Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 1666 - 1187: The Waves of the Caribbean Sea, the Serpent Mother’s “Enlightening Instruction” (Part 2)

"What?! This?... Revered Serpent Mother, you say, I... I was used?..."

The trusted Sand Snake looked bewildered, completely unable to react to Miyava's unexpected response, stammering in reply.

"But these words... were all... I sincerely... thought of..."

"Shut up, you fool Sand Snake! Listen to me... on account of the Light Snake, I will explain it to you one last time..."

The Serpent Mother Miyava's smile gradually turned cold, her gaze fixed on the eyes of the trusted Sand Snake, who dared not meet her eyes, and she spoke in a low voice, like a snake hissing.

"Sand Snake, remember! Only those who have lost power and influence enjoy creating chaos, stirring up the bloodshed of power struggles! They want to climb upwards, having to step over the corpses on the pyramid, using the ladder of chaos... But for us, who hold the power of the tribes, we must patiently maintain order, fight within the rules of power!... Do not thoughtlessly flip the table, thinking of destroying order. Because the current rules and order, established by the Mexica nobility, at the top of the pyramid are completely advantageous to us! And once you destroy it for small benefits as tempting as pineapple eyes, what we lose will often be more than what we gain!..."

"Remember my words well and tell those who follow my old tribesmen! The loose Totonac tribes were able to form an alliance because of the bone of Mexica force! And our ability to rule over a million tribes, collecting tributes from various parts, even deciding the life and death of each tribal noble, relies on the combined force of Mexica's reputation and Totonac's Divine Bloodline!..."

At this point, the Serpent Mother Miyava slightly tilted her head, smiled while looking at her quiet and bewildered daughter who listened obediently, and then coldly continued.

"The Mexica's skeleton, the Totonac's flesh and blood, are currently molded together! In this generation, before the Light Snake grows up, they are inseparable. Without either, the hard-won alliance would suddenly collapse from within! And by then, the power of this Totonac alliance would also disappear from our hands!..."

"In fact, the Kingdom's Warriors delegated at the thousands of miles of seaside number only two to three thousand. Around Golden Bay City, there are just over seven to eight hundred warriors. Since these people can fight, since they defeated the Totonac tribes, they deserve the status equivalent to tribal nobility!... What you need to do daily is not compete with them for land and agricultural slaves, not engage in meaningless conflicts with them... but strive to win them over, intermarry with them, integrate them with us, indistinguishably blending into one!… Doing so will gradually turn their power into ours. And our warriors must learn from them, becoming equally disciplined, fierce and strong!..."

"As for the priests of Snake City's Priest Academy, many are young men from the Totonac tribe, patiently trained by Mexica priests! They are of humble origins, devout to the Chief Divine, possessing knowledge of the kingdom's writing, following the Chief Divine's teaching in their deeds… There is nothing wrong with these new priests, rather they are excellent! For the newly born Totonac alliance, they are the truly new blood, the force that can make us strong!... And what are those decayed old priests capable of? Most of them can't even handle simple compost increases, numerical calculations, only good at manipulating hearts, pursuing personal pleasures!..."

"Sand Snake, I told you all a long time ago! Don't value the enchanting flowers and plants in front of you too much, indulging in imaginary pleasures and titles, but learn the true strong foundations of the Mexica, pursue true knowledge and laws! This era has changed, completely different from the previous bloodline-genesis era, only the truly strong can reach the heights of the pyramid… The young members of every tribe, all who can be sent to the Priest Academy, must be sent to me! Even if there are no quotas for a Priest Apprentice, even if only auditing in the academy is better than mingling amidst the seaside, oppressing the tribespeople!..."

Having heard this detailed and long-term scheme, the trusted Sand Snake stood dazed for a long while, his expression constantly changing, finally turning into deep shame.

"Yes! Honored and wise Serpent Mother… yes, I was wrong!... I will certainly convey your words completely to those who follow you..."

"Mm..."

The Serpent Mother Miyava elegantly lifted her head, glancing at Sand Snake for a while, finally adding a faint command.

"In two days, give me a list."

"Ah, a list? Revered Serpent Mother, what list do you need?..."

"Ha! A list of Elders and Priests breaking martial law, spreading rumors in various tribes, affecting hearts… Mm, not too many chickens to kill, twenty will suffice!"

"Huh? Kill chickens?... Yes! Yes! I understand..."

"Leave!"

"Yes! Revered Alliance Serpent Mother, Noble Divine Maiden!..."

The trusted Sand Snake respectfully knelt before Miyava and the Light Snake, then backed out of the grand hall.

Bright sunlight fell from the dome of the palace, casting on Miyava's exquisite face, having lost the seductive charm once bent low, leaving only the grace of long-held power. As she looked to her daughter beside her, watching the young face striving to understand something, she laughed and asked.

"Light Snake, did you understand?..."

"Mother, I did not… understand. But I know, he… fears you…"

"Haha! Light Snake, do you know what he fears?..."

"What… is it?..."

"It's power, and the wisdom to wield that power..."

"Power?... Is it something delicious?... Wisdom?… Does it mean being smart?…"

"Heehee! Light Snake, power is determining fate, deciding others' life, death, and interests. And wisdom is seeing through people's hearts, manipulating human nature… Combining power and wisdom means everyone below you must become mud in your hands, molded by you as desired!… And the muds cannot see your face, seeing only your cold hand, this truly is the superior!..."

"Molding mud?... Hmm… I want to… mold mud…"

"Mm, good!… Good child, I will teach you slowly… and personally lead you to mold mud figures, making them all kneel at your feet… Ahahaha!"

In the expectant gaze of the young Light Snake, the Serpent Mother Miyava raised the corners of her mouth, blossoming into an unprecedentedly beautiful smile. She laughed loudly and joyfully for a long time… until a trusted aide hurriedly came, whispering a few words. She then raised an eyebrow, letting out a disdainful sneer.

"Ha! Another cunning raven claw has reached me… Damn Silver Raven Papata, dreaming in broad daylight? Does he really believe he's a Silver Raven, able to fly between the two Divine Trees!"