A hundred miles away from the Dragon Nest Tribe, amidst a certain mountain range.

A group of powerful beastmen walked through the mountains, murderous aura permeating and soaring into the sky.

"Master Vira, up ahead is the tribe of that Blue Young Dragon. It's said that the former greatest warrior of the Blood Claw Tribe also met their end at its hands. Are we really going to barge right in?"

As they walked, a beastman with a sharp face cautiously asked the leader, a dark-striped tiger beastman who exuded a domineering presence like a giant iron tower.

They were the emissaries dispatched by the Legendaries.

At the forefront was the dark-striped tiger beastman, Vira, a powerful half-legendary warrior.

However, in front of the Legendaries, they could only obediently play the role of messengers, tasked with uniting and rallying the forces from all directions to form a coalition army against the Beastman Royal Court.

Along this journey, they traveled thousands of kilometers, visiting any tribe with a bit of strength.

Even small and medium-sized tribes scattered across the Forest Land with only a few hundred people were not left out. Of course, they wouldn't waste time personally visiting each one to showcase their strength one by one.

To this end, not a single beastman tribe refused.

Because, the leaders of any tribe that refused had all perished.

Along the way, the beastmen crushed by the powerful strength of the dark-striped tiger beastman Vira numbered no less than a thousand, including several Silver-level tribal leaders, and even some Gold-level beastmen met their demise at his hands.

Disagree?

Kill those who disagree, and the rest will naturally comply.

One by one, the beastman tribes were subdued and integrated, even some intelligent alien creatures were incorporated into the coalition.

This was the will of the Legendaries: the strong reign supreme, defy and perish!

"Hahaha, a mere Gold-level creature dares to call itself the greatest warrior? Do you think I'm of the same ilk as that thing?"

The dark-striped tiger beastman laughed heartily, his voice shaking the void, causing the sharp-faced beastman to bleed from his nose and mouth.

"Yes, yes, my lord's divine might is naturally invincible. A measly Blue Dragon is just something that'll kneel at your feet and kiss the dirt by your toes."

Fear surged in his heart as he fawned repeatedly.

"Hmm, you're good. Don't worry. Are you sure that Young Dragon has no backing?"

"Master Vira, this is certain. The nearby beastmen all know that dragon appeared alone a few years ago. Initially, he hunted and foraged on his own. Even after establishing a Clan Tribe, no adult Giant Dragons have been seen visiting. It's definitely an orphaned dragon or an exiled Young Dragon."

The sharp-faced beastman chattered away, revealing almost all of Austin's background.

"Just a Young Dragon, then. Although it has some capabilities, it's nothing more than that."

Vira grinned, revealing fearsome fangs, then looked over at the sharp-faced beastman who had stopped beside him.

"Very good, mud spawn, you've pleased me. What reward do you want?"

Under Vira's gaze, the beastman suddenly felt a mountain-like pressure descend on his shoulders, feeling both fear and excitement.

"Master Vira, I..."

However, he hadn't finished speaking.

Splut!

Suddenly, his head exploded, spraying red and white all over the ground.

The headless beastman stood there as hot blood gushed from his neck, splattering onto the ground.

Vira didn't spare him a glance, continuing forward, and the team behind followed suit, ignoring the corpse as they walked past.

"On second thought, rewards are too much trouble, so let's just kill him. Everyone, push on a bit more. Before it gets dark, your lord wants to rest in that Dragon Nest Tribe!"

The team moved far away, leaving only a headless body behind.

Soon, the wild beasts that had been intimidated by the group's presence began to gather around, devouring the corpse.

Beastmen have hierarchies as well.

In front of a powerful being, that sharp-faced beastman was just a backcountry native, ranking even below a slave.

A group of mountain monkeys, actually expecting a reward?

Having the opportunity to serve a noble was already their greatest fortune.

Unfortunately, that beastman hadn't realized this.

So, he died, left by the roadside, becoming food for wild beasts.

...

Within the Dragon Nest Tribe, the entire tribe efficiently operated, steadily developing.

"His Highness has been in seclusion for over a winter now. Who knows when he will emerge."

The term 'seclusion' was brought by Austin.

To the beastmen, power was gained through battle, more battle, and breakthroughs in battle.

Austin's method of gaining strength through seclusion was something they'd never heard of—it could only be said that a dragon does extraordinary things.

As Austin's admirers, the beastmen of the Dragon Nest Tribe weren't surprised.

"Indeed, without His Highness, it's hard to make decisions, especially with the current state of war. The Dragon Nest Tribe might be facing a great danger."

At this moment, inside the City Hall, looking out the window at the rising clusters of buildings below.

The administrator, Vini, was having a daily conversation with Quik.

"His Highness mentioned that this war is likely being orchestrated from behind by Legendaries on the Beastman Tribe Alliance side. Now that the Tribe Alliance has suffered a major defeat with significant losses, if the Legendaries refuse to give up, they'll have to seek reinforcements elsewhere."

"Does that mean the Dragon Nest Tribe is destined to be drawn into this war? Back then, the Tribe Alliance did send emissaries to us, but His Highness refused them. This time, it seems difficult to avoid being drawn in."

"It seems avoiding war is indeed unlikely."

The atmosphere suddenly turned heavy.

The Dragon Nest Tribe was not afraid of war, but they had no desire to be dragged into a war with no benefit.

After Austin destroyed the Pyramid, the Beastman Royal Court in the core region had stopped sending the Undead Army against the Dragon Nest Tribe, so there hadn't been much conflict.

Moreover, the coalition beastman army numbering millions from the Tribe Alliance hadn't even reached the core region before suffering devastating attacks.

Though the Dragon Nest Legion was strong, in a war of this magnitude, they would likely suffer heavy losses.

However, no matter how unwilling, in the end, they had to join.

After all, that was the will of the Legendaries.

"Since it's unavoidable, let Rodney train the army and prepare for battle. We must showcase our strength and not rely entirely on His Highness. Besides, from the Beastman Royal Court, perhaps those weapons are few in number."

"As long as those weapons don't appear on the battlefield, our tribe's legion can sweep through those so-called pure-bloods!"

Vini let out a long sigh, making a decision.

However, unexpectedly, Quik's heavy expression remained unchanged.

"Vini, the Beastman Royal Court isn't that simple."

"Oh?"

Vini looked at Quik, eyes filled with inquiry.

After a moment's hesitation, Quik finally spoke up, though his voice was strained:

"Vini, actually, I come from the core region and have witnessed certain things. Pure-blooded beastmen are far more terrifying than you imagine...."

Quik's words, though not loud, stirred waves of shock in the heart of Vini the Kobold.

"What?!!!"

Yet before he could inquire further.

Boom!!!

A thunderous roar suddenly erupted in the heavens, followed by a tsunami-like torrent accompanied by flying debris, covering the entire Dragon Nest Tribe.

In an instant, more than half of the buildings in the Dragon Nest Tribe collapsed.

"Young ones, get out here and welcome your Lord Vira!"

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