Chapter 607: Temporary truce

Listening to Capitano’s words, Su Yuan finally understood why he was so opposed to Mavuika’s plan…

So it was the five great sinners of Khaenri’ah in the past that left Capitano with a kind of PTSD…

If the six new heroes of Natlan’s six tribes were to betray five out of six—just like in Khaenri’ah—not only Capitano, but everyone present would find it unacceptable…

“Capitano, you should know this—Natlan is not Khaenri’ah!”

Mavuika tried her best to explain:

“Five hundred years ago, the six heroes stood with me and repelled the Abyss. That alone is proof enough! It means that the new generation of six heroes who inherited their ancient names—heroes recognized by the Great Spirit—will naturally make the same choice and help Natlan fight the Abyss!!!”

“So, Capitano, you’re just worrying over nothing. Those heroes will never betray Natlan!!!”

“Yeah, Capitano!” Paimon echoed her persuasion.

“Even though the Traveler, Su Yuan, and I have only met two heroes so far, Mualani and Xilonen both feel extremely trustworthy!”

“So I just can’t imagine them betraying Natlan at all!”

“Mr. Capitano, as one of the six heroes and representative of the Flowing Springs Clan, I swear to you—I will never betray Natlan!”

Mualani pressed her fist to her temple and vowed to Capitano.

“Just like back in Khaenri’ah,” Capitano replied, word for word.

“Before the decisive moment arrived, every one of those heroes swore they would never betray Khaenri’ah. And no one ever thought they would…”

“But in the end, five of the six still betrayed us…”

“The continuation of life outweighs all else. Without a definite guarantee, I will not change my stance…”

“But if the only thing left is merely to survive—without memories, without history… can that really be called survival???” Mavuika retorted.

“Looks like we truly can’t reach an agreement…” Capitano said slowly.

“In that case… shall we let our fists speak?”

“Makes no difference to me!!!” Mavuika replied with equal readiness.

Seeing the two of them about to start fighting again, Su Yuan didn’t even know what to say…

Were people really unable to understand each other? Were differing beliefs truly impossible to reconcile?

“Enough!!!” Su Yuan finally lost his patience.

“No matter what, our enemy is the Abyss and the Eerie, not each other!!!”

“Abyss… and Eerie?” Capitano asked, confused.

“Eerie? What kind of existence is that, for you to mention it alongside the Abyss?”

Only now did everyone realize a serious issue…

Up until now, all their attention had been on the Abyss, watching Mavuika and Capitano argue about how to save Natlan—and they had forgotten to tell Capitano about the Eerie…

Su Yuan suddenly felt that if another threat appeared—one comparable to the Abyss—it might change Capitano’s thinking and make him cooperate with Mavuika.

“Capitano, listen carefully!!!” Su Yuan said sternly and seriously.

“The Eerie is a threat on par with, or even greater than, the Abyss!!!”

Then, Su Yuan and Aether told Capitano everything about the Eerie—every last detail…

After hearing all of it, Capitano fell silent.

He stayed silent for a long time before speaking:

“Yes… Su Yuan, you are right. This is not the time for internal conflict…”

“Even if we resolve the Abyss crisis, there is still an Eerie hiding in the shadows…”

“Great! Does this mean you’re willing to change your mind and assist Lady Mavuika?” Paimon asked excitedly.

“No,” Capitano shook his head.

He spoke in a tone that allowed no argument:

“I will only grant Mavuika—and all of you—some additional time.”

“One week. I will give you one more week…”

“If within this remaining week you fail to find the two missing tribe heroes, then you must change your approach and carry out my plan.”

“Likewise, during this one week, my subordinates in the Fatui and I will do everything we can to assist you in finding the remaining two tribal heroes…”

“Only one week? Isn’t that a bit too short?” Paimon asked worriedly.

“That means we’d have to find one hero every three and a half days!”

“The Abyss crisis in Natlan could erupt at any moment. One week is already my final bottom line,” Capitano said.

“If you still refuse to accept it, then I’ll simply have a proper fight with Mavuika!”

“Alright, alright, one week it is!” Su Yuan hurriedly stepped in to mediate, afraid they would start fighting again.

He then turned to Mavuika. “Mavuika, trust me. We will definitely find the other two tribal heroes within a week…”

After a moment of thought, Mavuika nodded and said to Capitano:

“Very well. Then let’s work together for now!”

Capitano bumped his fist forward and replied, “Pleasure working together.”

At last, the looming conflict between Mavuika and Capitano was temporarily resolved, and Su Yuan finally let out a breath of relief…

If those two really fought with full force, the entire Sacred Flame Arena might end up demolished…

“Well then, I’ll take my leave.”

Capitano turned to leave.

“If you need my assistance, contact the Fatui within Natlan—they’ll relay the message to me…”

“And Mavuika—after the Abyss and Eerie crises are resolved, let’s find an opportunity for a spar.”

“As the God of War of Natlan, I’m quite curious about your strength and techniques…”

“I’d be glad to!” Mavuika nodded.

Capitano then left the Sacred Flame Arena.

But just moments after stepping outside, he turned toward a nearby rock and spoke:

“You—disgrace of the Fatui Harbingers, traitor to Her Majesty the Tsaritsa— you dare show yourself before me???”

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