Unfortunately for them, they aren't a battle race, they are the lords of the night and are called excellent spell master's and stealth masters, individually they are strong, but there are much fewer of them than there are blood wolfs, so they are somewhat on equal terms."
Ludwig listened attentively, he wanted this information about the upper world very deeply, but he kept being composed and asked simply "Is there any information regarding them in the Upper World?"
She shook her head "I am not sure, there is one confusing fact, which is that the wolfs, cats, and all the other canines, felines, ursine, and other animals are part of the Southern Ine, a faction of beasts that control the central continent of the Upper World, they are supposed to be allies, so I don't know why they are like this."
Although Wei sounded unsure, it seemed as if she at least trusted the information she had. When Ludwig heard this, he thought it was very simple "Since the night cat tribe is the ancestral tribe of the one that resides in the Upper World, they naturally have a deep foundation and have some pride. Isn't it the same for us?
The Stardust clan also has a foundation there, aren't we equally proud of this fact? Since the same is for them, they would also be arrogant. The situation isn't critical for them at all, so there is really no need to be too cooperative with the wolf tribe, especially if you consider the dislike they feel about each other.
If the cat tribe had the strength, they would have wiped out the wolf tribe a long time ago.
What a pity, even if the wolf tribe has the strength to fight the cat tribe to a bitter end where both would suffer greatly, it can't do so, since the cat tribe has their close backers."
Ludwig didn't know t he specifics, but that was his hypothesis. There is only one thing that he is curious about – the alliance seems to have a way of communicating with the upper world, but the clan didn't seem to have this ability at all. Considering the close relationship between the clan and the alliance, the clan should be able to talk with the force at the other side.
'Probably some nonsensical rule that hinders them from doing so.' And this was indeed the case. If a faction wanted to establish a connection to the upper world, they would have to do it on their own without outside help. It can't be said to be the people's will but actually heavens. It's a challenge to see whether these factions are worthy of having a connection, if they aren't, then they will never succeed.
Wei explained some more information and waited. Ludwig thought about it and said "The night cat tribe is the best option for us. We will have to see how we approach the situation, but, if possible, we should contract the night cat tribe and talk with them about a possible negotiation. Even if this goal is further away, we can start by opening a branch close to their territory. It's best if it's unoccupied by any other beast faction."
Ye thought of something and asked, "Why don't we talk with one of their vassals and make a connection to the night cat tribe that way?" Wei on the side seemed to agree.
"That's a good idea if our ambitions are far in the future. Although a branch has to also think far into the future, this approach is something that lower clans do, our Stardust Clan has the foundation of a higher clan, why should we use such tactics? It's better to use the ones proper for our rank."
Wei and Ye were curious, so Ludwig continued "Most branches hide their background and are unknown to the world, but not only is your face known to many, there isn't even a need to follow the calls of others. Since there is no successful case, then all the cases priors were wrong in regard to the branch we plan to build.
I am sure, just from the size of the clan, that there were several people with a similar idea who had accomplished nothing. We need to use our situation instead of thinking of making ways around the benefits we have."
Ye and Wei nodded somewhat, then Ludwig asked once again "Does any of the both of you know a good location near the night cat tribe? It should be relatively close to them but not too close to any vassals."
Wei thought about it but wasn't sure, this time Ye answered "There is indeed such a place, it's the Dark Blood Wastelands, this place was a battlefield many years ago and is empty to this day, it was used for the battle between both parties, now the night cat tribe send the wolfs away from their borders, so although this place is empty and is close to the cat tribe, many people think it will be the next battlefield, so no one enters or use it."
"How close is it to the wolf border?"
"Not very, the night cat tribe of the past was weaker than it is now, this battlefield probably existed for a long time. Some people did occupy it in the past, but that's a long time ago, especially since currently it's speculated that another war is going to break out."
Ludwig thought about it and nodded "This is a good place. Wei, use your connections to look into the situation of this place. Ye, you go and look into the formation inheritance and see if there is any formation that can use the resentment and blood of that place."
The trio talked a bit more till all dispersed in different directions. No matter what, this was a time where they would have to prepare many things. Technically, Ludwig could leave at any time, he had graduated from the school the moment he advanced to Foundation Establishment, so he didn't wish to waste time and start the branch as soon as possible.
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