The history of the savages could stretch back tens of thousands of years, possibly even longer. Similarly, Chinese civilization was equally ancient. Perhaps there really was some hidden connection between the two. However, unraveling these massive secrets, buried deep in ancient history, was not something I was capable of right now.
At the moment, what caught my attention most was that Ivan had referred to himself as a "Master Duke." In the savage society, a title like that wasn't just ceremonial. It signified royal blood and real power, equivalent to a noble rank. Ivan wielded actual authority as a Master Duke. This society was a feudal-slave system where one’s power and influence was decided by which family you were born in.
As long as I maintained a good relationship with Ivan, I'd ha
