I must fabricate a reason—one that is both reasonable and sound—to ensure the Fire Tribe does not detect the slightest flaw. Otherwise, if they were to truly take action, I would be in deep trouble.
"To be honest, I have some history with the former Patriarch of the Great Flame Tribe. I once promised him that I would protect the Great Flame Tribe. As your Fire Tribe originated from the Great Flame World, if I were to annihilate you, it would surely displease the Great Flame Tribe. That is why I did not attack from the start."
The excuse was a bit flimsy, but Su Chen had no other choice. After all, in this situation, any reason he gave would surely make the Fire Tribe suspicious.
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