Chapter 363: Chapter 358: Invitation Chapter 363: Chapter 358: Invitation Excluding the mythical Titan, the Storm Giants are regarded as the most powerful of the giant races. An army constituted of such giants would be the dream of every king in the empire. After all, this is a race of giants that can exert their full combat power in the sky, on land, at sea, and in most parts of the world.

“When I left, I commanded over five hundred Storm Giants,” Muria looked to Terence, “For the current count, you would have to ask my commander.”

“Currently, your personal guard, including me, is comprised of five hundred and eighty-seven Storm Giants.” Seeing Muria’s look, Terence reported an accurate figure.

Because of Muria’s special status, every year, a variety of Giants who received the news would try all possible means to cross the distance of ten thousand miles of sea to join her. Therefore, the number of giants under her command has been continuously growing and has never stopped.

“Storm Giant Legion.” Hearing that there were almost six hundred Storm Giants under Muria’s command, a look of unrestrained delight appeared on Belradin’s face. If there was such a giant legion guarding the border, no matter which side, they wouldn’t dare act recklessly.

Thinking of the wonderful scene of the giant legion guarding the border, Belradin immediately said to Muria, “Summon all the Storm Giants in your command here, I will bear all the costs of the transmission.”

“I’m afraid you can’t afford it.” Muria glanced at the altar that was continuously extracting elemental energy. The magic array, which was spread throughout the semi-plane, was continuously extracting energy from the elemental crystals, and every moment some of the elemental crystals were transformed into semi-transparent discarded crystals.

The expense of summoning giants from the Titan Islands to the subcontinent is terrifying. Muria can afford the cost of one or two giants, but the expense of summoning hundreds to thousands of giants, even she can’t bear.

But now, a rightful king of a country is willing to cover the costs, Muria naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to summon more giants, especially since she doesn’t have to pay.

“Although my Scarlet Family is a bit down and out right now, we still have some savings left.” Belradin looked at the Storm Giants walking out from the almost thirty-meter-high space gate.

Then, looking around the now somewhat crowded mini semi-plane, he furrowed his eyebrows slightly, and turned his head to issue new orders to the eunuchs behind him.

“Activate the defense array of the royal palace and open the entrance to the Ten Thousand Beasts Forest Semi-plane. The news of the presence of these giants needs to be kept secret for now. You bring people to patrol the royal palace and all those who try to leak information outside can be killed on the spot.”

“Your command is my wish, Your Majesty!” The eunuch immediately went to carry out the order.

“What are you planning to do?” Muria asked curiously.

“Like those ancient dragons, let these giants make an appearance at your coronation ceremony. This will have the maximum deterrent effect on the nobles and the other races.

So before then, the trace of these giants needs to be temporarily hidden. I will open up a large semi-plane to temporarily transfer the giants under your command there to hide. This semi-plane is too small. It is not enough to accommodate the giants you have summoned.”

“How many semi-planes does your Scarlett Family control now?” Hearing the king’s grandiose statement, Muria asked curiously.

How much immeasurable wealth accumulated over hundreds of years can a royal family that governs a country amass? From the semi-plane where Muria is currently residing, it was originally used to summon Dimos. Although Dimos was too powerful to be summoned, it was nonetheless astonishing.

Even great forces with a long history of inheritance, despite their decline, cannot be bullied by anyone. At the hour of crisis, who knows what kind of heritage they have from their ancestors for a desperate counterattack.

“Not many. Excluding this one under our feet, our Scarlett Family controls a total of fifteen semi-planes of different sizes.” Belradin said indifferently, “In these two days, I will transfer the Spatial Core of these semi-planes, the control of the thirteen covert forces still loyal to the royal family, and some things like the intelligence system, all to you.”

“Sounds troublesome.” Hearing that Belradin wanted to transfer so many powers to him, Muria subconsciously responded. He really found it troublesome. It’s too much for him.

In his time on the Titan Islands, although he had tens of thousands of giants under his command, he seldom managed things. He directly made those giant leaders responsible to him and reported once a month. Even so, those giants were extremely respectful and obedient to him.

“…” Hearing Muria’s words, Belradin’s face twitched a bit. These powers are part of the royal power, something that many people dream of, and this descendant of the Dragon King actually finds it cumbersome.

“It won’t be troublesome. You have absolute military power. If anyone or any other race tries to cause a rebellion, you can directly suppress it with force. Those who dare to be rebellious can be killed. It’s quite easy.” The dying king spoke words filled with murderous intention to the temporary ruler of his kingdom.

“Alright, I understand!”

…

In the southern part of the Lockman Kingdom, within the dark region where the sun never shines, a city adorned with various glowing fern-like plants at its center stands a newly built black and red castle. The color is akin to coagulated blood.

In the middle of this seemingly blood-stained castle, a Zor Elf Queen with an air of unquestionable majesty was lazily leaning on the throne. Her appearance was exceptionally beautiful, only her complexion was a bit too dark.

“What do you want?” The Zor Elf Queen, whose eyes were shining with gold, looked at the male Zor elf crouched below with a hint of impatience, “If you can’t give me a reasonable answer, be ready to feed the Arachnid Elves.”

“Your Majesty, we’ve received an invitation from the Lockman Kingdom.” Hearing the queen’s careless words, the low-status male Zor Elf quickly responded.

“In fifteen days, King Belradin will abdicate and his young daughter, Princess Remilia, will ascend to the throne. But because the human princess is too young, he invited a Golden Dragon to serve as grand duke and oversee governance.

The Lockman Kingdom invites you to attend the inaugural ceremony of this Golden Dragon.”

“What?” Hearing this explosive news, even the ambitious Zor Elf Queen couldn’t help but sit straight, a surprised look on her face.

“Has the news been confirmed?”

“It has been confirmed.”

“Belradin is interesting, he would rather hand over the royal power to a dragon than trust his own race.”

“Your Majesty, if Belradin handed over the royal power to the nobles, he might never get it back. But to give it to a Golden Dragon, given the reputation of the golden dragon, there is no need to worry about this issue at all.”

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