BMN Chapter 165

Chapter 165: Frey's True Objective

Frey had absolutely no interest in the Tengu clan.

What she truly wanted was to open a passage through the Kusha Mountains to the Sorcerous Dynasty of Sarion.

As for the Divine Mountain, that was merely a bridgehead for the Harpy Queendom of Fulbrosia. Only the Tengu would treat such a place as a treasure.

As a member of the Harpy race, Queen Frey did indeed prefer to live in high places.

Coincidentally, the upper city of the Sorcerous Dynasty of Sarion was built upon a giant divine tree.

That environment matched all of Frey's desires for a residence perfectly.

So attacking the Sorcerous Dynasty of Sarion for it was entirely reasonable, wasn't it?

"Assemble the army."

"Yes!"

"Also, I will go personally this time."

"How can this be!"

Lucia exclaimed. "It's just some Tengu! We are more than capable. Why must Your Majesty, the Queen, personally lead the campaign?!"

"No."

Originally, Frey had not planned to go herself.

She truly didn't think much of the mere Tengu.

The strongest of the Tengu clan, Momiji, only possessed Magicules comparable to a Demon Lord Seed, but her actual strength was far from that level.

Frey was one of the Ten Great Demon Lords.

Of course, she was still a Demon Lord Seed, not yet a true Demon Lord.

Frey was well aware of this.

She wasn't an arrogant fool like Clayman, unable to see her own standing.

Having once witnessed Milim's power, Frey knew very well how weak she was compared to a true Demon Lord.

However...

That was no reason for Bai Luo to be so wanton, to disregard her so utterly.

"A newborn Demon..."

"Or perhaps a Demon Lord Seed at best."

Frey shook her head. "If he thinks he can rival a Demon Lord with just that, he is far too naive."

Speaking of which, it had been many years since she had truly made a move herself.

Then I shall let you see.

Frey found herself looking forward to meeting Bai Luo. What the terror of a true Demon Lord-class powerhouse truly is!

Against a true Demon Lord, Frey had no confidence.

But against an existence that merely possessed the Magicules of a true Demon Lord yet lacked an Ultimate Skill...

Frey was confident she could fight them to a standstill for some time, provided she used all her trump cards.

After all, even Clayman possessed a semi-awakened trump card.

How could Frey and Carrion be completely unprepared?

"I hope you can bring me some amusement."

A rare, expectant smile appeared on Frey's cold face. "Little fellow from who-knows-where!"

...

Meanwhile, inside the Tengu Hidden Village, Bai Luo and his dependents were receiving Kaede's hospitality.

The Tengu clan's cuisine was quite similar to the Kijin's.

However, theirs was clearly more refined.

Bai Luo wasn't particularly fond of Japanese cuisine, but he didn't dislike it either.

Rather, as long as it wasn't something he was physiologically unable to accept, Bai Luo disliked no food.

"Lord Bai Luo."

Suddenly, Violet sent him intelligence. "The Harpy Queendom of Fulbrosia is making a move."

Violet's main body was not present in the Tengu Hidden Village.

But she could communicate with Bai Luo at any time through their shared consciousness.

"Hm?"

Bai Luo put down his chopsticks, then took the handkerchief Shuna offered him to wipe his mouth. "Tell me the details."

"The Harpy army of Fulbrosia has begun assembling, and their target is precisely the Kusha Mountains."

Violet continued, "According to my analysis, they are coming for the Tengu clan."

"They're fast!"

Bai Luo had thought Frey would be considered quick if she attacked within seven days.

He hadn't expected the Sky Queen's actions to be far more decisive than he imagined.

This meant she had issued the order the instant the intelligence arrived.

One must understand—Frey's side was fundamentally different from Bai Luo's.

Bai Luo had Violet.

In the Cardinal World, aside from a few places protected by barriers, most areas held no secrets from him.

Although Frey could receive various intelligence from the Warhawk faction Tengu via Teleport Magic...

The back-and-forth was definitely not as fast or convenient as Bai Luo's.

From this, it was clear that Frey might not be a true Demon Lord yet.

But Bai Luo truly couldn't find any fault with her decisiveness. "A qualified leader. Worthy of the Sky Queen who commands a corner of the continent."

"Additionally..."

Violet said, "This time, Frey will come personally."

"Personally?"

Bai Luo pondered, "Because of me?"

The Tengu clan alone wouldn't be enough to make Frey come personally.

The answer was obvious.

She was coming for Bai Luo!

"Yes."

Violet confirmed, "If not for our arrival, Frey would likely have entrusted the invasion of the Tengu clan to her trusted subordinates."

Frey had become a Demon Lord even earlier than Carrion and Clayman.

Carrion became a Demon Lord 500 years ago.

Clayman, 400 years ago.

According to the Ten Great Demon Lords' ranking, where the earlier one holds a higher position, Frey had held the title of Demon Lord for at least 600 years.

One must understand—the gap between a newly ascended Demon Lord Seed and a veteran Demon Lord Seed is generally substantial.

Over 600 years was more than enough time for Frey to hone and perfect her Unique Skill to its absolute limit.

"I see."

Bai Luo nodded, "Frey's soul strength has long since reached the level where it can withstand a million Magicules."

"What she lacks is enough souls for a breakthrough."

Unfortunately, such an opportunity was the most difficult to obtain.

Without a Unique Skill specialized in acquiring souls...

It was exceedingly difficult for Frey to advance further.

Therefore, Bai Luo felt that Frey's coveting of the giant divine tree of the Sorcerous Dynasty of Sarion made a certain kind of sense.

"If Frey was truly willing to sacrifice her people and start a war just for the giant divine tree alone..."

"Then she wouldn't deserve the title of Sky Queen."

The so-called giant divine tree was merely the surface excuse.

The Sorcerous Dynasty of Sarion possessed a population of 100 million, including 20 million freemen.

In other words, a total population of 120 million.

If she could successfully launch a war against such a nation, Frey could harvest a massive number of souls.

Not to mention, the ruling race of the Sorcerous Dynasty of Sarion was the Long-Eared Tribe—commonly known as Elves.

The soul quality of the Long-Eared Tribe would absolutely meet the requirements for a Demon Lord's Awakening Ceremony.

Even if there were impurities, as long as the quantity was sufficient, it posed no problem.

"Frey, Carrion, Clayman."

"Their territories are isolated in the continent's southeast corner, with no human nations nearby."

This made it exceptionally difficult for them to instigate calamities and hunt for souls, which also explained why the three had remained unable to evolve into true Demon Lords for so long.

Frey was somewhat fortunate, separated from the Sorcerous Dynasty of Sarion by only the Kusha Mountains.

As long as she could break through this checkpoint, she was confident she could become the eighth true Demon Lord.

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