73 Deep Discussion

"It would be great if they could improve even just slightly over this next week or so. Though I hate trusting others with my life, on the path of power, you must sacrifice in order to continue walking down the road towards greatness." Leo told the Chieftain as they started to drink some wine.

"I have faith in the warriors of my village. You may not think so, but after living through countless battles with the others, I realized that it does not take much for those warriors, including myself to work as hard as we can so that this village could continue to exist."

"Tell me Leo, in the city you are from, does its citizens think this way? Or does its citizens care more about their own blood and refuse to stick their necks out for fellow citizens?" The Chieftain now laughing from his drunken state asked Leo in a casual manner.

"In the city, it seems that those who show potential are given more care than those who fall behind regardless of background. From what I have seen, some small groups are formed between warriors who venture out to temper their strength, but that is usually not enough."

"The more noble households within the city stick together and for the most part make sure that they sustain their power and foundation. However, I wouldn't put it past certain alliances between them to not crumble due to some of the more internal power struggles that exist." Leo explained to the Chieftain with a grin on his face as well.

Throughout his time in the city, Leo was considered part of the alliance who housed and trained him. Leo, although could still technically do what he wished, remained loyal to his squad and their households. However, if the alliance were to offend him in a way that was inexcusable, he wouldn't hesitate to become completely independent.

These sorts of ideas would continue to pop into Leo's mind occasionally, since he did not grow up in the city and was already not originally even from this world. He did not spend too much time pondering over those types of ideas since he only cared about becoming stronger.

Like others in this world, Leo found out since the beginning, that those who wielded enough power, were able to do as they wished to an extent. If a warrior slaughtered a village, they would be hunted down immediately, but if a warrior was formidable and kept to themselves, that warrior would have nothing to worry or fear.

"I see, it is almost as if that city is full of poisonous and evil thoughts. We all are human after all, which means that if it is for the sake of survival, no matter how they felt against one another, they would join to repel any forces who threatened their way of life." The Chieftain after listening to Leo, started to give his own thoughts.

"Power itself can be very poisonous and would be able to corrupt those who would be considered angelic. Strength breeds worship, but those who run into those who are always one step ahead of them, sometimes want nothing more but to surpass those."

"Leo, as you continue to grow and mature, you will see yourself slowly becoming a little shark in a lake full of fish. At that time, you can decide whether to continue to go on small campaigns to temper your strength more and more, or to remain in that lake for the rest of your life. Just remember to remain true to yourself and those around you."

"I was young once and was brimming with potential. Although I could have ventured out towards the stronger forces that our human race has, I chose to remain here and to watch over this village until the day I pass on the torch to someone else." The Chieftain after speaking, started to order some of his servants to make a small feast.

Little did the Chieftain know, his words stuck out towards Leo and gave him plenty to think about. Leo already knew that thanks to this mysterious screen of his, that he could become stronger and stronger, but at the same time, he was still pondering over what he should do after defeating the Spider Queen.

In this life, death was now not an option, and he was still full of regrets for his choices in his past life. Though he would never be able to go back to his past life, he could still make things right by pushing forward and living the best life he could now that he was reborn into this new world.