79 A Child That Is Not Embraced by the Village Will Burn It Down to Feel Its Warmth

Every elder gave their opinion on the course of action. The consensus was that the child was talented and possessed a very rare bloodline ability; if nurtured, he might become a pillar of the clan and its future. However, he harbored vengeance against the clan in his heart. With his summons, he could not be controlled by anyone unless the patriarch interfered. And if he was taken in by any of the competitive clans, it would not bode well for the clan.

With everyone having voiced their opinions, the Patriarch concluded the discussion by giving his final decision, "It is a sad decision, but as the clan head, I must make this decision for the good of the clan. I have weighed all the pros and cons of the situation. There are many advantages to nurturing such talent in the clan; if we could bring him back, he could be a future pillar. But the cons are dire too; if this seedling falls into the wrong hands, it could bring calamity upon the clan."