Evolution begins with an ant colony

Chapter 208: Really Big Plans

All the tribe leaders gazed at Akun with a mix of respect and admiration.

Akun then spoke up as he gazed at the tribe leaders with a mix of curiosity and seriousness, "Now," he began, "I want to hear your reports on how the constructions are going in your ends. Remember, I gave you all a deadline. It would be in your best interests to not let your time run out before you complete the constructions."@@@@

Akun had initiated a major construction, planning to modernize the entire godforsaken forest. He had informed all the tribe leaders of this idea, and all they could do was simply obey. He also gave them deadlines, excluding the orcs and bees since he was on very friendly terms with them.

"His very aura commands respect and fear," Tatilia mused as she smiled, gazing at Akun in awe. She mused further, "Just like he did thousands of years ago when he became the ruler of the black dragons." Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

Inwardly, each of the tribe leaders mused. Inwardly, Elenora mused, "Such a grand project that involves such massive deployment of all our manpower."

Inwardly, Leandor and Seraphina mused, "Such complex land and underwater structures, and the employment to ancient magic that were thought to be lost thousands of years ago."

Skalathar, Vaelon, Arachneia, and Thalgar collectively mused, "The sheer size the structure is expected to be after its completion."

The orc queen Grukka mused, "The sheer amount of valuable resources being expended to even get the most basic parts of the structure together."

Inwardly, Tatilia mused as she smiled, "Master’s way of doing things."

A bead of sweat formed at the edge of Elenora’s forehead as she realized what was at stake and how hard it would be to achieve the expected results, not only to satisfy her liege but also to receive the reward he promised if her people completed the project in time. Elenora bowed as she replied, "We will do our best, my liege."

Akun then replied, "That is good to hear. Now, sit."

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"Thank you," she replied, retaking her seat.

Akun had promised Elenora that if she and her people completed their project before the deadline, he would heal and return her husband to her.

Inwardly, Akun mused, "One doesn’t rule his people with an iron fist alone. A true ruler knows how to balance punishment and reward. Fear can only drive an individual so far, but if one knows of your genuine kindness, they will be willing to sacrifice their all for you. After all, everyone lives life with hopes of what they can look forward to.

If there is nothing for them, what point is there to living?"

Similar to Phenor, Akun had also promised him that if the Kingins were able to complete the tasks given to them before the deadline, he would bring back Devon, but not Argon. Phenor respected Akun’s wishes, and he also understood that his eldest child had somewhat of a chaotic personality, thus Akun’s unwillingness to bring him back.

Akun’s voice echoed in the large meeting room as he then addressed Leandor and Seraphina, "And now, Leandor and Seraphina, how are things on your end? I would love to hear your good news."