Lie Zhua's fresh blood seeped into the cracks between the bricks of New Star Valley's plaza, congealing into a brand of vengeance burned into the hearts of the Downspirit Clan.
The Bone Splitting Clan Supervisor Shui Ya was very satisfied with the effect this "sacrifice" produced; in its eyes, the members of the Downspirit Clan had visibly become more "docile."
Open rage and resistance vanished, replaced by deathly silent, numb obedience.
Soon, new shackles descended in full.
The Code promulgated by Shui Ya was carved onto the black stone stele at the center of the plaza:
First, all War-level Weapons must be handed over.
Second, the Bone Splitting Clan holds absolute dominion over all resources, technology, and population of the Downspirit Clan.
Third, the Downspirit Clan must unconditionally obey all conscription orders and complete designated labor and production tasks.
Fourth, all forms of assembly are forbidden; a collective liability system will be enforced…
