Chapter 599 The Weirdest

Chapter 599 The Weirdest

Completing the NDA and establishing the temporary Link of Loyalty with Hiraku didn't even take five minutes.

The terms of the NDA were quite simple. Meanwhile, the Link of Loyalty would dissolve once the wars were over. Hiraku could also terminate the Link of Loyalty earlier as long as he met the conditions. However, it was unlikely that Hiraku would bother going on and beyond to terminate the Link of Loyalty. It was not worth it.

Michael retrieved two Silver Tokens of Teleportation and handed them over. Hiraku stared at the Silver Tokens of Teleportation for a few seconds and nodded to Michael. He manifested the Runic Gate and pressed the Silver Token of Teleportation against it. The Runic Gate whirled and shapeshifted. A silver gleam conjured within the Runic Gate as it stabilized. Hiraku didn't say anything, however, the excitement in his eyes was apparent. Follow current novels on novelb((in).(com)

He stepped into the Runic Gate and disappeared into the Origin Expanse. Frederik hurriedly repeated what Hiraku had done and disappeared in the Runic Gate a few seconds later, leaving Michael alone.

"Restless bunnies," Michael chuckled, leaving the training ground before he manifested the Runic Gate that led back to the Untamed Jungle. He stepped through and emerged in his territory, only to hear Frederik screaming around in ecstasy.

"This is amazing!!"

Frederik squealed like a little child as he ascended into the air. The young Awakened was flying through the air, observing everything about Michael's territory from a slightly elevated position. He hadn't burst through the treetop yet, but that was only a matter of time.

"I wouldn't fly too high, Fred," Michael suggested. He talked to Frederik through Whispering energy but noticed quickly that his friend was stubborn. Frederik didn't want to descend just yet.

"Why??" He asked instead of following Michael's advice.

"There are multiple reasons. For one, there are various avian High Beasts in the middle area of the Untamed Jungle. But if I had to pick the most important reason...I would avoid attracting the attention of the Mythic Serpent. The Mythic Serpent is definitely a Divine Beast. So...Tier-7, probably stronger."

Frederik froze mid-air and dived down to the ground as fast as he could. He turned deadly pale and stares at Michael, his legs quivering.

"Couldn't you have said that a bit earlier?!?" Frederik complained, only to be glared at by Michael and frowned at by Hiraku.

Hiraku was quiet but his eyes darted in all directions. He analyzed the layout of Michael's territory swiftly. However, his eyes rested often on the laughing citizens, their bright smiles, and how relaxed they were.

"Are they not afraid of the approaching war?" Hiraku wondered.

"Everyone would be worried about war, but they trust me, my judgment...and maybe my anger," Michael said half-jokingly. He noticed that Hiraku didn't have a change in impression and pressed his lips together, "Jokes aside. We've had a few fierce battles until now but the enemy forces never managed to infiltrate my territory. Until that changes everyone will feel safe and sound in the territory. Or until we lose all our men on the battlefield."

Hiraku nodded slowly, "Your territory seems well hidden. The layout merges well with the surrounding environment. It doesn't look like you have many special means of defense but I can sense certain changes within the trees. Did you construct defense towers and large-scale weapons in the towers?"

Hiraku had many questions, but Michael answered them readily. There was no need to hide most of these things, either way. Hiraku's perception was good enough to pick up on these things. However, that was what attracted Michael's interest.

"Your senses pick up the surrounding flora and fauna better than other things. You didn't mention anything about the Summoning Gate and the Summoning Cores, yet you point out the territory's synergy with the environment," Michael mentioned.

He shook his head.

"You don't even realize how rare it is for other races to trust you with their Racial Summoning Cores, do you? Most races treasure Racial Summoning Cores like national treasures. After all, they don't want other races to summon their forefathers and learn about their secrets." Frederik pointed out before he added, "You can imagine how bad it could turn out if some ancestor of the human race tells our enemies about our secret weapons, technologies, and so on. They'll use their knowledge against us."

"Many races will have difficulties fighting against their forefathers as well. They consider the resurrection of their ancestors as something sacred. They wouldn't want to harm them."

Michael heard about the latter part from the Forest Elves. They treated Summons with utmost respect, whether they were Starless or 4-Star Summons. All Summons were their forefathers in some way.

But the other reasons were new to Michael. He never thought about it that way.

'Once I summon Legendary Forest Elves, Berserkers, and Warlock Centaurs, I can get to know their races' secrets. That is...true. The Link of Loyalty will force them to heed my command.'

Handing over their Racial Summoning Cores didn't seem like a big thing before. At least, Michael never thought of it as something overly dramatic. That changed now that he thought about it a little bit more.

Frederik didn't have to say anymore. Michael understood what his friend wanted to convey.

Michael shuddered for a moment and picked up some distraction. He resumed reading the daily report where a bunch of interesting things were written down.

Some Scouts who had invaded the Savannah Region came back with news. Apparently, the Trilance was surrounded. The remaining Laprix tried to flee, but they were mercilessly slaughtered by the Council of Xylon. The numerical disadvantage against the Council of Xylon resulted in a severe deterioration of the Trilance's morale.

But the situation got even worse. The Laprix that had been killed mercilessly were beheaded and exposed to everyone in the Trilance. Their heads were placed atop spears that were placed everywhere around the remaining colonies of the Zynur and Vaylr.

The Trilance's spirit deteriorated even further. They were confined to their colonies and thoughts of the incoming battles didn't end well.

Despite the overwhelming advantage against the Trilance, the Council of Xylon didn't initiate a final attack. They could bulldoze the remaining settlements, however, none of that happened.

Michael was curious about their tactics but he had already a premonition. He thought that something would happen near the Untamed Jungle pretty soon...and he was right.

A particularly marked communication glowed up suddenly.

The premonition worsened at once and Michael rushed to the Pillar of Territorial Awareness, his expression turning sour.

It was just like he'd expected.

The Teleporters returned.