"Everyone, listen to me!"
Seeing that the emotions of the crowd had been sufficiently stirred, I waved my alloy saber.
The voices of the Kasa tribe members gradually subsided.
One by one, they quietly looked at me.
"The crimes committed by Tu Yu Hun are unforgivable even by the Sea God! I have decided to throw his corpse into the fire, to have the flames burn his ugly soul eternally!"
Upon hearing my decision, cheers erupted from the Kasa tribe members below the high platform.
When the cheers gradually died down, I reversed the tip of my saber and pointed at the accomplices of Tu Yu Hun, who were shrouded in despair.
"As for these people, I do not intend to kill them painlessly. After all, living in agony is the greatest punishment for these individuals! They will all become stepping stones for the Kasa tribe's resurgence, toiling day and night until their last breath!"
In reality, if I were to follow public sentiment now and execute all of Tu Yu Hun's accomplices, it would certainly be satisfying and win the hearts of the Kasa tribe.
However, for the Kasa tribe, which now numbered only a little over a hundred,
every able-bodied young person was extremely precious.
If these dozen or so people were all killed, the Kasa tribe would immediately fall into a labor shortage crisis.
Upon hearing my judgment, a hint of relief appeared in Tajis' eyes. kuAiδugg
The Kasa tribe members were also very satisfied with this arrangement.
And the Tu Yu Hun accomplices, who were awaiting death, were overjoyed. Who wouldn't want to live if given the choice!
Our objective of establishing authority was achieved, the Kasa tribe's anger was vented, and even the Tu Yu Hun accomplices awaiting death survived. It was a triple win!
Everyone was a winner!
Although Ke Ya's new king ceremony had not yet begun, the main objective had been accomplished.
Seeing that the sun had already climbed high into the sky, Ke Ya's new king ceremony could not be delayed any further.
I had people escort the Tu Yu Hun accomplices away and urged Tajis to proceed with the ceremony quickly.
Although Tajis was now old, his movements were very steady. He walked to the bonfire in a few steps, the firelight reflecting on his face, adding a touch of mystery.
"A Qixi Sinisi..."
The elderly high priest, before the bonfire, shook a bell and performed a mystical dance, humming an unknown chant.
As the song gradually grew louder, the Kasa tribe members gathered below the high platform all knelt down, pressing their foreheads to the ground.
At this moment, Ke Ya, with a pious expression, walked slowly towards Tajis with her hands clasped together.
The wild ceremony, the devout maiden, the mysterious priest—this scene was deeply etched in my mind.
It was the most awe-inspiring sight in this uncivilized land, something that, as a modern person, I could not fully comprehend but was profoundly moved by!
If only I had paper and pen now, I could sketch this scene.
If I could return to the civilized world, I am confident it would cause a sensation!
The unknown chant gradually neared its end. Tajis, with a solemn expression, took out a "crown" made of countless flowers and plants.
This "crown" was passed down through generations in the Kasa tribe, symbolizing the king's authority.
Ke Xin had told me earlier that there should have been a scepter as well, but that scepter had likely become a spoil of war for the Du'an tribe.
Tajis held the "crown" and walked before Ke Ya.
"In the name of the Sea God, I crown Ke Ya as the new king of the Kasa tribe, to lead the Kasa tribe to a new era of prosperity!"
Tajis gestured for Ke Ya to kneel and put on this "crown" symbolizing power.
Beside him, a fierce fire blazed, and the Sea God statue placed in the center was indistinct.
Ke Ya pursed her lips and walked step by step towards Tajis.
Seeing this, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. Who would have thought that a former saintess, abandoned by her tribe, would become the new ruler of the Kasa tribe today!
Suddenly, an unexpected situation occurred!
Ke Ya did not kneel. Instead, she turned and looked at me. Then, she took the "crown" from Tajis's hand and walked step by step towards me.
"Please crown me as king, my master."