"I am doing what I am doing because I belie—"
Before Kael could complete his words—
"Stonefangs follow Flying Man."
Gruumak spoke up, interrupting their conversation. Kael looked at him, Gruumak looked into Kael's eyes and—
"Flying Man says he leaves if no one follows.
Not needed.
Stonefangs follow.
Stonefangs ready for peace."
Gruumak spoke directly. He didn't care about the conversation Kael was having with Kayden, the moment Zakaar was done translating everything Kael said, Gruumak reacted instantly.
His people were dependent on Flying Man, they believed in Flying Man, and so did he—
He had seen what the Flying Man did for people, he saw how hard he pushed himself for people, even on the battlefield, the Flying Man moved in a way that saved most people.
If Flying Man left…
Everything would return to how it was before, the outsiders would choose someone else, a new Stormcaller and this time—
They wouldn't win.
