BXBX NOVEL Chapter 166: Grant The Name
"Afraid of what?"
Audrey retorted, her expression somewhat unnatural.
Enzo put away the map, walked to the window, and looked at the busy members of the tribe in the camp.
After a moment, he spoke slowly, "I can sense the fear inside you. You're afraid that I might issue an order for you to follow me to the external realm. I don't know what you encountered in the external realm, but your fear is quite evident. Don't worry, I won't send you to the external realm. You just need to keep an eye on the tribe, and I will give you your freedom when I return."
Audrey refused, "No need!"
This response was within Enzo's expectations.
Although they had only interacted for a short time, Enzo understood that Audrey was a proud person.
Yet this proud individual chose to use words to prevent him from going to the external realm, indicating that Audrey must have experienced something extremely embarrassing in the external realm. Perhaps these events were the reason she came to Plata Plain, and there was also that Beast God tribe's young...
Audrey had many secrets as well.
Although Enzo was curious, he chose not to pry further at this moment.
He needed Audrey's assistance.
After he finished speaking, Audrey did not say anything more. She transformed into a Six-Winged Colorful Phoenix and flew out of the window.
As time passed and several more days went by.
The buildings damaged by the battle were completely repaired. The members of the Crimson Star Tribe cultivated new farmland in Plata Plain and planted many seeds. After a light rain, the seeds sprouted and grew tender leaves, beginning their brief journey of life.
The Crimson Star Tribe also experienced significant events.
Several newborns were born!
"Lord Enzo, all six newborns in the tribe were born successfully, and each one is very strong. When they grow up, they will surely become powerful warriors!"
Ward said excitedly as he approached Enzo with this news.
A smile appeared on Enzo's face, and he said, "I see. By the way, have those newborns go to the ritual square to receive the baptism of the Spring of Newborn Blessing. This will help them grow better."
"Understood, Lord Enzo." Ward replied.
However, he did not leave immediately and continued to stand beside Enzo.
Noticing that Ward might have more to say, Enzo directly said, "Stop hesitating. Just say what you need to."
Ward then spoke, "Lord Enzo, although Lord Amy has left, it is only temporary."
Understanding Ward's concern, Enzo smiled and responded, "I understand what you're getting at. I'm not sad about Amy's departure. One day, I will visit the Snow Fox Territory and have them personally bring Amy back."
Ward nodded but seemed unconvinced.
He continued, "Lord Enzo, there is one more thing. The parents of the newborns hope that you could personally give names to their children."
"Is that so..." Enzo thought for a moment, then nodded and agreed, "Alright, have them bring the newborns to the ritual square to wait for me. I'll be there soon."
"Understood!" Ward said happily.
As the news spread, the parents of the newborns took their infants to the ritual square, and other tribe members also went to the square. In the past, the birth of a newborn in the tribe was always a major event. It represented the tribe's inheritance and was crucial for the tribe's continuation.
The current Crimson Star Tribe is extremely large...
According to statistics by Ward and others, after receiving many exiles, the Crimson Star Tribe's population had expanded to 20,000.
This was already the size of a super-large tribe.
Furthermore, with many supernatural creatures from Plata Plain being hunted and their essence utilized, the tribe now had over a hundred totem warriors, and the number of tribe's warriors has exceeded a thousand.
Such power was enough to dominate the entire barren mountain region.
However, Enzo had not initiated war to expand territory.
Instead, he had ordered a strong push in industrial development. The Crimson Star Tribe had built several factories, producing large quantities of pottery and ironware daily. With ample materials, Ward and others proposed an even grander plan—to build Crimson Star City!
Once completed, it will be the first city in the barren mountain region.
That would bring unparalleled glory!
This proposal was approved by Enzo.
The ordinary Crimson Star Tribe members, upon hearing the news, erupted in celebration, eager to participate in the construction of the new city.
Crimson Star City will be located in Plata Plain.
After its completion, a road will be built to connect the jungle's Crimson Star Tribe camp and a port will be constructed at the northern edge to enable large-scale trade with Qaidam Lake and even more distant waters.
But these are matters for the future.
After agreeing to name the newborns, Enzo made some preparations and headed to the ritual square.
"Lord Enzo is here!"
Someone shouted, and the entire ritual square erupted in a wave of enthusiastic cheers, the sound continuous and overwhelming.
"Quiet!"
Ward had to step forward to maintain order.
Enzo walked to the front of the stage and spoke a few words to the crowd before turning his attention to the tribe members who had brought their babies.
He knew all of them.
Heru, Shirley, Raham, Emily...
They were the backbone of the tribe, and the babies they held would be the future of the Crimson Star Tribe.
Enzo addressed them one by one: "Heru, your child will be named Nasda, meaning 'the future glory of the Crimson Star Tribe!'"
Heru was deeply moved and thanked Enzo, saying, "Thank you, Lord Enzo!"
Enzo then looked at Raham and Emily, saying, "Raham, Emily, your child will be named Snooki, meaning 'great adventurer.' He will become an exceptionally outstanding adventurer!"
Raham and Emily were also overwhelmed with emotion and tears.
Enzo continued to bestow names upon the children of other tribe members.
After the naming ceremony, Enzo suddenly sensed a change in the tribal fire. The fire, which had previously advanced to Totem Fire, now appeared more intense and harbored a peculiar power that alarmed Enzo.
This power resembled divine power but was not quite the same.
During his battle with Andrew, Enzo had sensed the birth of divine power through the Ring of the World Ritual. That was not particularly surprising. It was a process of energy compressing and coalescing into a highly refined force, which was the essence of divine power.
However, the power emerging in the tribal fire now was—
It was very small but gave a sense of vastness.
It was just like a single dew drop on morning grass, seemingly insignificant yet reflecting the entire sky.
Enzo noted this strange sensation and planned to consult Mina about it.
As the names were given, the tribe members began to leave and return to their tasks. The entire tribe was filled with a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
...
Mina Potion Hut.
Enzo approached the potion master Mina and shared the special power he had felt in Totem Fire.
Mina was astonished and asked, "Is that so?"
Enzo countered, "Wasn't the tribal fire of the Barren Mountain Tribe upgraded to the Flame of the Soul?"
Mina laughed, recalling a bad memory, and said, "The Barren Mountain Tribe back then was far inferior to the current Crimson Star Tribe, and the upgrade wasn't achieved through usual means. However, the external realm might have some records. When you go there, keep an eye out for such information."
Enzo nodded, not surprised that Mina guessed his intention.
He asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"
"Just you?" Mina scrutinized Enzo and shook his head, "Kid, it's not that I look down on you. I made many enemies in the external realm. After 800 years, those enemies are either dead or too old to move. You wouldn't be their match now, but there is indeed something I need you to handle."
"Don't worry, it's a good thing for you."
Mina then asked Enzo to retrieve the stone tablet of the Barren Mountain.
With the chanting of a strange incantation, items hidden within the stone tablet were brought out and placed in the potion hut of the Crimson Star Tribe. Mina took a slate from a bookshelf and smashed it.
There were two seeds revealing among the rubble.
Enzo asked curiously, "What are these?"
Mina replied, "Seeds of the ancient elven tree."
"Elves?"
Enzo was astonished, having never heard of this race before.
Mina nodded and said, "In the external realm, there are many more divisions of races, including some with very strange appearances. However, humans are still among the powerful races."
"And these two elven seeds…"