Cleobrotas sat in silence for a moment, then said, "But if that Maximus harbors ill intentions, by doing this we're letting a beast into our home! You know he has 16,000 soldiers under him!"
"Of course, I am well aware of the risks, but if things go that way, our tribe will fall a few days earlier at most! However, if things turn out as I hope, then our tribe will have a chance for revival!" Acoupaigos's murky eyes gleamed: "We must put our trust in Karsipengpas. He has roamed the world for many years, and I've heard he's well-regarded among pirates. The pirate ships he commanded hardly ever encountered danger, and his men never engaged in disputes. It shows he has a good eye for people and knows how to avoid danger. I believe this time he won't be wrong either!"
"Since the Great Chief has thought it through, I have no further objections," Cleobrotas replied.
