"In this world, no living being is more noble or more ancient than the Dragon Race!"
"In an age where the gods are silent, for us to witness the return of a noble existence such as Your Highness is truly a blessing for all living beings of the Oakland Continent!"
When Lince appeared again on the plaza of the Demon God Hall, the leading Golden Beetle had already changed his tune completely.
He had transford into a giant over ten ters tall, clad in Golden Armor, and was bowing to Lince.
"Heh, Herman, that’s not what you were saying just a mont ago, was it?"
"I seem to recall a certain soone suggesting we contact everyone on the continent to move against Amos. What, did I mishear?"
Crimson pulled no punches.
She paid no mind to the fact that he was a Saint Tier Demon Beast.
However, the Golden Beetle Herman was thick-skinned enough. He imdiately bowed with a fawning smile and said:
"The situation was different back then. But now, Your Highness has returned, and even Amos has beco one of the Pure-blooded Dragon Clan."
"Even if I were a hundred tis bolder, I would never dare to act against the Dragon Race!"
"Even the great Demon Gods wouldn’t dare disrespect the Dragon Race. How could we, as their servants, do such a thing?"
"Tis have changed. I beg Your Highness’s forgiveness, and I ask Lord Amos to forgive our insolence."
Herman bowed apologetically to Lince and even to Amos.
In response, Amos remained calm and composed, saying nothing.
As for Lince, he said calmly:
"I have my own judgnt regarding this matter."
"As accomplices, you may be spared the death penalty, but you will not escape punishnt."
"In consideration of the contributions the Demon Gods have made to the continent, you will serve for a hundred years. When that century is over, you will regain your freedom."
"Of course, if any of you perform great deeds during this ti, I will not be stingy with my rewards. Now, do any of you have an issue with this?"
Upon hearing Lince say they would not escape punishnt, the hearts of the eight Saint Tier Demon Beasts had sunk.
But as it turned out, they only had to serve him for a hundred years—and there would even be rewards?
How could the eight Saint Tier Demon Beasts possibly be dissatisfied?
So of the Saint Tier Demon Beasts were even ecstatic!
’Are you kidding !’
’Serving the Dragon Race is a once-in-a-lifeti opportunity!’
’What’s more, these guys don’t have much of their Lifespans left.’
’Once they’ve hitched their wagon to the Dragon Race, many of their problems will surely be resolved!’
Thus, the mont Lince finished speaking, five of the Saint Tier Demon Beasts—as if afraid he would change the terms—imdiately spoke up:
"Your Highness is rciful! We are willing to contribute our Power to Your Highness and to the Dragon Race!"
"We are willing to die for Your Highness!"
"Your Highness is gracious! Forget a hundred years, we would have no complaints even if it were a thousand!"
"..."
The Saint Tier Demon Beasts all rushed to pledge their loyalty.
They looked as if they were afraid of being too slow and falling behind the other Demon Beasts.
Seeing this, Lince and Amos exchanged a look.
They both smiled in tacit understanding.
’Success!’
From this mont on, the Demon Beast Mountain Range had truly beco an asset to Lince.
Of course, Lince couldn’t blindly trust these Demon Beasts.
For now, at least, he would have to wait. Only after the Dragon Species and Dragon Descendants from across the continent arrived could he act freely.
As long as Lince could secure the allegiance of the vast majority of Dragon Species and Dragon Descendants this ti, many of his issues would cease to be problems.
After all, the long-cherished wish of many Dragon Species and Dragon Descendants was to return to the embrace of the Dragon Race and receive their recognition.
Therefore, the loyalty of the Dragon Species was far more trustworthy than that of the Demon Beasts or other races.
So, as long as this was handled well, Lince could begin a full-scale conquest of the Karte Continent without his hands being tied!
"Your Highness, I pray for your clear judgnt! I, Quentin, took no part whatsoever in these others’ plot to persecute Amos."
"This old elephant is weak and alone. When they plotted against Amos, I couldn’t change anything. In the end, I could only helplessly let it happen. I truly had no choice! So I implore Your Highness to see the truth!"
And just as the host of Saint Tier Demon Beasts were joyfully declaring their willingness to serve the Dragon Race for a hundred years, the Forest Giant Elephant suddenly cut in with these words.
The mont he spoke, the seven surrounding Saint Tier Demon Beasts were first stunned, then glared at him furiously.
But Forest Giant Elephant Quentin ignored them, instead turning to Amos and Crimson and continuing on his own:
"Lord Amos, Lady Crimson, tell , in all these thousands of years under my command, have you two ever been wronged? Has this old elephant ever forced you to do sothing you were unwilling to do?"
Amos and Crimson couldn’t figure out what ga the Forest Giant Elephant was playing.
"Indeed, you have not." Amos’s gaze softened slightly as he nodded.
"That’s true enough, but you’re a cunning old beast. Didn’t you just sell us out this ti?" Although Crimson nodded, she didn’t spare the Forest Giant Elephant with her words.
The Forest Giant Elephant completely ignored Crimson’s words.
He then turned to Lince and suddenly knelt, proclaiming:
"Your Highness, you have seen for yourself."
"Judge actions, not intentions, as the saying goes. At the very least, even in this matter, I never explicitly agreed to the other old fools’ plan."
"Since I was young, this old elephant has always held the Dragon Race in the highest esteem! In fact, this old elephant only survived because I was fortunate enough to be saved by a great lord of the Dragon Race long ago!"
"This old elephant has never forgotten that debt of gratitude!"
"That is why I have taken extra care of Amos and Crimson all these years, even though this old elephant nearly strayed from the righteous path this ti."
"But reality forced this old elephant’s hand. It truly was a helpless situation!"
"I implore Your Highness to judge with clarity!"
The Forest Giant Elephant spoke with such conviction that the seven surrounding Saint Tier Demon Beasts all frowned.
Lince, however, was also rather puzzled. ’What on earth is this old elephant up to?’
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