"Elder Xi wants to see you for something, Master Anya. If you are free, please come over as soon as possible."
The girl nodded, put aside the half-read document in her hand, stood up, and nodded to the alliance official who came to deliver the message, "Thank you for your hard work."
The monster with a pair of cat ears walked aside and opened the door of the room for her. Anya left quickly and walked along the corridor that had become more familiar recently to the garden where Elder Xi usually stayed.
Generally speaking, the normal operation of the alliance does not require much participation from the elders, and of course she does not need her as the "Demon King". However, after Kanna defeated the elders' joint efforts not long ago, everything began to look a little different.
.
She took back the power as the "King of the Alliance", but with only one voice, she could not achieve her wish. For this reason, the girl began to learn to deal with government affairs, and worked hard to find her in every document
the clues needed.
Lian and Lan, two friendly and gentle elders, became her best teachers. On the other hand, although Elder Xi and Elder Zhu Fu had a bad temper, they were even somewhat unreasonable towards the difficulties she raised.
"requirements" will always give satisfactory returns.
As for the other elders, at least on the surface they no longer deliberately create difficulties, which is enough for the girl.
Anya carefully walked through the grassy gravel path and the woods full of fruits - unfortunately not yet ripe - and came to an open space paved with fine sand. With the help of the "Alchemy" formation she set up, this place became
The location with the best sunlight in Xiyang City is also the place where Elder Xi rests on weekdays.
"The Nanming clan and the Qing Brotherhood agreed to the invitation and will send envoys here soon." The eagle-headed monster was lying on its back on the sand. When he heard her footsteps, he spoke without opening his eyes, "
The Spirit Fox Clan said it would take a few days to consider. The Dragon Clan expressed no interest on the spot, so it seems you don’t have to put too much hope in it.”
"Thank you." The girl whispered, and then gently lowered her head, "But this is still not enough..."
Her wish is to prevent the war between the Alliance and the Empire - just like the scene seen at the Mirror Lake. And if possible, so that monsters and humans can put aside their hatred and live in harmony.
To achieve the first goal, her opponents are the members of the "Broken Society" scattered throughout the alliance, as well as the main war faction hidden within the alliance; the second goal requires the approval of almost all the people of Gipnis, even if it is just
on the surface.
The Alliance was born to counter the increasingly powerful Inis Empire and maintain the balance between monsters and humans. It has tens of millions of people, but it does not have sufficient binding force on monsters with loose personalities. Most of the decrees of the Alliance Parliament can only reach
On the surface of major cities, as for the 'Demon King' himself, he only has value among the elders.
Most of the alliance residents don't even know Anya, so they can't easily obey her orders.
Monster families with many members often live on the fringes of the alliance, with their own territories, rules and clan leaders. Relatively weak or isolated monsters spontaneously form groups commonly known as "alliances" - such as the group of plant monsters.
"Blue Brotherhood". Members of each 'League' often exist in multiple cities or even villages with only dozens of people.
Whether it's small things like calling friends, seeking resources or asking for help in fighting... the first thing the monsters think of is them, not the huge but inefficient alliance. In other words, as long as these families and 'groups' accept
Her wish means that most of the demon clan agrees with it.
Most of this was told to her by Elder Lan. After thinking about it, she decided to send invitations to all the larger families and alliances in the name of the Demon King and the Alliance. Then, she used a more gentle method - Xiao used reason or interests,
In exchange for the other party's commitment and support.
"I think you know, Anya." The eagle-headed monster turned over and faced the girl with his back covered with black feathers. "Monsters don't like to stick together, especially the powerful ones. To convince them, it's up to you.
My identity—and that snow girl, are not enough."
The girl lowered her head and looked at her chest. She changed out of the dress she wore when she "ran away from home" and replaced it with an exquisite half-robe, which was probably between casual clothes and a formal dress. In Elder Lian's words, it was a 'human being'
'The usual method - if there is no obvious difference in strength, then use a gorgeous appearance to show identity and status.
"Although many monsters actually don't accept this trick." At that time, Ren crossed his hands on his chest and said in a tone full of interest, "If anyone dares to underestimate you, let Kanna help you beat him!"
The girl secretly shook her head. Kanna helped her obtain the approval of the alliance elders, but she could not get other monsters to obey her wishes - they would not buy the account of an "unnamed" monster. Unless she initiated an intra-alliance war
War, but that was obviously contrary to her wishes.
She also needs other helpers. People with enough prestige to make those powerful families willing to sit down and listen to her.
This time, the memories belonging to the previous demon kings no longer seem to be of help. But Anya vaguely feels that the person she is looking for is watching her not far away.
She counted the stiff feathers on the monster's back - each one was full of magic power, as clear as a gem in the sun - and suddenly a thought crossed her mind. "Elder Xi, you are so powerful, why did you choose to stay in the alliance?"
This was indeed her doubt.
As a monster who is good at controlling light and heat, the wasteland in the easternmost part of the continent where wild magic is raging is the most suitable place for Elder Xi to live. The status of the alliance elder is more like nothing to him than an honor.
The obligation to repay.
"An agreement with a certain human being." The eagle-headed monster turned its back and yawned comfortably, "He is much more powerful than you."
Some memory came back to life as the monster narrated it. The girl blinked, "Is it the original Demon King?"
The monster turned his head and glanced at her in acquiescence.
"Tell me about him." Anya held her chin and looked at the other person expectantly, "You are familiar with him, right, Elder Xi?"
Xi sat up and shrugged noncommittally.
"That's a very strange guy." He said in a slightly high voice, "He's not an Yinir, let alone a monster, but he's willing to help us build a unified country. And he doesn't seem to be interested in power -
Not long after the alliance was stabilized, he found a so-called heir and left quietly."
"Left...?" The girl frowned in confusion and bit her index finger, "Don't every demon king designate his... heir before he dies?"
The eagle-headed monster raised his eyebrows and looked at Anya with squinted eyes, as if he was considering whether to continue talking.
"Yes, except for that guy." He finally spoke, "He won't die that easily."
Anya folded her hands on her chest and gently closed her eyes. The memory in her mind became clearer and she could clearly see the faces of every previous 'Demon King'. Those were hidden in her soul and belonged to her past.
, part of countless reincarnations of life and death.
Except for the first one.
But it was not without clues. She recalled that every 'king' would receive more or less help from 'someone' at the moment when they needed it most during their growth process.
Sometimes it was a book full of wisdom, sometimes it was a sharp weapon, sometimes it was an address that was hard to find. But for her, it was...a letter from not long ago.
"Two girls from a foreign country will meet you soon. Seize the opportunity, they can take you to see what this world is really like."
She opened her eyes and stared into the monster's golden pupils. "Do you know where he is, Elder Xi?"
"It's a pity." The pair of hawk-like sharp eyes looked away, "This is not something I can tell you."
"It's okay, I think I know." The girl said happily, "Elder Xi, can you take me to meet someone?"
The monster stood up and faced Anya's hopeful expression.