Way of the Knights

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The Gentle Primates Tribe had been peaceful once. 

Just like what Dennis said, it was built by the couple that was once been adopted and raised by a human after death of the same person. They wanted to re-create the society that they were used to seeing, but also wanted primates to be the one's leading tribe. This is the reason why that couple taught the monkeys that came what they know. 

As time went on, the monkey couple eventually got older. One would think that they should've at least had a child or two but sadly, they were unfortunate in that aspect.

Reproduction had always been a problem for beasts, specially Demonic Beast. 

The stronger their genes is, the harder it is for them to conceive a child. It's not the question of whether 'were they really trying?' either. These are beasts. Of course they're trying.

The founders of the tribe were gratified to watch as their tribe grew larger, they would've been happier if they had a child but they have none. They tried and tried until they reached the point where both of them understood that it's no longer possible. They were both so old that its hopeless.

As the ones who founded tribe, of course they worried about its well being after they pass on. And since they do not have the child which replace them in their role, they could only search for alternatives. 

The founders knew every single monkey that joined the tribe. They both agreed to choose an heir from one of them, but the chosen must be deemed worthy by not only them but the tribe as well. In the end, they were able to pick the next tribe leader. The founders took the chosen one as their adopted child and passed on their knowledge about leading the tribe. 

The founders then died of old age but with relieved faces. 

But of course, that's not the end of the story for the tribe. The tribe leader that was raised by the founders, shared the same unfortunate fate as them. The tribe leader and his wife weren't able to conceive a child either. And just like how the tribe leader was chosen, he decided to follow the footsteps of the founders and choose an heir to the tribe. 

Since then, it became somewhat of the tradition. This is not to say that every Tribe Leader that was chosen, was impotent. Some of them actually managed to conceive a child. 

But as if like a curse, their children weren't chosen since they did not have the proper qualities and mindset to lead a tribe. 

And this is where the problem started. 

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"It was when during the reign of the 5th Tribe Leader that our tribe, the Gentle Primates Tribe, experienced it's first tribal conflict." Allan recalled the story as Dennis sat on his neck. Raven was on the side and listening to the whole story in silence. 

"The 5th was different from the rest. If the previous tribe leaders either didn't have a child or have a child but is unworthy and were force to choose another heir. The 5th broke this rule since his child was deemed worthy, not only by him but by the rest of the tribe as well."

"The 5th had three children." Allan said which somehow surprised Raven. "Just by that alone, he could be considered as someone blessed by the heavens. But that's not where the issue lies."

"His children were just like regular siblings. They were close to each other and they were inseparable. Needless to say, they all have different personalities."

"The eldest was the strongest. The younger one is the smartest. And the youngest is the gentlest."

"The eldest was admired by the whole tribe because of his strength. It is said that he was able to reduce a huge boulder into smithereens just by a mere punch from him. He became famous due to his strength which also changed his personality."

"The younger sibling was the deemed as the savior of the tribe. With his sharp mind, he helped the tribe solve many problems which made the tribe flourish even more. Unlike the eldest, he didn't allow fame to get onto his head which made his personality stable."

"Finally, the youngest one." Allan paused and sighed, "According what was told to me, he was the most unimpressive one. He didn't do anything note worthy nor did he have a staggering fame, wits or strength unlike what his family had. But if there's anything he had, that would be the biggest heart that accepts and forgives."

"He does not discriminate. No matter what the color of one's fur is, nor how rough their personality might appear. He always treated them same and accepted them. They said that he's the first one to cry and also the last one to stop crying when someone died."

"He's the weakest of the siblings, yet he was the most relied upon. There was even a time when the 5th himself seek him for advise on how to handle a specific situation. And his answer granted the best benefit for the tribe as a whole. Unknowingly, this was also the same time when the 5th had decided to pass on the title to him."

"Of course, the siblings were shocked when they heard the announcement. This shocked the youngest the most since he didn't find himself worthy to succeed his father's responsibilities. I heard that he even refused it."

"But the decision was made and it could no longer be changed. Ever since then, the youngest spent time learning everything that he needs in order to lead the tribe. All this, while his siblings felt like they were robbed of something that should've been theirs."

"The eldest thought that if their father is going to pass on the title to his children, they it should've been him who was chosen since he came first. Not only that, he is strong and his more than capable of keeping the tribe safe compared to the youngest."

"The younger one felt entitled for the first time in his life. It was him who made the lives of the tribe better using his ideas. It was him who contributed the most so by right, he should've been chosen."

"A rift appeared on the relationship of the siblings. It then turned into conflict after their parents died and suddenly, the tribe was split into tree factions and went on war against each other."

"The eldest challenged the youngest on a contest of strength while the younger one challenged him on a battle of wits. The youngest accepted both challenges since he didn't want anyone to get hurt by conflict anymore."

"He lost both challenges. Miserably too." Allan stated, "He nearly lost his life on the battle against his oldest bro and he didn't even had the chance against his older bro."

"Contrary to belief however, he remained as the Tribe Leader, not because his siblings felt guilty or something, but because his gentleness and care for the tribe was so genuine that it moved the opposing factions to stop the conflict. Majority of them joined the faction of the youngest and the tribe was mostly whole again, even the younger one dropped his weapons and joined them."

"Unfortunately, the oldest was the most stubborn one. Instead of admitting defeat, he felt humiliated by the betrayal of his comrades. And since the tribe won't acknowledge him as their leader, he decided to create a tribe of his own and crown himself as its founder."

There was a tinge of sadness on the Allan's voice, Dennis was looking down and lost as well. 

"The conflict never ended from there. The tribe of the eldest, which is named as the Frenzied Silverback Tribe, constantly hunted those from ours. We tried talking sense to them but nothing worked."

"It is now the reign of the 7th, the conflict amongst tribes had only gotten worse from then." Allan sighed despite himself, "The 7th had chosen two heirs so far, but both of them got assassinated by the opposing tribe. You know the rest."

"Dennis was chosen as the next heir but someone is still not satisfied with this arrangement so they sent someone to assassinate him as well." Raven stated, getting a nod from Allan. 

Raven massaged his temples and a long sigh escaped from his mouth. He smiled wryly and said: "Wow, even this drama is very human-like. I don't know if I should say that I'm impressed or creeped out."

"So?" Raven asked them both, "What do you plan on doing now?"

Dennis remained silent, Allan then spoke: "First, we would like to tell this to our Eldest Bro. He's got a respectable position in the tribe, I think he'll know what to do."

"Alright then." Raven nodded, he the looked at the listless monkey that is following them. 

This was the Gil, the same monkey that tried to assassinate Dennis a few moments ago. Raven didn't know what to do to him just yet so he just postponed it before knowing their story. And since he's now aware, it is time to deal with him. 

"Do you guys want me to kill this guy?"