The World Serpent

The Former Grim Tiger Chief looked upon Luna's face with an expression that lacked any emotions. Luna's words echoed within his mind as he finally understood why Luna and the Army of a Powerful Force landed near their lair. The Former Chief started thinking about her words as he quietly uttered with a calm thought. 

"Loyalty?" 

"Loyalty isn't something that is asked, Luna."

The Former Chief continued his words as Luna nodded in agreement. Luna had understood that simply asking for their loyalty wouldn't bring the results she wanted. The only way to persuade them was to show the power of Azathoth and the Inquisition. But how should she show such power? A simple question which currently plagued Luna's mind. 

"You're correct, Former Chief. But I have my reasons for asking the loyalty of the Grim Tigers." Luna replied with an emotionless voice. The Former Chief raised an eyebrow as he was curious about the reasoning. Luna instantly noticed the curiosity of the Former Chief. As Luna was about to answer, Regina had already answered the Former Chief's curiosity. 

"A war is about to start." Regina's words echoed as the Former Chief slowly formed a serious expression on his face. Luna smiled and nodded in agreement. A war was about to start, and it was a war that would affect the Realm of Piksyon itself. They needed to take every asset of the Occidental Region onto their hands and protect it. 

"Correct, A Great War is about to start. It is a war that would cause the whole forest to mobilize. Everything and Everyone within the forest will be affected." Luna explained some details about the Great War. 

Regina and the Former Chief started thinking about the Great War. The Former Chief didn't know the scale of such war and expected it to be a great feud, but Regina herself understood the meaning of the Great War. After all, she had a history lesson about the Two Great Wars, which devastated the world.

"Are you sure about the Great War?" Regina asked as she wanted to know more about the Great War. Luna nodded and answered with her calm voice. "We are sure about it. Armies are being gathered and are about to attack this forest." 

"This is problematic." Regina seriously uttered as Luna simply smiled. The Former Chief turned his head towards his daughter as it seemed that she understood the full implication of the Great War. Noticing her father's curious expression, Regina sighed and spoke. 

"The Great War is a War that affects the World itself. All Nations or All Super Powers would wage war against each other. Destruction and Suffering would plague the lands. Mountains and Plains would be destroyed, and an ocean of blood will form." Her words echoed as the Former Chief nodded in understanding. A lot of creatures would be killed in the Great War and even if you don't pick a single side. You would get affected by the collateral damages caused by two or more sides. 

"Old Sis Luna, Do you want us to join the Great War?" Regina asked with a serious voice. Luna smiled and shook her head. The Azathoth and the Inquisition could handle themselves without any problems. The reason for the mass recruitment was because of the simple fact that it was a good time to recruit races. In a mass crisis, Some races would need a light of hope that would save them.

"No, my Master doesn't want the weakest ones to join the war. The reason why she sent her armies all over Occidental Region was for the races within the Occidental Region to seek refuge within the Fortress Bastion. As the war would affect everything, the Occidental Region itself would be a battlefield. The enemies are strong, and I am sure you understand that."

Luna had the same smiling expression as Regina found herself thinking about the future. Old Sis Luna wouldn't have any reason to lie. Regina also understood that the Force behind Luna would be able to handle the Great War, so they wouldn't need to use weaker creatures. It took time, but Regina understood the reasoning of the Force.

"You want to use this crisis as a way to make the races of the Occidental Region join you. It would be strange for a country to be open for migration. The only reason I can find is a population problem." Regina uttered as Luna started chuckling. 

"Eh?"

Regina turned her gaze towards Luna, who chuckled. She found herself confused as to why Old Sis Luna smiled. Though, Luna herself couldn't help but get surprised at Regina's words. A Grim Tiger that didn't even pass through the evolutionary line of Daemon Monster could easily guess the reasoning of Azathoth with little to no information about the subject.

"I have been thinking about this, but Regina, how are you so smart. Are you hiding some secret?" Luna smirked and asked with a sly voice. Regina tilted her head in confusion until she finally understood the implication of Luna's words. Regina wryly smiled as she couldn't believe her idiotic brain.

Regina had been used to thinking out loud, and the Grim Tigers wouldn't question any of it. Such a dangerous habit found itself in the conversation of Luna and Regina. Her Intelligence was too high to be normal. She had knowledge that a Grim Tiger shouldn't have known. 

Regina lowered her guard as she was talking to her Old Sis Luna, who was a year ago little bit smarter than normal. Regina underestimated the intelligence of Luna. Luna's Master must have educated Luna herself about simple subjects. Hearing Regina muttering such subjects would make Luna suspicious about Regina. 

"Everyone can have their secrets, though, in front of my Master. No secrets can hide through her. This is a simple warning. The moment you meet my Master. It would be better if you would be honest with her. I am sure that she would understand your reasoning." Luna smiled once again as Regina continued to wryly smile. 

'But, Old Sis Luna. How can I explain my strange secret to your Master?' Regina thought to herself while gazing upon Luna. It wasn't a secret, but since no one asked her about it. Regina simply hid it without any problems. She understood that such a secret would find itself free but before the time comes. She wanted to be ready and at least tell her family beforehand.

"Anyway, Former Chief. Have you reached your decision?" Luna asked as she turned her gaze towards the Former Chief. The Former Chief kept thinking about Regina's and Luna's words. It took time, but he looked at Luna and replied with a calm voice.

"I'd like to answer you, but unfortunately, I am not the Chief of the Grim Tigers. Their fate isn't on my back, and I have no right to decide for them." The Former Chief's words echoed as he turned his gaze towards Regina, who was also waiting for him to make his decision.

"My daughter is the Chief of the Grim Tigers. The fate of our tribe and species is completely under her paws. Whether or not we agree with your Master is dependent to the Chief of our Tribe." The Former Chief continued speaking as Regina found herself in shock. She then remembered that she recently got the title Chief of the Grim Tigers. 

Regina couldn't believe that she was unfortunate enough to make such a decision for the Grim Tigers. She gritted her teeth as she started thinking about the words of Luna and her Father. Loyalty wasn't something to be given but earned. Regina couldn't make a decision without important info. Such info was about the Master of the Force behind Old Sis Luna. 

"I'm sorry, Old Sis Luna. But before I could make my decision. I would like to meet this Master of yours. After meeting her, I would then decide the fate of the Grim Tigers." Regina said with an honest voice as Luna simply nodded in understanding.

Luna wasn't upset about it as it was quite understandable. Regina would have to meet Master Persia before she could make her decision, and Luna was sure that Regina wouldn't get disappointed. After all, Master Persia was the Best Master of All Time. These were the thoughts of Luna. 

"No need to be sorry about it. I understand your reasoning. You can take 4 Grim Tigers to meet with my Master. Be sure to pick carefully, and I will give your further details about my Master's within the Military Aircraft." Luna smiled and answered with a calm voice. A smile formed on Regina's face as she couldn't help but sigh in relief within her mind. 

Before Regina, Luna, and the Former Chief could continue talking to each other. A Grim Tiger ran towards them while heavily panting. The Former Chief furrowed his eyebrows and was about to ask why the Grim Tiger ran towards them. Before he could ask, Regina had already questioned the Grim Tiger. 

"What happened?" 

The Grim Tiger looked at the Former Chief and Regina as he answered while continuing to breathe heavily. "T-the Orks are planning to attack us. An army with a thousand Orks is heading this way." The Former Chief and Regina found themselves in shock.

"What!?!"

Regina felt her heart beating wildly, though a serene voice echoed within the ears of Regina and the Former Chief.

"There is no need to worry about it, Former Chief and Little Regina. How about I'll handle this simple problem for you." Luna uttered as she slowly faded.