Sometime later, Chief Valencia left Leon and Darlene in the Great Hall. She shortly summoned the scout leader and inquired, "Has the last two rats been caught yet?"
"Apologies, chief. We have lost track of their movements. However, they should still be hiding somewhere within the tribe." The scout leader knelt in shame.
Chief Valencia's crumpled slightly, but she did not blame the scout leader for his incompetence. He was a Peak-rank Great Warrior.
"Those last two rats were Extremity-rank Great Warriors, weren't they? Request more help from the senior warriors if need be. I want this mattered concluded quickly. Once you catch them, cripple their limbs, and keep them in a state of unconsciousness. I want them alive for the summit seven days from now, is that understood?"
"Yes, chief!"
"Then go!"
"Yes!"
…
Back in the Great Hall.
Merry Christmas, Everyone!