Everyone held their breath.
"The first thing."
Wu Liang pulled Akomann to his side.
"From this day forward, Akomann, the former leader of the Bloodfang Tribe, officially becomes my woman!"
"She will no longer be a captive, nor will she be an enemy; she is now a member of our Black Rock Tribe!"
This announcement exploded through the crowd.
The women of the Bloodfang Tribe in particular were extremely excited, cheering loudly.
Akomann's body jolted, and she looked at Wu Liang in disbelief.
She hadn't expected Wu Liang to announce this in front of everyone.
This was his recognition of her, and a complete transformation of her identity.
Wu Liang continued:
"The second thing is what all of you from the Bloodfang Tribe care about most."
Wu Liang's gaze swept over the Bloodfang women; their faces were currently filled with faint anticipation.
"Some of you have probably guessed what I'm about to say."
"That's right. I once promised Akomann that as long as she submitted to me, I would give you all a new life."
"Now, I am fulfilling my promise!"
"From this moment on, the Bloodfang Tribe will no longer be enemies, nor will you be captives!"
"You will officially be merged into the Black Rock Tribe and become a part of us!"
"Like the members of the Black Rock Tribe, you will have the right to be allocated land, tools, and housing!"
"Similarly, you have the right to learn skills and participate in construction! From now on, you can earn a better life through your own hard work!"
Boom!
If the first announcement was a bomb, then this second announcement was a tsunami!
Immense joy instantly flooded all the women of the Bloodfang Tribe.
"Heavens! Did I hear that right?!"
"We... we're free?"
"We can become Black Rock Tribe people too? We can get land and houses?"
After a brief moment of dead silence, earth-shattering cheers and the sound of weeping erupted from the crowd.
They wept for joy, hugging each other and venting all the anxiety and fear they had felt during this period.
"Thank you, Lord Wu Liang!"
Thump! Thump!
Hundreds and thousands of Bloodfang Tribe women knelt down in unison.
Akomann looked at her tribespeople kneeling below; her eyes were slightly red, and she remained silent.
Wu Liang looked toward a sturdy, heroic-looking Female Warrior in the crowd.
"Kaila!"
Kaila stepped out from the crowd and knelt on one knee.
"Lord Wu Liang!"
Her eyes were filled with fanatical worship and awe.
"Rise."
Wu Liang looked at the sturdy, heroic Female Warrior before him and nodded with satisfaction.
"Kaila, let me ask you, what do you think of our current warriors?"
"Reporting to my Lord! Our warriors are brave and fearless! Our weapons are invincible!"
Kaila answered loudly, filled with pride.
"No, that is not enough. We need an even stronger army!"
Wu Liang shook his head.
"An army?"
Kaila was stunned.
"Yes, a structured, regular army, not just a rabble that only knows how to brawl."
Wu Liang nodded with a solemn expression, then looked at everyone.
"Today, I have gathered you all here to announce another matter."
Wu Liang's voice spread clearly throughout the entire area.
"Our Tribe is becoming more and more prosperous! We have more food than we can eat and more clothes than we can wear! But..."
He changed his tone, which became stern.
"Our prosperity will surely attract the prying eyes of the many wolves surrounding us!"
"We must build a powerful military force to consolidate our Tribe's defenses, preventing all outside forces from attacking our people and stealing our prey!"
"Only when we are strong enough can we protect our home and our people from harm!"
A commotion immediately broke out in the crowd below.
"Therefore, we can no longer be just a group of hunters like before! We must establish a true army!"
"An army that can protect our home, an army that can make all enemies tremble with fear just by hearing our name!"
"This army will have the sharpest weapons and the strongest armor! They will enjoy the best treatment in the Tribe!"
"This army will have the best weapons, the best equipment, and the best training!"
"Warriors who join this army will no longer need to worry about food or shelter."
"Your only task will be to fight! To expand the Tribe's territory and win glory!"
Wu Liang's voice was full of provocation; the women below felt their blood boiling as they clenched their fists.
"And the name of this army shall be the Black Rock Army!"
"Black Rock!"
"Black Rock!"
Some people in the crowd had already begun to chant along.
Wu Liang looked at the reaction of the crowd with satisfaction, then he changed the subject.
"A powerful army must have a powerful commander!"
"She must understand war, she must be a veteran of a hundred battles, and she must be cold and ruthless!"
"At the same time, she must offer absolute loyalty to our entire Tribe!"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Wu Liang.
Everyone was guessing who this commander would be.
Leader Wei Xian?
Although she was matchless in bravery, she was currently pregnant and clearly unsuitable.
Would Lord Wu Liang take the post himself?
That was indeed a possibility.
While everyone was discussing it, Wu Liang pointed to Akomann beside him.
"Your new commander is her—the former leader of the Bloodfang Tribe, Akomann!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar.
The members of the Black Rock Tribe were all stunned.
Letting an enemy leader, who was a prisoner just a few days ago, become the commander of their army?
Was Lord Wu Liang crazy?
And those from the Bloodfang Tribe were even more shocked beyond measure.
Lord Wu Liang actually wanted their former leader to lead the new army?
Everyone looked behind Wu Liang.
Wei Xian and Eliza said nothing; they just stood quietly behind Wu Liang, which was a statement in itself.
They trusted any of Wu Liang's decisions unconditionally.
"Akomann, are you willing?"
Wu Liang ignored the doubts and shock of these people and looked at Akomann.
"Are you willing to forge an invincible iron army for me, for this Tribe?"
Akomann stood at the front of the platform, looking at those familiar and excited faces below.
Seeing the fire of hope rekindled in their eyes, her nose suddenly felt a sting, and her eyes reddened.
She took a deep breath, forcing back the urge to cry.
She turned around, knelt on one knee before Wu Liang, and placed her right hand over her heart.
"I am willing!"
Kneeling on one knee with her right hand on her chest, she raised her head and shouted with all her might:
"I, Akomann, swear to you!"
"My life and my loyalty shall be dedicated to you! Dedicated to the Black Rock Tribe!"
"I am willing to forge a powerful army for you and for the Tribe from this day forward, to sweep away all enemies!"
"Akomann will not fail your trust!"
Her voice spread throughout the field, crisp and loud, filled with determination and reverence.
This kneel completely announced that the era of the Bloodfang Tribe was over.
It also announced that she and all the Bloodfang Tribe members behind her would be completely loyal to Wu Liang from this moment on!