Mr. A was not honest. Last night he must have lied, or concealed part of the truth!
Otherwise, the High Priest wouldn't have resorted to tearing me apart to find his whereabouts at this crucial juncture.
I understand now. Perhaps the High Priest's actions just now were only half true and half false. Helping the God of the Herd to stand up for the wanderer was just an appetizer; the main course was yet to come!
"He is someone who should not be on this island. Now he has angered the God of the Herd, so I must take him back and sacrifice him in the presence of the God of the Herd!"
The High Priest's tone was calm, but his words dripped with a deep killing intent!
I didn't have much hope that the High Priest would answer my questions, but I didn't expect him to actually do so.
His words were vague and confusing.
This old fox, can't you speak in a way people can understand?!
I cursed inwardly, my mind racing to decipher the High Priest's meaning.
A person who shouldn't be on this island must refer to Mr. A coming from the outside civilized world. That's not worth dwelling on. But what does it mean to have angered the God of the Herd?
"Speaking of which, I don't even know that person's name. The day after I became the chief of the temple guards, he suddenly showed up."
I seriously considered my strategy and prepared to tell the High Priest part of the truth.
The most brilliant lie is a partial truth. It also gives the High Priest a way to save face. As for how much he believes, that's none of my business.
I briefly told the High Priest about my interactions with Mr. A. Except for what happened last night, there was nothing else to hide.
The High Priest listened intently. His expression remained unchanged until the end.
"It's good that you can tell me this. But right now, I just want to know where he is?"
High Priest, you are heartless. I offered you a way out, and you're still pressing me in front of so many brothers?!
"I don't know."
"I didn't see anyone come to my tent yesterday."
I'm done playing this game. I give up!
I spread my hands, like a meme.
High Priest, if you're so capable, then let's have a real fight here. I, the chief of the temple guards, am not someone to be trifled with!
I already know that the God of the Herd's blessing ceremony a few days later is very important to the High Priest, and I am also the indispensable protagonist. I'll see if the High Priest is willing to fight me to the death for Mr. A now!
The barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. I wasn't part of the Du'an tribe to begin with, and I don't plan to stay here long-term.
Who's afraid of whom!
"Don't forget, the God of the Herd's blessing ceremony is just a few days away."
In the end, the High Priest took a step back. He gave me a meaningful look, turned, and left with the God of the Herd's representatives.
Heh heh.
I know this hurdle has been passed. Even if the High Priest sends the God of the Herd's representatives to monitor my tent later, they won't barge in rashly.
After the High Priest left, the other temple guards were all very happy.
Although they didn't personally drive the High Priest away, as members of the temple guards, everyone could empathize.
I didn't stop the temple guards' cheers. Instead, I nodded to Hu Jia Luo and Hu Tou and led them to a nearby tent.
After Hu Jia Luo and Hu Tou were seated, I slowly poured a cup of wine, sitting in the main seat.
"This cup is for you."
Seeing my actions, Hu Jia Luo and Hu Tou quickly raised their wine cups.
This incident was sudden. Hu Jia Luo, needless to say, was involved. What surprised me most was that Hu Tou withstood the High Priest's pressure. Although he appeared flustered, he didn't bow to the High Priest the whole time.
This made me look at Hu Tou with new eyes. On the way here, I had prepared to face both the High Priest and Hu Tou, who seemed to be a collaborator.
After facing a crisis together, it was time to win over people's hearts. That's why I brought Hu Tou and Hu Jia Luo to the tent alone, intending to win them over.
"Commander, you are too kind. Today, we were able to push back the High Priest all thanks to your courage!"
After drinking the wine, Hu Tou wiped his mouth and began to praise me profusely.
"Commander is awesome!"
Beside him, Hu Jia Luo, who didn't have many words in his head, simply said it directly.
We clinked glasses and drank merrily.
By noon, we decided to call all the temple guards to the open space in the camp for a bonfire feast.
This banquet lasted until almost sunset.
After eating and drinking my fill, I returned to my tent. As soon as I entered, I saw Mr. A sitting there, lost in thought.
"Why are you only back now? I'm starving!"
When Mr. A saw me come in, he snatched the roasted meat I had brought back for him from my hand.
I sat opposite him with a cold smile on my face, watching Mr. A wolf down the food.
After a while, when Mr. A finished eating, he sensed that something was wrong and looked up at me.
"What are you looking at?"