt with gradually, there's no need to rush. Once we arrive in Bozak, the most important thing is to rescue Tethys.

Just then, the door was pushed open, and a little girl from the Minotaur tribe appeared behind it.

Despite being called a little girl, this little minotaur is 1.6 meters tall, with short horns, a still-childish face, and a bit of baby fat. She's quite cute.

"Sister Leo, I'm here to play again! I heard you brought back two fellow countrymen and a centaur today?"

As she spoke, she stood by the door, peeking out with her eyes full of curiosity as she looked at Alphonse and the other two.

"Melo, come in." Upon seeing the little girl, Leo temporarily put aside her worries and greeted her with a smile.

Melo entered the room and carefully examined Alphonse and the others. "You guys are so thin. Is life hard for the minotaurs outside? Are you not eating well? That's why you're so thin."

Looking at the innocent Melo, Alphonse didn't know how to answer. He couldn't very well tell her that he and Mia weren't minotaurs at all, so he could only give her a kind smile and say, "It's alright, we just look like this."

"Melo, it's not very polite of you to talk to a guest like that." Leo didn't scold Melo harshly, but patted her head before walking away, then turned to Alphonse, "Melo is the neighbor's child. She's very interested in minerals, and I was originally planning to take her on as my apprentice."

Melo raised her head, pouted, and said, "Don't always treat me like a child! I don't want to be a blacksmith, I want to be a sorcerer!"

"A sorcerer?" Alphonse was taken aback. "What kind of sorcery do you know?"

Melo immediately became interested. "I'll show you! The sorcery I've mastered is amazing!"

After saying that, he ran into the inner room with practiced ease and brought out a pile of firewood.

Then he squatted down, took out a flint from the small cloth bag he carried with him, and struck it to start a fire.

Seeing her so eager to show off, Leo didn't stop her. Alphonse simply decided to observe and see what kind of magic this minotaur girl could pull off.

Magic is not prevalent among the orcs, but witchcraft does exist, and Alphonse really wants to explore the mysteries of witchcraft.

But Melo still needs a flint to start a fire, so he probably doesn't know much about it.

The fire was quickly lit, and thankfully Leo's dwelling was a stone house with a solid stone floor, so starting a fire wasn't a problem.

"Look! My incredible magic!" Melo waved her little hands wildly, creating afterimages in the firelight. "Come forth! Seven-Colored Flame Bridge!"

The raging flames shot up high, changing from orange-red to yellow in an instant, then to cyan, green, and soon to purple.

The vibrant colors kept changing.

Mia and Mahaya were both stunned. Having lived in the Frosty Territory for a long time, they knew that burning flames would change color, representing different temperatures. But the color of the flames in front of them could change constantly, which really surprised them.

Alphonse: "."

That's it? (End of Chapter)