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"I just talked with that Snow Rabbit, Kael, for a bit. He told me about the rules of the human towns."
The tall Mountain Cat, Lai Te, whispered to Nessa and Sarika, "People with value and ability will get more."
"So we must prove our abilities to the humans."
Lai Te's eyes were determined.
Nessa and Sarika nodded, understanding why Lai Te took the risk to follow.
Kael, with Rein's permission, turned to Lai Te and the other Mountain Cats and said, "Lord Rein permits your participation."
"He has heard that you Mountain Cats excel in concealment, even more agile in the forest than us Snow Rabbits, so he hopes you can act as bait."
"No problem!"
Lai Te responded confidently.
As the leader's wife, with Vika absent, Nessa was supposed to be in charge.
But her nature was more reserved and shy, so Lai Te took the initiative to shoulder everything.
"What weapons do you need?" Kael asked.
Lai Te replied without hesitation, "Daggers will do!"
